Comparison of Benelli BX 505 Enduro 2011 and Kawasaki Versys 2007 [S]ave
| Attribute |  Kawasaki Versys 2007 × |  Benelli BX 505 Enduro 2011 × |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Production from (year) | 2007 | 2011 |
| Make | Kawasaki | Benelli |
| Model | Kawasaki Versys | Benelli BX 505 Enduro |
| Category | Touring | Enduro / offroad |
| Engine and transmission | ||
| Engine type | Twin, four-stroke | Single cylinder, four-stroke |
| Valves per cylinder | 8 | 4 |
| Fuel system | Injection. Fuel injection: ø38 mm x 2 (Keihin) | Injection. Electronic injection - throttle body 42 mm |
| Engine details | - | Titanium valves |
| Displacement (cm³) | 649 | 505 |
| Power (kw) | 46 | 43.6 |
| Cooling system | Liquid | - |
| Transmission type,final drive | - | Chain |
| Torque (Nm) | 61 | 50 |
| Bore (mm) | 83 | 104 |
| Stroke (mm) | 60 | 59.5 |
| Gearbox | 6-speed | 6-speed |
| Fuel control | Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC) | Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC) |
| Emission details | - | Euro 3 |
| Ignition | Digital | Digital |
| Clutch | - | Wet clutch 7 steel discs |
| Lubrication system | - | Wet sump and reeds |
| Compression | 10.6:1 | 11.5:1 |
| Exhaust system | - | With catalytic converter and oxygen sensor |
| Chassis | ||
| Front suspension | 41 mm inverted telescopic fork with stepless (right-side) adjustable rebound damping and adjustable preload | 50 mm fully adjustable |
| Rear suspension | Offset laydown single-shock with 13-way adjustable rebound damping and 7-way adjustable preload | Sachs shock absorber fully adjustable |
| Front brakes | Double disc. Dual semi-floating 300 mm petal discs | Single disc |
| Rear brakes | Single disc. Single 220 mm petal disc | Single disc |
| Diameter (mm) | 220 | 220 |
| Frame type | Diamond, high-tensile steel | Aluminium with carbon elements |
| Front tyre | 120/70-17 | 80/100-21 |
| Rear tyre | 160/60-17 | 140/80-18 |
| Front wheel travel (mm) | 41 | - |
| Trail (mm) | 108 | 110 |
| Rake (fork angle) (degree) | 25 | 26.5 |
| Other | ||
| Starter | Electric | Electric & kick |
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| Dimensions | ||
| Wheelbase (mm) | 1,415 | 1,450 |
| Dry weight (kg) | 181 | 110 |
| Power/weight ratio | 0.2541 | 0.3964 |
| Overall height (mm) | 1,315 | 1,240 |
| Overall length (mm) | 2,125 | 2,160 |
| Overall width (mm) | 840 | 810 |
| Seat height (mm) | 840 | 960 |
| Performance | ||
| Fuel capacity (l) | 19 | 9 |
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