Kawasaki Versys 650 2010 vs. Suzuki V-Strom 1000 2016

Kawasaki Versys 650 2010

Suzuki V-Strom 1000 2016

Overview - Kawasaki Versys 650 2010 vs Suzuki V-Strom 1000 2016

Kawasaki Versys 650 2010

Suzuki V-Strom 1000 2016

Technical Specifications Kawasaki Versys 650 2010 compared to Suzuki V-Strom 1000 2016

Kawasaki Versys 650 2010

Suzuki V-Strom 1000 2016

Kawasaki Versys 650 2010

Suzuki V-Strom 1000 2016

Engine and Drive Train

Bore	Bore	83 mm	Bore	100 mm
Stroke	Stroke	60 mm	Stroke	66 mm
Engine power	Engine power	64 HP	Engine power	100 HP
Rpm at Max. Power	Rpm at Max. Power	8,000 rpm	Rpm at Max. Power	8,000 rpm
Torque	Torque	61 Nm	Torque	103 Nm
Rpm at Torque	Rpm at Torque	6,800 rpm	Rpm at Torque	4,000 rpm
Compression Ratio	Compression Ratio	10.6	Compression Ratio	11.3
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
Strokes	Strokes	4-Stroke	Strokes	4-Stroke
Displacement	Displacement	649 ccm	Displacement	1,037 ccm

Suspension Front

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

Chassis

Frame	Frame	Steel	Frame	Aluminium

Brakes Front

Piston	Piston	Double piston	Piston	Four pistons
Technology	Technology	Petal	Technology	radial, Monoblock

Brakes Rear

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

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre width	Front tyre width	120 mm	Front tyre width	110 mm
Front tyre height	Front tyre height	70 %	Front tyre height	80 %
Rear tyre width	Rear tyre width	160 mm	Rear tyre width	150 mm
Rear tyre height	Rear tyre height	60 %	Rear tyre height	70 %
Length	Length	2,125 mm	Length	2,285 mm
Width	Width	840 mm	Width	865 mm
Height	Height	1,315 mm	Height	1,410 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase	1,415 mm	Wheelbase	1,555 mm
Kerb Weight (with ABS)	Kerb Weight (with ABS)	209 kg	Kerb Weight (with ABS)	228 kg
Fuel Tank Capacity	Fuel Tank Capacity	19 l	Fuel Tank Capacity	20 l
License compliancy	License compliancy	A	License compliancy	A

Pros and Cons in comparison

Kawasaki Versys 650 2010

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.

Suzuki V-Strom 1000 2016

In the large enduro segment, the Suzuki V-Strom 1000 is the best value for money, yet you don't have to do without anything - traction control and ABS come as standard. Excellent brakes, great comfort and a wonderfully powerful V-twin engine are ingredients that should appeal to almost everyone. The fact that it doesn't play in the top league with 100 hp is made up for by the wonderful power delivery, which ensures a relaxed climate on long journeys. Only the wind protection is not optimal with the original windshield; one should invest in the affordable, somewhat larger windshield.

Powerful engine

traction control as standard

very good brakes

taut yet comfortable chassis

great touring capability

complete instrumentation

Windshield creates turbulence on the head

the engine runs out of breath in the upper rev range, arbitrary optics