Kawasaki Versys 650 2017 vs. Kawasaki KLE500 2026

Kawasaki Versys 650 2017

Kawasaki KLE500 2026

Overview - Kawasaki Versys 650 2017 vs Kawasaki KLE500 2026

Kawasaki Versys 650 2017

Kawasaki KLE500 2026

Technical Specifications Kawasaki Versys 650 2017 compared to Kawasaki KLE500 2026

Kawasaki Versys 650 2017

Kawasaki KLE500 2026

Kawasaki Versys 650 2017

Kawasaki KLE500 2026

Engine and Drive Train

Engine type	Engine type	In line	Engine type	In line
Bore	Bore	83 mm	Bore	70 mm
Stroke	Stroke	60 mm	Stroke	58.6 mm
Engine power	Engine power	69 HP	Engine power	45 HP
Rpm at Max. Power	Rpm at Max. Power	8,500 rpm	Rpm at Max. Power	9,000 rpm
Torque	Torque	64 Nm	Torque	42.6 Nm
Rpm at Torque	Rpm at Torque	7,000 rpm	Rpm at Torque	6,000 rpm
Compression Ratio	Compression Ratio	10.8	Compression Ratio	11.3
Starter	Starter	Electric	Starter	Electric
Clutch Type	Clutch Type	Multiplate in oil-bath	Clutch Type	Multiplate in oil-bath, Antihopping,
Ignition	Ignition	Digital	Ignition	Digital
Transmission	Transmission	Chain	Transmission	Chain
Number of gears	Number of gears	6	Number of gears	6
Cylinders	Cylinders	2	Cylinders	2
Strokes	Strokes	4-Stroke	Strokes	4-Stroke
Cooling	Cooling	liquid	Cooling	liquid
Displacement	Displacement	649 ccm	Displacement	451 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspension	Front suspension	Upside-Down telescopic fork	Front suspension	Upside-Down telescopic fork

Chassis

Frame	Frame	Steel	Frame	Steel

Brakes Front

Type	Type	Double disk	Type	Single disk
Piston	Piston	Double piston	Piston	Double piston

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	90 mm
Front tyre height	Front tyre height	70 %	Front tyre height	90 %
Front tyre diameter	Front tyre diameter	17 inch	Front tyre diameter	21 inch
Rear tyre width	Rear tyre width	160 mm	Rear tyre width	140 mm
Rear tyre height	Rear tyre height	60 %	Rear tyre height	70 %
Rear tyre diameter	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch
Length	Length	2,165 mm	Length	2,300 mm
Width	Width	840 mm	Width	940 mm
Height	Height	1,400 mm	Height	1,405 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase	1,415 mm	Wheelbase	1,555 mm
Seat Height	Seat Height	840 mm	Seat Height	870 mm
Kerb Weight (with ABS)	Kerb Weight (with ABS)	216 kg	Kerb Weight (with ABS)	194 kg
Fuel Tank Capacity	Fuel Tank Capacity	21 l	Fuel Tank Capacity	16 l
License compliancy	License compliancy	A	License compliancy	A2

Pros and Cons in comparison

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

Kawasaki KLE500 2026

Unfortunately, our editors did not test this model.

Price Comparison Avarage Market Price Kawasaki Versys 650 vs Kawasaki KLE500

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Kawasaki Versys 650 2017 vs. Kawasaki KLE500 2026

Overview - Kawasaki Versys 650 2017 vs Kawasaki KLE500 2026

Technical Specifications Kawasaki Versys 650 2017 compared to Kawasaki KLE500 2026

Engine and Drive Train

Suspension Front

Chassis

Brakes Front

Brakes Rear

Dimensions and Weights

Pros and Cons in comparison

Pros and Cons in comparison

Kawasaki Versys 650 2017

Kawasaki KLE500 2026

Price Comparison Avarage Market Price Kawasaki Versys 650 vs Kawasaki KLE500

Price Kawasaki Versys 650

Price Kawasaki KLE500

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