Kawasaki Versys 650 (2015)

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The Kawasaki KLE 650 Versys motorcycle was released in 2015 and features a four-stroke, parallel twin engine with a capacity of 650 cc. Its compression ratio is 10.6:1, and it has a fuel injection of A,38 mm with a digital CBI ignition. It has an electric starting system and a maximum power output of 51 kW at 8500 rpm. The bike’s wet weight is 216 kg and it has a fuel capacity of 21 Litres.

The bike’s frame is made up of diamond high-tensile steel, and its front suspension contains a 41 mm inverted telescopic fork with a right-side adjustable rebound damping and adjustable preload. The bike’s rear suspension consists of an offset laydown single-shock with 13-way adjustable rebound damping and 7-way adjustable preload. The bike’s front and rear brake systems consist of 2x 300mm discs with 2 piston calipers and a single 220mm disc with 1 piston caliper respectively.

The Kawasaki KLE 650 Versys has a 6-speed transmission with a wet multi-disc, manual clutch. The bike’s chain final drive has a gear ratio of 1st 2.438, 2nd 1.714, 3rd 1.333, 4th 1.111, 5th 0.966, and 6th 0.852. Its final reduction ratio is 3.067. The bike is 2165 mm in length, 840 mm in width, and has a height of 1100 mm with a wheelbase of 1415 mm. It has a seat height of 840 mm and a ground clearance of 170 mm. The front and rear tires have respective dimensions of 120/70ZR17 and 160/60ZR17M.

Technical specifications:

Make Model: Kawasaki KLE 650 Versys

Year: 2015


Engine: Four stroke, parallel twin, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder.
Capacity: 650 cc / 39.6 cu-in
Bore x Stroke: 83 X 60mm
Cooling System: Liquid cooled
Lubrication: Forced lubrication (semi-dry sump)
Compression Ratio: 10.6:1
Induction: Fuel injection: ~A,38 mm
Ignition: Digital CBI
Starting: Electric
Max Power: 51 kW / 69 hp @ 8500 rpm
Max Torque: 64 Nm / 6.5 kgAE .m @ 7000 rpm
Clutch: Wet multi-disc, manual
Transmission: 6 Speed
Final Drive: Chain
Gear Ratio: 1st 2.438 (39/16) 2nd 1.714 (36/21) 3rd 1.333 (32/24) 4th 1.111 (30/27) 5th 0.966 (28/29) 6th 0.852 (23/27)

Final Reduction Ratio: 3.067 (46/15)
Frame: Diamond, high-tensile steel
Front Suspension: 41 mm inverted telescopic fork with stepless (right-side) adjustable rebound damping and adjustable preload.
Front Wheel Travel: 150 mm / 5.9 in.
Rear Suspension: Offset laydown single-shock with 13-way adjustable rebound damping and 7-way adjustable preload.
Rear Wheel Travel: 145 mm / 5.7 in
Front Brakes: 2x 300mm discs 2 piston calipers
Rear Brakes: Single 220mm disc 1 piston caliper
Front Tyre: 120/70ZR17
Rear Tyre: 160/60ZR17M
Rake: 25 degrees
Trail: 110 mm / 4.3 in
Dimensions: Length 2165 mm / 85.2 in. Width 840 mm / 33.1 in. Height 1100 mm / 43.3 in
Wheelbase: 1415 mm / 55.7 in
Seat Height: 840 mm / 33.1 in
Ground Clearance: 170 mm / 6.6 in
Wet Weight: 216 kg / 476 lbs
Fuel Capacity: 21 Litres / 5.5 gal

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