| Attribute | Kawasaki Versys 2007 × | Kawasaki Ninja 650R 2008 × |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Production from (year) | 2007 | 2008 |
| Make | Kawasaki | Kawasaki |
| Model | Kawasaki Versys | Kawasaki Ninja 650R |
| Category | Touring | Sport |
| Engine and transmission | ||
| Engine type | Twin, four-stroke | In-line four, four-stroke |
| Valves per cylinder | 8 | 4 |
| Fuel system | Injection. Fuel injection: ø38 mm x 2 (Keihin) | Injection |
| Displacement (cm³) | 649 | 649 |
| Power (kw) | 46 | - |
| Cooling system | Liquid | Liquid |
| Transmission type,final drive | - | Chain |
| Torque (Nm) | 61 | 48.5 |
| Bore (mm) | 83 | 83 |
| Stroke (mm) | 60 | 60 |
| Gearbox | 6-speed | 6-speed |
| Fuel control | Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC) | Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC) |
| Ignition | Digital | Digital CDI |
| Compression | 10.6:1 | 11.3:1 |
| Chassis | ||
| Front suspension | 41 mm inverted telescopic fork with stepless (right-side) adjustable rebound damping and adjustable preload | 41mm hydraulic telescopic fork / 4.7 in. |
| Rear suspension | Offset laydown single-shock with 13-way adjustable rebound damping and 7-way adjustable preload | Single offset laydown shock with adjustable spring preload / 4.9 in. |
| Front brakes | Double disc. Dual semi-floating 300 mm petal discs | Double disc |
| Rear brakes | Single disc. Single 220 mm petal disc | Single disc |
| Diameter (mm) | 220 | 220 |
| Frame type | Diamond, high-tensile steel | Semi-double cradle, high-tensile steel |
| Front tyre | 120/70-17 | 120/70-17 |
| Rear tyre | 160/60-17 | 160/60-17 |
| Front wheel travel (mm) | 41 | - |
| Trail (mm) | 108 | 107 |
| Rake (fork angle) (degree) | 25 | 25 |
| Other | ||
| Starter | Electric | Electric |
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| Dimensions | ||
| Wheelbase (mm) | 1,415 | 1,410 |
| Dry weight (kg) | 181 | 178 |
| Power/weight ratio | 0.2541 | - |
| Overall height (mm) | 1,315 | 1,270 |
| Overall length (mm) | 2,125 | 2,106 |
| Overall width (mm) | 840 | 759 |
| Seat height (mm) | 840 | 790 |
| Performance | ||
| Fuel capacity (l) | 19 | 15.51 |