| Attribute | Kawasaki Versys 650 2016 × | Suzuki Bandit 650A 2017 × |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Production from (year) | 2016 | 2017 |
| Make | Kawasaki | Suzuki |
| Model | Kawasaki Versys 650 | Suzuki Bandit 650A |
| Category | Allround | Sport |
| Engine and transmission | ||
| Engine type | Twin, four-stroke | In-line four, four-stroke |
| Valves per cylinder | 4 | 4 |
| Fuel system | Injection. Digital fuel injection with two 38mm Keihin throttle bodies | Injection |
| Displacement (cm³) | 649 | 656 |
| Power (kw) | 50.4 | 62 |
| Cooling system | Liquid | Liquid |
| Transmission type,final drive | Chain | Chain |
| Torque (Nm) | 64 | 62 |
| Bore (mm) | 83 | 65.5 |
| Stroke (mm) | 60 | 48.7 |
| Gearbox | 6-speed | 6-speed |
| Fuel control | Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC) | Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC) |
| Driveline | Sealed Chain | - |
| Ignition | TCBI with electronic advance | Electronic |
| Lubrication system | Forced lubrication, semi-dry sump | - |
| Compression | 10.6:1 | 11.5:1 |
| Chassis | ||
| Front suspension | 41mm hydraulic telescopic fork with stepless adjustable rebound and preload / 5.9 in. | Telescopic, coil spring, oil damped, adjustable spring preload |
| Rear suspension | Single offset laydown shock with 13-position adjustable rebound damping and adjustable spring preload / 5.7 in. | Link tpe, coil spring, oil dmaped, adjustable spring load and rebound damping |
| Front brakes | Double disc. Two-piston calipers. | Double disc. Optional ABS |
| Rear brakes | Single disc. Single-piston caliper. | Single disc. Optional ABS |
| Diameter (mm) | 250 | 240 |
| Frame type | Semi-double cradle, high-tensile steel | Double cradle, steel |
| Front tyre | 120/70-17 | 120/70-ZR17 |
| Rear tyre | 160/60-17 | 160/60-ZR17 |
| Front wheel travel (mm) | 150 | 130 |
| Rear wheel travel (mm) | 149 | 128 |
| Trail (mm) | 109 | 108 |
| Rake (fork angle) (degree) | 25 | 26 |
| Other | ||
| Starter | Electric | Electric |
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| Dimensions | ||
| Wheelbase (mm) | 1,415 | 1,470 |
| Kerb weight (kg) | 214 | 244 |
| Overall height (mm) | 1,331 | 1,230 |
| Overall length (mm) | 2,126 | 2,145 |
| Overall width (mm) | 841 | 780 |
| Seat height (mm) | 846 | 790 |
| Alternate seat height | - | 810 |
| Performance | ||
| Fuel capacity (l) | 21 | 19 |