Kawasaki Versys 650 2020 vs. Honda Forza 750 2021

Kawasaki Versys 650 2020

Honda Forza 750 2021

Overview - Kawasaki Versys 650 2020 vs Honda Forza 750 2021

Kawasaki Versys 650 2020

Honda Forza 750 2021

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Technical Specifications Kawasaki Versys 650 2020 compared to Honda Forza 750 2021

Kawasaki Versys 650 2020

Honda Forza 750 2021

Kawasaki Versys 650 2020

Honda Forza 750 2021

Engine and Drive Train

Engine type	Engine type	In line	Engine type	In line
Bore	Bore	83 mm	Bore	77 mm
Stroke	Stroke	60 mm	Stroke	80 mm
Engine power	Engine power	69 HP	Engine power	59 HP
Rpm at Max. Power	Rpm at Max. Power	8,500 rpm	Rpm at Max. Power	6,750 rpm
Torque	Torque	64 Nm	Torque	69 Nm
Rpm at Torque	Rpm at Torque	7,000 rpm	Rpm at Torque	4,750 rpm
Compression Ratio	Compression Ratio	10.8	Compression Ratio	10.7
Starter	Starter	Electric	Starter	Electric
Clutch Type	Clutch Type	Multiplate in oil-bath	Clutch Type	Multiplate in oil-bath
Ignition	Ignition	Digital	Ignition	Digital, Transistor
Transmission	Transmission	Chain	Transmission	Chain
Number of gears	Number of gears	6	Number of gears	6
Cylinders	Cylinders	2	Cylinders	2
Strokes	Strokes	4-Stroke	Strokes	4-Stroke
Cooling	Cooling	liquid	Cooling	liquid
Displacement	Displacement	649 ccm	Displacement	745 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspension	Front suspension	Upside-Down telescopic fork	Front suspension	Upside-Down telescopic fork

Chassis

Frame	Frame	Steel	Frame	Steel

Brakes Front

Type	Type	Double disk	Type	Double disk
Piston	Piston	Double piston	Piston	Four pistons
Technology	Technology	Petal	Technology	radial

Brakes Rear

Type	Type	Disc	Type	Disc
Piston	Piston	Single piston	Piston	Single piston

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre width	Front tyre width	120 mm	Front tyre width	120 mm
Front tyre height	Front tyre height	70 %	Front tyre height	70 %
Front tyre diameter	Front tyre diameter	17 inch	Front tyre diameter	17 inch
Rear tyre width	Rear tyre width	160 mm	Rear tyre width	160 mm
Rear tyre height	Rear tyre height	60 %	Rear tyre height	60 %
Rear tyre diameter	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch	Rear tyre diameter	15 inch
Length	Length	2,165 mm	Length	2,200 mm
Width	Width	840 mm	Width	790 mm
Height	Height	1,400 mm	Height	1,484 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase	1,415 mm	Wheelbase	1,580 mm
Seat Height	Seat Height	840 mm	Seat Height	790 mm
Kerb Weight (with ABS)	Kerb Weight (with ABS)	216 kg	Kerb Weight (with ABS)	235 kg
Fuel Tank Capacity	Fuel Tank Capacity	21 l	Fuel Tank Capacity	13.2 l
License compliancy	License compliancy	A	License compliancy	A

Pros and Cons in comparison

Kawasaki Versys 650 2020

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

Honda Forza 750 2021

The most powerful scooter currently available is not only fun in the city, but also for sporty riding on a country road tour. The Honda Forza 750 is agile, stable, suitable for everyday use, comfortable and offers good wind and weather protection. Compared to other maxi-scooters, it has less storage space under the seat, but a full-face helmet will always fit inside. The scooter can be optionally upgraded with a top case, heated grips, a top case backrest for the pillion passenger and much more.

powerful, agile engine

good sound

comfortable seating position

stable chassis

good brakes

TFT colour display

modern electronics on board

very well working DCT gearbox

no cruise control

connectivity only for Android

windshield not adjustable

comparatively small storage compartment under the seat