Yamaha FZ-8S Fazer 2013 vs. Kawasaki Versys 650 2015

Yamaha FZ-8S Fazer 2013

Yamaha FZ-8S Fazer 2013

Kawasaki Versys 650 2015

Kawasaki Versys 650 2015

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Overview - Yamaha FZ-8S Fazer 2013 vs Kawasaki Versys 650 2015

Yamaha FZ-8S Fazer 2013

Yamaha FZ-8S Fazer 2013

Kawasaki Versys 650 2015

Kawasaki Versys 650 2015

Technical Specifications Yamaha FZ-8S Fazer 2013 compared to Kawasaki Versys 650 2015

Yamaha FZ-8S Fazer 2013
Kawasaki Versys 650 2015
Yamaha FZ-8S Fazer 2013
Yamaha FZ-8S Fazer 2013
Kawasaki Versys 650 2015
Kawasaki Versys 650 2015

Engine and Drive Train

BoreBore68 mmBore83 mm
StrokeStroke53.6 mmStroke60 mm
Engine powerEngine power106 HPEngine power69 HP
Rpm at Max. PowerRpm at Max. Power10,000 rpmRpm at Max. Power8,500 rpm
TorqueTorque82 NmTorque64 Nm
Rpm at TorqueRpm at Torque8,000 rpmRpm at Torque7,000 rpm
Compression RatioCompression Ratio12 Compression Ratio10.8
Clutch TypeClutch TypeMultiplate in oil-bathClutch TypeMultiplate in oil-bath
TransmissionTransmissionChainTransmissionChain
Number of gearsNumber of gears6Number of gears6
CylindersCylinders4Cylinders2
StrokesStrokes4-StrokeStrokes4-Stroke
CoolingCoolingliquidCoolingliquid
DisplacementDisplacement779 ccmDisplacement649 ccm

Suspension Front

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

Chassis

FrameFrameAluminiumFrameSteel

Brakes Front

TypeTypeDouble diskTypeDouble disk

Brakes Rear

TypeTypeDiscTypeDisc

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre widthFront tyre width120 mmFront tyre width120 mm
Front tyre heightFront tyre height70 %Front tyre height70 %
Front tyre diameterFront tyre diameter17 inchFront tyre diameter17 inch
Rear tyre widthRear tyre width180 mmRear tyre width160 mm
Rear tyre heightRear tyre height55 %Rear tyre height60 %
Rear tyre diameterRear tyre diameter17 inchRear tyre diameter17 inch
LengthLength2,140 mmLength2,165 mm
WidthWidth770 mmWidth840 mm
HeightHeight1,225 mmHeight1,400 mm
WheelbaseWheelbase1,460 mmWheelbase1,415 mm
Seat HeightSeat Height815 mmSeat Height840 mm
Kerb WeightKerb Weight215 kgKerb Weight214 kg
Kerb Weight (with ABS)Kerb Weight (with ABS)220 kgKerb Weight (with ABS)216 kg
Fuel Tank CapacityFuel Tank Capacity17 lFuel Tank Capacity21 l
License compliancyLicense compliancyALicense compliancyA

Pros and Cons in comparison

Pros and Cons in comparison

Yamaha FZ-8S Fazer 2013

Yamaha FZ-8S Fazer 2013

Unfortunately, our editors did not test this model.

Kawasaki Versys 650 2015

Kawasaki Versys 650 2015

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 Average Market Price Yamaha FZ-8S Fazer vs Kawasaki Versys 650

Price Yamaha FZ-8S Fazer

Model year
Current average market prices

Price Kawasaki Versys 650

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Current average market prices

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