Comparison of Kawasaki Versys Tourer 2012 and Suzuki V-Strom 650 ABS 2014 [S]ave
| Attribute |  Kawasaki Versys Tourer 2012 × |  Suzuki V-Strom 650 ABS 2014 × |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Production from (year) | 2012 | 2014 |
| Make | Kawasaki | Suzuki |
| Model | Kawasaki Versys Tourer | Suzuki V-Strom 650 ABS |
| Category | Touring | Super motard |
| Engine and transmission | ||
| Engine type | Twin, four-stroke | V2, four-stroke |
| Valves per cylinder | 4 | - |
| Fuel system | Injection. ø38 mm x 2 (Keihin) | Injection. Suzuki Fuel Injection |
| Engine details | - | 90-degree V-Twin |
| Displacement (cm³) | 649 | 645 |
| Power (kw) | 46 | - |
| Cooling system | Liquid | Liquid |
| Transmission type,final drive | Chain | Chain |
| Torque (Nm) | 61 | - |
| 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 | Sealed chain | Chain, DID525V8, 118 links |
| Ignition | Digital | Electronic ignition |
| Clutch | Wet mDouble disk, manual | - |
| Lubrication system | Forced lubrication, semi-dry sump | Wet sump |
| Compression | 10.6:1 | 11.2:1 |
| Chassis | ||
| Front suspension | 41 mm inverted telescopic fork with stepless (right-side) adjustable rebound damping and adjustable preload | Telescopic, coil spring, oil damped |
| Rear suspension | Offset laydown single-shock with 13-way adjustable rebound damping and 7-way adjustable preload | Link type, coil spring, oil damped |
| Front brakes | Double disc. Semi-floating 300 mm petal discs. Optional ABS. | Double disc. ABS |
| Rear brakes | Single disc. 220 mm petal disc. Optional ABS. | Single disc. ABS |
| Frame type | Diamond, high-tensile steel | - |
| Front tyre | 120/70-ZR17 | 110/80-R19 |
| Rear tyre | 160/60-ZR17 | 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 |
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| Dimensions | ||
| Wheelbase (mm) | 1,415 | 1,560 |
| Kerb weight (kg) | 206 | 214 |
| Overall length (mm) | 2,125 | 2,290 |
| Overall width (mm) | 840 | 835 |
| Seat height (mm) | 845 | 835 |
| Ground clearance (mm) | 180 | 175 |
| Performance | ||
| Fuel capacity (l) | 19 | 20.06 |
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