Kawasaki VERSYS 650
- Production years
- 2007–2027
- Brand
- Kawasaki
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KAWASAKI Versys 650 (2007-2009)
Selected year: 2027
Technical specifications
- Engine capacity
- 649 cm³
- Power
- 67 hp (50 kW) at 8,500 rpm
- Wet weight
- 219 kg
- Seat height
- 845 mm
Overview
The Kawasaki VERSYS 650 is an adventure motorcycle in production from 2007 through 2027. For 2027, its 649.0 cm³ liquid-cooled parallel twin makes 67 hp (50 kW) and 61.0 Nm of torque at 7000 RPM; wet weight is 219.0 kg.
The 845 mm seat height puts the rider relatively high, while the 219.0 kg wet weight can make tight, slow-speed maneuvers more demanding. A 21.00-liter fuel tank and stated consumption of 4.50 liters/100 km give an approximate full-tank range of 467 km. The fork offers adjustable rebound damping and preload, the rear shock has remote spring-preload adjustment, and ABS is fitted to both brakes.
Specifications
Engine
Engine
- Bore x stroke
- 83.0 x 60.0 mm
- Engine capacity
- 649 cm³
- Compression ratio
- 10.8:1
- Cooling system
- Liquid
- Engine type
- Parallel Twin, four-stroke
- Fuel system
- Injection
- Ignition
- Digital
- Lubrication system
- Forced lubrication, semi-dry sump
- Starting
- Electric
- Valves per cylinder
- 4
Performance and transmission
Performance and transmission
- Fuel consumption
- 4.5 L/100 km
- Power
- 67 hp (50 kW) at 8,500 rpm
- Power weight ratio
- 0.3327 HP/kg (dry)
- Torque
- 61 Nm at 7,000 rpm
- Clutch
- Wet multi-plate
- Final drive
- Chain
- Gearbox
- Manual 6-speed
- Transmission type
- Manual
Dimensions and weight
Dimensions and weight
- Dry weight
- 201.4 kg
- Fuel capacity
- 21 L
- Ground clearance
- 170 mm
- Overall height
- 1,420 mm
- Overall length
- 2,165 mm
- Overall width
- 840 mm
- Seat height
- 845 mm
- Wet weight
- 219 kg
- Wheelbase
- 1,415 mm
Chassis and suspension
Chassis and suspension
- Frame
- Tubular diamond, high-tensile steel
- Front suspension
- 41 mm inverted telescopic fork with adjustable rebound damping (right side) and adjustable preload (left-side)
- Front wheel travel
- 150 mm
- Rake
- 25.0°
- Rear suspension
- Offset laydown single-shock with remote spring preload adjustability
- Rear wheel travel
- 145 mm
- Trail
- 108 mm
Brakes and wheels
Brakes and wheels
- Abs
- Yes
- Front brakes
- Double disc. ABS. Two-piston calipers. Petal-style discs.
- Front brakes diameter
- 300 mm
- Front tyre
- 120/70-ZR17
- Rear brakes
- Single disc. ABS. Single-piston caliper. Petal-style disc.
- Rear brakes diameter
- 250 mm
- Rear tyre
- 160/60-ZR17
Colours and equipment
Colours and equipment
- Colours
- Metallic Matte Graphenesteel Gray/Metallic Spark Black Pearl Robotic White/Metallic Spark Black Pearl Robotic White/Metallic Spark Black Metallic Flat Spark Black/Metallic Spark Black Metallic Flat Spark Black/Metallic Spark Black
Model years
2008
Power: 63 hp (47 kW) → 67 hp (50 kW); Torque: 61 Nm → 44.9 Nm; Seat height: 840 mm → 838 mm; Fuel capacity: 19 L → 18.9 L
2009
Torque: 44.9 Nm → 60.9 Nm; Seat height: 838 mm → 841 mm
2012
Wet weight: 206 kg → 216.1 kg; Seat height: 841 mm → 846 mm
2015
Power: 67 hp (50 kW) → 69 hp (51 kW); Fuel capacity: 18.9 L → 21 L
2016
Torque: 44.8 Nm → 64 Nm
2017
Wet weight: 216.1 kg → 217 kg; Seat height: 846 mm → 840 mm
2022
Torque: 64 Nm → 60.8 Nm; Wet weight: 217 kg → 219 kg
2023
Power: 69 hp (51 kW) → 67 hp (50 kW); Torque: 60.8 Nm → 61 Nm; Seat height: 840 mm → 845 mm
2025
Fuel consumption: 4.6 L/100 km → 4.5 L/100 km
| Specification | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine capacity | 649 cm³ | 649 cm³ | 649 cm³ | 649 cm³ | 649 cm³ | 649 cm³ |
| Power | 69 hp (51 kW) | 67 hp (50 kW) | 67 hp (50 kW) | 67 hp (50 kW) | 67 hp (50 kW) | 67 hp (50 kW) |
| Torque | 60.8 Nm | 61 Nm | 61 Nm | 61 Nm | 61 Nm | 61 Nm |
| Wet weight | 219 kg | 219 kg | 219 kg | 219 kg | 219 kg | 219 kg |
| Seat height | 840 mm | 845 mm | 845 mm | 845 mm | 845 mm | 845 mm |
| Fuel capacity | 21 L | 21 L | 21 L | 21 L | 21 L | 21 L |
Pros and cons
Advantages
Long fuel range
The 21.00-liter tank supports an approximate range of 467 km at the stated consumption, reducing how often fuel stops are needed.
Adjustable suspension
Fork damping and preload adjustments, along with remote rear preload adjustment, let riders tune suspension setup for load and road conditions.
ABS on both brakes
ABS at the front and rear helps reduce the chance of wheel lock during hard braking.
Things to consider
High seat
At 845 mm, the seat may make it harder for shorter riders to get both feet firmly on the ground.
Substantial wet weight
At 219.0 kg ready to ride, the motorcycle can take more effort to maneuver by hand or at very low speeds.
Rider fit
Rider fit calculator
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How to measure
Stand barefoot with your back to a wall. Hold a book firmly between your legs, then measure from the floor to the top edge of the book.
Estimated ground reach
Balls of both feet likely down
You should reach on both sides, but probably not with your heels fully down.
Seat height
845 mm
Approx. loaded height
815 mm
Estimate assumes about 30 mm of suspension sag. Seat width, footwear, luggage and suspension settings can change real reach. Always sit on the motorcycle before buying.
Fuel range calculator
Enter your expected fuel consumption to estimate the distance on a full tank, with or without a fuel reserve.
Tank 21 L at 4.5 L/100 km
Lower consumption = longer range.
Estimated range
467 km
With 10% reserve
420 km
This is a planning estimate, not a measured result. Speed, route, weather, load and riding style can change real consumption.
FAQ
What engine does the 2027 Kawasaki VERSYS 650 have?
It has a 649.0 cm³ liquid-cooled, four-stroke parallel twin.
How much power and torque does the 2027 VERSYS 650 make?
It makes 67 hp (50 kW) and 61.0 Nm at 7000 RPM.
How far can the VERSYS 650 travel on a full tank?
Its 21.00-liter tank gives an approximate range of 467 km at the stated fuel consumption.
What are the seat height and wet weight?
The seat height is 845 mm and the wet weight is 219.0 kg.
