Kawasaki Versys 650

The Kawasaki KLE 650 Versys appeared in late 2006 as a continuation of the KLE line and as a replacement for the obsolete Kawasaki KLE 500.

Lineup:

• Kawasaki Versys 300
• Kawasaki Versys 650
• Kawasaki Versys 1000

Main competitors:

• Honda XL700V Transalp
• Suzuku V-Strom 650
• Yamaha XT660Z Tenere

The bike was based on the frame, engine and chassis from the Kawasaki road series ER-6, however, in contrast, the Versys had a longer travel suspension, an adjustable inverted front fork (on ER-6 - normal, unregulated), another subframe, front half fairing and other engine settings (reducing maximum power by improving traction at low and medium revs).

Since 2007, the Kawasaki Versys 650 has been available in the European and Canadian markets, since 2008 in the US market (excluding California), and since 2009 in California.

Modifications:

• Kawasaki Versys 650 Tourer - has hand protection, tank protection and side trunks of 28 liters each with inner bags.
• Kawasaki Versys 650 Tourer Plus - Tourer version + LED fog lights and gearshift indicator.
• Kawasaki Versys 650 Grand Tourer - Tourer Plus version + 47L central case and built-in 12V socket.

The model was based on an in-line 2-cylinder liquid-cooled engine with a volume of 649 cc. see, issuing 64-69 hp. power (depends on the year of manufacture) and 61-64 Nm of torque (depends on the year of manufacture). The motor is tuned for consistent traction from low to medium revs and delivers maximum performance at 7000-8500 rpm.

The main features of the Kawasaki Versys 650 include a steel diagonal frame, an injection engine, adjustable suspensions in the form of an inverted fork (adjustable preload and rebound damping) and a monoshock (adjustable preload and rebound damping), 17-inch wheels, powerful 2-disc front brakes, availability versions with ABS, 19 l fuel tank (from 2015 - 21 l) and 181-209 kg dry matter.

Photos

Kawasaki KLE 650 Versys

Kawasaki KLE 650 Versys

Kawasaki KLE 650 Versys

Specifications

Specifications Kawasaki Versys 650 (2016):

Model	Kawasaki KLE650 Versys
Motorcycle type	tourist enduro
Release year	2007+
Frame	steel diagonal
Engine type	2-cylinder, 4-stroke, in-line
Working volume	649 cc cm.
Bore / Stroke	83.0 x 60.0 mm
Compression ratio	10.6: 1 - Versys 650 (2007-2014) 10.8: 1 - Versys 650 (2015+)
Cooling	liquid
Number of valves per cylinder	DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder
Fuel supply system	injector, 2x Keihin TTK38
Ignition type	transistor
Maximum power	64.0 h.p. (47 kW) at 8000 rpm - Versys 650 (2007-2014) 69.0 h.p. (51 kW) @ 8500 rpm - Versys 650 (2015+)
Maximum torque	61.0 Nm (6.2 kgf * m) @ 6800 rpm - Versys 650 (2007-2014) 64.0 Nm (6.5 kgf * m) @ 7000 rpm - Versys 650 (2015+)
Gearbox	6-speed
Drive type	chain
Front tire size	120 / 70ZR17M / C (58W)
Rear tire size	160 / 60ZR17M / C (69W)
Front brakes	2 discs, 300mm, 2-piston calipers (ABS)
Rear brakes	1 disc, 250 mm, 1-piston caliper (ABS)
Front suspension	41mm inverted fork (adjustable preload and rebound damping), 150mm travel
Rear suspension	linkage Unitrak with monoshock (adjustable preload), stroke - 145 mm
Motorcycle length	2125mm - Versys 650 (2007-2014) 2165 mm - Versys 650 (2015+)
Motorcycle width	840 mm
Motorcycle height	1315mm - Versys 650 (2007-2009) 1330 mm - Versys 650 (2010-2014) 1400 mm - Versys 650 (2015+)
Wheelbase	1415 mm
Saddle height	840mm - Versys 650 (2007-2009), Versys 650 (2015+) 845 mm - Versys 650 (2010-2014)
Acceleration to 100 km / h	4.7 sec
Maximum speed	189 km / h
Fuel tank capacity	19.0 L - Versys 650 (2007-2014) 21.0 L - Versys 650 (2015+)
Motorcycle weight (curb)	207 kg - Versys 650 (2007-2009) 208 kg - Versys 650 ABS (2007-2009) 206 kg - Versys 650 (2010-2014) 209 kg - Versys 650 ABS (2010-2014) 208 kg - Versys 650 ABS (2015+)

Documentation

• Kawasaki Versys 650