BMW R nineT 2021 vs. Kawasaki Versys 650 2019

BMW R nineT 2021

Kawasaki Versys 650 2019

Overview - BMW R nineT 2021 vs Kawasaki Versys 650 2019

BMW R nineT 2021

Kawasaki Versys 650 2019

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Technical Specifications BMW R nineT 2021 compared to Kawasaki Versys 650 2019

BMW R nineT 2021

Kawasaki Versys 650 2019

BMW R nineT 2021

Kawasaki Versys 650 2019

Engine and Drive Train

Engine type	Engine type	Boxer	Engine type	In line
Bore	Bore	101 mm	Bore	83 mm
Stroke	Stroke	73 mm	Stroke	60 mm
Engine power	Engine power	109 HP	Engine power	69 HP
Rpm at Max. Power	Rpm at Max. Power	7,250 rpm	Rpm at Max. Power	8,500 rpm
Torque	Torque	116 Nm	Torque	64 Nm
Rpm at Torque	Rpm at Torque	6,000 rpm	Rpm at Torque	7,000 rpm
Compression Ratio	Compression Ratio	12	Compression Ratio	10.8
Starter	Starter	Electric	Starter	Electric
Clutch Type	Clutch Type	Toughened, Dry	Clutch Type	Multiplate in oil-bath
Transmission	Transmission	Prop shaft	Transmission	Chain
Number of gears	Number of gears	6	Number of gears	6
Cylinders	Cylinders	2	Cylinders	2
Strokes	Strokes	4-Stroke	Strokes	4-Stroke
Cooling	Cooling	Oil-air	Cooling	liquid
Displacement	Displacement	1,170 ccm	Displacement	649 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspension	Front suspension	Upside-Down telescopic fork	Front suspension	Upside-Down telescopic fork
Adjustment	Adjustment	Compression, Preload, Rebound	Adjustment	Rebound

Suspension Rear

Adjustment	Adjustment	Preload, Rebound	Adjustment	Rebound

Chassis

Frame	Frame	Steel	Frame	Steel

Brakes Front

Type	Type	Double disk	Type	Double disk
Piston	Piston	Four pistons	Piston	Double piston
Shock mount	Shock mount	Fixed caliper	Shock mount	Semi-Schwimmsattel
Technology	Technology	radial	Technology	Petal

Brakes Rear

Type	Type	Disc	Type	Disc
Piston	Piston	Double piston	Piston	Single piston
Shock mount	Shock mount	Floating caliper	Shock mount	Floating caliper

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre width	Front tyre width	120 mm	Front tyre width	120 mm
Front tyre height	Front tyre height	70 %	Front tyre height	70 %
Front tyre diameter	Front tyre diameter	17 inch	Front tyre diameter	17 inch
Rear tyre width	Rear tyre width	180 mm	Rear tyre width	160 mm
Rear tyre height	Rear tyre height	55 %	Rear tyre height	60 %
Rear tyre diameter	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch
Length	Length	2,105 mm	Length	2,165 mm
Width	Width	865 mm	Width	840 mm
Height	Height	1,240 mm	Height	1,400 mm
Seat Height	Seat Height	805 mm	Seat Height	840 mm
Kerb Weight (with ABS)	Kerb Weight (with ABS)	221 kg	Kerb Weight (with ABS)	216 kg
Fuel Tank Capacity	Fuel Tank Capacity	18 l	Fuel Tank Capacity	21 l
License compliancy	License compliancy	A	License compliancy	A

Pros and Cons in comparison

BMW R nineT 2021

Unfortunately, our editors did not test this model.

Kawasaki Versys 650 2019

The 2019 model year Kawasaki Versys presented itself as a comfortable, stable yet lively touring machine. The motorbike is versatile and offers high utility value. It is a fully-fledged touring machine that is a pleasure to ride on extended tours. The bike offers a terrific price/performance ratio.

Great travel comfort

pleasant and comfortable chassis

easy to use

seating position ready for touring

agile and light-footed handling.

Vibrations in the footpegs

response behaviour during transition from pushing and load operation

ABS cannot be deactivated

weight somewhat high