Comparison of Kawasaki KLR 650 2018 and Kawasaki Versys Tourer 2013 [S]ave
| Attribute |  Kawasaki KLR 650 2018 × |  Kawasaki Versys Tourer 2013 × |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Production from (year) | 2018 | 2013 |
| Make | Kawasaki | Kawasaki |
| Model | Kawasaki KLR 650 | Kawasaki Versys Tourer |
| Category | Super motard | Allround |
| Engine and transmission | ||
| Engine type | Single cylinder, four-stroke | Twin, four-stroke |
| Valves per cylinder | - | 4 |
| Fuel system | Carburettor. Keihin CVK40 | Injection. Digital fuel injection with two 38mm Keihin throttle bodies |
| Displacement (cm³) | 651 | 649 |
| Cooling system | Liquid | Liquid |
| Transmission type,final drive | Chain | Chain |
| Bore (mm) | 100 | 83 |
| Stroke (mm) | 83 | 60 |
| Gearbox | 5-speed | 6-speed |
| Fuel control | Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC) | Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC) |
| Driveline | - | O-Ring Chain |
| Ignition | Electric CDI | TCBI with electronic advance |
| Lubrication system | - | Forced lubrication, semi-dry sump |
| Compression | 9.8:1 | 10.6:1 |
| Chassis | ||
| Front suspension | 41mm telescopic fork | 41mm hydraulic telescopic fork with stepless adjustable rebound and preload. |
| Rear suspension | Uni-Trak single-shock system with 5-way preload and stepless rebound damping | Single offset laydown shock with 13-position adjustable rebound damping and adjustable spring preload. |
| Front brakes | Single disc. Two-piston calipers. | Double disc. Petal discs with two-piston caliper. Optional ABS. |
| Rear brakes | Single disc. Single piston | Single disc. Petal disc with single-piston caliper. Optional ABS. |
| Diameter (mm) | 280 | 220 |
| Frame type | Semi-double cradle, high-tensile steel | Diamond, high-tensile steel |
| Front tyre | 90/90-21 | 120/70-17 |
| Rear tyre | 130/80-17 | 160/60-17 |
| Front wheel travel (mm) | 201 | 150 |
| Rear wheel travel (mm) | 185 | 145 |
| Trail (mm) | 112 | 108 |
| Rake (fork angle) (degree) | 28 | 25 |
| Other | ||
| Starter | Electric | Electric |
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| Carrying capacity | - | Saddle bags |
| Dimensions | ||
| Wheelbase (mm) | 1,481 | 1,415 |
| Kerb weight (kg) | 196 | 206 |
| Overall height (mm) | 1,349 | 1,331 |
| Overall length (mm) | 2,296 | 2,126 |
| Overall width (mm) | 960 | 841 |
| Seat height (mm) | 889 | 845 |
| Ground clearance (mm) | 211 | 180 |
| Performance | ||
| Fuel capacity (l) | 23.09 | 18.93 |
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