The Kawasaki Versys 650 Special Edition motorcycle specifications include a 649 cc (39.60 cu in) engine, a 6-speed gearbox, and a listed weight of 217 kg (478.4 lb).
Key specifications
How the Kawasaki Versys 650 Special Edition 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 58th 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.
217 kg — heavier than about 58% of Kawasaki models, or lighter than about 42%.
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.
841
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 |
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| Rear tire size | 160/60-ZR17 |
| Bore/stroke ratio | 1.38:1 (Oversquare) |
Model information
| Year released | 2017 |
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Engine specifications
| Engine type | Twin, four-stroke |
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| Displacement | 649 cc (39.60 cu in) |
| Torque | 64.0 Nm (6.5 kgf-m or 47.2 ft.lbs) @ 7,000 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. Digital fuel injection with two 38mm Keihin throttle bodies |
| 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 |
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| Final drive | Chain (final drive) |
Chassis and suspension
| Frame | Tubular diamond, high-tensile steel |
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| Front suspension | 41mm hydraulic telescopic fork with stepless adjustable rebound and preload / 5.9 in. |
| Rear suspension | Offset laydown single-shock with remote spring preload adjustability |
| 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. Two-piston calipers. |
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| Rear brakes | Single disc. Single-piston caliper. |
| Front tire | 120/70-ZR17 |
| Rear tire | 160/60-ZR17 |
Dimensions and weight
| Wet weight | 217 kg (478.4 lb) |
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| Seat height | 840 mm (33.1 inches) |
| Overall length | 2,165 mm (85.2 inches) |
| Overall width | 841 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) |
Fuel and emissions
| Fuel capacity | 21.00 L (5.55 US gal) |
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Other specifications
| Color options | Candy LimeGreen/Metallic Spark Black |
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| Factory warranty | 12 months |
| Comments | Small windscreen. |
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