Kawasaki Versys 650 2016 vs. Suzuki Bandit 1250S 2016

Kawasaki Versys 650 2016

Suzuki Bandit 1250S 2016

Overview - Kawasaki Versys 650 2016 vs Suzuki Bandit 1250S 2016

Kawasaki Versys 650 2016

Suzuki Bandit 1250S 2016

Technical Specifications Kawasaki Versys 650 2016 compared to Suzuki Bandit 1250S 2016

Kawasaki Versys 650 2016

Suzuki Bandit 1250S 2016

Kawasaki Versys 650 2016

Suzuki Bandit 1250S 2016

Engine and Drive Train

Engine type	Engine type	In line	Engine type	In line
Bore	Bore	83 mm	Bore	79 mm
Stroke	Stroke	60 mm	Stroke	64 mm
Engine power	Engine power	69 HP	Engine power	98 HP
Rpm at Max. Power	Rpm at Max. Power	8,500 rpm	Rpm at Max. Power	7,500 rpm
Torque	Torque	64 Nm	Torque	108 Nm
Rpm at Torque	Rpm at Torque	7,000 rpm	Rpm at Torque	3,700 rpm
Compression Ratio	Compression Ratio	10.8	Compression Ratio	10.5
Transmission	Transmission	Chain	Transmission	Chain
Number of gears	Number of gears	6	Number of gears	6
Cylinders	Cylinders	2	Cylinders	4
Strokes	Strokes	4-Stroke	Strokes	4-Stroke
Displacement	Displacement	649 ccm	Displacement	1,255 ccm

Suspension Front

Adjustment	Adjustment	Rebound	Adjustment	Preload

Suspension Rear

Adjustment	Adjustment	Rebound	Adjustment	Preload

Chassis

Frame	Frame	Steel	Frame	Steel

Brakes Front

Type	Type	Double disk	Type	Double disk
Piston	Piston	Double piston	Piston	Four pistons

Brakes Rear

Type	Type	Disc	Type	Disc
Piston	Piston	Single piston	Piston	Double piston

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre width	Front tyre width	120 mm	Front tyre width	120 mm
Front tyre height	Front tyre height	70 %	Front tyre height	70 %
Front tyre diameter	Front tyre diameter	17 inch	Front tyre diameter	17 inch
Rear tyre width	Rear tyre width	160 mm	Rear tyre width	180 mm
Rear tyre height	Rear tyre height	60 %	Rear tyre height	55 %
Rear tyre diameter	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch
Length	Length	2,165 mm	Length	2,130 mm
Width	Width	840 mm	Width	790 mm
Height	Height	1,400 mm	Height	1,235 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase	1,415 mm	Wheelbase	1,485 mm
Seat Height	Seat Height	840 mm	Seat Height	805 mm
Kerb Weight (with ABS)	Kerb Weight (with ABS)	216 kg	Kerb Weight (with ABS)	254 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 2016

When it was first introduced, the Versys 650 was a refreshing, modern concept that combined lots of fun with a lively in-line two-cylinder engine, high everyday utility and a wide range of uses. In the meantime, it has a few years under its belt and, after the visual update, which is very successful, it also deserves a technical overhaul. While the tank should not shrink, a lower seat height would be desirable.

Adjustable brake and clutch levers

wide range of use

21 litre tank

sporty look

Narrow handlebars

somewhat sluggish in bends

high seat

Suzuki Bandit 1250S 2016

Unfortunately, our editors did not test this model.

Price Comparison Avarage Market Price Kawasaki Versys 650 vs Suzuki Bandit 1250S

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