Kawasaki Versys 650 2017 vs. Moto Guzzi V7 II Special 2017

Kawasaki Versys 650 2017

Kawasaki Versys 650 2017

Moto Guzzi V7 II Special 2017

Moto Guzzi V7 II Special 2017

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Technical Specifications Kawasaki Versys 650 2017 compared to Moto Guzzi V7 II Special 2017

Kawasaki Versys 650 2017
Moto Guzzi V7 II Special 2017

Engine and Drive Train

BoreBore83 mmBore80 mm
StrokeStroke60 mmStroke74 mm
Engine powerEngine power69 HPEngine power48 HP
Rpm at Max. PowerRpm at Max. Power8,500 rpmRpm at Max. Power6,200 rpm
TorqueTorque64 NmTorque60 Nm
Rpm at TorqueRpm at Torque7,000 rpmRpm at Torque2,800 rpm
IgnitionIgnitionDigitalIgnitionDigital
TransmissionTransmissionChainTransmissionProp shaft
Number of gearsNumber of gears6Number of gears6
StrokesStrokes4-StrokeStrokes4-Stroke
CoolingCoolingliquidCoolingAir
DisplacementDisplacement649 ccmDisplacement744 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspensionFront suspensionUpside-Down telescopic forkFront suspensionTelescopic fork

Brakes Front

PistonPistonDouble pistonPistonFour pistons

Brakes Rear

TypeTypeDiscTypeDisc
PistonPistonSingle pistonPistonDouble piston

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre widthFront tyre width120 mmFront tyre width100 mm
Front tyre heightFront tyre height70 %Front tyre height90 %
Front tyre diameterFront tyre diameter17 inchFront tyre diameter18 inch
Rear tyre widthRear tyre width160 mmRear tyre width130 mm
Rear tyre heightRear tyre height60 %Rear tyre height80 %
Rear tyre diameterRear tyre diameter17 inchRear tyre diameter17 inch
LengthLength2,165 mmLength2,203 mm
WidthWidth840 mmWidth800 mm
HeightHeight1,400 mmHeight1,115 mm
WheelbaseWheelbase1,415 mmWheelbase1,449 mm
Seat HeightSeat Height840 mmSeat Height790 mm
Kerb Weight (with ABS)Kerb Weight (with ABS)216 kgKerb Weight (with ABS)189 kg
Fuel Tank CapacityFuel Tank Capacity21 lFuel Tank Capacity22 l
License compliancyLicense compliancyALicense compliancyA2

Pros and Cons in comparison

Pros and Cons in comparison

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

Moto Guzzi V7 II Special 2017

Moto Guzzi V7 II Special 2017

Unfortunately, our editors did not test this model.

Price Comparison Avarage Market Price Kawasaki Versys 650 vs Moto Guzzi V7 II Special

Price Kawasaki Versys 650

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