Comparison of Kawasaki Versys 650 2021 and Kawasaki Versys 650 2020 [S]ave
| Attribute |  Kawasaki Versys 650 2021 × |  Kawasaki Versys 650 2020 × |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Production from (year) | 2021 | 2020 |
| Make | Kawasaki | Kawasaki |
| Model | Kawasaki Versys 650 | Kawasaki Versys 650 |
| Category | Allround | Allround |
| Engine and transmission | ||
| Engine type | Twin, four-stroke | Twin, four-stroke |
| Valves per cylinder | 4 | 4 |
| Fuel system | Injection. DFI® with 38mm Keihin throttle bodies (2) | Injection. DFI® with 38mm Keihin throttle bodies (2) |
| Displacement (cm³) | 649 | 649 |
| Power (kw) | 50.4 | 50.4 |
| Cooling system | Liquid | Liquid |
| Transmission type,final drive | Chain | Chain |
| Torque (Nm) | 64 | 64 |
| 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) |
| Driveline | Sealed chain | Sealed chain |
| Ignition | TCBI with electronic advance | TCBI with electronic advance |
| Lubrication system | Forced lubrication, semi-dry sump | Forced lubrication, semi-dry sump |
| Compression | 10.8:1 | 10.8:1 |
| Chassis | ||
| Front suspension | 41mm hydraulic telescopic fork with stepless adjustable rebound and preload / 5.9 in. | 41mm hydraulic telescopic fork with stepless adjustable rebound and preload / 5.9 in. |
| Rear suspension | Single offset laydown shock with remote adjustable spring preload | Single offset laydown shock with remote adjustable spring preload |
| Front brakes | Double disc. ABS. Two-piston calipers. Petal-style discs. | Double disc. ABS. Two-piston calipers. |
| Rear brakes | Single disc. ABS. Single-piston caliper. Petal-style disc. | Single disc. ABS. Single-piston caliper. |
| Diameter (mm) | 250 | 250 |
| Frame type | Double pipe diamond frame constructed from high-tensile steel | Double pipe diamond frame constructed from high-tensile steel |
| Front tyre | 120/70-ZR17 | 120/70-ZR17 |
| Rear tyre | 160/60-ZR17 | 160/60-ZR17 |
| Front wheel travel (mm) | 150 | 150 |
| Rear wheel travel (mm) | 145 | 145 |
| Trail (mm) | 108 | 108 |
| Rake (fork angle) (degree) | 25 | 25 |
| Other | ||
| Starter | Electric | Electric |
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| Dimensions | ||
| Wheelbase (mm) | 1,415 | 1,415 |
| Dry weight (kg) | 216 | 216 |
| Power/weight ratio | 0.2332 | 0.2332 |
| Overall height (mm) | 1,400 | 1,400 |
| Overall length (mm) | 2,165 | 2,165 |
| Overall width (mm) | 841 | 841 |
| Seat height (mm) | 840 | 840 |
| Ground clearance (mm) | 170 | 170 |
| Performance | ||
| Fuel capacity (l) | 21 | 21 |
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