Thumping twin

Narrow and compact for ease of handling, the parallel twin motor is perfect for the
Versys. There’s plenty of torque for strong drive across the rev range.

Short exhaust
A short, low-slung silencer helps give the Versys excellent mass centralisation. Once
again, handling benefits.

Instruments
It’s all here at a glance through a clever mix of analogue and digital. Check engine revs
against road speed easily and quickly. There are warning lights and a digital fuel gauge.
It’ll even tell you the time.

Front Brakes
Powerful petal-shaped brake discs are inspired by Kawasaki competition experience.

Front forks
The Versys enjoys the efficiency and adjustability of sports bike-style upsidedown forks.
They’ll easily cope with anything from smooth tarmac to pitted mountain roads.

Side-mounted shock
By placing the shock absorber on the side of the chassis rather than in the middle, the
Versys stays slim to guarantee rider and pillion comfort.

Swingarm
Kawasaki’s competition heritage shows again in a swingarm designed for total feedback and
maximum handling confidence.

Engine type Liquid-cooled, 4-stroke Parallel Twin
Displacement 649 cm³
Bore x stroke 83 x 60 mm
Compression ratio 10.6:1
Valve/Induction system DOHC, 8 valves
Maximum power 47 kW {64 PS} / 8,000 rpm
Maximum torque 61 N·m {6.2 kgf·m} / 6,800 rpm
Fuel system Fuel injection: ø38 mm x 2 (Keihin)
Ignition Digital
Starting Electric
Transmission 6-speed, return
Frame type Diamond, high-tensile steel
Rake/Trail 25°/108 mm
Suspension, front 41 mm inverted telescopic fork with stepless (right-side)
adjustable rebound damping and adjustable preload
Suspension, rear Offset laydown single-shock with 13-way adjustable rebound damping
and 7-way adjustable preload
Wheel travel, front 150 mm
Wheel travel, rear 145 mm
Tyre, front 120/70ZR17M/C (58W)
Tyre, rear 160/60ZR17M/C (69W)
Brakes, front Dual semi-floating 300 mm petal discs
Brakes, rear Single 220 mm petal disc
Steering angle, left / right 35° / 35°
Dimensions (L x W x H) 2,125 mm x 840 mm x 1,315 mm
Wheelbase 1,415 mm
Seat height 840 mm
Fuel capacity 19 litres
Dry weight 181 kg
Automatic Headlights On (AHO) n/a
Complies to EU emission limit EURO 3