Kawasaki Versys 650 2015 vs. Yamaha Tenere 700 2019
Kawasaki Versys 650 2015
Yamaha Tenere 700 2019
Pregled - Kawasaki Versys 650 2015 vs Yamaha Tenere 700 2019
The Kawasaki Versys 650 2015 and the Yamaha Tenere 700 2019 are both enduro motorcycles that offer a combination of on-road and off-road capabilities. While they have some similarities in terms of their engine and drive train specifications, they also have distinct differences that set them apart.
In terms of engine specifications, the Kawasaki Versys 650 2015 has a bore of 83 mm and a stroke of 60 mm, while the Yamaha Tenere 700 2019 has a slightly smaller bore of 80 mm and a longer stroke of 65.6 mm. The engine power of the Versys 650 is 69 HP, slightly lower than the Tenere 700's 73 HP. However, the torque of the Versys 650 is 64 Nm, which is slightly lower than the Tenere 700's 68 Nm. Both bikes have a two-cylinder engine with a displacement of 649 ccm for the Versys 650 and 689 ccm for the Tenere 700. They also have an electric starter and a chain transmission.
Kawasaki Versys 650 2015
In terms of suspension, both bikes feature upside-down telescopic forks at the front. The front brakes are double disk for both bikes, ensuring effective stopping power. However, the Tenere 700 has a larger front tire diameter of 21 inches compared to the Versys 650's 17 inches. The rear tire width is 150 mm for the Tenere 700 and 160 mm for the Versys 650. The rear tire diameter is 18 inches for the Tenere 700 and 17 inches for the Versys 650. The wheelbase of the Tenere 700 is longer at 1590 mm compared to the Versys 650's 1415 mm. The seat height of the Tenere 700 is also higher at 880 mm compared to the Versys 650's 840 mm. The fuel tank capacity is 16 liters for the Tenere 700 and 21 liters for the Versys 650.
In terms of strengths, the Kawasaki Versys 650 2015 offers a lively engine, comfortable seating position, effective adjustable windshield, comfortable chassis, and a sporty look. On the other hand, the Yamaha Tenere 700 2019 boasts a great sporty look, playful handling, great engine, clean finish, fully adjustable chassis, low weight, ABS fully disengageable, and a fair price.
Yamaha Tenere 700 2019
However, the Kawasaki Versys 650 2015 does have a few weaknesses. It does not come with a gear indicator as standard, which is an additional cost. It also tends to sway a little in fast bends and requires a lot of hand force on the brakes. The Yamaha Tenere 700 2019, on the other hand, has fewer electronics for road trips and the seat could become uncomfortable on long journeys.
In summary, both the Kawasaki Versys 650 2015 and the Yamaha Tenere 700 2019 are capable enduro motorcycles with their own strengths and weaknesses. The Versys 650 offers a comfortable and sporty ride, while the Tenere 700 provides a great engine and playful handling. Ultimately, the choice between the two will depend on the rider's preferences and priorities.
Tehnične specifikacije Kawasaki Versys 650 2015 v primerjavi z Yamaha Tenere 700 2019
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Kawasaki Versys 650 2015
The new Versys 650 is truly more than just a revamped old lady - in addition to the contemporary look, the engine, chassis and equipment list have also been revised. It remains true to its sporty line, the 5 hp more benefit the mid-range for increased sovereignty - however, even the predecessor was a wonderfully lively fun machine. Instead, comfort is increased enormously by clever solutions such as the larger and now height-adjustable windshield. Finally, the optional features are also up to date: nice and roomy panniers, heated grips, LED fog lights, frame guard, gear indicator and a 12 V socket.
Yamaha Tenere 700 2019
Compared to the sporty single-cylinder competition from KTM or Husqvarna, which you first have to make suitable for touring with a windshield, larger tank, etc., the Twin offers a smoother ride and thus better long-distance capability, and compared to most two-cylinder competitors, with the exception of KTM's 790 Adventure, it offers more off-road capability. In any case, the Tenere 700 has become a real enrichment for the touring enduro segment, so it was worth the wait.
Primerjava povprečnih tržnih cen Kawasaki Versys 650 vs Yamaha Tenere 700
There are a few key differences between a Kawasaki Versys 650 2015 and a Yamaha Tenere 700 2019. There are the same number of bikes of both models available on the 1000PS.de marketplace, specifically 4. It takes less time to sell a Yamaha Tenere 700 with 58 days compared to 85 days for the Kawasaki Versys 650. Since model year 2007 1000PS.de editors have written 39 reviews for the Kawasaki Versys 650 and 41 reviews for the Yamaha Tenere 700 since model year 2019. The first review for the Kawasaki Versys 650 was published on 7/25/2006 and now has more than 3,900 views. This compares to more than 50,600 views for the first review on Yamaha Tenere 700 published on 10/1/2018.
