Harley-Davidson Softail Breakout 117 2024 vs. Kawasaki Versys 650 2020

Harley-Davidson Softail Breakout 117 2024

Kawasaki Versys 650 2020

Overview - Harley-Davidson Softail Breakout 117 2024 vs Kawasaki Versys 650 2020

Harley-Davidson Softail Breakout 117 2024

Kawasaki Versys 650 2020

Technical Specifications Harley-Davidson Softail Breakout 117 2024 compared to Kawasaki Versys 650 2020

Harley-Davidson Softail Breakout 117 2024

Kawasaki Versys 650 2020

Harley-Davidson Softail Breakout 117 2024

Kawasaki Versys 650 2020

Engine and Drive Train

Engine type	Engine type	V	Engine type	In line
Bore	Bore	103.5 mm	Bore	83 mm
Stroke	Stroke	114 mm	Stroke	60 mm
Engine power	Engine power	101 HP	Engine power	69 HP
Rpm at Max. Power	Rpm at Max. Power	4,750 rpm	Rpm at Max. Power	8,500 rpm
Torque	Torque	167 Nm	Torque	64 Nm
Rpm at Torque	Rpm at Torque	3,500 rpm	Rpm at Torque	7,000 rpm
Compression Ratio	Compression Ratio	10.2	Compression Ratio	10.8
Starter	Starter	Electric	Starter	Electric
Transmission	Transmission	Belt	Transmission	Chain
Number of gears	Number of gears	6	Number of gears	6
Cylinders	Cylinders	2	Cylinders	2
Strokes	Strokes	4-Stroke	Strokes	4-Stroke
Displacement	Displacement	1,923 ccm	Displacement	649 ccm

Suspension Front

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

Chassis

Frame	Frame	Steel	Frame	Steel

Brakes Front

Type	Type	Single disk	Type	Double disk
Piston	Piston	Four pistons	Piston	Double piston
Shock mount	Shock mount	Fixed caliper	Shock mount	Semi-Schwimmsattel

Brakes Rear

Type	Type	Disc	Type	Disc
Piston	Piston	Double piston	Piston	Single piston
Shock mount	Shock mount	Floating caliper	Shock mount	Floating caliper

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre width	Front tyre width	130 mm	Front tyre width	120 mm
Front tyre height	Front tyre height	60 %	Front tyre height	70 %
Front tyre diameter	Front tyre diameter	21 inch	Front tyre diameter	17 inch
Rear tyre width	Rear tyre width	240 mm	Rear tyre width	160 mm
Rear tyre height	Rear tyre height	40 %	Rear tyre height	60 %
Rear tyre diameter	Rear tyre diameter	18 inch	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch
Length	Length	2,370 mm	Length	2,165 mm
Width	Width	950 mm	Width	840 mm
Height	Height	1,085 mm	Height	1,400 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase	1,695 mm	Wheelbase	1,415 mm
Seat Height	Seat Height	665 mm	Seat Height	840 mm
Kerb Weight	Kerb Weight	310 kg	Kerb Weight	214 kg
Fuel Tank Capacity	Fuel Tank Capacity	18.9 l	Fuel Tank Capacity	21 l
License compliancy	License compliancy	A	License compliancy	A

Pros and Cons in comparison

Harley-Davidson Softail Breakout 117 2024

Unfortunately, our editors did not test this model.

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