Kawasaki Versys 650 2013 vs. Kawasaki KLE500 SE 2026

Kawasaki Versys 650 2013

Kawasaki Versys 650 2013

Kawasaki KLE500 SE 2026

Kawasaki KLE500 SE 2026

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Technical Specifications Kawasaki Versys 650 2013 compared to Kawasaki KLE500 SE 2026

Kawasaki Versys 650 2013
Kawasaki KLE500 SE 2026
Kawasaki Versys 650 2013
Kawasaki Versys 650 2013
Kawasaki KLE500 SE 2026
Kawasaki KLE500 SE 2026

Engine and Drive Train

Engine typeEngine typeIn lineEngine typeIn line
BoreBore83 mmBore70 mm
StrokeStroke60 mmStroke58.6 mm
Engine powerEngine power64 HPEngine power45 HP
Rpm at Max. PowerRpm at Max. Power8,000 rpmRpm at Max. Power9,000 rpm
TorqueTorque61 NmTorque42.6 Nm
Rpm at TorqueRpm at Torque6,800 rpmRpm at Torque6,000 rpm
Compression RatioCompression Ratio10.6 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

Chassis

FrameFrameSteelFrameSteel

Brakes Front

TypeTypeDouble diskTypeSingle disk
PistonPistonDouble pistonPistonDouble piston

Brakes Rear

TypeTypeDiscTypeDisc
PistonPistonSingle pistonPistonDouble piston

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
LengthLength2,125 mmLength2,300 mm
WidthWidth840 mmWidth980 mm
HeightHeight1,315 mmHeight1,460 mm
WheelbaseWheelbase1,415 mmWheelbase1,555 mm
Seat HeightSeat Height845 mmSeat Height870 mm
Kerb Weight (with ABS)Kerb Weight (with ABS)209 kgKerb Weight (with ABS)195 kg
Fuel Tank CapacityFuel Tank Capacity19 lFuel Tank Capacity16 l
License compliancyLicense compliancyALicense compliancyA2

Pros and Cons in comparison

Pros and Cons in comparison

Kawasaki Versys 650 2013

Kawasaki Versys 650 2013

With a full tank of only 211 kg, it is particularly easy to handle in the mountains. All in all, it is at home almost anywhere, an everyday bike with that certain kick. With a new headlight and modernised design, the Versys is back on the attack.

Absolutely suitable for everyday use

interesting concept

very low consumption.

Performance not too high.

Kawasaki KLE500 SE 2026

Kawasaki KLE500 SE 2026

The Kawasaki KLE500 2026 is not an off-road monster, but a well-balanced A2 adventure bike with a clear all-round orientation. It impresses with its stable suspension, good-natured engine and successful ergonomics and marks a solid new start for Kawasaki in the adventure segment. It does have some minor faults, but only one of them is really annoying.

Good-natured and predictable engine

stable and comfortable suspension

successful ergonomics for many body sizes

good price-performance ratio

clean transmission

Low ground clearance

hardly any off-road tyres compatible with strange rear wheel dimensions

wind protection manageable despite higher windshield

no options for quickshifter or cruise control

ABS only completely disengageable

Price Comparison Avarage Market Price Kawasaki Versys 650 vs Kawasaki KLE500 SE

Price Kawasaki Versys 650

Model year
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Price Kawasaki KLE500 SE

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