The Kawasaki Versys 650 Tourer Plus motorcycle specifications include a 649 cc (39.60 cu in) engine, power of 69 hp (50.4 kW) @ 8,500 rpm, a 6-speed gearbox, and a listed weight of 214 kg (471.8 lb).
Key specifications
The 2015 model is treated as the standard specification. Only later model years with a different supplied value are shown below.
How the Kawasaki Versys 650 Tourer Plus 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 7% lower than the Kawasaki database average. Around the 58th percentile across Kawasaki models.
About 5% lower than the Kawasaki database average. Around the 55th percentile across Kawasaki models.
Very close to the Kawasaki database average. Around the 54th 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.
Kawasaki database percentile rankings
Percentiles show where this motorcycle sits across the Kawasaki specifications database. They are descriptive database rankings, not performance ratings.
69 hp — more powerful than about 58% of Kawasaki models with power data.
649 cc — larger displacement than about 55% of Kawasaki models.
214 kg — heavier than about 54% of Kawasaki models, or lighter than about 46%.
846 mm — taller than about 83% of Kawasaki models.
18.9 L — larger than about 72% 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.
2,126
2,122
Close to average.
841
833
Close to average.
1,331
1,175
13% above average.
1,415
1,441
Close to average.
846
801
6% above average.
Mechanical overview
Additional useful specifications
| Front tire size | 120/70-ZR17 |
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| Rear tire size | 160/60-ZR17 |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 0.322 hp/kg |
| Power-to-weight | 322.4 hp/tonne |
| Specific power | 106.3 hp/L |
| Bore/stroke ratio | 1.38:1 (Oversquare) |
Model information
| Category | Sport touring |
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Engine specifications
| Engine type | Twin, four-stroke |
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| Displacement | 649 cc (39.60 cu in) |
| Power | 69 hp (50.4 kW) @ 8,500 rpm |
| 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) |
| 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 | 41 mm inverted telescopic fork with adjustable rebound damping (right-side) and adjustable preload (left-side) |
| 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. Optional ABS. |
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| Rear brakes | Single disc. Single-piston caliper. Optional ABS. |
| Front tire | 120/70-ZR17 |
| Rear tire | 160/60-ZR17 |
Dimensions and weight
| Wet weight | 214 kg (471.8 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) |
| Carrying capacity | Saddle bags. |
Fuel and emissions
| Fuel capacity | 18.93 L (5.00 US gal) |
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Other specifications
| Color options | Pearl Stardust White, black, yellow |
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| Factory warranty | 12 Month Limited Warranty |
| Comments | Small windscreen. Limited power version of 35 kW available. |
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