Kawasaki Versys 650 2016 vs. Honda VFR800X Crossrunner 2015

Kawasaki Versys 650 2016

Honda VFR800X Crossrunner 2015

Technical Specifications Kawasaki Versys 650 2016 compared to Honda VFR800X Crossrunner 2015

Kawasaki Versys 650 2016

Honda VFR800X Crossrunner 2015

Kawasaki Versys 650 2016

Honda VFR800X Crossrunner 2015

Engine and Drive Train

Bore	Bore	83 mm	Bore	72 mm
Stroke	Stroke	60 mm	Stroke	48 mm
Engine power	Engine power	69 HP	Engine power	106 HP
Rpm at Max. Power	Rpm at Max. Power	8,500 rpm	Rpm at Max. Power	10,250 rpm
Torque	Torque	64 Nm	Torque	75 Nm
Rpm at Torque	Rpm at Torque	7,000 rpm	Rpm at Torque	8,500 rpm
Compression Ratio	Compression Ratio	10.8	Compression Ratio	11.8
Starter	Starter	Electric	Starter	Electric
Clutch Type	Clutch Type	Multiplate in oil-bath	Clutch Type	Multiplate in oil-bath
Ignition	Ignition	Digital	Ignition	Transistor
Transmission	Transmission	Chain	Transmission	Chain
Strokes	Strokes	4-Stroke	Strokes	4-Stroke
Cooling	Cooling	liquid	Cooling	liquid
Displacement	Displacement	649 ccm	Displacement	782 ccm

Suspension Front

Adjustment	Adjustment	Rebound	Adjustment	Preload, Rebound

Suspension Rear

Adjustment	Adjustment	Rebound	Adjustment	Preload, Rebound

Chassis

Frame	Frame	Steel	Frame	Aluminium

Brakes Front

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

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 %
Front tyre diameter	Front tyre diameter	17 inch	Front tyre diameter	17 inch
Rear tyre width	Rear tyre width	160 mm	Rear tyre width	180 mm
Rear tyre height	Rear tyre height	60 %	Rear tyre height	55 %
Rear tyre diameter	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch
Length	Length	2,165 mm	Length	2,190 mm
Width	Width	840 mm	Width	870 mm
Height	Height	1,400 mm	Height	1,360 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase	1,415 mm	Wheelbase	1,475 mm
Seat Height	Seat Height	840 mm	Seat Height	815 mm
Kerb Weight (with ABS)	Kerb Weight (with ABS)	216 kg	Kerb Weight (with ABS)	242 kg
Fuel Tank Capacity	Fuel Tank Capacity	21 l	Fuel Tank Capacity	20.8 l
License compliancy	License compliancy	A	License compliancy	A

Pros and Cons in comparison

Kawasaki Versys 650 2016

When it was first introduced, the Versys 650 was a refreshing, modern concept that combined lots of fun with a lively in-line two-cylinder engine, high everyday utility and a wide range of uses. In the meantime, it has a few years under its belt and, after the visual update, which is very successful, it also deserves a technical overhaul. While the tank should not shrink, a lower seat height would be desirable.

Adjustable brake and clutch levers

wide range of use

21 litre tank

sporty look

Narrow handlebars

somewhat sluggish in bends

high seat

Honda VFR800X Crossrunner 2015

Unfortunately, our editors did not test this model.

Price Comparison Avarage Market Price Kawasaki Versys 650 vs Honda VFR800X Crossrunner

Price Kawasaki Versys 650

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Kawasaki Versys 650 2016 vs. Honda VFR800X Crossrunner 2015

Technical Specifications Kawasaki Versys 650 2016 compared to Honda VFR800X Crossrunner 2015

Engine and Drive Train

Suspension Front

Suspension Rear

Chassis

Brakes Front

Brakes Rear

Dimensions and Weights

Pros and Cons in comparison

Pros and Cons in comparison

Kawasaki Versys 650 2016

Honda VFR800X Crossrunner 2015

Price Comparison Avarage Market Price Kawasaki Versys 650 vs Honda VFR800X Crossrunner

Price Kawasaki Versys 650

Price Honda VFR800X Crossrunner

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