The Kawasaki Versys ABS motorcycle specifications include a 649 cc (39.60 cu in) engine, power of 63 hp (46.0 kW) @ 8,000 rpm, a 6-speed gearbox, and a listed weight of 181 kg (399 lb).
Key specifications
The 2007 model is treated as the standard specification. Only later model years with a different supplied value are shown below.
How the Kawasaki Versys 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.
About 15% lower than the Kawasaki database average. Around the 53rd 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 79th percentile across Kawasaki models.
About 24% larger than the Kawasaki database average. Around the 75th 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.
63 hp — more powerful than about 53% of Kawasaki models with power data.
649 cc — larger displacement than about 55% of Kawasaki models.
840 mm — taller than about 79% of Kawasaki models.
19 L — larger than about 75% 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.
2,125
2,122
Close to average.
840
833
Close to average.
1,315
1,175
12% above average.
1,415
1,441
Close to average.
840
801
5% above average.
Mechanical overview
Additional useful specifications
| Front tire size | 120/70-17 |
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| 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 |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 0.348 hp/kg |
| Power-to-weight | 348.1 hp/tonne |
| Specific power | 97.1 hp/L |
| Bore/stroke ratio | 1.38:1 (Oversquare) |
Engine specifications
| Engine type | Twin, four-stroke |
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| Displacement | 649 cc (39.60 cu in) |
| Power | 63 hp (46.0 kW) @ 8,000 rpm |
| Torque | 61.0 Nm (6.2 kgf-m or 45.0 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. Fuel injection: ø38 mm x 2 (Keihin) |
| Fuel control | Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC) |
| Ignition | Digital |
| Starter | Electric |
Transmission and drivetrain
| Gearbox | 6-speed |
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Chassis and suspension
| Frame | Diamond, high-tensile steel |
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| Front suspension | 41 mm inverted telescopic fork with stepless (right-side) adjustable rebound damping and adjustable preload |
| Rear suspension | Offset laydown single-shock with 13-way adjustable rebound damping and 7-way adjustable preload |
| Rake | 25.0° |
| Trail | 108 mm (4.3 inches) |
Brakes, wheels and tires
| Front brakes | Double disc. Dual semi-floating 300 mm petal discs |
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| Rear brakes | Single disc. Single 220 mm petal disc |
| Front tire | 120/70-17 |
| Rear tire | 160/60-17 |
Dimensions and weight
| Dry weight | 181 kg (399 lb) |
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| Seat height | 840 mm (33.1 inches) |
| Overall length | 2,125 mm (83.7 inches) |
| Overall width | 840 mm (33.1 inches) |
| Overall height | 1,315 mm (51.8 inches) |
| Wheelbase | 1,415 mm (55.7 inches) |
Fuel and emissions
| Fuel capacity | 19.00 L (5.02 US gal) |
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Performance
| Power/weight ratio | 0.3482 hp/kg |
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Other specifications
| Color options | Ebony, Atomic Silver, Candy Burnt Orange |
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Disclaimer: Specifications may vary by market, trim, production date and optional equipment, and scraped or historical data can contain errors. Comparison and percentile values are calculated from Kawasaki models in this specifications database. Always double-check important specifications against the motorcycle owner’s/service manual and official Kawasaki information before relying on them. Visit the official Kawasaki website.