Honda CB500X 2022 vs. Kawasaki Versys 650 2021

Honda CB500X 2022

Honda CB500X 2022

Kawasaki Versys 650 2021

Kawasaki Versys 650 2021

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Overview - Honda CB500X 2022 vs Kawasaki Versys 650 2021

Honda CB500X 2022

Honda CB500X 2022

Kawasaki Versys 650 2021

Kawasaki Versys 650 2021

Technical Specifications Honda CB500X 2022 compared to Kawasaki Versys 650 2021

Honda CB500X 2022
Kawasaki Versys 650 2021

Engine and Drive Train

Engine typeEngine typeIn lineEngine typeIn line
BoreBore67 mmBore83 mm
StrokeStroke66.8 mmStroke60 mm
Engine powerEngine power48 HPEngine power67 HP
Rpm at Max. PowerRpm at Max. Power8,600 rpmRpm at Max. Power8,500 rpm
TorqueTorque43 NmTorque61 Nm
Rpm at TorqueRpm at Torque5,600 rpmRpm at Torque7,000 rpm
Compression RatioCompression Ratio10.7 Compression Ratio10.8
StarterStarterElectricStarterElectric
Clutch TypeClutch TypeMultiplate in oil-bath, AntihoppingClutch TypeMultiplate in oil-bath
IgnitionIgnitionDigital, TransistorIgnitionDigital
TransmissionTransmissionChainTransmissionChain
Number of gearsNumber of gears6Number of gears6
CylindersCylinders2Cylinders2
StrokesStrokes4-StrokeStrokes4-Stroke
CoolingCoolingliquidCoolingliquid
DisplacementDisplacement471 ccmDisplacement649 ccm

Suspension Front

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

Suspension Rear

AdjustmentAdjustmentPreloadAdjustmentRebound

Chassis

FrameFrameSteelFrameSteel

Brakes Front

TypeTypeDouble diskTypeDouble disk
PistonPistonDouble pistonPistonDouble piston
TechnologyTechnologyradialTechnologyPetal

Brakes Rear

TypeTypeDiscTypeDisc
PistonPistonSingle pistonPistonSingle piston

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre widthFront tyre width110 mmFront tyre width120 mm
Front tyre heightFront tyre height80 %Front tyre height70 %
Front tyre diameterFront tyre diameter19 inchFront tyre diameter17 inch
Rear tyre widthRear tyre width160 mmRear tyre width160 mm
Rear tyre heightRear tyre height60 %Rear tyre height60 %
Rear tyre diameterRear tyre diameter17 inchRear tyre diameter17 inch
LengthLength2,155 mmLength2,165 mm
WidthWidth830 mmWidth840 mm
HeightHeight1,410 mmHeight1,400 mm
WheelbaseWheelbase1,445 mmWheelbase1,415 mm
Seat HeightSeat Height830 mmSeat Height840 mm
Kerb Weight (with ABS)Kerb Weight (with ABS)199 kgKerb Weight (with ABS)216 kg
Fuel Tank CapacityFuel Tank Capacity17.5 lFuel Tank Capacity21 l
License compliancyLicense compliancyA2License compliancyA

Pros and Cons in comparison

Pros and Cons in comparison

Honda CB500X 2022

Honda CB500X 2022

Unfortunately, our editors did not test this model.

Kawasaki Versys 650 2021

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

Price Comparison Avarage Market Price Honda CB500X vs Kawasaki Versys 650

Price Honda CB500X

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Price Kawasaki Versys 650

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