Kawasaki Versys 650 2019 vs. Yamaha R1 2017

Kawasaki Versys 650 2019

Kawasaki Versys 650 2019

Yamaha R1 2017

Yamaha R1 2017

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Technical Specifications Kawasaki Versys 650 2019 compared to Yamaha R1 2017

Kawasaki Versys 650 2019
Yamaha R1 2017

Engine and Drive Train

BoreBore83 mmBore79 mm
StrokeStroke60 mmStroke50.9 mm
Engine powerEngine power69 HPEngine power200 HP
Rpm at Max. PowerRpm at Max. Power8,500 rpmRpm at Max. Power13,500 rpm
TorqueTorque64 NmTorque112.4 Nm
Rpm at TorqueRpm at Torque7,000 rpmRpm at Torque11,500 rpm
Compression RatioCompression Ratio10.8 Compression Ratio13
Clutch TypeClutch TypeMultiplate in oil-bathClutch TypeMultiplate in oil-bath
TransmissionTransmissionChainTransmissionChain
Number of gearsNumber of gears6Number of gears6
CylindersCylinders2Cylinders4
StrokesStrokes4-StrokeStrokes4-Stroke
CoolingCoolingliquidCoolingliquid
DisplacementDisplacement649 ccmDisplacement998 ccm

Suspension Front

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

Chassis

FrameFrameSteelFrameAluminium

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 width160 mmRear tyre width190 mm
Rear tyre heightRear tyre height60 %Rear tyre height55 %
Rear tyre diameterRear tyre diameter17 inchRear tyre diameter17 inch
LengthLength2,165 mmLength2,055 mm
WidthWidth840 mmWidth690 mm
HeightHeight1,400 mmHeight1,150 mm
WheelbaseWheelbase1,415 mmWheelbase1,405 mm
Seat HeightSeat Height840 mmSeat Height855 mm
Kerb Weight (with ABS)Kerb Weight (with ABS)216 kgKerb Weight (with ABS)199 kg
Fuel Tank CapacityFuel Tank Capacity21 lFuel Tank Capacity17 l
License compliancyLicense compliancyALicense compliancyA

Pros and Cons in comparison

Pros and Cons in comparison

Kawasaki Versys 650 2019

Kawasaki Versys 650 2019

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

Yamaha R1 2017

Yamaha R1 2017

The Yamaha YZF-R1 is mature and makes countless racetrack pilots happy. The engine shines with lightness and agility, the seating position surprises positively and the handling is radical but still "suitable for the masses". The machine immediately stands out visually and also because of the heart-warming sound. Especially on the country road, the bike scores with its well-known strengths: great engine, great electronics, great package! A real pleasure to ride!

powerful engine

clean response

great but not intrusive sound

stable chassis

high-quality electronics

wonderfully noble overall impression

Brake not 100 per cent satisfactory on the race track

Price Comparison Avarage Market Price Kawasaki Versys 650 vs Yamaha R1

Price Kawasaki Versys 650

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Price Yamaha R1

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