Comparison of Kawasaki Versys Tourer 2013 and Suzuki V-Strom 650 ABS Grand Tourer [S]ave
| Attribute |  Kawasaki Versys Tourer 2013 × |  Suzuki V-Strom 650 ABS Grand Tourer × |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Production from (year) | 2013 | 2013 |
| Make | Kawasaki | Suzuki |
| Model | Kawasaki Versys Tourer | Suzuki V-Strom 650 ABS Grand Tourer |
| Category | Allround | Sport touring |
| Engine and transmission | ||
| Engine type | Twin, four-stroke | V2, four-stroke |
| Valves per cylinder | 4 | - |
| Fuel system | Injection. Digital fuel injection with two 38mm Keihin throttle bodies | Injection |
| Displacement (cm³) | 649 | 645 |
| Cooling system | Liquid | Liquid |
| Transmission type,final drive | Chain | Chain |
| Bore (mm) | 83 | 81 |
| Stroke (mm) | 60 | 62.6 |
| Gearbox | 6-speed | 6-speed |
| Fuel control | Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC) | Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC) |
| Driveline | O-Ring Chain | - |
| Ignition | TCBI with electronic advance | Electronic ignition (Transistorized) |
| Lubrication system | Forced lubrication, semi-dry sump | Wet sump |
| Compression | 10.6:1 | 11.2:1 |
| Chassis | ||
| Front suspension | 41mm hydraulic telescopic fork with stepless adjustable rebound and preload. | Telescopic, coil spring, oil damped |
| Rear suspension | Single offset laydown shock with 13-position adjustable rebound damping and adjustable spring preload. | Link type, coil spring, oil damped |
| Front brakes | Double disc. Petal discs with two-piston caliper. Optional ABS. | Double disc |
| Rear brakes | Single disc. Petal disc with single-piston caliper. Optional ABS. | Single disc |
| Diameter (mm) | 220 | - |
| Frame type | Diamond, high-tensile steel | - |
| Front tyre | 120/70-17 | 110/80-R19 |
| Rear tyre | 160/60-17 | 150/70-R17 |
| Front wheel travel (mm) | 150 | 237 |
| Rear wheel travel (mm) | 145 | 125 |
| Trail (mm) | 108 | - |
| Rake (fork angle) (degree) | 25 | - |
| Other | ||
| Starter | Electric | Electric |
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| Carrying capacity | Saddle bags | - |
| Dimensions | ||
| Wheelbase (mm) | 1,415 | 1,560 |
| Kerb weight (kg) | 206 | 214 |
| Overall height (mm) | 1,331 | 1,405 |
| Overall length (mm) | 2,126 | 2,290 |
| Overall width (mm) | 841 | 835 |
| Seat height (mm) | 845 | 835 |
| Ground clearance (mm) | 180 | 175 |
| Performance | ||
| Fuel capacity (l) | 18.93 | 20 |
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