Across 4 covered model years from 2015 to 2025, the Kawasaki Versys 650 Grand Tourer motorcycle has supplied wet/running weights ranging from 471.8 lb (214 kg) to 478.4 lb (217 kg).
Kawasaki Versys 650 Grand Tourer weight overview
This is a substantial motorcycle. The weight matters most when stopped, backing it up, parking on a slope or recovering from a lean.
Heavy Motorcycle
How heavy is the Kawasaki Versys 650 Grand Tourer?
wet weight
Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Kawasaki Versys 650 Grand Tourer is heavier than about 55% of 20 Kawasaki allround models with compatible weight data.
Ready-to-ride weight range
Bike + rider total weight
These totals use the model’s representative wet weight. They exclude riding gear, luggage and a passenger.
Kawasaki Versys 650 Grand Tourer weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 2015, 2016, 2022, 2025 |
|---|---|
| Wet / running weight | 471.8 lb (214 kg) to 478.4 lb (217 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 649 cc |
| Power | 65.7 hp |
| Torque | 33 lb-ft (44.8 Nm) to 45 lb-ft (61 Nm) |
| Fuel capacity | 5 US gal (18.93 L) to 5.55 US gal (21 L) |
| Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) | 31.1 lb (14.1 kg) to 34.5 lb (15.6 kg) |
Weight changes by model year
The 2015 model is used as the baseline where data is available. Only later supplied values that differ are shown below. A year pill does not mean every individual weight field was supplied for that year.
Useful weight calculations
| Horsepower per 100 lb | 13.73 hp / 100 lb |
|---|---|
| Pounds per horsepower | 7.28 lb / hp |
| Torque per 100 lb | 7 lb-ft / 100 lb to 9.4 lb-ft / 100 lb |
| Displacement per pound | 1.36 cc / lb to 1.38 cc / lb |
| Weight per 100 cc | 72.7 lb / 100 cc to 73.7 lb / 100 cc |
| Fuel weight as % of bike weight | 6.6% to 7.2% |
What the weight numbers tell you
Kawasaki Versys 650 Grand Tourer weight FAQ
How much does the Kawasaki Versys 650 Grand Tourer weigh?
The available wet/running figure is 471.8 lb (214 kg) to 478.4 lb (217 kg). This is more representative of the motorcycle you actually push, park and ride than a dry-only specification.
How does the Kawasaki Versys 650 Grand Tourer weight compare with similar Kawasakis?
It is not an extreme outlier for the category. The model ranks around the 55th percentile for weight among 20 compatible Kawasaki allround models.
Are all Kawasaki Versys 650 Grand Tourer model years the same weight?
There are year-to-year differences in the supplied data. The earliest covered year is used as the baseline, with later changed values shown separately above.
What does a full tank of gas weigh on the Kawasaki Versys 650 Grand Tourer?
A full tank works out to about 31.1 lb (14.1 kg) to 34.5 lb (15.6 kg) from the listed 5 US gal (18.93 L) to 5.55 US gal (21 L) capacity. Actual fuel density varies slightly, so treat it as a practical estimate.
What does the Kawasaki Versys 650 Grand Tourer weigh with a 180 lb rider?
The approximate combined total is 651.8 lb (295.6 kg) with a 180 lb rider, based on the representative wet/running weight used on this page.
Is the Kawasaki Versys 650 Grand Tourer strong for its weight?
The calculated range is 13.73 hp per 100 lb. This ratio is usually more informative for acceleration comparisons than horsepower alone. That places it around the 58th percentile within the compatible Kawasaki allround power-to-weight comparison.
What is the Kawasaki Versys 650 Grand Tourer torque per 100 lb of bike weight?
Available data gives 7 lb-ft per 100 lb to 9.4 lb-ft per 100 lb. That ratio helps explain how strong the engine is relative to the bike’s mass, especially at lower speeds.
How many cc does the Kawasaki Versys 650 Grand Tourer have per pound?
The model has about 1.36 cc per lb to 1.38 cc per lb in the available data. This simply shows how much engine displacement there is for each pound of motorcycle weight.
Is the Kawasaki Versys 650 Grand Tourer easy to move around by hand?
Yes, the mass is substantial enough to matter at walking speed. Parking direction, slope and secure footing become important because recovering the bike from a lean takes more effort.
Motorcycle specifications can vary by model year, market, equipment and the exact dry/curb-weight definition. Calculated fuel-weight and ratio figures on this page are estimates derived from the supplied specifications. Confirm critical figures in the owner’s manual or on the official Kawasaki website.