Across 5 covered model years from 2015 to 2019, the Kawasaki Versys 650LT motorcycle has supplied wet/running weights ranging from 454.2 lb (206 kg) to 476.4 lb (216.1 kg).
Kawasaki Versys 650LT weight overview
At this weight, footing and parking technique matter. Once moving, geometry and balance can disguise the mass, but you still have to manage the full weight at walking speed.
Heavy Motorcycle
How heavy is the Kawasaki Versys 650LT?
wet weight
Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Kawasaki Versys 650LT is lighter than about 81% of 50 Kawasaki sport-touring motorcycles 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 650LT weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019 |
|---|---|
| Wet / running weight | 454.2 lb (206 kg) to 476.4 lb (216.1 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 649 cc |
| Torque | 33 lb-ft (44.8 Nm) to 47.2 lb-ft (64 Nm) |
| Fuel capacity | 5 US gal (18.93 L) to 5.5 US gal (20.82 L) |
| Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) | 31.1 lb (14.1 kg) to 34.2 lb (15.5 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
| Torque per 100 lb | 7.28 lb-ft / 100 lb to 10.39 lb-ft / 100 lb |
|---|---|
| Displacement per pound | 1.36 cc / lb to 1.43 cc / lb |
| Weight per 100 cc | 70 lb / 100 cc to 73.4 lb / 100 cc |
| Fuel weight as % of bike weight | 6.5% to 7.2% |
What the weight numbers tell you
Kawasaki Versys 650LT weight FAQ
What is the Kawasaki Versys 650LT wet weight?
The supplied wet/running weight is 454.2 lb (206 kg) to 476.4 lb (216.1 kg) across the model years covered here. That figure is the most useful available number for real-world handling because operating fluids and fuel are included.
Is the Kawasaki Versys 650LT lighter or heavier than other Kawasaki sport-touring motorcycles?
It is comparatively light for this Kawasaki category. The model lands near the 19th percentile for weight in the compatible dataset.
Which Kawasaki Versys 650LT years have different weight specs?
The supplied data shows different weight figures across the 2015-2019 model years. Use the year-specific changes section above for the exact value attached to each changed year.
How much does a full tank add to the Kawasaki Versys 650LT?
Based on the supplied 5 US gal (18.93 L) to 5.5 US gal (20.82 L) tank capacity, the gasoline itself weighs about 31.1 lb (14.1 kg) to 34.2 lb (15.5 kg) when full. On models with a wet/running weight, that fuel mass is already included in the listed ready-to-ride figure.
What is the combined Kawasaki Versys 650LT and rider weight?
Using the model’s representative wet/running weight and a 180 lb rider, the combined bike-and-rider mass is about 656.4 lb (297.7 kg) before riding gear, luggage or a passenger.
How much of the Kawasaki Versys 650LT total weight comes from fuel?
The calculated full-tank fuel mass is about 6.5% to 7.2% of the listed motorcycle weight. Because the available basis is wet/running weight, that fuel is already included in the ready-to-ride figure.
How does Kawasaki Versys 650LT torque compare with its weight?
Where compatible torque and weight figures are available, the model works out to 7.28 lb-ft per 100 lb to 10.39 lb-ft per 100 lb. This gives more context than torque alone because it relates engine twist to the mass it has to move.
What is the Kawasaki Versys 650LT engine-size-to-weight ratio?
The available figures work out to 1.36 cc per lb to 1.43 cc per lb. This is not a performance rating, but it is a useful way to compare engine size against total motorcycle mass.
How far is the Kawasaki Versys 650LT from the median Kawasaki sport-touring motorcycle weight?
Compared with the median Kawasaki sport-touring motorcycle weight of 558.3 lb (253.2 kg), the model is roughly 81.9 lb (37.2 kg) lighter.
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.