Kawasaki Versys 650 2024 vs. Honda XL750 Transalp 2024

Kawasaki Versys 650 2024

Honda XL750 Transalp 2024

Overview - Kawasaki Versys 650 2024 vs Honda XL750 Transalp 2024

Kawasaki Versys 650 2024

Honda XL750 Transalp 2024

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

Kawasaki Versys 650 2024

Honda XL750 Transalp 2024

Kawasaki Versys 650 2024

Honda XL750 Transalp 2024

Engine and Drive Train

Engine type	Engine type	In line	Engine type	In line
Bore	Bore	83 mm	Bore	87 mm
Stroke	Stroke	60 mm	Stroke	63.5 mm
Engine power	Engine power	67 HP	Engine power	92 HP
Rpm at Max. Power	Rpm at Max. Power	8,500 rpm	Rpm at Max. Power	9,500 rpm
Torque	Torque	61 Nm	Torque	75 Nm
Rpm at Torque	Rpm at Torque	7,000 rpm	Rpm at Torque	7,250 rpm
Compression Ratio	Compression Ratio	10.8	Compression Ratio	11
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	2
Strokes	Strokes	4-Stroke	Strokes	4-Stroke
Cooling	Cooling	liquid	Cooling	liquid
Displacement	Displacement	649 ccm	Displacement	755 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspension	Front suspension	Upside-Down telescopic fork	Front suspension	Upside-Down telescopic fork
Diameter	Diameter	41 mm	Diameter	43 mm
Travel	Travel	150 mm	Travel	200 mm
Adjustment	Adjustment	Preload, Rebound	Adjustment	Preload

Suspension Rear

Shock absorber	Shock absorber	Monoshock	Shock absorber	Monoshock
Travel	Travel	145 mm	Travel	190 mm
Adjustment	Adjustment	Preload	Adjustment	Preload

Chassis

Frame	Frame	Steel	Frame	Steel
Rake	Rake	65 degree	Rake	63 degree
Trail	Trail	108 mm	Trail	111 mm

Brakes Front

Type	Type	Double disk	Type	Double disk
Diameter	Diameter	300 mm	Diameter	310 mm
Piston	Piston	Double piston	Piston	Double piston
Technology	Technology	Petal	Technology	Wave

Brakes Rear

Type	Type	Disc	Type	Disc
Diameter	Diameter	250 mm	Diameter	256 mm
Piston	Piston	Single piston	Piston	Single piston

Assistance Systems

Advanced Rider Assistance Systems	Advanced Rider Assistance Systems	ABS, Traction control	Advanced Rider Assistance Systems	ABS, Riding modes, Ride by Wire, Traction control

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre width	Front tyre width	120 mm	Front tyre width	90 mm
Front tyre height	Front tyre height	70 %	Front tyre height	90 %
Front tyre diameter	Front tyre diameter	17 inch	Front tyre diameter	21 inch
Rear tyre width	Rear tyre width	160 mm	Rear tyre width	150 mm
Rear tyre height	Rear tyre height	60 %	Rear tyre height	70 %
Rear tyre diameter	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch	Rear tyre diameter	18 inch
Length	Length	2,165 mm	Length	2,325 mm
Width	Width	840 mm	Width	838 mm
Height	Height	1,420 mm	Height	1,450 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase	1,415 mm	Wheelbase	1,560 mm
Seat Height	Seat Height	845 mm	Seat Height	850 mm
Kerb Weight (with ABS)	Kerb Weight (with ABS)	219 kg	Kerb Weight (with ABS)	208 kg
Fuel Tank Capacity	Fuel Tank Capacity	21 l	Fuel Tank Capacity	16.9 l

Pros and Cons in comparison

Kawasaki Versys 650 2024

Relaxed touring with plenty of comfort and enough potential for cornering fun - the Versys 650 is and remains a good choice among mid-range sport tourers. Although you will reach the top of the pass faster on the competition, you will enjoy getting back on the Kawa every time, which welcomes the rider with a high level of comfort and extensive equipment. If you enjoy touring and can get by with a little less power, the Versys 650 is a good choice!

Agile handling

Adjustable chassis

Accessible engine

Electronics update for 2022

Comfortable seating position

Absolutely suitable for long journeys

Low consumption, high range

Engine struggles with weight

Windshield only adjustable with two hands

No cruise control available

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

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Kawasaki Versys 650 2024 vs. Honda XL750 Transalp 2024

Overview - Kawasaki Versys 650 2024 vs Honda XL750 Transalp 2024

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

Engine and Drive Train

Suspension Front

Suspension Rear

Chassis

Brakes Front

Brakes Rear

Assistance Systems

Dimensions and Weights

Pros and Cons in comparison

Pros and Cons in comparison

Kawasaki Versys 650 2024

Honda XL750 Transalp 2024

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

Price Kawasaki Versys 650

Price Honda XL750 Transalp

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