Comparison of Kawasaki Versys Tourer 2012 and Suzuki GSX-R600 2015 [S]ave
| Attribute |  Kawasaki Versys Tourer 2012 × |  Suzuki GSX-R600 2015 × |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Production from (year) | 2012 | 2015 |
| Make | Kawasaki | Suzuki |
| Model | Kawasaki Versys Tourer | Suzuki GSX-R600 |
| Category | Touring | Sport |
| Engine and transmission | ||
| Engine type | Twin, four-stroke | In-line four, four-stroke |
| Valves per cylinder | 4 | 4 |
| Fuel system | Injection. ø38 mm x 2 (Keihin) | Injection |
| Displacement (cm³) | 649 | 599 |
| Power (kw) | 46 | 91.2 |
| Cooling system | Liquid | Liquid |
| Transmission type,final drive | Chain | Chain |
| Torque (Nm) | 61 | 69.5 |
| Bore (mm) | 83 | 67 |
| Stroke (mm) | 60 | 42.5 |
| Gearbox | 6-speed | 6-speed |
| Fuel control | Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC) | Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC) |
| Driveline | Sealed chain | RK525SMOZ8, 114 links, Chain |
| Ignition | Digital | Electronic ignition (Transistorized) |
| Clutch | Wet mDouble disk, manual | - |
| Lubrication system | Forced lubrication, semi-dry sump | Wet sump |
| Compression | 10.6:1 | 12.9:1 |
| Exhaust system | - | 4-into-1 stainless-steel exhaust system with a titanium muffler |
| Chassis | ||
| Front suspension | 41 mm inverted telescopic fork with stepless (right-side) adjustable rebound damping and adjustable preload | Inverted Telescopic, coil spring, oil damped |
| Rear suspension | Offset laydown single-shock with 13-way adjustable rebound damping and 7-way adjustable preload | Link type, coil spring, oil damped |
| Front brakes | Double disc. Semi-floating 300 mm petal discs. Optional ABS. | Double disc. Brembo |
| Rear brakes | Single disc. 220 mm petal disc. Optional ABS. | Single disc |
| Frame type | Diamond, high-tensile steel | Compact twin-spar aluminum cradle frame |
| Front tyre | 120/70-ZR17 | 120/70-ZR17 |
| Rear tyre | 160/60-ZR17 | 180/55-ZR17 |
| Front wheel travel (mm) | 150 | 120 |
| Rear wheel travel (mm) | 145 | 130 |
| Trail (mm) | 108 | - |
| Rake (fork angle) (degree) | 25 | - |
| Other | ||
| Starter | - | Electric |
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| Dimensions | ||
| Wheelbase (mm) | 1,415 | 1,385 |
| Kerb weight (kg) | 206 | 187 |
| Overall length (mm) | 2,125 | 2,030 |
| Overall width (mm) | 840 | 710 |
| Seat height (mm) | 845 | 810 |
| Ground clearance (mm) | 180 | 130 |
| Performance | ||
| Fuel capacity (l) | 19 | 19 |
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