Comparison of Kawasaki Versys 650 2021 and Yamaha XT660Z Tenere 2008 [S]ave
| Attribute |  Kawasaki Versys 650 2021 × |  Yamaha XT660Z Tenere 2008 × |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Production from (year) | 2021 | 2008 |
| Make | Kawasaki | Yamaha |
| Model | Kawasaki Versys 650 | Yamaha XT660Z Tenere |
| Category | Allround | Enduro / offroad |
| Engine and transmission | ||
| Engine type | Twin, four-stroke | Single cylinder, four-stroke |
| Valves per cylinder | 4 | - |
| Fuel system | Injection. DFI® with 38mm Keihin throttle bodies (2) | Injection |
| Displacement (cm³) | 649 | 660 |
| Power (kw) | 50.4 | 34.8 |
| Cooling system | Liquid | Liquid |
| Transmission type,final drive | Chain | Chain |
| Torque (Nm) | 64 | 57.5 |
| Bore (mm) | 83 | 100 |
| Stroke (mm) | 60 | 84 |
| Gearbox | 6-speed | 5-speed |
| Fuel control | Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC) | Single Overhead Cams (SOHC) |
| Driveline | Sealed chain | - |
| Ignition | TCBI with electronic advance | TCI |
| Clutch | - | Wet, multiple-disc coil spring |
| Lubrication system | Forced lubrication, semi-dry sump | Dry sump |
| Compression | 10.8:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Chassis | ||
| Front suspension | 41mm hydraulic telescopic fork with stepless adjustable rebound and preload / 5.9 in. | Telescopic forks |
| Rear suspension | Single offset laydown shock with remote adjustable spring preload | Swingarm (monocross) |
| Front brakes | Double disc. ABS. Two-piston calipers. Petal-style discs. | Double disc |
| Rear brakes | Single disc. ABS. Single-piston caliper. Petal-style disc. | Single disc |
| Diameter (mm) | 250 | 245 |
| Frame type | Double pipe diamond frame constructed from high-tensile steel | Steel tube diamond shaped |
| Front tyre | 120/70-ZR17 | 90/90-M21 |
| Rear tyre | 160/60-ZR17 | 130/80-M17 |
| Front wheel travel (mm) | 150 | 120 |
| Rear wheel travel (mm) | 145 | 117 |
| Trail (mm) | 108 | - |
| Rake (fork angle) (degree) | 25 | - |
| Other | ||
| Starter | Electric | Electric |
| Color options |
| - |
| Dimensions | ||
| Wheelbase (mm) | 1,415 | 1,505 |
| Dry weight (kg) | 216 | 183 |
| Power/weight ratio | 0.2332 | 0.1902 |
| Overall height (mm) | 1,400 | 1,477 |
| Overall length (mm) | 2,165 | 2,246 |
| Overall width (mm) | 841 | 865 |
| Seat height (mm) | 840 | 895 |
| Ground clearance (mm) | 170 | 245 |
| Performance | ||
| Fuel capacity (l) | 21 | 22 |
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