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Kawasaki Versys 650 2018 vs. BMW F 700 GS 2018

Kawasaki Versys 650 2018

Kawasaki Versys 650 2018

BMW F 700 GS 2018

BMW F 700 GS 2018

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Overview - Kawasaki Versys 650 2018 vs BMW F 700 GS 2018

Kawasaki Versys 650 2018

Kawasaki Versys 650 2018

BMW F 700 GS 2018

BMW F 700 GS 2018

Technical Specifications Kawasaki Versys 650 2018 compared to BMW F 700 GS 2018

Kawasaki Versys 650 2018
BMW F 700 GS 2018
Kawasaki Versys 650 2018
Kawasaki Versys 650 2018
BMW F 700 GS 2018
BMW F 700 GS 2018

Engine and Drive Train

Engine typeEngine typeIn lineEngine typeIn line
BoreBore83 mmBore82 mm
StrokeStroke60 mmStroke75.6 mm
Engine powerEngine power69 HPEngine power75 HP
Rpm at Max. PowerRpm at Max. Power8,500 rpmRpm at Max. Power7,000 rpm
TorqueTorque64 NmTorque77 Nm
Rpm at TorqueRpm at Torque7,000 rpmRpm at Torque5,500 rpm
Compression RatioCompression Ratio10.8 Compression Ratio12
StarterStarterElectricStarterElectric
Clutch TypeClutch TypeMultiplate in oil-bathClutch TypeMultiplate in oil-bath
TransmissionTransmissionChainTransmissionChain
Number of gearsNumber of gears6Number of gears6
CylindersCylinders2Cylinders2
StrokesStrokes4-StrokeStrokes4-Stroke
CoolingCoolingliquidCoolingliquid
DisplacementDisplacement649 ccmDisplacement798 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspensionFront suspensionUpside-Down telescopic forkFront suspensionUpside-Down telescopic fork

Chassis

FrameFrameSteelFrameSteel

Brakes Front

TypeTypeDouble diskTypeDouble disk
PistonPistonDouble pistonPistonDouble piston
Shock mountShock mountSemi-SchwimmsattelShock mountFloating caliper

Brakes Rear

TypeTypeDiscTypeDisc
PistonPistonSingle pistonPistonSingle piston
Shock mountShock mountFloating caliperShock mountFloating caliper

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre widthFront tyre width120 mmFront tyre width110 mm
Front tyre heightFront tyre height70 %Front tyre height80 %
Front tyre diameterFront tyre diameter17 inchFront tyre diameter19 inch
Rear tyre widthRear tyre width160 mmRear tyre width140 mm
Rear tyre heightRear tyre height60 %Rear tyre height80 %
Rear tyre diameterRear tyre diameter17 inchRear tyre diameter17 inch
LengthLength2,165 mmLength2,280 mm
WidthWidth840 mmWidth855 mm
WheelbaseWheelbase1,415 mmWheelbase1,557 mm
Seat HeightSeat Height840 mmSeat Height820 mm
Kerb Weight (with ABS)Kerb Weight (with ABS)216 kgKerb Weight (with ABS)212 kg
Fuel Tank CapacityFuel Tank Capacity21 lFuel Tank Capacity16 l
License compliancyLicense compliancyALicense compliancyA

Pros and Cons in comparison

Pros and Cons in comparison

Kawasaki Versys 650 2018

Kawasaki Versys 650 2018

The 2019 model year Kawasaki Versys presented itself as a comfortable, stable yet lively touring machine. The motorbike is versatile and offers high utility value. It is a fully-fledged touring machine that is a pleasure to ride on extended tours. The bike offers a terrific price/performance ratio.

Great travel comfort

pleasant and comfortable chassis

easy to use

seating position ready for touring

agile and light-footed handling.

Vibrations in the footpegs

response behaviour during transition from pushing and load operation

ABS cannot be deactivated

weight somewhat high

BMW F 700 GS 2018

BMW F 700 GS 2018

Unfortunately, our editors did not test this model.

Price Comparison Avarage Market Price Kawasaki Versys 650 vs BMW F 700 GS

Price Kawasaki Versys 650

Model year
Current average market prices

Price BMW F 700 GS

Model year
Current average market prices

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