Comparison of Kawasaki Versys 2008 and Yamaha Black Max ABS

Attribute	Kawasaki Versys 2008 ×	Yamaha Black Max ABS ×
General
Production from (year)	2008	2007
Make	Kawasaki	Yamaha
Model	Kawasaki Versys	Yamaha Black Max ABS
Category	Naked bike	Scooter
Engine and transmission
Engine type	In-line four, four-stroke	Twin, four-stroke
Valves per cylinder	4	-
Fuel system	Injection. 25°/4.3 in.	Injection. Electronic Fuel Injection
Displacement (cm³)	649	499
Power (kw)	-	31.3
Cooling system	Liquid	Liquid
Transmission type,final drive	Chain	Belt
Torque (Nm)	44.9	45
Bore (mm)	83	66
Stroke (mm)	60	73
Gearbox	6-speed	Automatic
Fuel control	Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC)	Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC)
Ignition	Digital CDI	-
Lubrication system	-	Dry sump
Compression	10.6:1	11.0:1
Chassis
Front suspension	41mm hydraulic telescopic fork with adjustable rebound and preload / 5.9 in.	Telescopic Fork
Rear suspension	Single offset laydown shock with adjustable rebound and spring preload / 5.7 in.	Swingarm
Front brakes	Double disc	Double disc
Rear brakes	Single disc	Single disc
Diameter (mm)	220	267
Frame type	Semi-double cradle, high-tensile steel	Diamond shaped
Front tyre	120/70-17	120/70-M14
Rear tyre	160/60-17	160/60-M15
Front wheel travel (mm)	-	120
Rear wheel travel (mm)	-	117
Trail (mm)	109	-
Rake (fork angle) (degree)	25	-
Other
Starter	Electric	-
Color options	passion red	-
Dimensions
Wheelbase (mm)	56	-
Dry weight (kg)	181	213
Power/weight ratio	-	0.1469
Overall height (mm)	1,316	1,410
Overall length (mm)	2,126	2,235
Overall width (mm)	841	775
Seat height (mm)	838	795
Performance
Fuel capacity (l)	18.92	14