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Kawasaki Versys 650 2018 vs. Yamaha MT-09 2020

Kawasaki Versys 650 2018

Kawasaki Versys 650 2018

Yamaha MT-09 2020

Yamaha MT-09 2020

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Overview - Kawasaki Versys 650 2018 vs Yamaha MT-09 2020

Kawasaki Versys 650 2018

Kawasaki Versys 650 2018

Yamaha MT-09 2020

Yamaha MT-09 2020

Technical Specifications Kawasaki Versys 650 2018 compared to Yamaha MT-09 2020

Kawasaki Versys 650 2018
Yamaha MT-09 2020
Kawasaki Versys 650 2018
Kawasaki Versys 650 2018
Yamaha MT-09 2020
Yamaha MT-09 2020

Engine and Drive Train

Engine typeEngine typeIn lineEngine typeIn line
BoreBore83 mmBore78 mm
StrokeStroke60 mmStroke59.1 mm
Engine powerEngine power69 HPEngine power115 HP
Rpm at Max. PowerRpm at Max. Power8,500 rpmRpm at Max. Power10,000 rpm
TorqueTorque64 NmTorque87.5 Nm
Rpm at TorqueRpm at Torque7,000 rpmRpm at Torque8,500 rpm
Compression RatioCompression Ratio10.8 Compression Ratio11.5
StarterStarterElectricStarterElectric
Clutch TypeClutch TypeMultiplate in oil-bathClutch TypeMultiplate in oil-bath
IgnitionIgnitionDigitalIgnitionTransistor
TransmissionTransmissionChainTransmissionChain
Number of gearsNumber of gears6Number of gears6
CylindersCylinders2Cylinders3
StrokesStrokes4-StrokeStrokes4-Stroke
CoolingCoolingliquidCoolingliquid
DisplacementDisplacement649 ccmDisplacement847 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspensionFront suspensionUpside-Down telescopic forkFront suspensionUpside-Down telescopic fork

Chassis

FrameFrameSteelFrameAluminium

Brakes Front

TypeTypeDouble diskTypeDouble disk

Brakes Rear

TypeTypeDiscTypeDisc

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 width180 mm
Rear tyre heightRear tyre height60 %Rear tyre height55 %
Rear tyre diameterRear tyre diameter17 inchRear tyre diameter17 inch
LengthLength2,165 mmLength2,075 mm
WidthWidth840 mmWidth815 mm
HeightHeight1,400 mmHeight1,120 mm
WheelbaseWheelbase1,415 mmWheelbase1,440 mm
Seat HeightSeat Height840 mmSeat Height815 mm
Kerb Weight (with ABS)Kerb Weight (with ABS)216 kgKerb Weight (with ABS)193 kg
Fuel Tank CapacityFuel Tank Capacity21 lFuel Tank Capacity14 l
License compliancyLicense compliancyALicense compliancyA

Pros and Cons in comparison

Pros and Cons in comparison

Kawasaki Versys 650 2018

Kawasaki Versys 650 2018

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

Yamaha MT-09 2020

Yamaha MT-09 2020

Riding fast is possible, but exhausting. The high handlebars are counterproductive on the race track and require a lot of physical effort. The MT-09 can't keep up with the Street Triple R, even with WP suspension.

Powerful engine with plenty of torque

Fine control of traction control

No blipper function

High handlebars give little feedback

Rough throttle response

Early-regulating ABS

Price Comparison Avarage Market Price Kawasaki Versys 650 vs Yamaha MT-09

Price Kawasaki Versys 650

Model year
Current average market prices

Price Yamaha MT-09

Model year
Current average market prices

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