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Kawasaki Versys 650 2017 vs. Yamaha R3 2022

Kawasaki Versys 650 2017

Kawasaki Versys 650 2017

Yamaha R3 2022

Yamaha R3 2022

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Overview - Kawasaki Versys 650 2017 vs Yamaha R3 2022

Kawasaki Versys 650 2017

Kawasaki Versys 650 2017

Yamaha R3 2022

Yamaha R3 2022

Technical Specifications Kawasaki Versys 650 2017 compared to Yamaha R3 2022

Kawasaki Versys 650 2017
Yamaha R3 2022
Kawasaki Versys 650 2017
Kawasaki Versys 650 2017
Yamaha R3 2022
Yamaha R3 2022

Engine and Drive Train

BoreBore83 mmBore68 mm
StrokeStroke60 mmStroke44.1 mm
Engine powerEngine power69 HPEngine power42 HP
Rpm at Max. PowerRpm at Max. Power8,500 rpmRpm at Max. Power10,750 rpm
TorqueTorque64 NmTorque29.6 Nm
Rpm at TorqueRpm at Torque7,000 rpmRpm at Torque9,000 rpm
Compression RatioCompression Ratio10.8 Compression Ratio11.2
StarterStarterElectricStarterElectric
Clutch TypeClutch TypeMultiplate in oil-bathClutch TypeMultiplate in oil-bath
IgnitionIgnitionDigitalIgnitionTransistor
TransmissionTransmissionChainTransmissionChain
Number of gearsNumber of gears6Number of gears6
CylindersCylinders2Cylinders2
StrokesStrokes4-StrokeStrokes4-Stroke
CoolingCoolingliquidCoolingliquid
DisplacementDisplacement649 ccmDisplacement321 ccm

Suspension Front

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

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 width140 mm
Rear tyre heightRear tyre height60 %Rear tyre height70 %
Rear tyre diameterRear tyre diameter17 inchRear tyre diameter17 inch
LengthLength2,165 mmLength2,090 mm
WidthWidth840 mmWidth720 mm
HeightHeight1,400 mmHeight1,135 mm
WheelbaseWheelbase1,415 mmWheelbase1,380 mm
Seat HeightSeat Height840 mmSeat Height780 mm
Kerb Weight (with ABS)Kerb Weight (with ABS)216 kgKerb Weight (with ABS)169 kg
Fuel Tank CapacityFuel Tank Capacity21 lFuel Tank Capacity14 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

Yamaha R3 2022

Yamaha R3 2022

Unfortunately, our editors did not test this model.

Price Comparison Avarage Market Price Kawasaki Versys 650 vs Yamaha R3

Price Kawasaki Versys 650

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Price Yamaha R3

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