Kawasaki Versys 650 2011 vs. Aprilia Shiver 750 2012

Kawasaki Versys 650 2011

Aprilia Shiver 750 2012

Overview - Kawasaki Versys 650 2011 vs Aprilia Shiver 750 2012

Kawasaki Versys 650 2011

Aprilia Shiver 750 2012

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Technical Specifications Kawasaki Versys 650 2011 compared to Aprilia Shiver 750 2012

Kawasaki Versys 650 2011

Aprilia Shiver 750 2012

Kawasaki Versys 650 2011

Aprilia Shiver 750 2012

Engine and Drive Train

Engine type	Engine type	In line	Engine type	V
Bore	Bore	83 mm	Bore	92 mm
Stroke	Stroke	60 mm	Stroke	56.4 mm
Engine power	Engine power	64 HP	Engine power	95 HP
Rpm at Max. Power	Rpm at Max. Power	8,000 rpm	Rpm at Max. Power	9,000 rpm
Torque	Torque	61 Nm	Torque	79 Nm
Rpm at Torque	Rpm at Torque	6,800 rpm	Rpm at Torque	7,250 rpm
Starter	Starter	Electric	Starter	Electric
Clutch Type	Clutch Type	Multiplate in oil-bath	Clutch Type	Multiplate in oil-bath
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	750 ccm

Suspension Front

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

Brakes Front

Type	Type	Double disk	Type	Double disk
Piston	Piston	Double piston	Piston	Four pistons
Technology	Technology	Petal	Technology	radial

Brakes Rear

Type	Type	Disc	Type	Disc
Piston	Piston	Single piston	Piston	Single 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 %
Rear tyre width	Rear tyre width	160 mm	Rear tyre width	180 mm
Rear tyre height	Rear tyre height	60 %	Rear tyre height	55 %
Length	Length	2,125 mm	Length	2,120 mm
Width	Width	840 mm	Width	800 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase	1,415 mm	Wheelbase	1,440 mm
Seat Height	Seat Height	845 mm	Seat Height	800 mm
Kerb Weight	Kerb Weight	206 kg	Kerb Weight	210 kg
Fuel Tank Capacity	Fuel Tank Capacity	19 l	Fuel Tank Capacity	15 l
License compliancy	License compliancy	A	License compliancy	A

Pros and Cons in comparison

Kawasaki Versys 650 2011

With a full tank of only 211 kg, it is particularly easy to handle in the mountains. All in all, it is at home almost anywhere, an everyday bike with that certain kick. With a new headlight and modernised design, the Versys is back on the attack.

Absolutely suitable for everyday use

interesting concept

very low consumption.

Performance not too high.