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Kawasaki Versys 650 2020 vs. Honda XL750 Transalp 2024

Kawasaki Versys 650 2020

Kawasaki Versys 650 2020

Honda XL750 Transalp 2024

Honda XL750 Transalp 2024

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Overview - Kawasaki Versys 650 2020 vs Honda XL750 Transalp 2024

Kawasaki Versys 650 2020

Kawasaki Versys 650 2020

Honda XL750 Transalp 2024

Honda XL750 Transalp 2024

Technical Specifications Kawasaki Versys 650 2020 compared to Honda XL750 Transalp 2024

Kawasaki Versys 650 2020
Honda XL750 Transalp 2024
Kawasaki Versys 650 2020
Kawasaki Versys 650 2020
Honda XL750 Transalp 2024
Honda XL750 Transalp 2024

Engine and Drive Train

Engine typeEngine typeIn lineEngine typeIn line
BoreBore83 mmBore87 mm
StrokeStroke60 mmStroke63.5 mm
Engine powerEngine power69 HPEngine power92 HP
Rpm at Max. PowerRpm at Max. Power8,500 rpmRpm at Max. Power9,500 rpm
TorqueTorque64 NmTorque75 Nm
Rpm at TorqueRpm at Torque7,000 rpmRpm at Torque7,250 rpm
Compression RatioCompression Ratio10.8 Compression Ratio11
StarterStarterElectricStarterElectric
Clutch TypeClutch TypeMultiplate in oil-bathClutch TypeAntihopping
TransmissionTransmissionChainTransmissionChain
Number of gearsNumber of gears6Number of gears6
CylindersCylinders2Cylinders2
StrokesStrokes4-StrokeStrokes4-Stroke
CoolingCoolingliquidCoolingliquid
DisplacementDisplacement649 ccmDisplacement755 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspensionFront suspensionUpside-Down telescopic forkFront suspensionUpside-Down telescopic fork
AdjustmentAdjustmentReboundAdjustmentPreload

Suspension Rear

AdjustmentAdjustmentReboundAdjustmentPreload

Chassis

FrameFrameSteelFrameSteel

Brakes Front

TypeTypeDouble diskTypeDouble disk
PistonPistonDouble pistonPistonDouble piston
TechnologyTechnologyPetalTechnologyWave

Brakes Rear

TypeTypeDiscTypeDisc
PistonPistonSingle pistonPistonSingle piston

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre widthFront tyre width120 mmFront tyre width90 mm
Front tyre heightFront tyre height70 %Front tyre height90 %
Front tyre diameterFront tyre diameter17 inchFront tyre diameter21 inch
Rear tyre widthRear tyre width160 mmRear tyre width150 mm
Rear tyre heightRear tyre height60 %Rear tyre height70 %
Rear tyre diameterRear tyre diameter17 inchRear tyre diameter18 inch
LengthLength2,165 mmLength2,325 mm
WidthWidth840 mmWidth838 mm
HeightHeight1,400 mmHeight1,450 mm
WheelbaseWheelbase1,415 mmWheelbase1,560 mm
Seat HeightSeat Height840 mmSeat Height850 mm
Kerb Weight (with ABS)Kerb Weight (with ABS)216 kgKerb Weight (with ABS)208 kg
Fuel Tank CapacityFuel Tank Capacity21 lFuel Tank Capacity16.9 l

Pros and Cons in comparison

Pros and Cons in comparison

Kawasaki Versys 650 2020

Kawasaki Versys 650 2020

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

Honda XL750 Transalp 2024

Honda XL750 Transalp 2024

The Transalp had to prove itself in several tests at 1000PS in 2023. Surprisingly, it scored particularly well in the pillion test on Tenerife. Its accessible nature makes motorcycling easy. You can enjoy the ride and the landscape. The machine offers a surprising amount of sportiness with a very accessible character. All in all, the Transalp is a great all-rounder.

Sporty engine, but also very accessible Wonderfully easy to operate engine with butter-smooth clutch

Engine feels very revvy

Precise transmission

great pillion and plenty of space for pillion rider

Sporty engine - yet low fuel consumption

Switches and dashboard are generally robust

Economical engine

good price/performance ratio

great stability

strong practicality

Driver assistance systems have to manage without IMU - therefore very defensive control

Suspension offers too little adjustment range

no cruise control available

Price Comparison Avarage Market Price Kawasaki Versys 650 vs Honda XL750 Transalp

Price Kawasaki Versys 650

Model year
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Price Honda XL750 Transalp

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