Kawasaki Versys 650 2019 vs. Honda NT700V Deauville 2014

Kawasaki Versys 650 2019

Honda NT700V Deauville 2014

Overview - Kawasaki Versys 650 2019 vs Honda NT700V Deauville 2014

Kawasaki Versys 650 2019

Honda NT700V Deauville 2014

Technical Specifications Kawasaki Versys 650 2019 compared to Honda NT700V Deauville 2014

Kawasaki Versys 650 2019

Honda NT700V Deauville 2014

Kawasaki Versys 650 2019

Honda NT700V Deauville 2014

Engine and Drive Train

Bore	Bore	83 mm	Bore	81 mm
Stroke	Stroke	60 mm	Stroke	66 mm
Engine power	Engine power	69 HP	Engine power	65.7 HP
Rpm at Max. Power	Rpm at Max. Power	8,500 rpm	Rpm at Max. Power	8,000 rpm
Torque	Torque	64 Nm	Torque	66.2 Nm
Rpm at Torque	Rpm at Torque	7,000 rpm	Rpm at Torque	6,500 rpm
Compression Ratio	Compression Ratio	10.8	Compression Ratio	10
Starter	Starter	Electric	Starter	Electric
Clutch Type	Clutch Type	Multiplate in oil-bath	Clutch Type	Multiplate in oil-bath
Ignition	Ignition	Digital	Ignition	Transistor
Transmission	Transmission	Chain	Transmission	Prop shaft
Strokes	Strokes	4-Stroke	Strokes	4-Stroke
Cooling	Cooling	liquid	Cooling	liquid
Displacement	Displacement	649 ccm	Displacement	680 ccm

Chassis

Frame	Frame	Steel	Frame	Steel

Brakes Front

Type	Type	Double disk	Type	Double disk
Piston	Piston	Double piston	Piston	Three pistons

Brakes Rear

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

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre width	Front tyre width	120 mm	Front tyre width	120 mm
Front tyre height	Front tyre height	70 %	Front tyre height	70 %
Front tyre diameter	Front tyre diameter	17 inch	Front tyre diameter	17 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	17 inch
Length	Length	2,165 mm	Length	2,218 mm
Width	Width	840 mm	Width	810 mm
Height	Height	1,400 mm	Height	1,320 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase	1,415 mm	Wheelbase	1,476 mm
Seat Height	Seat Height	840 mm	Seat Height	805 mm
Kerb Weight (with ABS)	Kerb Weight (with ABS)	216 kg	Kerb Weight (with ABS)	257 kg
Fuel Tank Capacity	Fuel Tank Capacity	21 l	Fuel Tank Capacity	19.7 l
License compliancy	License compliancy	A	License compliancy	A

Pros and Cons in comparison

Kawasaki Versys 650 2019

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