The Kawasaki Versys 650 LT motorcycle specifications include a 649 cc (39.60 cu in) engine, a 6-speed gearbox, and a listed weight of 216 kg (476.2 lb).
Key specifications
The 2021 model is treated as the standard specification. Only later model years with a different supplied value are shown below.
How the Kawasaki Versys 650 LT 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 79th percentile across Kawasaki models.
About 37% larger than the Kawasaki database average. Around the 90th percentile across Kawasaki models.
Kawasaki database percentile rankings
Percentiles show where this motorcycle sits across the Kawasaki specifications database. They are descriptive database rankings, not performance ratings.
649 cc — larger displacement than about 55% of Kawasaki models.
840 mm — taller than about 79% of Kawasaki models.
21 L — larger than about 90% of Kawasaki fuel tanks in this database.
Dimensions compared with Kawasaki average
Each measurement is compared with the average value across Kawasaki models where that dimension is available.
2,165
2,122
Close to average.
840
833
Close to average.
1,400
1,175
19% above average.
1,415
1,441
Close to average.
840
801
5% above average.
170
187
9% below average.
Mechanical overview
Additional useful specifications
| Front tire size | 120/70-ZR17 |
|---|---|
| Rear tire size | 160/60-ZR17 |
| Bore/stroke ratio | 1.38:1 (Oversquare) |
Engine specifications
| Engine type | Twin, four-stroke |
|---|---|
| Displacement | 649 cc (39.60 cu in) |
| Torque | 57.0 Nm (5.8 kgf-m or 42.0 ft.lbs) @ 3,800 rpm |
| Bore × stroke | 83.0 x 60 mm (3.3 x 2.4 inches) |
| Compression ratio | 10.8:1 |
| Valves per cylinder | 4 |
| Cooling system | Liquid |
| Fuel system | Injection. DFI® with 38mm Keihin throttle bodies (2) |
| Fuel control | Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC) |
| Ignition | TCBI with electronic advance |
| Starter | Electric |
| Lubrication | Forced lubrication, semi-dry sump |
Transmission and drivetrain
| Gearbox | 6-speed |
|---|---|
| Final drive | Chain (final drive) |
Chassis and suspension
| Frame | Double pipe diamond frame constructed from high-tensile steel |
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| Front suspension | Inverted telescopic fork with adjustable rebound damping |
| Rear suspension | Single offset laydown shock with remote adjustable spring preload |
| Front wheel travel | 150 mm (5.9 inches) |
| Rear wheel travel | 145 mm (5.7 inches) |
| Rake | 25.0° |
| Trail | 108 mm (4.3 inches) |
Brakes, wheels and tires
| Front brakes | Double disc. ABS. Two-piston calipers. Petal-style discs. |
|---|---|
| Rear brakes | Single disc. ABS. Single-piston caliper. Petal-style disc. |
| Front tire | 120/70-ZR17 |
| Rear tire | 160/60-ZR17 |
Dimensions and weight
| Dry weight | 216 kg (476.2 lb) |
|---|---|
| Seat height | 840 mm (33.1 inches) |
| Overall length | 2,165 mm (85.2 inches) |
| Overall width | 840 mm (33.1 inches) |
| Overall height | 1,400 mm (55.1 inches) |
| Wheelbase | 1,415 mm (55.7 inches) |
| Ground clearance | 170 mm (6.7 inches) |
| Carrying capacity | Hard saddlebags |
Fuel and emissions
| Fuel capacity | 21.00 L (5.55 US gal) |
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Performance
| Power/weight ratio | 0.2421 hp/kg |
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Other specifications
| Color options | Metallic Moondust Gray/Metallic Spark Black |
|---|---|
| Factory warranty | 24 month limited warranty |
| Price as new | US$ 9299. MSRP depends on country, taxes, accessories, etc. |
| Comments | Windshield. |
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