Kawasaki Ninja 500 SE 2025 vs. Kawasaki Versys 650 2011

Kawasaki Ninja 500 SE 2025

Kawasaki Versys 650 2011

Overview - Kawasaki Ninja 500 SE 2025 vs Kawasaki Versys 650 2011

Kawasaki Ninja 500 SE 2025

Kawasaki Versys 650 2011

Technical Specifications Kawasaki Ninja 500 SE 2025 compared to Kawasaki Versys 650 2011

Kawasaki Ninja 500 SE 2025

Kawasaki Versys 650 2011

Kawasaki Ninja 500 SE 2025

Kawasaki Versys 650 2011

Engine and Drive Train

Engine type	Engine type	In line	Engine type	In line
Bore	Bore	70 mm	Bore	83 mm
Stroke	Stroke	58.6 mm	Stroke	60 mm
Engine power	Engine power	45.4 HP	Engine power	64 HP
Rpm at Max. Power	Rpm at Max. Power	9,000 rpm	Rpm at Max. Power	8,000 rpm
Torque	Torque	42.6 Nm	Torque	61 Nm
Compression Ratio	Compression Ratio	11.3	Compression Ratio	10.6
Starter	Starter	Electric	Starter	Electric
Clutch Type	Clutch Type	Multiplate in oil-bath, Antihopping	Clutch Type	Multiplate in oil-bath
Ignition	Ignition	Digital	Ignition	Digital
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	451 ccm	Displacement	649 ccm

Suspension Front

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

Suspension Rear

Adjustment	Adjustment	Preload	Adjustment	Rebound

Chassis

Frame	Frame	Steel	Frame	Steel

Brakes Front

Type	Type	Single disk	Type	Double disk
Piston	Piston	Double piston	Piston	Double piston

Brakes Rear

Type	Type	Disc	Type	Disc
Piston	Piston	Double piston	Piston	Single piston

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre width	Front tyre width	110 mm	Front tyre width	120 mm
Front tyre height	Front tyre height	70 %	Front tyre height	70 %
Rear tyre width	Rear tyre width	150 mm	Rear tyre width	160 mm
Rear tyre height	Rear tyre height	60 %	Rear tyre height	60 %
Length	Length	1,995 mm	Length	2,125 mm
Width	Width	730 mm	Width	840 mm
Height	Height	1,120 mm	Height	1,315 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase	1,375 mm	Wheelbase	1,415 mm
Seat Height	Seat Height	785 mm	Seat Height	845 mm
Kerb Weight (with ABS)	Kerb Weight (with ABS)	171 kg	Kerb Weight (with ABS)	209 kg
Fuel Tank Capacity	Fuel Tank Capacity	14 l	Fuel Tank Capacity	19 l
License compliancy	License compliancy	A2	License compliancy	A

Pros and Cons in comparison

Kawasaki Ninja 500 SE 2025

Unfortunately, our editors did not test this model.

Kawasaki Versys 650 2011

With a full tank of only 211 kg, it is particularly easy to handle in the mountains. All in all, it is at home almost anywhere, an everyday bike with that certain kick. With a new headlight and modernised design, the Versys is back on the attack.

Absolutely suitable for everyday use

interesting concept

very low consumption.

Performance not too high.

Price Comparison Avarage Market Price Kawasaki Ninja 500 SE vs Kawasaki Versys 650

Price Kawasaki Ninja 500 SE

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