Yamaha XT1200Z Super Tenere 2018 vs. Kawasaki Versys 650 2010

Yamaha XT1200Z Super Tenere 2018

Kawasaki Versys 650 2010

Overview - Yamaha XT1200Z Super Tenere 2018 vs Kawasaki Versys 650 2010

Yamaha XT1200Z Super Tenere 2018

Kawasaki Versys 650 2010

Technical Specifications Yamaha XT1200Z Super Tenere 2018 compared to Kawasaki Versys 650 2010

Yamaha XT1200Z Super Tenere 2018

Kawasaki Versys 650 2010

Yamaha XT1200Z Super Tenere 2018

Kawasaki Versys 650 2010

Engine and Drive Train

Bore	Bore	98 mm	Bore	83 mm
Stroke	Stroke	79.5 mm	Stroke	60 mm
Engine power	Engine power	112 HP	Engine power	64 HP
Rpm at Max. Power	Rpm at Max. Power	7,250 rpm	Rpm at Max. Power	8,000 rpm
Torque	Torque	117 Nm	Torque	61 Nm
Rpm at Torque	Rpm at Torque	6,000 rpm	Rpm at Torque	6,800 rpm
Compression Ratio	Compression Ratio	11	Compression Ratio	10.6
Transmission	Transmission	Prop shaft	Transmission	Chain
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	1,199 ccm	Displacement	649 ccm

Suspension Front

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

Brakes Front

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

Brakes Rear

Type	Type	Disc	Type	Disc

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre width	Front tyre width	110 mm	Front tyre width	120 mm
Front tyre height	Front tyre height	80 %	Front tyre height	70 %
Rear tyre width	Rear tyre width	150 mm	Rear tyre width	160 mm
Rear tyre height	Rear tyre height	70 %	Rear tyre height	60 %
Length	Length	2,255 mm	Length	2,125 mm
Width	Width	980 mm	Width	840 mm
Height	Height	1,410 mm	Height	1,315 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase	1,540 mm	Wheelbase	1,415 mm
Seat Height	Seat Height	845 mm	Seat Height	845 mm
Kerb Weight (with ABS)	Kerb Weight (with ABS)	261 kg	Kerb Weight (with ABS)	209 kg
Fuel Tank Capacity	Fuel Tank Capacity	23 l	Fuel Tank Capacity	19 l
License compliancy	License compliancy	A	License compliancy	A

Pros and Cons in comparison

Yamaha XT1200Z Super Tenere 2018

Unfortunately, our editors did not test this model.

Kawasaki Versys 650 2010

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.

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