Kawasaki Versys 650 2021 vs. BMW G 650 GS 2016

Technical Specifications Kawasaki Versys 650 2021 compared to BMW G 650 GS 2016

Kawasaki Versys 650 2021

BMW G 650 GS 2016

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Kawasaki Versys 650 2021

BMW G 650 GS 2016

Engine and Drive Train

Bore	Bore	83 mm	Bore	100 mm
Stroke	Stroke	60 mm	Stroke	83 mm
Engine power	Engine power	67 HP	Engine power	48 HP
Rpm at Max. Power	Rpm at Max. Power	8,500 rpm	Rpm at Max. Power	6,500 rpm
Torque	Torque	61 Nm	Torque	60 Nm
Rpm at Torque	Rpm at Torque	7,000 rpm	Rpm at Torque	5,000 rpm
Compression Ratio	Compression Ratio	10.8	Compression Ratio	11.5
Clutch Type	Clutch Type	Multiplate in oil-bath	Clutch Type	Multiplate in oil-bath
Transmission	Transmission	Chain	Transmission	Chain
Number of gears	Number of gears	6	Number of gears	5
Cylinders	Cylinders	2	Cylinders	1
Strokes	Strokes	4-Stroke	Strokes	4-Stroke
Displacement	Displacement	649 ccm	Displacement	652 ccm

Chassis

Frame	Frame	Steel	Frame	Steel

Brakes Front

Piston	Piston	Double piston	Piston	Double piston
Shock mount	Shock mount	Semi-Schwimmsattel	Shock mount	Floating caliper

Brakes Rear

Type	Type	Disc	Type	Disc
Piston	Piston	Single piston	Piston	Single piston
Shock mount	Shock mount	Floating caliper	Shock mount	Floating caliper

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre width	Front tyre width	120 mm	Front tyre width	110 mm
Front tyre height	Front tyre height	70 %	Front tyre height	80 %
Front tyre diameter	Front tyre diameter	17 inch	Front tyre diameter	19 inch
Rear tyre width	Rear tyre width	160 mm	Rear tyre width	140 mm
Rear tyre height	Rear tyre height	60 %	Rear tyre height	80 %
Rear tyre diameter	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch
Length	Length	2,165 mm	Length	2,165 mm
Width	Width	840 mm	Width	920 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase	1,415 mm	Wheelbase	1,477 mm
Seat Height	Seat Height	840 mm	Seat Height	780 mm
Kerb Weight	Kerb Weight	214 kg	Kerb Weight	192 kg
Fuel Tank Capacity	Fuel Tank Capacity	21 l	Fuel Tank Capacity	14 l
License compliancy	License compliancy	A	License compliancy	A2