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Kawasaki Versys 650 2017 vs. Yamaha FJR1300A 2017

Kawasaki Versys 650 2017

Kawasaki Versys 650 2017

Yamaha FJR1300A 2017

Yamaha FJR1300A 2017

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Overview - Kawasaki Versys 650 2017 vs Yamaha FJR1300A 2017

Kawasaki Versys 650 2017

Kawasaki Versys 650 2017

Yamaha FJR1300A 2017

Yamaha FJR1300A 2017

Technical Specifications Kawasaki Versys 650 2017 compared to Yamaha FJR1300A 2017

Kawasaki Versys 650 2017
Yamaha FJR1300A 2017
Kawasaki Versys 650 2017
Kawasaki Versys 650 2017
Yamaha FJR1300A 2017
Yamaha FJR1300A 2017

Engine and Drive Train

Engine typeEngine typeIn lineEngine typeIn line
BoreBore83 mmBore79 mm
StrokeStroke60 mmStroke66.2 mm
Engine powerEngine power69 HPEngine power144 HP
Rpm at Max. PowerRpm at Max. Power8,500 rpmRpm at Max. Power8,000 rpm
TorqueTorque64 NmTorque134.4 Nm
Rpm at TorqueRpm at Torque7,000 rpmRpm at Torque7,000 rpm
Compression RatioCompression Ratio10.8 Compression Ratio10.8
Clutch TypeClutch TypeMultiplate in oil-bathClutch TypeMultiplate in oil-bath
IgnitionIgnitionDigitalIgnitionDigital, Transistor
TransmissionTransmissionChainTransmissionProp shaft
Number of gearsNumber of gears6Number of gears5
CylindersCylinders2Cylinders4
StrokesStrokes4-StrokeStrokes4-Stroke
CoolingCoolingliquidCoolingliquid
DisplacementDisplacement649 ccmDisplacement1,298 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspensionFront suspensionUpside-Down telescopic forkFront suspensionTelescopic fork

Chassis

FrameFrameSteelFrameAluminium

Brakes Front

TypeTypeDouble diskTypeDouble disk

Brakes Rear

TypeTypeDiscTypeDisc

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre widthFront tyre width120 mmFront tyre width120 mm
Front tyre heightFront tyre height70 %Front tyre height70 %
Front tyre diameterFront tyre diameter17 inchFront tyre diameter17 inch
Rear tyre widthRear tyre width160 mmRear tyre width180 mm
Rear tyre heightRear tyre height60 %Rear tyre height55 %
Rear tyre diameterRear tyre diameter17 inchRear tyre diameter17 inch
LengthLength2,165 mmLength2,230 mm
WidthWidth840 mmWidth750 mm
HeightHeight1,400 mmHeight1,450 mm
WheelbaseWheelbase1,415 mmWheelbase1,545 mm
Seat HeightSeat Height840 mmSeat Height805 mm
Kerb Weight (with ABS)Kerb Weight (with ABS)216 kgKerb Weight (with ABS)291 kg
Fuel Tank CapacityFuel Tank Capacity21 lFuel Tank Capacity25 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

Yamaha FJR1300A 2017

Yamaha FJR1300A 2017

Unfortunately, our editors did not test this model.

Price Comparison Avarage Market Price Kawasaki Versys 650 vs Yamaha FJR1300A

Price Kawasaki Versys 650

Model year
Current average market prices

Price Yamaha FJR1300A

Model year
Current average market prices

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