Kawasaki Versys 650 2021 vs. Yamaha XT1200Z Super Tenere 2010

Kawasaki Versys 650 2021

Yamaha XT1200Z Super Tenere 2010

Overview - Kawasaki Versys 650 2021 vs Yamaha XT1200Z Super Tenere 2010

Kawasaki Versys 650 2021

Yamaha XT1200Z Super Tenere 2010

Technical Specifications Kawasaki Versys 650 2021 compared to Yamaha XT1200Z Super Tenere 2010

Kawasaki Versys 650 2021

Yamaha XT1200Z Super Tenere 2010

Kawasaki Versys 650 2021

Yamaha XT1200Z Super Tenere 2010

Engine and Drive Train

Bore	Bore	83 mm	Bore	98 mm
Stroke	Stroke	60 mm	Stroke	79.5 mm
Engine power	Engine power	67 HP	Engine power	110 HP
Rpm at Max. Power	Rpm at Max. Power	8,500 rpm	Rpm at Max. Power	7,250 rpm
Torque	Torque	61 Nm	Torque	114.1 Nm
Rpm at Torque	Rpm at Torque	7,000 rpm	Rpm at Torque	6 rpm
Compression Ratio	Compression Ratio	10.8	Compression Ratio	11
Number of gears	Number of gears	6	Number of gears	6
Strokes	Strokes	4-Stroke	Strokes	4-Stroke
Cooling	Cooling	liquid	Cooling	liquid
Displacement	Displacement	649 ccm	Displacement	1,199 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspension	Front suspension	Upside-Down telescopic fork	Front suspension	Telescopic fork

Chassis

Frame	Frame	Steel	Frame	Steel

Brakes Front

Type	Type	Double disk	Type	Double disk
Technology	Technology	Petal	Technology	Wave

Brakes Rear

Type	Type	Disc	Type	Disc

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre width	Front tyre width	120 mm	Front tyre width	110 mm
Front tyre height	Front tyre height	70 %	Front tyre height	80 %
Front tyre diameter	Front tyre diameter	17 inch	Front tyre diameter	19 inch
Rear tyre width	Rear tyre width	160 mm	Rear tyre width	150 mm
Rear tyre height	Rear tyre height	60 %	Rear tyre height	70 %
Rear tyre diameter	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch
Length	Length	2,165 mm	Length	2,250 mm
Width	Width	840 mm	Width	980 mm
Height	Height	1,400 mm	Height	1,440 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase	1,415 mm	Wheelbase	1,540 mm
Seat Height	Seat Height	840 mm	Seat Height	870 mm
Kerb Weight	Kerb Weight	214 kg	Kerb Weight	261 kg
Fuel Tank Capacity	Fuel Tank Capacity	21 l	Fuel Tank Capacity	23 l
License compliancy	License compliancy	A	License compliancy	A

Pros and Cons in comparison

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

Yamaha XT1200Z Super Tenere 2010

Unfortunately, our editors did not test this model.

Price Comparison Avarage Market Price Kawasaki Versys 650 vs Yamaha XT1200Z Super Tenere

Price Kawasaki Versys 650

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