Comparison of Honda VFR800X 2020 and Kawasaki Versys 650 Special Edition [S]ave
| Attribute |  Honda VFR800X 2020 × |  Kawasaki Versys 650 Special Edition × |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Production from (year) | 2020 | 2017 |
| Make | Honda | Kawasaki |
| Model | Honda VFR800X | Kawasaki Versys 650 Special Edition |
| Category | Sport touring | Allround |
| Engine and transmission | ||
| Engine type | V4, four-stroke | Twin, four-stroke |
| Valves per cylinder | 4 | 4 |
| Fuel system | Injection. PGM-FI electronic fuel injection | Injection. Digital fuel injection with two 38mm Keihin throttle bodies |
| Engine details | 90 degree V-4 | - |
| Displacement (cm³) | 782 | 649 |
| Power (kw) | 78.1 | 50.4 |
| Cooling system | Liquid | Liquid |
| Transmission type,final drive | Chain | Chain |
| Torque (Nm) | 77 | 64 |
| Bore (mm) | 72 | 83 |
| Stroke (mm) | 48 | 60 |
| Gearbox | 6-speed | 6-speed |
| Fuel control | Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC) | Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC) |
| Driveline | O-ring sealed chain | Sealed chain |
| Ignition | Computer-controlled digital transistorised with electronic advance | TCBI with electronic advance |
| Clutch | Wet, multiplate with coil springs | - |
| Lubrication system | - | Forced lubrication, semi-dry sump |
| Compression | 11.8:1 | 10.8:1 |
| Exhaust system | Transmission | - |
| Chassis | ||
| Front suspension | 43mm HMAS cartridge-type telescopic fork with stepless preload and ten DF adjustment, 108mm axle travel | 41mm hydraulic telescopic fork with stepless adjustable rebound and preload / 5.9 in. |
| Rear suspension | Pro-Link with gas-charged HMAS damper, 7-step (stepless remote-controlled hydraulic) preload and stepless rebound damping adjustment | Offset laydown single-shock with remote spring preload adjustability |
| Front brakes | Double disc. ABS. Floating discs. Hydraulic. Four-piston calipers. | Double disc. Two-piston calipers. |
| Rear brakes | Single disc. ABS. Hydraulic. Two-piston calipers. | Single disc. Single-piston caliper. |
| Diameter (mm) | 256 | 250 |
| Frame type | Diamond; triple-box-section aluminium twin-spar. Swing arm: 548mm. | Tubular diamond, high-tensile steel |
| Front tyre | 120/70-ZR17 | 120/70-ZR17 |
| Rear tyre | 180/55-ZR17 | 160/60-ZR17 |
| Wheels | 10-spoke diecast aluminium | - |
| Front wheel travel (mm) | 145 | 150 |
| Rear wheel travel (mm) | 148 | 145 |
| Trail (mm) | 103 | 108 |
| Rake (fork angle) (degree) | 26 | 25 |
| Other | ||
| Starter | Electric | Electric |
| Color options |
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| Light | LED headlights | - |
| Electrical Voltage (V) | 12 | - |
| Dimensions | ||
| Wheelbase (mm) | 1,475 | 1,415 |
| Kerb weight (kg) | 244 | 217 |
| Overall height (mm) | 1,385 | 1,400 |
| Overall length (mm) | 2,190 | 2,165 |
| Overall width (mm) | 870 | 841 |
| Seat height (mm) | 815 | 840 |
| Alternate seat height | 835 | - |
| Ground clearance (mm) | 165 | 170 |
| Performance | ||
| Fuel capacity (l) | 20.8 | 21 |
| Oil capacity (l) | 3.9 | - |
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