Kawasaki Versys 650 2021 vs. Triumph Tiger 800 XR 2015

Kawasaki Versys 650 2021

Triumph Tiger 800 XR 2015

Overview - Kawasaki Versys 650 2021 vs Triumph Tiger 800 XR 2015

Kawasaki Versys 650 2021

Triumph Tiger 800 XR 2015

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Technical Specifications Kawasaki Versys 650 2021 compared to Triumph Tiger 800 XR 2015

Kawasaki Versys 650 2021

Triumph Tiger 800 XR 2015

Kawasaki Versys 650 2021

Triumph Tiger 800 XR 2015

Engine and Drive Train

Engine type	Engine type	In line	Engine type	In line
Bore	Bore	83 mm	Bore	74 mm
Stroke	Stroke	60 mm	Stroke	61.9 mm
Engine power	Engine power	67 HP	Engine power	95 HP
Rpm at Max. Power	Rpm at Max. Power	8,500 rpm	Rpm at Max. Power	9,300 rpm
Torque	Torque	61 Nm	Torque	79 Nm
Rpm at Torque	Rpm at Torque	7,000 rpm	Rpm at Torque	7,850 rpm
Compression Ratio	Compression Ratio	10.8	Compression Ratio	12
Clutch Type	Clutch Type	Multiplate in oil-bath	Clutch Type	Multiplate in oil-bath
Transmission	Transmission	Chain	Transmission	Chain
Number of gears	Number of gears	6	Number of gears	6
Cylinders	Cylinders	2	Cylinders	3
Cooling	Cooling	liquid	Cooling	liquid
Displacement	Displacement	649 ccm	Displacement	799 ccm

Suspension Front

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

Chassis

Frame	Frame	Steel	Frame	Steel

Brakes Front

Piston	Piston	Double piston	Piston	Double piston
Technology	Technology	Petal	Technology	radial

Brakes Rear

Type	Type	Disc	Type	Disc
Piston	Piston	Single piston	Piston	Single piston
Shock mount	Shock mount	Floating caliper	Shock mount	Floating caliper

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre width	Front tyre width	120 mm	Front tyre width	100 mm
Front tyre height	Front tyre height	70 %	Front tyre height	90 %
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	2,215 mm
Width	Width	840 mm	Width	795 mm
Height	Height	1,400 mm	Height	1,350 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase	1,415 mm	Wheelbase	1,530 mm
Seat Height	Seat Height	840 mm	Seat Height	810 mm
Kerb Weight (with ABS)	Kerb Weight (with ABS)	216 kg	Kerb Weight (with ABS)	213 kg
Fuel Tank Capacity	Fuel Tank Capacity	21 l	Fuel Tank Capacity	19 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