Kawasaki Versys 650 2018 vs. Honda CBF 1000 2013

Kawasaki Versys 650 2018

Kawasaki Versys 650 2018

Honda CBF 1000 2013

Honda CBF 1000 2013

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Overview - Kawasaki Versys 650 2018 vs Honda CBF 1000 2013

Kawasaki Versys 650 2018

Kawasaki Versys 650 2018

Honda CBF 1000 2013

Honda CBF 1000 2013

Technical Specifications Kawasaki Versys 650 2018 compared to Honda CBF 1000 2013

Kawasaki Versys 650 2018
Honda CBF 1000 2013

Engine and Drive Train

Engine typeEngine typeIn lineEngine typeIn line
BoreBore83 mmBore75 mm
StrokeStroke60 mmStroke56.5 mm
Engine powerEngine power69 HPEngine power98 HP
Rpm at Max. PowerRpm at Max. Power8,500 rpmRpm at Max. Power8,000 rpm
TorqueTorque64 NmTorque93 Nm
Rpm at TorqueRpm at Torque7,000 rpmRpm at Torque6,500 rpm
Compression RatioCompression Ratio10.8 Compression Ratio11.1
StarterStarterElectricStarterElectric
Clutch TypeClutch TypeMultiplate in oil-bathClutch TypeMultiplate in oil-bath
IgnitionIgnitionDigitalIgnitionTransistor
TransmissionTransmissionChainTransmissionChain
CylindersCylinders2Cylinders4
StrokesStrokes4-StrokeStrokes4-Stroke
CoolingCoolingliquidCoolingliquid
DisplacementDisplacement649 ccmDisplacement998 ccm

Chassis

FrameFrameSteelFrameSteel

Brakes Front

TypeTypeDouble diskTypeDouble disk
PistonPistonDouble pistonPistonDouble piston

Brakes Rear

TypeTypeDiscTypeDisc
PistonPistonSingle pistonPistonSingle piston

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 width160 mm
Rear tyre heightRear tyre height60 %Rear tyre height60 %
Rear tyre diameterRear tyre diameter17 inchRear tyre diameter17 inch
LengthLength2,165 mmLength2,155 mm
WidthWidth840 mmWidth780 mm
HeightHeight1,400 mmHeight1,240 mm
WheelbaseWheelbase1,415 mmWheelbase1,480 mm
Seat HeightSeat Height840 mmSeat Height795 mm
Kerb WeightKerb Weight214 kgKerb Weight242 kg
Kerb Weight (with ABS)Kerb Weight (with ABS)216 kgKerb Weight (with ABS)250 kg
Fuel Tank CapacityFuel Tank Capacity21 lFuel Tank Capacity20 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

Honda CBF 1000 2013

Honda CBF 1000 2013

Unfortunately, our editors did not test this model.

Price Comparison Avarage Market Price Kawasaki Versys 650 vs Honda CBF 1000

Price Kawasaki Versys 650

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Price Honda CBF 1000

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