Comparison of Kawasaki Versys 650 Special Edition and Yamaha Tenere 700 2020 [S]ave
| Attribute |  Yamaha Tenere 700 2020 × |  Kawasaki Versys 650 Special Edition × |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Production from (year) | 2020 | 2017 |
| Make | Yamaha | Kawasaki |
| Model | Yamaha Tenere 700 | Kawasaki Versys 650 Special Edition |
| Category | Sport touring | Allround |
| Engine and transmission | ||
| Engine type | Twin, four-stroke | Twin, four-stroke |
| Valves per cylinder | 4 | 4 |
| Fuel system | Injection | Injection. Digital fuel injection with two 38mm Keihin throttle bodies |
| Displacement (cm³) | 689 | 649 |
| Power (kw) | 53.8 | 50.4 |
| Fuel consumption (l/100km) | 4.3 | - |
| Cooling system | Liquid | Liquid |
| Transmission type,final drive | Chain | Chain |
| Torque (Nm) | 68 | 64 |
| Bore (mm) | 80 | 83 |
| Stroke (mm) | 68.6 | 60 |
| Gearbox | 6-speed | 6-speed |
| Greenhouse gases | 99.8 CO2 g/km. (CO2 - Carbon dioxide emission) | - |
| Fuel control | Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC) | Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC) |
| Driveline | Fuel consumption | Sealed chain |
| Ignition | TCI | TCBI with electronic advance |
| Clutch | Wet, Multiple Disc | - |
| Lubrication system | Wet sump | Forced lubrication, semi-dry sump |
| Compression | 11.5:1 | 10.8:1 |
| Chassis | ||
| Front suspension | Telescopic forks | 41mm hydraulic telescopic fork with stepless adjustable rebound and preload / 5.9 in. |
| Rear suspension | Swingarm, (link suspension) | Offset laydown single-shock with remote spring preload adjustability |
| Front brakes | Double disc. Hydraulic. | Double disc. Two-piston calipers. |
| Rear brakes | Single disc. Hydraulic. | Single disc. Single-piston caliper. |
| Diameter (mm) | 245 | 250 |
| Frame type | Steel tube backbone, double cradle | Tubular diamond, high-tensile steel |
| Front tyre | 90/90-R21 | 120/70-ZR17 |
| Rear tyre | 150/70-R18 | 160/60-ZR17 |
| Wheels | 10-spoke cast aluminium | - |
| Front wheel travel (mm) | 130 | 150 |
| Rear wheel travel (mm) | 142 | 145 |
| Trail (mm) | 90 | 108 |
| Rake (fork angle) (degree) | 24.8 | 25 |
| Other | ||
| Starter | Electric | Electric |
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| Instruments | Digital | - |
| Dimensions | ||
| Wheelbase (mm) | 1,590 | 1,415 |
| Kerb weight (kg) | 205 | 217 |
| Overall height (mm) | 1,455 | 1,400 |
| Overall length (mm) | 2,365 | 2,165 |
| Overall width (mm) | 915 | 841 |
| Seat height (mm) | 874 | 840 |
| Ground clearance (mm) | 240 | 170 |
| Performance | ||
| Fuel capacity (l) | 15.9 | 21 |
| Oil capacity (l) | 3 | - |
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