The Kawasaki Versys 650 motorcycle specifications include a 649 cc (39.60 cu in) engine, a 6-speed gearbox, and a listed weight of 206 kg (454.2 lb).
Key specifications
The 2012 model is treated as the standard specification. Only later model years with a different supplied value are shown below.
How the Kawasaki Versys 650 compares
This compares the motorcycle with all Kawasaki models in this specifications database. The blue marker is this model and the grey line is the Kawasaki database average.
About 5% lower than the Kawasaki database average. Around the 55th percentile across Kawasaki models.
Very close to the Kawasaki database average. Around the 47th percentile across Kawasaki models.
About 6% taller than the Kawasaki database average. Around the 83rd percentile across Kawasaki models.
About 24% larger than the Kawasaki database average. Around the 72nd percentile across Kawasaki models.
Mechanical overview
Additional useful specifications
| Front tire size | 120/70-17 |
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| Rear tire size | 160/60-17 |
| Front tire width | 120 mm |
| Front tire aspect ratio | 70% |
| Front rim diameter | 17 in |
| Rear tire width | 160 mm |
| Rear tire aspect ratio | 60% |
| Rear rim diameter | 17 in |
| Bore/stroke ratio | 1.38:1 (Oversquare) |
Engine specifications
| Engine type | Twin, four-stroke |
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| Displacement | 649 cc (39.60 cu in) |
| Bore × stroke | 83.0 x 60 mm (3.3 x 2.4 inches) |
| Compression ratio | 10.6:1 |
| Valves per cylinder | 4 |
| Cooling system | Liquid |
| Fuel system | Injection. Digital fuel injection with two 38mm Keihin throttle bodies |
| Fuel control | Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC) |
| Ignition | TCBI with electronic advance |
| Starter | Electric |
Transmission and drivetrain
| Gearbox | 6-speed |
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| Final drive | Chain (final drive) |
Chassis and suspension
| Frame | Semi-double cradle, high-tensile steel |
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| Front suspension | 41mm hydraulic telescopic fork with stepless adjustable rebound and preload / 5.9 in. |
| Rear suspension | Single offset laydown shock with 13-position adjustable rebound damping and adjustable spring preload / 5.7 in. |
| Rake | 25.0° |
| Trail | 109 mm (4.3 inches) |
Brakes, wheels and tires
| Front brakes | Double disc |
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| Rear brakes | Single disc |
| Front tire | 120/70-17 |
| Rear tire | 160/60-17 |
Dimensions and weight
| Wet weight | 206 kg (454.2 lb) |
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| Seat height | 846 mm (33.3 inches) |
| Overall length | 2,126 mm (83.7 inches) |
| Overall width | 841 mm (33.1 inches) |
| Overall height | 1,331 mm (52.4 inches) |
| Wheelbase | 1,415 mm (55.7 inches) |
Fuel and emissions
| Fuel capacity | 18.93 L (5.00 US gal) |
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Other specifications
| Color options | Black, orange/black |
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| Factory warranty | 12 months |
| Price as new | US$ 7899. MSRP depends on country, taxes, accessories, etc. |
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