Kawasaki VERSYS Tourer
- Production years
- 2011–2014
- Brand
- Kawasaki
Choose model year
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Selected year: 2014
Technical specifications
- Engine capacity
- 649 cm³
- Power
- 63 hp (47 kW) at 8,000 rpm
- Wet weight
- 206 kg
- Seat height
- 845 mm
Overview
The Kawasaki VERSYS Tourer is an adventure motorcycle produced from 2011 to 2014. For 2014, it has a 649.0 cm³, four-stroke V-Twin making 63 hp (47 kW) and 61 Nm of torque at 6,800 rpm, with a wet weight of 206 kg.
The 845 mm seat places the rider high, and the 206 kg wet weight can take more effort to manage at low speeds. Adjustable rebound damping and preload at both ends let riders tune suspension response and sag; saddlebags provide space for touring luggage, while the chain final drive needs routine cleaning and adjustment.
Specifications
Engine
Engine
- Bore x stroke
- 83.0 x 60.0 mm
- Engine capacity
- 649 cm³
- Compression ratio
- 10.6:1
- Cooling system
- Liquid
- Engine type
- V-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
- Power
- 63 hp (47 kW) at 8,000 rpm
- Power weight ratio
- 0.3058 HP/kg (wet)
- Torque
- 61 Nm at 6,800 rpm
- Clutch
- Wet mDouble disk, manual
- Final drive
- Chain
- Gearbox
- Manual 6-speed
- Transmission type
- Manual
Dimensions and weight
Dimensions and weight
- Carrying capacity
- Saddle bags
- Fuel capacity
- 19 L
- Ground clearance
- 180 mm
- Overall height
- 1,330 mm
- Overall length
- 2,125 mm
- Overall width
- 841 mm
- Seat height
- 845 mm
- Wet weight
- 206 kg
- Wheelbase
- 1,415 mm
Chassis and suspension
Chassis and suspension
- Frame
- Diamond, high-tensile steel
- Front suspension
- 41 mm inverted telescopic fork with stepless (right-side) adjustable rebound damping and adjustable preload
- Front wheel travel
- 150 mm
- Rake
- 25.0°
- Rear suspension
- Offset laydown single-shock with 13-way adjustable rebound damping and 7-way adjustable preload
- Rear wheel travel
- 145 mm
- Trail
- 108 mm
Brakes and wheels
Brakes and wheels
- Front brakes
- Double disc. Floating discs.
- Front brakes diameter
- 300 mm
- Front tyre
- 120/70-ZR17
- Rear brakes
- Single disc
- Rear brakes diameter
- 220 mm
- Rear tyre
- 160/60-ZR17
Colours and equipment
Colours and equipment
- Colours
- Black, yellow
Model years
2012
Power: 71 hp (53 kW) → 63 hp (47 kW)
2013
Power: 63 hp (47 kW) → 71 hp (53 kW); Fuel capacity: 19 L → 18.9 L
2014
Power: 71 hp (53 kW) → 63 hp (47 kW); Fuel capacity: 18.9 L → 19 L
| Specification | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine capacity | 649 cm³ | 649 cm³ | 649 cm³ | 649 cm³ |
| Power | 71 hp (53 kW) | 63 hp (47 kW) | 71 hp (53 kW) | 63 hp (47 kW) |
| Torque | 61 Nm | 61 Nm | 61 Nm | 61 Nm |
| Wet weight | 206 kg | 206 kg | 206 kg | 206 kg |
| Seat height | 845 mm | 845 mm | 845 mm | 845 mm |
| Fuel capacity | 19 L | 19 L | 18.9 L | 19 L |
Pros and cons
Advantages
Adjustable suspension
Preload and rebound damping adjustments at both ends let riders tune the suspension for their load and preferred ride response.
Saddlebags
The saddlebags give the motorcycle built-in space for carrying touring luggage.
V-Twin torque
Its 61 Nm peak torque arrives at 6,800 rpm, giving the engine useful pulling force before its power peak.
Things to consider
Tall seat
The 845 mm seat height may make it harder for shorter riders to plant both feet firmly at a stop.
Weight at low speeds
At 206 kg wet, it takes more effort to maneuver when moving slowly or handling the bike while stopped.
Chain maintenance
The chain final drive needs periodic cleaning, lubrication, and adjustment.
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 19 L at 5.5 L/100 km
Lower consumption = longer range.
Estimated range
345 km
With 10% reserve
311 km
This is a planning estimate, not a measured result. Speed, route, weather, load and riding style can change real consumption.
FAQ
How much power does the 2014 Kawasaki VERSYS Tourer make?
It makes 63 hp (47 kW) and 61 Nm of torque at 6,800 rpm.
How tall is the seat on the 2014 VERSYS Tourer?
The seat height is 845 mm.
Is the suspension adjustable?
Yes, rebound damping and preload are adjustable on both the front fork and rear shock.
Does the VERSYS Tourer have luggage capacity?
Yes, it has saddlebags for carrying luggage.
