Kawasaki Versys 1000 STD vs Kawasaki Versys 650 Comparison

From The Experts

Things we like	Balanced all-rounder Strong engine character Less complex than other SE versions Read More	Looks Performance Ride quality Read More
Things we don't like	Lack of advanced suspension Weight and agility issues Few creature comforts missing  Read More	Tyres could have been more off-road specific Lack of electronic riding aids Read More

Engine & Performance

Displacement	1043 cc	649 cc
Maximum Power	118 hp	68.05 hp
Fuel Tank Capacity	21 L	21.0 L
Clutch Type	Wet, Multi-Plate	Wet, Multi-Plate
Drive Type	Chain Drive	Chain Drive
Compression Ratio	10.3:1	10.8:1
Exhaust Pipes	4 into 1 into 2 Exhaust	2 In 1 Exhaust
Bore X Stroke	77.0 mm x 56.0 mm	83 mm x 60 mm
Maximum Torque	102 Nm	64 Nm
Engine Type	4 Cylinder, 4-Stroke, 16-Valve DOHC, Liquid Cooled Engine	Two Cylinders, 4-Stroke Parallel Twin, 8-Valves DOHC, Liquid-Cooled
Injection Type	Fuel Injection	--
Cooling System	Liquid Cooled	Liquid Cooled
Lubrication System	Wet Sump	Forced Lubrication, Wet Sump
No. Of Strokes	4-Stroke	4
No. Of Cylinder	4	2
Valves Per Cylinder	4	4
Valve Configuration	DOHC	DOHC
RPM at Maximum Power	9000 rpm	8500 rpm
RPM at Maximum Torque	7500 rpm	7000 rpm

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Dimension

Category	Adventure Touring	Sport
Seating Capacity	2	2
Length	2270 mm	2165 mm
Kerb Weight	253 kg	214 kg
Seat Height	840 mm	840 mm
Wheel Base	1520 mm	1415 mm
Width	895 mm	840 mm
Height	1400 mm	1400 mm
Ground Clearance	--	170 mm

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Fuel & Ignition

Ignition System	Digital	Digital
Start Option	Electric	Electric
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol
Fuel Supply System	Fuel Injection	Fuel Injection

Chassis & Suspension

Front Suspension	Inverted Fork	Telescopic Fork
Rear Suspension	Horizontal Back-link	Offset Laydown Single-Shock
Suspension Travel(Front)	--	150 mm
Suspension Travel(Rear)	--	145 mm

Wheels & Tyres

Rear Tyre	180/55 R17	160/60 ZR17
Front Tyre	120/70 R17	120/70 ZR17
Tyre Type	Runflat	Runflat
Rear Wheel Size	R17	ZR17
Front Wheel Size	R17	ZR17

Electrical

Battery Voltage

12 V

12 V

Gear & Transmission

Transmission Type	Manual	Manual
Gear Box	6-Speed	6-Speed

Safety & Security

ABS	Yes	Yes
Pass Switch	Yes	Yes
Leg Guards	No	No
Engine Check Warning	Yes	Yes
Riding Modes	Touring Touring	Sport Sport
Back Rest	No	No
Launch Control	No	No
Side Reflectors	Yes	--
Shutter Lock	--	No
Anti-Theft Alarm	--	No
Central Locking	--	No
Wheel Lock Front/back	--	No

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Console

Odometer	Digital Digital	Digital Digital
Fuel Gauge	Digital Digital	Digital Digital
Oil Change Indicator	Yes	--
Speedometer	Digital Digital	Digital Digital
Tachometer	Yes	Yes
Tripmeter	Yes	Yes
Display Screen	Yes	Yes
Navigator	--	No
Side Stand Indicator	--	No

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Electrical

Indicator Light	Yes	Yes
Head Lamp	LED LED	Bulb Bulb
Tail Lamp	LED LED	LED LED
Adjustable Headlights	Yes	Yes

Chassis & Suspension

Seat Type	Dual Stepped Dual Stepped	Dual Stepped Dual Stepped
Body Frame Material	Alloy Alloy	Steel Steel
Side Wings	Yes	Yes
Body Frame Type	Twin-Tube Twin-Tube	Diamond Diamond
Chrome Garnish	--	No

Brake

Front Brake	Dual Disc Dual Disc	Dual Disc Dual Disc
Rear Brake	Disc Disc	Disc Disc

Differentiating Features

Height Adjustable Seats

No

No