The Kawasaki Versys motorcycle specifications include a 649 cc (39.60 cu in) engine, a 6-speed gearbox, and a listed weight of 181 kg (399 lb).
Key specifications
2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2013, 2014Model years
649 ccDisplacement
61.0 Nm @ 6,800 rpmTorque
181 kgDry weight
840 mmSeat height
19 LFuel tank
1,415 mmWheelbase
Model years covered
2007200820092010201120132014
Year-specific specification changes
The 2007 model is treated as the standard specification. Only later model years with a different supplied value are shown below.
Frame
20082014Semi-double cradle, high-tensile steel
Front brakes
20082011Double disc
2013Double disc. Petal discs with two-piston caliper
2014Double disc. Two-piston calipers.
Front suspension
2008200941mm hydraulic telescopic fork with adjustable rebound and preload / 5.9 in.
2010201441mm hydraulic telescopic fork with stepless adjustable rebound and preload / 5.9 in.
Fuel system
2008Injection. 25°/4.3 in.
2009Injection
20102014Injection. Digital fuel injection with two 38mm Keihin throttle bodies
Rear brakes
20082011Single disc
2013Single disc. Petal disc with single-piston caliper
2014Single disc. Single-piston caliper.
Rear suspension
20082009Single offset laydown shock with adjustable rebound and spring preload / 5.7 in.
20102014Single offset laydown shock with 13-position adjustable rebound damping and adjustable spring preload / 5.7 in.
Torque
200844.9 Nm (4.6 kgf-m or 33.1 ft.lbs) @ 6,800 rpm
200960.9 Nm (6.2 kgf-m or 44.9 ft.lbs) @ 6,800 rpm
201444.8 Nm (4.6 kgf-m or 33.0 ft.lbs) @ 6,800 rpm
Fuel capacity
2008201018.92 L (5.00 US gal)
2011201418.93 L (5.00 US gal)
Ignition
2008Digital CDI
2010Digital CDI
20112014TCBI with electronic advance
Overall height
200820101,316 mm (51.8 inches)
201120141,331 mm (52.4 inches)
Overall length
200820142,126 mm (83.7 inches)
Overall width
20082014841 mm (33.1 inches)
Seat height
2008838 mm (33.0 inches)
2009841 mm (33.1 inches)
2010838 mm (33.0 inches)
20112014846 mm (33.3 inches)
Trail
20082014109 mm (4.3 inches)
How the Kawasaki Versys 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.
Seat height840 mm
Low 680 mmAverage 801 mmHigh 955 mm
Very close to the Kawasaki database average. Around the 79th 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
Mechanical overview
Engine layout snapshot
Twin, four-stroke • 649 cc • Liquid cooled
Chassis snapshot
Wheelbase 1,415 mmSeat 840 mm
6-speed • 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) |
Engine specifications
| Engine type |
Twin, four-stroke |
| 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. Fuel injection: ø38 mm x 2 (Keihin) |
| Fuel control |
Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC) |
| Ignition |
Digital |
| Starter |
Electric |
Transmission and drivetrain
Chassis and suspension
| Frame |
Diamond, high-tensile steel |
| Front suspension |
41 mm inverted telescopic fork with stepless (right-side) adjustable rebound damping and adjustable preload |
| Rear suspension |
Offset laydown single-shock with 13-way adjustable rebound damping and 7-way adjustable preload |
| Rake |
25.0° |
| Trail |
108 mm (4.3 inches) |
Brakes, wheels and tires
| Front brakes |
Double disc. Dual semi-floating 300 mm petal discs |
| Rear brakes |
Single disc. Single 220 mm petal disc |
| Front tire |
120/70-17 |
| Rear tire |
160/60-17 |
Dimensions and weight
| Dry weight |
181 kg (399 lb) |
| Seat height |
840 mm (33.1 inches) |
| Overall length |
2,125 mm (83.7 inches) |
| Overall width |
840 mm (33.1 inches) |
| Overall height |
1,315 mm (51.8 inches) |
| Wheelbase |
1,415 mm (55.7 inches) |
Fuel and emissions
| Fuel capacity |
19.00 L (5.02 US gal) |
Performance
| Power/weight ratio |
0.3482 hp/kg |
Other specifications
| Color options |
Ebony, Atomic Silver, Candy Burnt Orange |
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