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Kawasaki Z650 RS 50th Anniversary 2022 vs. Kawasaki Versys 650 2017

Kawasaki Z650 RS 50th Anniversary 2022

Kawasaki Z650 RS 50th Anniversary 2022

Kawasaki Versys 650 2017

Kawasaki Versys 650 2017

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Overview - Kawasaki Z650 RS 50th Anniversary 2022 vs Kawasaki Versys 650 2017

Kawasaki Z650 RS 50th Anniversary 2022

Kawasaki Z650 RS 50th Anniversary 2022

Kawasaki Versys 650 2017

Kawasaki Versys 650 2017

Technical Specifications Kawasaki Z650 RS 50th Anniversary 2022 compared to Kawasaki Versys 650 2017

Kawasaki Z650 RS 50th Anniversary 2022
Kawasaki Versys 650 2017
Kawasaki Z650 RS 50th Anniversary 2022
Kawasaki Z650 RS 50th Anniversary 2022
Kawasaki Versys 650 2017
Kawasaki Versys 650 2017

Engine and Drive Train

Engine typeEngine typeIn lineEngine typeIn line
BoreBore83 mmBore83 mm
StrokeStroke60 mmStroke60 mm
Engine powerEngine power68.2 HPEngine power69 HP
Rpm at Max. PowerRpm at Max. Power8,000 rpmRpm at Max. Power8,500 rpm
TorqueTorque65.7 NmTorque64 Nm
Rpm at TorqueRpm at Torque7,000 rpmRpm at Torque7,000 rpm
Compression RatioCompression Ratio10.8 Compression Ratio10.8
StarterStarterElectricStarterElectric
Clutch TypeClutch TypeMultiplate in oil-bathClutch TypeMultiplate in oil-bath
IgnitionIgnitionDigitalIgnitionDigital
TransmissionTransmissionChainTransmissionChain
Number of gearsNumber of gears6Number of gears6
CylindersCylinders2Cylinders2
StrokesStrokes4-StrokeStrokes4-Stroke
CoolingCoolingliquidCoolingliquid
DisplacementDisplacement649 ccmDisplacement649 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspensionFront suspensionTelescopic forkFront suspensionUpside-Down telescopic fork

Suspension Rear

AdjustmentAdjustmentPreloadAdjustmentRebound

Chassis

FrameFrameSteelFrameSteel

Brakes Front

TypeTypeDouble diskTypeDouble disk
PistonPistonDouble pistonPistonDouble piston
Shock mountShock mountSemi-SchwimmsattelShock mountSemi-Schwimmsattel
TechnologyTechnologyPetalTechnologyPetal

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 width160 mm
Rear tyre heightRear tyre height60 %Rear tyre height60 %
Rear tyre diameterRear tyre diameter17 inchRear tyre diameter17 inch
LengthLength2,055 mmLength2,165 mm
WheelbaseWheelbase1,410 mmWheelbase1,415 mm
Seat HeightSeat Height820 mmSeat Height840 mm
Kerb WeightKerb Weight185 kgKerb Weight214 kg
Kerb Weight (with ABS)Kerb Weight (with ABS)187.1 kgKerb Weight (with ABS)216 kg
Fuel Tank CapacityFuel Tank Capacity15 lFuel Tank Capacity21 l
License compliancyLicense compliancyALicense compliancyA

Pros and Cons in comparison

Pros and Cons in comparison

Kawasaki Z650 RS 50th Anniversary 2022

Kawasaki Z650 RS 50th Anniversary 2022

Unfortunately, our editors did not test this model.

Kawasaki Versys 650 2017

Kawasaki Versys 650 2017

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 Avarage Market Price Kawasaki Z650 RS 50th Anniversary vs Kawasaki Versys 650

Price Kawasaki Z650 RS 50th Anniversary

Model year
Current average market prices

Price Kawasaki Versys 650

Model year
Current average market prices

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