The Kawasaki Versys Tourer 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
The 2011 model is treated as the standard specification. Only later model years with a different supplied value are shown below.
How the Kawasaki Versys Tourer 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.
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.
840
833
Close to average.
1,330
1,175
13% above 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 |
|---|---|
| Rear tire size | 160/60-ZR17 |
| 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 control | Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC) |
| Ignition | Digital |
| Starter | Electric |
| Lubrication | Forced lubrication, semi-dry sump |
Transmission and drivetrain
| Gearbox | 6-speed |
|---|---|
| Final drive | Chain (final drive) |
| Clutch | Wet mDouble disk, manual |
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 |
| 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. semi-floating 300 mm petal discs |
|---|---|
| Rear brakes | Single disc |
| Front tire | 120/70-ZR17 |
| Rear tire | 160/60-ZR17 |
Dimensions and weight
| Wet weight | 206 kg (454.2 lb) |
|---|---|
| Seat height | 845 mm (33.3 inches) |
| Overall length | 2,125 mm (83.7 inches) |
| Overall width | 840 mm (33.1 inches) |
| Overall height | 1,330 mm (52.4 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 |
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