Kawasaki KLE 650 Versys: review, history, specs
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| Kawasaki KLE650 Versys | |
| Spark Plug | NGK CR9EIA-9 `08-09[1] |
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| Battery | YUASA YTX12-BS `08-09[1] |
| Final Drive | Chain: 520 `08-09[1] |
| Front Tire | 120/70-17 `08-09[1] |
| Rear Tire | 160/60-17 `08-09[1] |
| Weight | |
| Recommended Oil | K-tech 10W-40 |
| Manuals | Service Manual |
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Class: dual sport
Production: 2007+
Also called: Kawasaki Versys 650
Related: Kawasaki ER-6
Predecessor: Kawasaki KLE500
| Models | ||
|---|---|---|
| Kawasaki Versys 650
2007-2009 (All markets) |
Kawasaki Versys 650
2010-2014 (All markets) |
Kawasaki Versys 650
2015+ (All markets) |
History[edit | edit source]
| History | ||
|---|---|---|
| Year | Country | Name / Frame / Engine |
| 2007 | All | Name: Kawasaki Versys 650, Kawasaki Versys 650 ABS
Code: KLE650A7F, KLE650B7F |
| 2008 | All | Name: Kawasaki Versys 650, Kawasaki Versys 650 ABS
Code: KLE650A8F, KLE650B8F |
| 2009 | All | Name: Kawasaki Versys 650, Kawasaki Versys 650 ABS
Code: KLE650A9F, KLE650B9F |
| 2010 | All | Name: Kawasaki Versys 650, Kawasaki Versys 650 ABS
Code: KLE650CAF, KLE650DAF |
| 2011 | All | Name: Kawasaki Versys 650, Kawasaki Versys 650 ABS
Code: KLE650CBF, KLE650DBF |
| 2012 | All | Name: Kawasaki Versys 650, Kawasaki Versys 650 ABS
Code: KLE650CCF, KLE650DCF |
| 2013 | All | Name: Kawasaki Versys 650, Kawasaki Versys 650 ABS
Code: KLE650CDF, KLE650DDF |
| 2014 | All | Name: Kawasaki Versys 650, Kawasaki Versys 650 ABS
Code: KLE650CEF, KLE650DEF |
| 2015 | All | Name: Kawasaki Versys 650, Kawasaki Versys 650 ABS
Code: KLE650FFF |
| 2016 | All | Name: Kawasaki Versys 650, Kawasaki Versys 650 ABS
Code: KLE650FGF |
| 2017 | All | Name: Kawasaki Versys 650, Kawasaki Versys 650 ABS
Code: KLE650FHF |
Specifications[edit | edit source]
Kawasaki KLE 650 Versys: specs.
| Specifications | ||
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| DIMENSIONS | Overall length | 2125 mm / 83,7 in – Versys 650 (2007-2014)
2165 mm / 89,1 in – Versys 650 (2015+) |
| Overall width | 840 mm / 33,1 in | |
| Overall height | 1315 mm / 51,8 in – Versys 650 (2007-2009)
1330 mm / 52,4 in – Versys 650 (2010-2014) 1400 mm / 55,1 in – Versys 650 (2015+) | |
| Seat height | 840 mm / 33,1 in – Versys 650 (2007-2009), Versys 650 (2015+)
845 mm / 33,3 in – Versys 650 (2010-2014) | |
| Wheelbase | 1415 mm / 55,7 in | |
| Ground clearance | 180 mm / 7,1 in – Versys 650 (2007-2014)
170 mm / 6,7 in – Versys 650 (2015+) | |
| Dry weight | ||
| Curb (wet) weight | 207 kg / 456 lbs - Versys 650 (2007-2009)
208 kg / 458 lbs - Versys 650 ABS (2007-2009) 206 kg / 454 lbs - Versys 650 (2010-2014) 209 kg / 460 lbs - Versys 650 ABS (2010-2014) 208 kg / 458 lbs - Versys 650 ABS (2015+) | |
| FRAME | Type | Tubular, diamond (steel) |
| Front suspension, travel | 41 mm upside-down telescopic fork, 150 mm / 5,9 in
Adjustment: spring pre-load, rebound damping | |
| Rear suspension, travel | Swingarm Unitrak with mono-shock, 145 mm / 5,7 in
Adjustment: spring pre-load | |
| Front tire size | 120/70ZR17M/C (58W) | |
| Rear tire size | 160/60ZR17M/C (69W) | |
| Front brake | Double disc, 300 mm, 2-piston caliper (ABS) | |
| Rear brake | Single disc, 250 mm, 1-piston caliper (ABS) | |
| Fuel capacity | 19,0 l / 5,0 US gal – Versys 650 (2007-2014)
21,0 l / 5,54 US gal – Versys 650 (2015+) | |
| Trail | 108 mm / 4,2 in | |
| Fuel economy | 4,5 l / 100 km (63 mpg) | |
| ENGINE | Type | Liquid-cooled 4-stroke |
| Cylinder arrangement | 2-cylinders, inline | |
| Bore & Stroke | 83,0 x 60,0 mm | |
| Displacement | 649 cm³ (39,6 cu in) | |
| Compression ratio | 10.6:1 – Versys 650 (2007-2014)
10.8:1 – Versys 650 (2015+) | |
| Valve train | Chain driven DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder | |
| Max. power | 64,0 hp (47 kW) / 8000 rpm – Versys 650 (2007-2014)
69,0 hp (51 kW) / 8500 rpm – Versys 650 (2015+) | |
| Max. torque | 61,0 Nm (6,2 kgf*m) / 6800 rpm – Versys 650 (2007-2014)
64,0 Nm (6,5 kgf*m) / 7000 rpm – Versys 650 (2015+) | |
| 0 to 100 km/h | 4,7 sec | |
| Top speed | 189 km/h (117 mph) | |
| CARBURETION SYSTEM | Type | Fuel injection, 2x Keihin TTK38 |
| ID | ||
| DRIVE TRAIN | Clutch | Wet, multi-plate |
| Transmission | 6-speed | |
| Final drive | Chain | |
| Primary reduction | 2.095 | |
| Final reduction | 3.067 | |
| Gear ratio
I II III IV V VI |
1.714 1.333 1.111 0.966 0.852 | |
| ELECTRICAL | Ignition | Transistorized |
| Alternator | Three-phase AC | |
| Battery capacity | 12V-10Ah | |
Images[edit | edit source]
Kawasaki KLE650 Versys: images, gallery.
Videos[edit | edit source]
Kawasaki KLE650 Versys: video.
Manuals[edit | edit source]
Kawasaki KLE650 Versys: manuals, parts, microfiches.
- Kawasaki KLE650 Versys (2007): Service Manual
- Kawasaki KLE650 Versys (2010): Service Manual
- Kawasaki KLE650 Versys (2007-2009): Parts Catalog