Yamaha XT 1200 ZE Super Ténéré Raid Edition 2020 vs. Kawasaki Versys 650 2023

Yamaha XT 1200 ZE Super Ténéré Raid Edition 2020

Kawasaki Versys 650 2023

Overview - Yamaha XT 1200 ZE Super Ténéré Raid Edition 2020 vs Kawasaki Versys 650 2023

Yamaha XT 1200 ZE Super Ténéré Raid Edition 2020

Kawasaki Versys 650 2023

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Details

Technical Specifications Yamaha XT 1200 ZE Super Ténéré Raid Edition 2020 compared to Kawasaki Versys 650 2023

Yamaha XT 1200 ZE Super Ténéré Raid Edition 2020

Kawasaki Versys 650 2023

Yamaha XT 1200 ZE Super Ténéré Raid Edition 2020

Kawasaki Versys 650 2023

Engine and Drive Train

Bore	Bore	98 mm	Bore	83 mm
Stroke	Stroke	79.5 mm	Stroke	60 mm
Engine power	Engine power	112 HP	Engine power	67 HP
Rpm at Max. Power	Rpm at Max. Power	7,250 rpm	Rpm at Max. Power	8,500 rpm
Torque	Torque	117 Nm	Torque	61 Nm
Rpm at Torque	Rpm at Torque	6,000 rpm	Rpm at Torque	7,000 rpm
Compression Ratio	Compression Ratio	11	Compression Ratio	10.8
Transmission	Transmission	Prop shaft	Transmission	Chain
Number of gears	Number of gears	6	Number of gears	6
Strokes	Strokes	4-Stroke	Strokes	4-Stroke
Cooling	Cooling	liquid	Cooling	liquid
Displacement	Displacement	1,199 ccm	Displacement	649 ccm

Suspension Front

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

Suspension Rear

Shock absorber	Shock absorber	Monoshock	Shock absorber	Monoshock

Brakes Front

Type	Type	Double disk	Type	Double disk
Technology	Technology	Wave	Technology	Petal

Brakes Rear

Type	Type	Disc	Type	Disc

Assistance Systems

Advanced Rider Assistance Systems	Advanced Rider Assistance Systems	Suspension electronically adjustable	Advanced Rider Assistance Systems	ABS, Traction control

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre width	Front tyre width	110 mm	Front tyre width	120 mm
Front tyre height	Front tyre height	80 %	Front tyre height	70 %
Front tyre diameter	Front tyre diameter	19 inch	Front tyre diameter	17 inch
Rear tyre width	Rear tyre width	150 mm	Rear tyre width	160 mm
Rear tyre height	Rear tyre height	70 %	Rear tyre height	60 %
Rear tyre diameter	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch
Length	Length	2,255 mm	Length	2,165 mm
Width	Width	980 mm	Width	840 mm
Height	Height	1,410 mm	Height	1,420 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase	1,540 mm	Wheelbase	1,415 mm
Seat Height	Seat Height	845 mm	Seat Height	845 mm
Kerb Weight (with ABS)	Kerb Weight (with ABS)	261 kg	Kerb Weight (with ABS)	219 kg
Fuel Tank Capacity	Fuel Tank Capacity	23 l	Fuel Tank Capacity	21 l
License compliancy	License compliancy	A	License compliancy	A

Pros and Cons in comparison

Yamaha XT 1200 ZE Super Ténéré Raid Edition 2020

Unfortunately, our editors did not test this model.

Kawasaki Versys 650 2023

Relaxed touring with plenty of comfort and enough potential for cornering fun - the Versys 650 is and remains a good choice among mid-range sport tourers. Although you will reach the top of the pass faster on the competition, you will enjoy getting back on the Kawa every time, which welcomes the rider with a high level of comfort and extensive equipment. If you enjoy touring and can get by with a little less power, the Versys 650 is a good choice!

Agile handling

Adjustable chassis

Accessible engine

Electronics update for 2022

Comfortable seating position

Absolutely suitable for long journeys

Low consumption, high range

Engine struggles with weight

Windshield only adjustable with two hands

No cruise control available