Suzuki Bandit 650 2012 vs. Kawasaki Versys 650 2016

Suzuki Bandit 650 2012

Kawasaki Versys 650 2016

Overview - Suzuki Bandit 650 2012 vs Kawasaki Versys 650 2016

Suzuki Bandit 650 2012

Kawasaki Versys 650 2016

Technical Specifications Suzuki Bandit 650 2012 compared to Kawasaki Versys 650 2016

Suzuki Bandit 650 2012

Kawasaki Versys 650 2016

Suzuki Bandit 650 2012

Kawasaki Versys 650 2016

Engine and Drive Train

Engine type	Engine type	In line	Engine type	In line
Bore	Bore	65.5 mm	Bore	83 mm
Stroke	Stroke	48.7 mm	Stroke	60 mm
Engine power	Engine power	85 HP	Engine power	69 HP
Rpm at Max. Power	Rpm at Max. Power	10,500 rpm	Rpm at Max. Power	8,500 rpm
Torque	Torque	61.5 Nm	Torque	64 Nm
Rpm at Torque	Rpm at Torque	8,900 rpm	Rpm at Torque	7,000 rpm
Compression Ratio	Compression Ratio	11.5	Compression Ratio	10.8
Transmission	Transmission	Chain	Transmission	Chain
Number of gears	Number of gears	6	Number of gears	6
Cylinders	Cylinders	4	Cylinders	2
Strokes	Strokes	4-Stroke	Strokes	4-Stroke
Displacement	Displacement	656 ccm	Displacement	649 ccm

Suspension Front

Adjustment	Adjustment	Preload	Adjustment	Rebound

Suspension Rear

Adjustment	Adjustment	Preload	Adjustment	Rebound

Chassis

Frame	Frame	Steel	Frame	Steel

Brakes Front

Type	Type	Double disk	Type	Double disk
Piston	Piston	Four pistons	Piston	Double piston

Brakes Rear

Type	Type	Disc	Type	Disc
Piston	Piston	Double piston	Piston	Single piston

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre width	Front tyre width	120 mm	Front tyre width	120 mm
Front tyre height	Front tyre height	70 %	Front tyre height	70 %
Front tyre diameter	Front tyre diameter	17 inch	Front tyre diameter	17 inch
Rear tyre width	Rear tyre width	160 mm	Rear tyre width	160 mm
Rear tyre height	Rear tyre height	60 %	Rear tyre height	60 %
Rear tyre diameter	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch
Length	Length	2,145 mm	Length	2,165 mm
Width	Width	780 mm	Width	840 mm
Height	Height	1,085 mm	Height	1,400 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase	1,470 mm	Wheelbase	1,415 mm
Seat Height	Seat Height	795 mm	Seat Height	840 mm
Kerb Weight (with ABS)	Kerb Weight (with ABS)	244 kg	Kerb Weight (with ABS)	216 kg
Fuel Tank Capacity	Fuel Tank Capacity	19 l	Fuel Tank Capacity	21 l
License compliancy	License compliancy	A	License compliancy	A

Pros and Cons in comparison

Suzuki Bandit 650 2012

Unfortunately, our editors did not test this model.

Kawasaki Versys 650 2016

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 Average Market Price Suzuki Bandit 650 vs Kawasaki Versys 650

Price Suzuki Bandit 650

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Suzuki Bandit 650 2012 vs. Kawasaki Versys 650 2016

Overview - Suzuki Bandit 650 2012 vs Kawasaki Versys 650 2016

Technical Specifications Suzuki Bandit 650 2012 compared to Kawasaki Versys 650 2016

Engine and Drive Train

Suspension Front

Suspension Rear

Chassis

Brakes Front

Brakes Rear

Dimensions and Weights

Pros and Cons in comparison

Pros and Cons in comparison

Suzuki Bandit 650 2012

Kawasaki Versys 650 2016

Price Comparison Average Market Price Suzuki Bandit 650 vs Kawasaki Versys 650

Price Suzuki Bandit 650

Price Kawasaki Versys 650

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