The Kawasaki Versys City motorcycle specifications include a 649 cc (39.60 cu in) engine, a 6-speed gearbox, and a listed weight of 206 kg (454.2 lb).
Key specifications
How the Kawasaki Versys City 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 5% lower than the Kawasaki database average. Around the 55th percentile across Kawasaki models.
Very close to the Kawasaki database average. Around the 47th percentile across Kawasaki models.
About 6% taller than the Kawasaki database average. Around the 82nd 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.
649 cc — larger displacement than about 55% of Kawasaki models.
206 kg — heavier than about 47% of Kawasaki models, or lighter than about 53%.
845 mm — taller than about 82% 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.
1,415
1,441
Close to average.
845
801
6% above average.
180
187
4% below average.
Mechanical overview
Additional useful specifications
| Front tire size | 120/70-ZR17 |
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| Rear tire size | 160/60-ZR17 |
| Bore/stroke ratio | 1.38:1 (Oversquare) |
Model information
| Year released | 2011 |
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| Category | Allround |
Engine specifications
| Engine type | Twin, four-stroke |
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| Displacement | 649 cc (39.60 cu in) |
| 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. Keihin 38 mm x 2 |
| Fuel control | Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC) |
| Ignition | Digital CDI |
| Starter | Electric |
| Lubrication | Forced lubrication, semi-dry sump |
Transmission and drivetrain
| Gearbox | 6-speed |
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| Final drive | Chain (final drive) |
| Clutch | Wet mutltidisk |
Chassis and suspension
| Frame | Diamond, high-tensile steel |
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| Front suspension | 41 mm inverted telescopic fork with stepless adjustable rebound damping and adjustable preload |
| Rear suspension | Offset laydown single-shock with 13-way adjustable rebound damping and 7-way adjustable preload |
| Front wheel travel | 150 mm (5.9 inches) |
| Rear wheel travel | 145 mm (5.7 inches) |
| Rake | 25.0° |
| Trail | 108 mm (4.3 inches) |
Brakes, wheels and tires
| Front brakes | Double disc |
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| Rear brakes | Single disc |
| Front tire | 120/70-ZR17 |
| Rear tire | 160/60-ZR17 |
Dimensions and weight
| Wet weight | 206 kg (454.2 lb) |
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| Seat height | 845 mm (33.3 inches) |
| Overall length | 2,125 mm (83.7 inches) |
| Wheelbase | 1,415 mm (55.7 inches) |
| Ground clearance | 180 mm (7.1 inches) |
Fuel and emissions
| Fuel capacity | 19.00 L (5.02 US gal) |
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Other specifications
| Color options | Red/black, black |
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| Comments | Optional 25 kW (34 PS)/6,500 rpm kit. |
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