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Kawasaki Versys 650 2017 vs. BMW G 310 R 2018

Kawasaki Versys 650 2017

Kawasaki Versys 650 2017

BMW G 310 R 2018

BMW G 310 R 2018

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Technical Specifications Kawasaki Versys 650 2017 compared to BMW G 310 R 2018

Kawasaki Versys 650 2017
BMW G 310 R 2018
Kawasaki Versys 650 2017
Kawasaki Versys 650 2017
BMW G 310 R 2018
BMW G 310 R 2018

Engine and Drive Train

BoreBore83 mmBore80 mm
StrokeStroke60 mmStroke62 mm
Engine powerEngine power69 HPEngine power34 HP
Rpm at Max. PowerRpm at Max. Power8,500 rpmRpm at Max. Power9,500 rpm
TorqueTorque64 NmTorque28 Nm
Rpm at TorqueRpm at Torque7,000 rpmRpm at Torque7,500 rpm
Compression RatioCompression Ratio10.8 Compression Ratio10.6
StarterStarterElectricStarterElectric
Clutch TypeClutch TypeMultiplate in oil-bathClutch TypeMultiplate in oil-bath
TransmissionTransmissionChainTransmissionChain
Number of gearsNumber of gears6Number of gears6
CylindersCylinders2Cylinders1
StrokesStrokes4-StrokeStrokes4-Stroke
CoolingCoolingliquidCoolingliquid
DisplacementDisplacement649 ccmDisplacement313 ccm

Suspension Front

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

Chassis

FrameFrameSteelFrameSteel

Brakes Front

TypeTypeDouble diskTypeSingle disk

Brakes Rear

TypeTypeDiscTypeDisc

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre widthFront tyre width120 mmFront tyre width110 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 width150 mm
Rear tyre heightRear tyre height60 %Rear tyre height60 %
Rear tyre diameterRear tyre diameter17 inchRear tyre diameter17 inch
LengthLength2,165 mmLength1,988 mm
WidthWidth840 mmWidth896 mm
WheelbaseWheelbase1,415 mmWheelbase1,374 mm
Seat HeightSeat Height840 mmSeat Height785 mm
Kerb Weight (with ABS)Kerb Weight (with ABS)216 kgKerb Weight (with ABS)158.5 kg
Fuel Tank CapacityFuel Tank Capacity21 lFuel Tank Capacity11 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

BMW G 310 R 2018

BMW G 310 R 2018

Unfortunately, our editors did not test this model.

Price Comparison Avarage Market Price Kawasaki Versys 650 vs BMW G 310 R

Price Kawasaki Versys 650

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Price BMW G 310 R

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