Kawasaki Versys 650 2023 vs. Honda NX500 2024

Kawasaki Versys 650 2023

Kawasaki Versys 650 2023

Honda NX500 2024

Honda NX500 2024

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Overview - Kawasaki Versys 650 2023 vs Honda NX500 2024

Kawasaki Versys 650 2023

Kawasaki Versys 650 2023

Honda NX500 2024

Honda NX500 2024

Technical Specifications Kawasaki Versys 650 2023 compared to Honda NX500 2024

Kawasaki Versys 650 2023
Honda NX500 2024

Engine and Drive Train

Engine typeEngine typeIn lineEngine typeIn line
BoreBore83 mmBore67 mm
StrokeStroke60 mmStroke66.8 mm
Engine powerEngine power67 HPEngine power48 HP
Rpm at Max. PowerRpm at Max. Power8,500 rpmRpm at Max. Power8,600 rpm
TorqueTorque61 NmTorque43 Nm
Rpm at TorqueRpm at Torque7,000 rpmRpm at Torque6,500 rpm
Compression RatioCompression Ratio10.8 Compression Ratio10.7
StarterStarterElectricStarterElectric
Clutch TypeClutch TypeMultiplate in oil-bathClutch TypeMultiplate in oil-bath, Antihopping
IgnitionIgnitionDigitalIgnitionDigital, Transistor
TransmissionTransmissionChainTransmissionChain
Number of gearsNumber of gears6Number of gears6
CylindersCylinders2Cylinders2
StrokesStrokes4-StrokeStrokes4-Stroke
CoolingCoolingliquidCoolingliquid
DisplacementDisplacement649 ccmDisplacement471 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspensionFront suspensionUpside-Down telescopic forkFront suspensionUpside-Down telescopic fork
DiameterDiameter41 mmDiameter41 mm
AdjustmentAdjustmentPreload, ReboundAdjustmentPreload

Suspension Rear

Shock absorberShock absorberMonoshockShock absorberMonoshock
AdjustmentAdjustmentPreloadAdjustmentPreload

Chassis

FrameFrameSteelFrameSteel
RakeRake65 degreeRake27.5 degree
TrailTrail108 mmTrail108 mm

Brakes Front

TypeTypeDouble diskTypeDouble disk
DiameterDiameter300 mmDiameter296 mm
PistonPistonDouble pistonPistonDouble piston
TechnologyTechnologyPetalTechnologyradial

Brakes Rear

TypeTypeDiscTypeDisc
DiameterDiameter250 mmDiameter240 mm
PistonPistonSingle pistonPistonSingle piston

Assistance Systems

Advanced Rider Assistance SystemsAdvanced Rider Assistance SystemsABS, Traction controlAdvanced Rider Assistance SystemsABS, Traction control

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 width160 mm
Rear tyre heightRear tyre height60 %Rear tyre height60 %
Rear tyre diameterRear tyre diameter17 inchRear tyre diameter17 inch
LengthLength2,165 mmLength2,165 mm
WidthWidth840 mmWidth830 mm
HeightHeight1,420 mmHeight1,415 mm
WheelbaseWheelbase1,415 mmWheelbase1,445 mm
Seat HeightSeat Height845 mmSeat Height830 mm
Kerb Weight (with ABS)Kerb Weight (with ABS)219 kgKerb Weight (with ABS)196 kg
Fuel Tank CapacityFuel Tank Capacity21 lFuel Tank Capacity17.5 l
License compliancyLicense compliancyALicense compliancyA2

Pros and Cons in comparison

Pros and Cons in comparison

Kawasaki Versys 650 2023

Kawasaki Versys 650 2023

Unfortunately, our editors did not test this model.

Honda NX500 2024

Honda NX500 2024

The Honda NX500 is a versatile A2 adventure bike that is particularly at home on tarmac and can offer a lot from everyday riding to relaxed touring. It has no major shortcomings, while at the same time offering many strengths, albeit not spectacular ones. On long journeys, the relaxed riding position and the good suspension, which also performs well on winding roads in combination with the improved brakes, are a delight. Pragmatists can look forward to low fuel consumption and a high range, and it can even cope with light off-roads.

Finely controllable, good-natured engine with linear power delivery

Good brakes

Good, well-balanced suspension

Comfortable seating position

High range

Agile handling

Never overtaxes the rider, but allows riding pleasure

Traction control can be easily deactivated

Transmission shifts very cleanly

Limited off-road capability

ABS not disengageable

somewhat low power and payload (185 kg) for riding with a pillion passenger

Price Comparison Avarage Market Price Kawasaki Versys 650 vs Honda NX500

Price Kawasaki Versys 650

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Price Honda NX500

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