The Kawasaki Versys 650 Special Edition motorcycle dimensions for 2017 is length 85.2 in (2,165 mm), width 33.1 in (841 mm), height 55.1 in (1,400 mm), wheelbase 55.7 in (1,415 mm), seat height 33.1 in (840 mm), and the ground clearance is 6.7 in (170 mm).
Kawasaki Versys 650 Special Edition dimensions at a glance
Dimension charts
Position within similar Kawasaki models
Representative dimensions shown within the observed range for comparable Kawasaki models in the same category.
Compared with the category median
Percentile and median comparisons use the same comparable Kawasaki model group.
Useful dimension ratios
Seat height feel
About 33.1 in — a higher-than-typical seat height. This is a geometry comparison, not a guarantee of rider fit.
Wheelbase / length
65.4% of overall length. This shows how much of the bike’s total length is axle-to-axle distance rather than overhang.
Length beyond wheelbase
About 29.5 in (750 mm) combined beyond the axle-to-axle distance.
Bounding-box footprint
About 19.6 sq ft (1.82 m²), calculated from listed overall length × width. Useful for rough storage planning.
Clearance / wheelbase
12%. A simple ratio showing listed ground clearance relative to wheelbase.
How its dimensions compare
Compared with other Kawasaki models in the same Bikez category where enough usable data is available.
| Dimension | This model | Category median | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall length | 85.2 in (2,165 mm) | 82.7 in (2,100 mm) | 2.6 in above median |
| Width | 33.1 in (841 mm) | 31.5 in (800 mm) | 1.6 in above median |
| Height | 55.1 in (1,400 mm) | 44.7 in (1,135 mm) | 10.4 in above median |
| Wheelbase | 55.7 in (1,415 mm) | 56.3 in (1,430 mm) | 0.6 in below median |
| Seat height | 33.1 in (840 mm) | 31.7 in (805 mm) | 1.4 in above median |
| Ground clearance | 6.7 in (170 mm) | 6.1 in (155 mm) | 0.6 in above median |
Kawasaki Versys 650 Special Edition dimensions by year
| Year | Length | Width | Height | Wheelbase | Seat height | Ground clearance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 85.2 in (2,165 mm) | 33.1 in (841 mm) | 55.1 in (1,400 mm) | 55.7 in (1,415 mm) | 33.1 in (840 mm) | 6.7 in (170 mm) |
Kawasaki Versys 650 Special Edition dimensions FAQ
Is the Kawasaki Versys 650 Special Edition seat height low or tall?
The representative seat height is 33.1 in (840 mm), which is a higher-than-typical seat height. 1.4 in above the category median.
Does the Kawasaki Versys 650 Special Edition have a short or long wheelbase?
The representative wheelbase is 55.7 in (1,415 mm), giving the Kawasaki Versys 650 Special Edition a wheelbase around the category middle. 0.6 in below the category median. The wheelbase is about 65.4% of overall length.
How much ground clearance does the Kawasaki Versys 650 Special Edition have?
The representative ground clearance is 6.7 in (170 mm), which is ground clearance around the category middle. 0.6 in above the category median.
Is the Kawasaki Versys 650 Special Edition compact or large?
The representative overall length is 85.2 in (2,165 mm), making the Kawasaki Versys 650 Special Edition longer than most comparable Kawasaki models. 2.6 in above the category median. Its rough length × width storage footprint is about 19.6 sq ft (1.82 m²).
What do the Kawasaki Versys 650 Special Edition width and height suggest?
Its representative width is 33.1 in (841 mm) and representative height is 55.1 in (1,400 mm). The width is wider than most comparable Kawasaki models. The height is among the tallest comparable Kawasaki models.
What is the main dimension takeaway for the Kawasaki Versys 650 Special Edition?
The main listed figures are overall length 85.2 in (2,165 mm), wheelbase 55.7 in (1,415 mm), seat height 33.1 in (840 mm), and ground clearance 6.7 in (170 mm). Its clearance-to-wheelbase ratio is about 12%, which is a simple way to relate ground clearance to the bike’s axle spacing.