Kawasaki Versys 1000 2013 vs. Suzuki V-Strom 650 2011

Kawasaki Versys 1000 2013

Suzuki V-Strom 650 2011

Overview - Kawasaki Versys 1000 2013 vs Suzuki V-Strom 650 2011

Kawasaki Versys 1000 2013

Suzuki V-Strom 650 2011

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Technical Specifications Kawasaki Versys 1000 2013 compared to Suzuki V-Strom 650 2011

Kawasaki Versys 1000 2013

Suzuki V-Strom 650 2011

Kawasaki Versys 1000 2013

Suzuki V-Strom 650 2011

Engine and Drive Train

Bore	Bore	77 mm	Bore	81 mm
Stroke	Stroke	56 mm	Stroke	62.6 mm
Engine power	Engine power	118 HP	Engine power	67 HP
Rpm at Max. Power	Rpm at Max. Power	9,000 rpm	Rpm at Max. Power	8,800 rpm
Torque	Torque	102 Nm	Torque	60 Nm
Rpm at Torque	Rpm at Torque	7,700 rpm	Rpm at Torque	6,400 rpm
Compression Ratio	Compression Ratio	10.3	Compression Ratio	11.5
Transmission	Transmission	Chain	Transmission	Chain
Number of gears	Number of gears	6	Number of gears	6
Strokes	Strokes	4-Stroke	Strokes	4-Stroke
Displacement	Displacement	1,043 ccm	Displacement	645 ccm

Suspension Front

Adjustment	Adjustment	Compression, Preload, Rebound	Adjustment	Preload

Suspension Rear

Adjustment	Adjustment	Compression, Preload, Rebound	Adjustment	Preload

Chassis

Frame	Frame	Aluminium	Frame	Aluminium

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	Single piston	Piston	Single piston

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	180 mm	Rear tyre width	150 mm
Rear tyre height	Rear tyre height	55 %	Rear tyre height	70 %
Rear tyre diameter	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch
Length	Length	2,235 mm	Length	2,290 mm
Width	Width	900 mm	Width	840 mm
Height	Height	1,405 mm	Height	1,390 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase	1,520 mm	Wheelbase	1,555 mm
Seat Height	Seat Height	845 mm	Seat Height	820 mm
Kerb Weight (with ABS)	Kerb Weight (with ABS)	239 kg	Kerb Weight (with ABS)	220 kg
Fuel Tank Capacity	Fuel Tank Capacity	21 l	Fuel Tank Capacity	22 l
License compliancy	License compliancy	A	License compliancy	A

Pros and Cons in comparison

Kawasaki Versys 1000 2013

With no other Bigenduro can you ride so hard on the knee and therefore end up way ahead on the grid. If you often feel attacked on your holiday trip, you should fight back with the Versys 1000. Which proves that big enduros and four-cylinders do get along.

Silky running powerplant

sporty, comfortable chassis

efficient wind protection

cushioned seat.

Slight tipping in curves takes some getting used to

arguable design

Suzuki V-Strom 650 2011

A very well-equipped Suzuki, the likes of which you don't see every day. From the extensively integrated electronics to the pleasant riding experience, you basically have everything you need for motorcycling.

Relatively low overall weight

pleasant sound

positive ergonomics and seat comfort

strong, well-controllable brakes

ABS

well equipped.

The engine does tend to slow down with a passenger on long journeys.