Kawasaki Versys 650 2021 vs. BMW F 800 GT 2019

Kawasaki Versys 650 2021

Kawasaki Versys 650 2021

BMW F 800 GT 2019

BMW F 800 GT 2019

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Overview - Kawasaki Versys 650 2021 vs BMW F 800 GT 2019

Kawasaki Versys 650 2021

Kawasaki Versys 650 2021

BMW F 800 GT 2019

BMW F 800 GT 2019

Technical Specifications Kawasaki Versys 650 2021 compared to BMW F 800 GT 2019

Kawasaki Versys 650 2021
BMW F 800 GT 2019

Engine and Drive Train

Engine typeEngine typeIn lineEngine typeIn line
BoreBore83 mmBore82 mm
StrokeStroke60 mmStroke75.6 mm
Engine powerEngine power67 HPEngine power90 HP
Rpm at Max. PowerRpm at Max. Power8,500 rpmRpm at Max. Power8,000 rpm
TorqueTorque61 NmTorque86 Nm
Rpm at TorqueRpm at Torque7,000 rpmRpm at Torque5,800 rpm
Compression RatioCompression Ratio10.8 Compression Ratio12
StarterStarterElectricStarterElectric
Clutch TypeClutch TypeMultiplate in oil-bathClutch TypeMultiplate in oil-bath
TransmissionTransmissionChainTransmissionBelt
Number of gearsNumber of gears6Number of gears6
CylindersCylinders2Cylinders2
StrokesStrokes4-StrokeStrokes4-Stroke
CoolingCoolingliquidCoolingliquid
DisplacementDisplacement649 ccmDisplacement798 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspensionFront suspensionUpside-Down telescopic forkFront suspensionTelescopic fork

Chassis

FrameFrameSteelFrameAluminium

Brakes Front

TypeTypeDouble diskTypeDouble disk
PistonPistonDouble pistonPistonFour pistons
Shock mountShock mountSemi-SchwimmsattelShock mountFixed caliper

Brakes Rear

TypeTypeDiscTypeDisc
PistonPistonSingle pistonPistonSingle piston
Shock mountShock mountFloating caliperShock mountFloating caliper

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 width180 mm
Rear tyre heightRear tyre height60 %Rear tyre height55 %
Rear tyre diameterRear tyre diameter17 inchRear tyre diameter17 inch
LengthLength2,165 mmLength2,156 mm
WidthWidth840 mmWidth905 mm
WheelbaseWheelbase1,415 mmWheelbase1,514 mm
Seat HeightSeat Height840 mmSeat Height800 mm
Kerb Weight (with ABS)Kerb Weight (with ABS)216 kgKerb Weight (with ABS)213 kg
Fuel Tank CapacityFuel Tank Capacity21 lFuel Tank Capacity15 l
License compliancyLicense compliancyALicense compliancyA

Pros and Cons in comparison

Pros and Cons in comparison

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

BMW F 800 GT 2019

BMW F 800 GT 2019

Unfortunately, our editors did not test this model.

Price Comparison Avarage Market Price Kawasaki Versys 650 vs BMW F 800 GT

Price Kawasaki Versys 650

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Price BMW F 800 GT

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