Kawasaki Versys 650 2011 vs. Suzuki Bandit 650S 2009

Kawasaki Versys 650 2011

Suzuki Bandit 650S 2009

Overview - Kawasaki Versys 650 2011 vs Suzuki Bandit 650S 2009

Kawasaki Versys 650 2011

Suzuki Bandit 650S 2009

Stylish and practical: PRO tank bags from SW-MOTECH

Simple attachment thanks to magnetic snap-in closure. For safe luggage transport.

Details

Technical Specifications Kawasaki Versys 650 2011 compared to Suzuki Bandit 650S 2009

Kawasaki Versys 650 2011

Suzuki Bandit 650S 2009

Kawasaki Versys 650 2011

Suzuki Bandit 650S 2009

Engine and Drive Train

Engine type	Engine type	In line	Engine type	In line
Bore	Bore	83 mm	Bore	65.5 mm
Stroke	Stroke	60 mm	Stroke	48.7 mm
Engine power	Engine power	64 HP	Engine power	62.5 HP
Rpm at Max. Power	Rpm at Max. Power	8,000 rpm	Rpm at Max. Power	10,500 rpm
Torque	Torque	61 Nm	Torque	61.5 Nm
Rpm at Torque	Rpm at Torque	6,800 rpm	Rpm at Torque	8,900 rpm
Compression Ratio	Compression Ratio	10.6	Compression Ratio	11.5
Transmission	Transmission	Chain	Transmission	Chain
Number of gears	Number of gears	6	Number of gears	6
Cylinders	Cylinders	2	Cylinders	4
Strokes	Strokes	4-Stroke	Strokes	4-Stroke
Displacement	Displacement	649 ccm	Displacement	656 ccm

Suspension Front

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	Four pistons

Brakes Rear

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

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 %
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	2,145 mm
Width	Width	840 mm	Width	780 mm
Height	Height	1,315 mm	Height	1,230 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase	1,415 mm	Wheelbase	1,470 mm
Seat Height	Seat Height	845 mm	Seat Height	795 mm
Kerb Weight (with ABS)	Kerb Weight (with ABS)	209 kg	Kerb Weight (with ABS)	247 kg
Fuel Tank Capacity	Fuel Tank Capacity	19 l	Fuel Tank Capacity	19 l
License compliancy	License compliancy	A	License compliancy	A

Pros and Cons in comparison

Kawasaki Versys 650 2011

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.