Kawasaki Versys 650 2024 vs. Kawasaki KLE500 2026

Kawasaki Versys 650 2024

Kawasaki Versys 650 2024

Kawasaki KLE500 2026

Kawasaki KLE500 2026

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Technical Specifications Kawasaki Versys 650 2024 compared to Kawasaki KLE500 2026

Kawasaki Versys 650 2024
Kawasaki KLE500 2026
Kawasaki Versys 650 2024
Kawasaki Versys 650 2024
Kawasaki KLE500 2026
Kawasaki KLE500 2026

Engine and Drive Train

Engine typeEngine typeIn lineEngine typeIn line
BoreBore83 mmBore70 mm
StrokeStroke60 mmStroke58.6 mm
Engine powerEngine power67 HPEngine power45 HP
Rpm at Max. PowerRpm at Max. Power8,500 rpmRpm at Max. Power9,000 rpm
TorqueTorque61 NmTorque42.6 Nm
Rpm at TorqueRpm at Torque7,000 rpmRpm at Torque6,000 rpm
Compression RatioCompression Ratio10.8 Compression Ratio11.3
StarterStarterElectricStarterElectric
Clutch TypeClutch TypeMultiplate in oil-bathClutch TypeMultiplate in oil-bath, Antihopping,
IgnitionIgnitionDigitalIgnitionDigital
TransmissionTransmissionChainTransmissionChain
Number of gearsNumber of gears6Number of gears6
CylindersCylinders2Cylinders2
StrokesStrokes4-StrokeStrokes4-Stroke
CoolingCoolingliquidCoolingliquid
DisplacementDisplacement649 ccmDisplacement451 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspensionFront suspensionUpside-Down telescopic forkFront suspensionUpside-Down telescopic fork
DiameterDiameter41 mmDiameter43 mm
TravelTravel150 mmTravel210 mm

Suspension Rear

Shock absorberShock absorberMonoshockShock absorberMonoshock
TravelTravel145 mmTravel196 mm

Chassis

FrameFrameSteelFrameSteel
RakeRake65 degreeRake28 degree
TrailTrail108 mmTrail104 mm

Brakes Front

TypeTypeDouble diskTypeSingle disk
DiameterDiameter300 mmDiameter300 mm
PistonPistonDouble pistonPistonDouble piston

Brakes Rear

TypeTypeDiscTypeDisc
DiameterDiameter250 mmDiameter230 mm
PistonPistonSingle pistonPistonDouble piston

Assistance Systems

Advanced Rider Assistance SystemsAdvanced Rider Assistance SystemsABS, Traction controlAdvanced Rider Assistance SystemsABS

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre widthFront tyre width120 mmFront tyre width90 mm
Front tyre heightFront tyre height70 %Front tyre height90 %
Front tyre diameterFront tyre diameter17 inchFront tyre diameter21 inch
Rear tyre widthRear tyre width160 mmRear tyre width140 mm
Rear tyre heightRear tyre height60 %Rear tyre height70 %
Rear tyre diameterRear tyre diameter17 inchRear tyre diameter17 inch
LengthLength2,165 mmLength2,300 mm
WidthWidth840 mmWidth940 mm
HeightHeight1,420 mmHeight1,405 mm
WheelbaseWheelbase1,415 mmWheelbase1,555 mm
Seat HeightSeat Height845 mmSeat Height870 mm
Kerb Weight (with ABS)Kerb Weight (with ABS)219 kgKerb Weight (with ABS)194 kg
Fuel Tank CapacityFuel Tank Capacity21 lFuel Tank Capacity16 l
License compliancyLicense compliancyALicense compliancyA2

Pros and Cons in comparison

Pros and Cons in comparison

Kawasaki Versys 650 2024

Kawasaki Versys 650 2024

Relaxed touring with plenty of comfort and enough potential for cornering fun - the Versys 650 is and remains a good choice among mid-range sport tourers. Although you will reach the top of the pass faster on the competition, you will enjoy getting back on the Kawa every time, which welcomes the rider with a high level of comfort and extensive equipment. If you enjoy touring and can get by with a little less power, the Versys 650 is a good choice!

Agile handling

Adjustable chassis

Accessible engine

Electronics update for 2022

Comfortable seating position

Absolutely suitable for long journeys

Low consumption, high range

Engine struggles with weight

Windshield only adjustable with two hands

No cruise control available

Kawasaki KLE500 2026

Kawasaki KLE500 2026

Unfortunately, our editors did not test this model.

Price Comparison Avarage Market Price Kawasaki Versys 650 vs Kawasaki KLE500

Price Kawasaki Versys 650

Model year
Current average market prices

Price Kawasaki KLE500

Unfortunately, the data available to us is not sufficient to provide meaningful price information for this model.

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