CFMOTO 800MT Explore 2025 vs. Kawasaki Versys 650 2018

CFMOTO 800MT Explore 2025

CFMOTO 800MT Explore 2025

Kawasaki Versys 650 2018

Kawasaki Versys 650 2018

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Technical Specifications CFMOTO 800MT Explore 2025 compared to Kawasaki Versys 650 2018

CFMOTO 800MT Explore 2025
Kawasaki Versys 650 2018
CFMOTO 800MT Explore 2025
CFMOTO 800MT Explore 2025
Kawasaki Versys 650 2018
Kawasaki Versys 650 2018

Engine and Drive Train

Engine typeEngine typeIn lineEngine typeIn line
Engine powerEngine power93.8 HPEngine power69 HP
Rpm at Max. PowerRpm at Max. Power9,250 rpmRpm at Max. Power8,500 rpm
TorqueTorque75 NmTorque64 Nm
Rpm at TorqueRpm at Torque8,000 rpmRpm at Torque7,000 rpm
StarterStarterElectricStarterElectric
Clutch TypeClutch TypeMultiplate in oil-bathClutch TypeMultiplate in oil-bath
CylindersCylinders2Cylinders2
DisplacementDisplacement799 ccmDisplacement649 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspensionFront suspensionUpside-Down telescopic forkFront suspensionUpside-Down telescopic fork
AdjustmentAdjustmentCompressionAdjustmentRebound

Suspension Rear

AdjustmentAdjustmentCompressionAdjustmentRebound

Brakes Front

TypeTypeDouble diskTypeDouble disk
PistonPistonFour pistonsPistonDouble piston
Shock mountShock mountFloating caliperShock mountSemi-Schwimmsattel
TechnologyTechnologyradialTechnologyPetal

Brakes Rear

TypeTypeDiscTypeDisc

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre widthFront tyre width110 mmFront tyre width120 mm
Front tyre heightFront tyre height80 %Front tyre height70 %
Front tyre diameterFront tyre diameter19 inchFront tyre diameter17 inch
Rear tyre widthRear tyre width150 mmRear tyre width160 mm
Rear tyre heightRear tyre height70 %Rear tyre height60 %
Rear tyre diameterRear tyre diameter17 inchRear tyre diameter17 inch
LengthLength2,234 mmLength2,165 mm
WidthWidth853 mmWidth840 mm
HeightHeight1,277 mmHeight1,400 mm
WheelbaseWheelbase1,531 mmWheelbase1,415 mm
Seat HeightSeat Height825 mmSeat Height840 mm
Kerb Weight (with ABS)Kerb Weight (with ABS)225 kgKerb Weight (with ABS)216 kg
Fuel Tank CapacityFuel Tank Capacity19 lFuel Tank Capacity21 l

Pros and Cons in comparison

Pros and Cons in comparison

CFMOTO 800MT Explore 2025

CFMOTO 800MT Explore 2025

Unfortunately, our editors did not test this model.

Kawasaki Versys 650 2018

Kawasaki Versys 650 2018

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

Price Comparison Avarage Market Price CFMOTO 800MT Explore vs Kawasaki Versys 650

Price CFMOTO 800MT Explore

Model year
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Price Kawasaki Versys 650

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