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General information |
Model
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Kawasaki Versys 650 ABS |
Year model
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2015 |
Type
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Allround |
Rating
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4.0 Check out the detailed rating of reliability, maintenance costs, value for money, etc. Compare with any other motorcycle. |
Engine and transmission |
Engine size
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649.0 ccm (39.60 cubic inches) |
Type of engine
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Twin, four-stroke |
Torque
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44.8 Nm (4.6 kgf-m or 33.0 ft.lbs) @ 6800 RPM |
Compression
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10.6:1 |
Bore x stroke
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83.0 x 60.0 mm (3.3 x 2.4 inches) |
Valves per cylinder
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4 |
Fuel system
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Injection. Digital fuel injection with two 38mm Keihin throttle bodies |
Fuel control
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Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC) |
Ignition
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TCBI with electronic advance |
Cooling system
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Liquid |
Gearbox
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6-speed |
Transmission type
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Chain (final drive) |
Driveline
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O-Ring Chain |
Chassis, suspension, brakes and wheels |
Frame type
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Semi-double cradle, high-tensile steel |
Rake (fork angle)
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25.0° |
Trail
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109 mm (4.3 inches) |
Front suspension
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41mm hydraulic telescopic fork with stepless adjustable rebound and preload |
Front wheel travel
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150 mm (5.9 inches) |
Rear suspension
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Single offset laydown shock with 13-position adjustable rebound damping and adjustable spring preload |
Rear wheel travel
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145 mm (5.7 inches) |
Front tire
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120/70-17 |
Rear tire
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160/60-17 |
Front brakes
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Double disc. Two-piston calipers. ABS. |
Diameter
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300 mm (11.8 inches) |
Rear brakes
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Single disc. Single-piston caliper. ABS. |
Diameter
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220 mm (8.7 inches) |
Physical measures and capacities |
Weight incl. oil, gas, etc
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206.0 kg (454.2 pounds) |
Seat height
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846 mm (33.3 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting. |
Overall height
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1331 mm (52.4 inches) |
Overall length
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2126 mm (83.7 inches) |
Overall width
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841 mm (33.1 inches) |
Wheelbase
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1415 mm (55.7 inches) |
Fuel capacity
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18.93 litres (5.00 US gallons) |
Other specifications |
Color options
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Candy Lime Green, Pearl Stardust White
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Starter
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Electric |
Factory warranty
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12 Month Limited Warranty |
Comments
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Small windscreen. |
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