Kawasaki Versys 650 2021 vs. Honda CBR 125 R 2011

Kawasaki Versys 650 2021

Honda CBR 125 R 2011

Technical Specifications Kawasaki Versys 650 2021 compared to Honda CBR 125 R 2011

Kawasaki Versys 650 2021

Honda CBR 125 R 2011

Kawasaki Versys 650 2021

Honda CBR 125 R 2011

Engine and Drive Train

Bore	Bore	83 mm	Bore	58 mm
Stroke	Stroke	60 mm	Stroke	47.2 mm
Engine power	Engine power	67 HP	Engine power	14 HP
Rpm at Max. Power	Rpm at Max. Power	8,500 rpm	Rpm at Max. Power	10,000 rpm
Torque	Torque	61 Nm	Torque	10.4 Nm
Rpm at Torque	Rpm at Torque	7,000 rpm	Rpm at Torque	8,000 rpm
Compression Ratio	Compression Ratio	10.8	Compression Ratio	11
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	Chain
Number of gears	Number of gears	6	Number of gears	6
Cylinders	Cylinders	2	Cylinders	1
Strokes	Strokes	4-Stroke	Strokes	4-Stroke
Cooling	Cooling	liquid	Cooling	liquid
Displacement	Displacement	649 ccm	Displacement	124.7 ccm

Chassis

Frame	Frame	Steel	Frame	Steel

Brakes Front

Piston	Piston	Double piston	Piston	Double piston

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	80 mm
Front tyre height	Front tyre height	70 %	Front tyre height	90 %
Rear tyre width	Rear tyre width	160 mm	Rear tyre width	100 mm
Rear tyre height	Rear tyre height	60 %	Rear tyre height	80 %
Length	Length	2,165 mm	Length	1,920 mm
Width	Width	840 mm	Width	680 mm
Height	Height	1,400 mm	Height	1,065 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase	1,415 mm	Wheelbase	1,295 mm
Seat Height	Seat Height	840 mm	Seat Height	776 mm
Kerb Weight	Kerb Weight	214 kg	Kerb Weight	127 kg
Fuel Tank Capacity	Fuel Tank Capacity	21 l	Fuel Tank Capacity	10 l
License compliancy	License compliancy	A	License compliancy	A1

Pros and Cons in comparison

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

Honda CBR 125 R 2011

All in all, the CBR125R is an extremely grown-up-looking motorbike with a convincing level of comfort and a smooth-running engine. The CBR250R offers more power with an almost identical look, but it can no longer be ridden with a 125 driving licence.

Very low weight

sporty handling

well-tuned suspension elements

comfort

upright seating position

strong brake.

Weak engine.