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Kawasaki Versys 650 2021 vs. BMW K 1200 LT 2009

Kawasaki Versys 650 2021

Kawasaki Versys 650 2021

BMW K 1200 LT 2009

BMW K 1200 LT 2009

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Overview - Kawasaki Versys 650 2021 vs BMW K 1200 LT 2009

Kawasaki Versys 650 2021

Kawasaki Versys 650 2021

BMW K 1200 LT 2009

BMW K 1200 LT 2009

Technical Specifications Kawasaki Versys 650 2021 compared to BMW K 1200 LT 2009

Kawasaki Versys 650 2021
BMW K 1200 LT 2009
Kawasaki Versys 650 2021
Kawasaki Versys 650 2021
BMW K 1200 LT 2009
BMW K 1200 LT 2009

Engine and Drive Train

BoreBore83 mmBore70.5 mm
StrokeStroke60 mmStroke75 mm
Engine powerEngine power67 HPEngine power116 HP
Rpm at Max. PowerRpm at Max. Power8,500 rpmRpm at Max. Power8,000 rpm
TorqueTorque61 NmTorque120 Nm
Rpm at TorqueRpm at Torque7,000 rpmRpm at Torque5,250 rpm
Compression RatioCompression Ratio10.8 Compression Ratio10.8
TransmissionTransmissionChainTransmissionProp shaft
Number of gearsNumber of gears6Number of gears5
DisplacementDisplacement649 ccmDisplacement1.171 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspensionFront suspensionUpside-Down telescopic forkFront suspensionStrut

Chassis

FrameFrameSteelFrameAluminium

Brakes Front

TypeTypeDouble diskTypeDouble disk
PistonPistonDouble pistonPistonFour pistons
Shock mountShock mountSemi-SchwimmsattelShock mountFixed caliper

Brakes Rear

TypeTypeDiscTypeDisc
PistonPistonSingle pistonPistonFour pistons
Shock mountShock mountFloating caliperShock mountFixed caliper

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre diameterFront tyre diameter17 inchFront tyre diameter17 inch
Rear tyre diameterRear tyre diameter17 inchRear tyre diameter17 inch
Seat HeightSeat Height840 mmSeat Height770 mm
Fuel Tank CapacityFuel Tank Capacity21 lFuel Tank Capacity24 l
License compliancyLicense compliancyALicense compliancyA

Pros and Cons in comparison

Pros and Cons in comparison

Kawasaki Versys 650 2021

Kawasaki Versys 650 2021

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

BMW K 1200 LT 2009

BMW K 1200 LT 2009

Unfortunately, our editors did not test this model.

Price Comparison Avarage Market Price Kawasaki Versys 650 vs BMW K 1200 LT

Price Kawasaki Versys 650

Model year
Current average market prices

Price BMW K 1200 LT

Model year
Current average market prices

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