BMW F 800 GT 2013 vs. Kawasaki Versys 650 2013

BMW F 800 GT 2013

Kawasaki Versys 650 2013

Overview - BMW F 800 GT 2013 vs Kawasaki Versys 650 2013

BMW F 800 GT 2013

Kawasaki Versys 650 2013

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Technical Specifications BMW F 800 GT 2013 compared to Kawasaki Versys 650 2013

BMW F 800 GT 2013

Kawasaki Versys 650 2013

BMW F 800 GT 2013

Kawasaki Versys 650 2013

Engine and Drive Train

Bore	Bore	82 mm	Bore	83 mm
Stroke	Stroke	75.6 mm	Stroke	60 mm
Engine power	Engine power	90 HP	Engine power	64 HP
Rpm at Max. Power	Rpm at Max. Power	8,000 rpm	Rpm at Max. Power	8,000 rpm
Torque	Torque	86 Nm	Torque	61 Nm
Rpm at Torque	Rpm at Torque	5,800 rpm	Rpm at Torque	6,800 rpm
Compression Ratio	Compression Ratio	12	Compression Ratio	10.6
Clutch Type	Clutch Type	Multiplate in oil-bath	Clutch Type	Multiplate in oil-bath
Transmission	Transmission	Belt	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
Displacement	Displacement	798 ccm	Displacement	649 ccm

Chassis

Frame	Frame	Aluminium	Frame	Steel

Brakes Front

Type	Type	Double disk	Type	Double disk
Piston	Piston	Four pistons	Piston	Double piston
Shock mount	Shock mount	Fixed caliper	Shock mount	Semi-Schwimmsattel

Brakes Rear

Type	Type	Disc	Type	Disc
Piston	Piston	Single piston	Piston	Single piston
Shock mount	Shock mount	Floating caliper	Shock mount	Floating caliper

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 %
Front tyre diameter	Front tyre diameter	17 inch	Front tyre diameter	17 inch
Rear tyre width	Rear tyre width	180 mm	Rear tyre width	160 mm
Rear tyre height	Rear tyre height	55 %	Rear tyre height	60 %
Rear tyre diameter	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch
Length	Length	2,156 mm	Length	2,125 mm
Width	Width	905 mm	Width	840 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase	1,514 mm	Wheelbase	1,415 mm
Seat Height	Seat Height	800 mm	Seat Height	845 mm
Kerb Weight (with ABS)	Kerb Weight (with ABS)	213 kg	Kerb Weight (with ABS)	209 kg
Fuel Tank Capacity	Fuel Tank Capacity	15 l	Fuel Tank Capacity	19 l
License compliancy	License compliancy	A	License compliancy	A

Pros and Cons in comparison

BMW F 800 GT 2013

Unfortunately, our editors did not test this model.

Kawasaki Versys 650 2013

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.