| Attribute | Kawasaki Versys 2010 × | Kawasaki Ninja 500R 2010 × |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Production from (year) | 2010 | 2010 |
| Make | Kawasaki | Kawasaki |
| Model | Kawasaki Versys | Kawasaki Ninja 500R |
| Category | Naked bike | Sport |
| Engine and transmission | ||
| Engine type | Twin, four-stroke | Twin, four-stroke |
| Valves per cylinder | 4 | - |
| Fuel system | Injection. Digital fuel injection with two 38mm Keihin throttle bodies | Carburettor. Keihin CVK34 x 2 |
| Displacement (cm³) | 649 | 498 |
| Cooling system | Liquid | Liquid |
| Transmission type,final drive | Chain | Chain |
| Bore (mm) | 83 | 74 |
| Stroke (mm) | 60 | 58 |
| Gearbox | 6-speed | 6-speed |
| Fuel control | Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC) | Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC) |
| Ignition | Digital CDI | TCBI with digital advance |
| Compression | 10.6:1 | 10.8:1 |
| Chassis | ||
| Front suspension | 41mm hydraulic telescopic fork with stepless adjustable rebound and preload / 5.9 in. | 37mm hydraulic telescopic fork / 5.1 in. |
| Rear suspension | Single offset laydown shock with 13-position adjustable rebound damping and adjustable spring preload / 5.7 in. | UNI-TRAK system with single shock / 3.9 in. |
| Front brakes | Double disc | Single disc |
| Rear brakes | Single disc | Single disc |
| Diameter (mm) | 220 | 220 |
| Frame type | Semi-double cradle, high-tensile steel | High-tensile steel, perimeter design |
| Front tyre | 120/70-17 | 110/70-17 |
| Rear tyre | 160/60-17 | 130/70-17 |
| Trail (mm) | 109 | - |
| Rake (fork angle) (degree) | 25 | 27 |
| Other | ||
| Starter | Electric | Electric |
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| Dimensions | ||
| Wheelbase (mm) | 56 | 56 |
| Kerb weight (kg) | 206 | 197 |
| Overall height (mm) | 1,316 | 1,161 |
| Overall length (mm) | 2,126 | 2,096 |
| Overall width (mm) | 841 | 701 |
| Seat height (mm) | 838 | 838 |
| Ground clearance (mm) | - | 119 |
| Performance | ||
| Fuel capacity (l) | 18.92 | 18.16 |