Kawasaki Versys 650 2017 vs. KTM 690 Duke R 2016

Kawasaki Versys 650 2017

KTM 690 Duke R 2016

Technical Specifications Kawasaki Versys 650 2017 compared to KTM 690 Duke R 2016

Kawasaki Versys 650 2017

KTM 690 Duke R 2016

Kawasaki Versys 650 2017

KTM 690 Duke R 2016

Engine and Drive Train

Bore	Bore	83 mm	Bore	102 mm
Stroke	Stroke	60 mm	Stroke	84.5 mm
Engine power	Engine power	69 HP	Engine power	75 HP
Rpm at Max. Power	Rpm at Max. Power	8,500 rpm	Rpm at Max. Power	7,500 rpm
Torque	Torque	64 Nm	Torque	70 Nm
Rpm at Torque	Rpm at Torque	7,000 rpm	Rpm at Torque	5,500 rpm
Compression Ratio	Compression Ratio	10.8	Compression Ratio	12.6
Starter	Starter	Electric	Starter	Electric
Clutch Type	Clutch Type	Multiplate in oil-bath	Clutch Type	Antihopping
Transmission	Transmission	Chain	Transmission	Chain
Number of gears	Number of gears	6	Number of gears	6
Cylinders	Cylinders	2	Cylinders	1
Strokes	Strokes	4-Stroke	Strokes	4-Stroke
Cooling	Cooling	liquid	Cooling	liquid
Displacement	Displacement	649 ccm	Displacement	690 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspension	Front suspension	Upside-Down telescopic fork	Front suspension	Upside-Down telescopic fork

Chassis

Frame	Frame	Steel	Frame	Chromium-molybdenum

Brakes Front

Piston	Piston	Double piston	Piston	Four pistons
Shock mount	Shock mount	Semi-Schwimmsattel	Shock mount	Fixed caliper
Technology	Technology	Petal	Technology	radial, Monoblock

Brakes Rear

Type	Type	Disc	Type	Disc
Piston	Piston	Single 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	160 mm	Rear tyre width	160 mm
Rear tyre height	Rear tyre height	60 %	Rear tyre height	60 %
Rear tyre diameter	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch
Wheelbase	Wheelbase	1,415 mm	Wheelbase	1,466 mm
Seat Height	Seat Height	840 mm	Seat Height	865 mm
Kerb Weight (with ABS)	Kerb Weight (with ABS)	216 kg	Kerb Weight (with ABS)	149.5 kg
Fuel Tank Capacity	Fuel Tank Capacity	21 l	Fuel Tank Capacity	14 l
License compliancy	License compliancy	A	License compliancy	A

Pros and Cons in comparison

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

KTM 690 Duke R 2016

Unfortunately, our editors did not test this model.

Price Comparison Avarage Market Price Kawasaki Versys 650 vs KTM 690 Duke R

Price Kawasaki Versys 650

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Price KTM 690 Duke R

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