Kawasaki Versys 650 2010 vs. Honda CB500X 2022

Kawasaki Versys 650 2010

Honda CB500X 2022

Quality from the Black Forest. By Touratech since 1990.

Suspension, rider gear, luggage and protection. Everything for you and your motorcycle.

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Technical Specifications Kawasaki Versys 650 2010 compared to Honda CB500X 2022

Kawasaki Versys 650 2010

Honda CB500X 2022

Kawasaki Versys 650 2010

Honda CB500X 2022

Engine and Drive Train

Engine type	Engine type	In line	Engine type	In line
Bore	Bore	83 mm	Bore	67 mm
Stroke	Stroke	60 mm	Stroke	66.8 mm
Engine power	Engine power	64 HP	Engine power	48 HP
Rpm at Max. Power	Rpm at Max. Power	8,000 rpm	Rpm at Max. Power	8,600 rpm
Torque	Torque	61 Nm	Torque	43 Nm
Rpm at Torque	Rpm at Torque	6,800 rpm	Rpm at Torque	5,600 rpm
Compression Ratio	Compression Ratio	10.6	Compression Ratio	10.7
Starter	Starter	Electric	Starter	Electric
Clutch Type	Clutch Type	Multiplate in oil-bath	Clutch Type	Multiplate in oil-bath, Antihopping
Ignition	Ignition	Digital	Ignition	Digital, Transistor
Transmission	Transmission	Chain	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	liquid	Cooling	liquid
Displacement	Displacement	649 ccm	Displacement	471 ccm

Suspension Front

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

Suspension Rear

Adjustment	Adjustment	Rebound	Adjustment	Preload

Chassis

Frame	Frame	Steel	Frame	Steel

Brakes Front

Type	Type	Double disk	Type	Double disk
Piston	Piston	Double piston	Piston	Double piston
Technology	Technology	Petal	Technology	radial

Brakes Rear

Type	Type	Disc	Type	Disc
Piston	Piston	Single piston	Piston	Single piston

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre width	Front tyre width	120 mm	Front tyre width	110 mm
Front tyre height	Front tyre height	70 %	Front tyre height	80 %
Rear tyre width	Rear tyre width	160 mm	Rear tyre width	160 mm
Rear tyre height	Rear tyre height	60 %	Rear tyre height	60 %
Length	Length	2,125 mm	Length	2,155 mm
Width	Width	840 mm	Width	830 mm
Height	Height	1,315 mm	Height	1,410 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase	1,415 mm	Wheelbase	1,445 mm
Seat Height	Seat Height	845 mm	Seat Height	830 mm
Kerb Weight (with ABS)	Kerb Weight (with ABS)	209 kg	Kerb Weight (with ABS)	199 kg
Fuel Tank Capacity	Fuel Tank Capacity	19 l	Fuel Tank Capacity	17.5 l
License compliancy	License compliancy	A	License compliancy	A2

Pros and Cons in comparison

Kawasaki Versys 650 2010

With a full tank of only 211 kg, it is particularly easy to handle in the mountains. All in all, it is at home almost anywhere, an everyday bike with that certain kick. With a new headlight and modernised design, the Versys is back on the attack.

Absolutely suitable for everyday use

interesting concept

very low consumption.

Performance not too high.