Kawasaki Versys 650 2010 vs. Yamaha XT660Z Tenere 2016

Kawasaki Versys 650 2010

Yamaha XT660Z Tenere 2016

Overview - Kawasaki Versys 650 2010 vs Yamaha XT660Z Tenere 2016

Kawasaki Versys 650 2010

Yamaha XT660Z Tenere 2016

Technical Specifications Kawasaki Versys 650 2010 compared to Yamaha XT660Z Tenere 2016

Kawasaki Versys 650 2010

Yamaha XT660Z Tenere 2016

Kawasaki Versys 650 2010

Yamaha XT660Z Tenere 2016

Engine and Drive Train

Bore	Bore	83 mm	Bore	100 mm
Stroke	Stroke	60 mm	Stroke	84 mm
Engine power	Engine power	64 HP	Engine power	48 HP
Rpm at Max. Power	Rpm at Max. Power	8,000 rpm	Rpm at Max. Power	6,000 rpm
Torque	Torque	61 Nm	Torque	58 Nm
Rpm at Torque	Rpm at Torque	6,800 rpm	Rpm at Torque	5,500 rpm
Compression Ratio	Compression Ratio	10.6	Compression Ratio	10
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	660 ccm

Suspension Front

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

Chassis

Frame	Frame	Steel	Frame	Steel

Brakes Front

Type	Type	Double disk	Type	Double disk

Brakes Rear

Type	Type	Disc	Type	Disc

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre width	Front tyre width	120 mm	Front tyre width	90 mm
Front tyre height	Front tyre height	70 %	Front tyre height	90 %
Rear tyre width	Rear tyre width	160 mm	Rear tyre width	130 mm
Rear tyre height	Rear tyre height	60 %	Rear tyre height	80 %
Length	Length	2,125 mm	Length	2,246 mm
Width	Width	840 mm	Width	865 mm
Height	Height	1,315 mm	Height	1,477 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase	1,415 mm	Wheelbase	1,500 mm
Seat Height	Seat Height	845 mm	Seat Height	895 mm
Kerb Weight	Kerb Weight	206 kg	Kerb Weight	206 kg
Kerb Weight (with ABS)	Kerb Weight (with ABS)	209 kg	Kerb Weight (with ABS)	209 kg
Fuel Tank Capacity	Fuel Tank Capacity	19 l	Fuel Tank Capacity	23 l
License compliancy	License compliancy	A	License compliancy	A2

Pros and Cons in comparison

Kawasaki Versys 650 2010

With a full tank of only 211 kg, it is particularly easy to handle in the mountains. All in all, it is at home almost anywhere, an everyday bike with that certain kick. With a new headlight and modernised design, the Versys is back on the attack.

Absolutely suitable for everyday use

interesting concept

very low consumption.

Performance not too high.