Kawasaki Versys 650 ABS Specs (Top Speed | Horsepower | Weight)

The Kawasaki Versys 650 ABS 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

2015, 2016, 2018, 2019Model years
649 ccDisplacement
44.8 Nm @ 6,800 rpmTorque
206 kgWet weight
846 mmSeat height
18.9 LFuel tank
1,415 mmWheelbase
Model years covered
2015201620182019
Year-specific specification changes

The 2015 model is treated as the standard specification. Only later model years with a different supplied value are shown below.

Compression ratio
2018201910.8:1
Frame
20182019Tubular diamond, high-tensile steel
Front brakes
20182019Double disc. ABS. Two-piston calipers.
Front suspension
2018201941mm hydraulic telescopic fork with stepless adjustable rebound and preload / 5.9 in.
Front tire
20182019120/70-ZR17
Fuel system
20182019Injection. DFI® with 38mm Keihin throttle bodies (2)
Rear brakes
20182019Single disc. ABS. Single-piston caliper.
Rear suspension
20182019Single offset laydown shock with remote adjustable spring preload
Rear tire
20182019160/60-ZR17
Torque
2018201964.0 Nm (6.5 kgf-m or 47.2 ft.lbs) @ 7,000 rpm
Fuel capacity
2018201921.00 L (5.55 US gal)
Overall height
201820191,400 mm (55.1 inches)
Overall length
201820192,165 mm (85.2 inches)
Seat height
20182019840 mm (33.1 inches)
Trail
20182019108 mm (4.3 inches)

How the Kawasaki Versys 650 ABS 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.

Displacement649 cc
Low 84 ccAverage 687 ccHigh 1,700 cc

About 5% lower than the Kawasaki database average. Around the 55th percentile across Kawasaki models.

Wet weight206 kg
Low 70.3 kgAverage 208 kgHigh 383.1 kg

Very close to the Kawasaki database average. Around the 47th percentile across Kawasaki models.

Seat height846 mm
Low 680 mmAverage 801 mmHigh 955 mm

About 6% taller than the Kawasaki database average. Around the 83rd percentile across Kawasaki models.

Fuel capacity18.9 L
Low 3.8 LAverage 15.3 LHigh 24 L

About 24% larger than the Kawasaki database average. Around the 72nd percentile across Kawasaki models.

This model Kawasaki database average

Mechanical overview

Engine layout snapshot

Twin, four-stroke • 649 cc • Liquid cooled
Chassis snapshot

Wheelbase 1,415 mmSeat 846 mm
6-speed • Chain (final drive) • 120/70-17 front / 160/60-17 rear

Additional useful specifications

Front tire size 120/70-17
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
Displacement 649 cc (39.60 cu in)
Torque 44.8 Nm (4.6 kgf-m or 33.0 ft.lbs) @ 6,800 rpm
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
Final drive Chain (final drive)

Chassis and suspension

Frame Semi-double cradle, high-tensile steel
Front suspension 41mm hydraulic telescopic fork with stepless adjustable rebound and preload
Rear suspension Single offset laydown shock with 13-position adjustable rebound damping and adjustable spring preload
Front wheel travel 150 mm (5.9 inches)
Rear wheel travel 145 mm (5.7 inches)
Rake 25.0°
Trail 109 mm (4.3 inches)

Brakes, wheels and tires

Front brakes Double disc. Two-piston calipers. ABS.
Rear brakes Single disc. Single-piston caliper. ABS.
Front tire 120/70-17
Rear tire 160/60-17

Dimensions and weight

Wet weight 206 kg (454.2 lb)
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)

Other specifications

Color options Candy Lime Green, Pearl Stardust White
Factory warranty 12 Month Limited Warranty
Comments Small windscreen.

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