Adventure · Kawasaki
Kawasaki Versys 650
Big-bike touring versatility, middleweight price.
Starting price
$9,249
Our rating
4.5
Adventure2026 · Kawasaki
Versys 650
Big-bike touring versatility, middleweight price.
Starting price
$9,249
Our rating
★★★★★★★★★★4.5
66 hp
Max power
185 km/h
Top speed
4.6 s
0–100 km/h
217 kg
Kerb weight
The short version
Is the Versys 650 for you?
Best for commuters and tourers wanting one capable all-rounder.
- 649 cc parallel-twin
- Tall touring screen
- Comfortable upright ergos
Colours:Metallic Carbon GrayCandy Lime Green
Pros
- Comfortable for long days
- Excellent value
- Smooth, flexible twin
Cons
- Modest off-road intent
- Basic suspension adjustability
Full specifications
Engine
- Displacement
- 649 cc
- Configuration
- Parallel-twin, DOHC
- Max power
- 66 hp @ 8,500 rpm
- Max torque
- 61 Nm @ 7,000 rpm
- Cooling
- Liquid-cooled
- Gearbox
- 6-speed
Performance
- Top speed
- 185 km/h
- 0–100 km/h
- 4.6 s
- Economy / range
- 23 km/l
- Kerb weight
- 217 kg
Chassis & Brakes
- Frame
- Tubular diamond
- Front suspension
- 41 mm telescopic
- Rear suspension
- Link-type monoshock
- Front brake
- Dual 300 mm, 2-piston
- Rear brake
- Single 250 mm
- Tyres
- Dual-purpose tread
Dimensions
- Seat height
- 845 mm
- Fuel / battery
- 21 L
- Wheelbase
- 1415 mm
- Ground clearance
- 170 mm
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Pros
| Displacement | 649 cc |
|---|---|
| Configuration | Parallel-twin, DOHC |
| Max power | 66 hp @ 8,500 rpm |
| Max torque | 61 Nm @ 7,000 rpm |
| Cooling | Liquid-cooled |
| Gearbox | 6-speed |
Performance
| Top speed | 185 km/h |
|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 4.6 s |
| Economy / range | 23 km/l |
| Kerb weight | 217 kg |
Chassis & Brakes
| Frame | Tubular diamond |
|---|---|
| Front suspension | 41 mm telescopic |
| Rear suspension | Link-type monoshock |
| Front brake | Dual 300 mm, 2-piston |
| Rear brake | Single 250 mm |
| Tyres | Dual-purpose tread |
Dimensions
| Seat height | 845 mm |
|---|---|
| Fuel / battery | 21 L |
| Wheelbase | 1415 mm |
| Ground clearance | 170 mm |