The Kawasaki Versys 650 motorcycle dimensions for 2012-2025 is length 83.7 in (2,126 mm) to 85.2 in (2,165 mm), width 33.1 in (841 mm), height 52.4 in (1,331 mm) to 55.1 in (1,400 mm), wheelbase 55.7 in (1,415 mm), seat height 33.1 in (840 mm) to 33.3 in (846 mm), and the ground clearance is 6.7 in (170 mm).
Kawasaki Versys 650 dimensions at a glance
Dimension charts
Position within similar Kawasaki models
Representative dimensions shown within the observed range for comparable Kawasaki models in the same category.
Compared with the category median
Percentile and median comparisons use the same comparable Kawasaki model group.
Dimension changes by model year
The earliest supplied value is the baseline. Only later values that actually change are shown.
Overall length
Overall height
Seat height
Useful dimension ratios
Seat height feel
About 33.2 in — one of the highest seat heights in its category. This is a geometry comparison, not a guarantee of rider fit.
Wheelbase / length
65.4% of overall length. This shows how much of the bike’s total length is axle-to-axle distance rather than overhang.
Length beyond wheelbase
About 29.5 in (750 mm) combined beyond the axle-to-axle distance.
Bounding-box footprint
About 19.6 sq ft (1.82 m²), calculated from listed overall length × width. Useful for rough storage planning.
Clearance / wheelbase
12%. A simple ratio showing listed ground clearance relative to wheelbase.
How its dimensions compare
Compared with other Kawasaki models in the same Bikez category where enough usable data is available.
| Dimension | This model | Category median | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall length | 85.2 in (2,165 mm) | 84.6 in (2,150 mm) | 0.6 in above median |
| Width | 33.1 in (841 mm) | 33.1 in (841 mm) | About the same as median |
| Height | 55.1 in (1,400 mm) | 54.2 in (1,377 mm) | 0.9 in above median |
| Wheelbase | 55.7 in (1,415 mm) | 55.7 in (1,415 mm) | About the same as median |
| Seat height | 33.2 in (842 mm) | 33.1 in (840 mm) | 0.1 in above median |
| Ground clearance | 6.7 in (170 mm) | 6.7 in (169 mm) | 0 in above median |
Kawasaki Versys 650 dimensions by year
| Year | Length | Width | Height | Wheelbase | Seat height | Ground clearance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 83.7 in (2,126 mm) | 33.1 in (841 mm) | 52.4 in (1,331 mm) | 55.7 in (1,415 mm) | 33.3 in (846 mm) | — |
| 2015 | 83.7 in (2,126 mm) | 33.1 in (841 mm) | 52.4 in (1,331 mm) | 55.7 in (1,415 mm) | 33.3 in (846 mm) | — |
| 2016 | 83.7 in (2,126 mm) | 33.1 in (841 mm) | 52.4 in (1,331 mm) | 55.7 in (1,415 mm) | 33.3 in (846 mm) | — |
| 2017 | 85.2 in (2,165 mm) | 33.1 in (841 mm) | 55.1 in (1,400 mm) | 55.7 in (1,415 mm) | 33.1 in (840 mm) | 6.7 in (170 mm) |
| 2020 | 85.2 in (2,165 mm) | 33.1 in (841 mm) | 55.1 in (1,400 mm) | 55.7 in (1,415 mm) | 33.1 in (840 mm) | 6.7 in (170 mm) |
| 2021 | 85.2 in (2,165 mm) | 33.1 in (841 mm) | 55.1 in (1,400 mm) | 55.7 in (1,415 mm) | 33.1 in (840 mm) | 6.7 in (170 mm) |
| 2022 | 85.2 in (2,165 mm) | 33.1 in (841 mm) | 55.1 in (1,400 mm) | 55.7 in (1,415 mm) | 33.1 in (840 mm) | 6.7 in (170 mm) |
| 2023 | 85.2 in (2,165 mm) | 33.1 in (841 mm) | 55.1 in (1,400 mm) | 55.7 in (1,415 mm) | 33.3 in (845 mm) | 6.7 in (170 mm) |
Kawasaki Versys 650 dimensions FAQ
Is the Kawasaki Versys 650 seat height low or tall?
The representative seat height is 33.2 in (842 mm), which is one of the highest seat heights in its category. 0.1 in above the category median.
Does the Kawasaki Versys 650 have a short or long wheelbase?
The representative wheelbase is 55.7 in (1,415 mm), giving the Kawasaki Versys 650 a wheelbase around the category middle. About the same as the category median. The wheelbase is about 65.4% of overall length.
How much ground clearance does the Kawasaki Versys 650 have?
The representative ground clearance is 6.7 in (170 mm), which is higher-than-typical ground clearance. 0 in above the category median.
Is the Kawasaki Versys 650 compact or large?
The representative overall length is 85.2 in (2,165 mm), making the Kawasaki Versys 650 around the middle of its category for overall length. 0.6 in above the category median. Its rough length × width storage footprint is about 19.6 sq ft (1.82 m²).
What do the Kawasaki Versys 650 width and height suggest?
Its representative width is 33.1 in (841 mm) and representative height is 55.1 in (1,400 mm). The width is around typical category width. The height is taller than most comparable Kawasaki models.
Did the Kawasaki Versys 650 dimensions change much by year?
The biggest supplied shift is in overall height: increased from 52.4 in (1,331 mm) in 2012, 2015, 2016 to 55.1 in (1,400 mm) in 2017-2023, a change of 2.7 in. Check the year-by-year section above for the full breakdown.