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Kawasaki Versys 650 2017 vs. BMW F 800 GS 2008

Kawasaki Versys 650 2017

Kawasaki Versys 650 2017

BMW F 800 GS 2008

BMW F 800 GS 2008

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Overview - Kawasaki Versys 650 2017 vs BMW F 800 GS 2008

Kawasaki Versys 650 2017

Kawasaki Versys 650 2017

BMW F 800 GS 2008

BMW F 800 GS 2008

Technical Specifications Kawasaki Versys 650 2017 compared to BMW F 800 GS 2008

Kawasaki Versys 650 2017
BMW F 800 GS 2008
Kawasaki Versys 650 2017
Kawasaki Versys 650 2017
BMW F 800 GS 2008
BMW F 800 GS 2008

Engine and Drive Train

Engine powerEngine power69 HPEngine power85 HP
TransmissionTransmissionChainTransmissionChain
CylindersCylinders2Cylinders2
StrokesStrokes4-StrokeStrokes4-Stroke
CoolingCoolingliquidCoolingliquid
DisplacementDisplacement649 ccmDisplacement798 ccm

Dimensions and Weights

WheelbaseWheelbase1,415 mmWheelbase1,578 mm
Seat HeightSeat Height840 mmSeat Height850 mm
Fuel Tank CapacityFuel Tank Capacity21 lFuel Tank Capacity16 l
License compliancyLicense compliancyALicense compliancyA

Pros and Cons in comparison

Pros and Cons in comparison

Kawasaki Versys 650 2017

Kawasaki Versys 650 2017

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

BMW F 800 GS 2008

BMW F 800 GS 2008

For us, the 800 GS is not a small GS, but a GS for non-BMW fans. So in principle it combines the virtues of the 1200 without its quirks, as newcomers would say.

Low price

positive ride comfort

beginner-friendly

low weight

relatively luxurious.

Annoying background noise in the (necessary) high rev range

no optional extras of the big GS

Price Comparison Avarage Market Price Kawasaki Versys 650 vs BMW F 800 GS

Price Kawasaki Versys 650

Model year
Current average market prices

Price BMW F 800 GS

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Current average market prices

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