The Kawasaki Versys 650 Tourer motorcycle specifications include a 649 cc (39.60 cu in) engine, a 6-speed gearbox, and a listed weight of 214 kg (471.8 lb).
Key specifications
2015, 2016, 2021, 2022, 2023Model years
649 ccDisplacement
44.8 Nm @ 6,800 rpmTorque
214 kgWet weight
846 mmSeat height
18.9 LFuel tank
1,415 mmWheelbase
Model years covered
20152016202120222023
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.
Front brakes
20212023Double disc. ABS. Two-piston calipers. Petal-style discs.
Front suspension
202141 mm inverted telescopic fork with stepless adjustable rebound damping (right side) and adjustable preload (left-side)
2022202341mm hydraulic telescopic fork with stepless adjustable rebound and preload / 5.9 in.
Fuel system
2021Injection. 38mm Keihin thrittle bodies
20222023Injection. DFI® with 38mm Keihin throttle bodies (2)
Rear brakes
20212023Single disc. ABS. Single-piston caliper. Petal-style disc.
Rear suspension
2021Offset laydown single-shock with remote spring preload adjustability
20222023Single offset laydown shock with remote adjustable spring preload
Torque
2022202360.8 Nm (6.2 kgf-m or 44.8 ft.lbs) @ 7,000 rpm
Fuel capacity
2021202321.00 L (5.55 US gal)
Ignition
20162021Digital
2023Digital
Overall height
20211,450 mm (57.1 inches)
202220231,360 mm (53.5 inches)
Overall length
202120232,165 mm (85.2 inches)
Seat height
2021840 mm (33.1 inches)
20222023845 mm (33.3 inches)
How the Kawasaki Versys 650 Tourer 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 weight214 kg
Low 70.3 kgAverage 208 kgHigh 383.1 kg
Very close to the Kawasaki database average. Around the 54th 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. 38 mm x 2 (Keihin) |
| 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 |
Tubular diamond, 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 |
108 mm (4.3 inches) |
Brakes, wheels and tires
| Front brakes |
Double disc. Two-piston calipers. Optional ABS. |
| Rear brakes |
Single disc. Single-piston caliper. Optional ABS. |
| Front tire |
120/70-17 |
| Rear tire |
160/60-17 |
Dimensions and weight
| Wet weight |
214 kg (471.8 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) |
| Carrying capacity |
Saddle bags. |
Fuel and emissions
| Fuel capacity |
18.93 L (5.00 US gal) |
Other specifications
| Color options |
Pearl Stardust White, black, yellow |
| Factory warranty |
12 Month Limited Warranty |
| Comments |
Small windscreen. Limited power version of 35 kW available. |
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