Kawasaki Versys 650L ABS Specs (Top Speed | Horsepower | Weight)

The Kawasaki Versys 650L ABS motorcycle specifications include a 649 cc (39.60 cu in) engine, a 6-speed gearbox, and a listed weight of 210 kg (463 lb).

Key specifications

2013, 2015Model years
649 ccDisplacement
210 kgWet weight
845 mmSeat height
19 LFuel tank
1,414 mmWheelbase
Model years covered
20132015
Year-specific specification changes

The 2013 model is treated as the standard specification. Only later model years with a different supplied value are shown below.

Frame
2015Double pipe diamond frame constructed from high-tensile steel
Front brakes
2015Double disc. Two-piston calipers. ABS.
Front suspension
201541mm hydraulic telescopic fork with stepless adjustable rebound and preload
Rear brakes
2015Single disc. Single-piston caliper. ABS.
Rear suspension
2015Single offset laydown shock with 13-position adjustable rebound damping and adjustable spring preload
Wet weight
2015216 kg (476.2 lb)
Wheelbase
20151,415 mm (55.7 inches)
Fuel capacity
201518.93 L (5.00 US gal)
Overall height
20151,400 mm (55.1 inches)
Overall length
20152,165 mm (85.2 inches)
Seat height
2015840 mm (33.1 inches)

How the Kawasaki Versys 650L 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.

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 weight210 kg
Low 70.3 kgAverage 208 kgHigh 383.1 kg

Very close to the Kawasaki database average. Around the 52nd percentile across Kawasaki models.

Seat height845 mm
Low 680 mmAverage 801 mmHigh 955 mm

About 6% taller than the Kawasaki database average. Around the 82nd percentile across Kawasaki models.

Fuel capacity19 L
Low 3.8 LAverage 15.3 LHigh 24 L

About 24% larger than the Kawasaki database average. Around the 75th percentile across Kawasaki models.

This model Kawasaki database average

Kawasaki database percentile rankings

Percentiles show where this motorcycle sits across the Kawasaki specifications database. They are descriptive database rankings, not performance ratings.

Displacement55th

649 cc — larger displacement than about 55% of Kawasaki models.

Wet weight52nd

210 kg — heavier than about 52% of Kawasaki models, or lighter than about 48%.

Seat height82nd

845 mm — taller than about 82% of Kawasaki models.

Fuel capacity75th

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.

Overall length2,125 mm
This bike

2,125

Kawasaki avg

2,122

Close to average.

Overall width841 mm
This bike

841

Kawasaki avg

833

Close to average.

Overall height1,331 mm
This bike

1,331

Kawasaki avg

1,175

13% above average.

Wheelbase1,414 mm
This bike

1,414

Kawasaki avg

1,441

Close to average.

Seat height845 mm
This bike

845

Kawasaki avg

801

6% above average.

Mechanical overview

Engine layout snapshot

Twin, four-stroke • 649 cc • Liquid cooled
Chassis snapshot

Wheelbase 1,414 mmSeat 845 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)

Model information

Category Allround

Engine specifications

Engine type Twin, four-stroke
Displacement 649 cc (39.60 cu in)
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. Digital fuel injection with two 38mm Keihin throttle bodies
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 Diamond, high-tensile steel
Front suspension 41mm hydraulic telescopic fork with stepless adjustable rebound and preload / 5.9 in.
Rear suspension Single offset laydown shock with 13-position adjustable rebound damping and adjustable spring preload / 5.7 in.
Rake 25.0°
Trail 108 mm (4.3 inches)

Brakes, wheels and tires

Front brakes Double disc. Petal discs with two-piston caliper. Bosch ABS.
Rear brakes Single disc. Petal disc with single-piston caliper. Bosch ABS.
Front tire 120/70-17
Rear tire 160/60-17

Dimensions and weight

Wet weight 210 kg (463 lb)
Seat height 845 mm (33.3 inches)
Overall length 2,125 mm (83.7 inches)
Overall width 841 mm (33.1 inches)
Overall height 1,331 mm (52.4 inches)
Wheelbase 1,414 mm (55.7 inches)

Fuel and emissions

Fuel capacity 19.00 L (5.02 US gal)

Other specifications

Factory warranty 12 months

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.