Kawasaki Versys 650 vs Yamaha XJ6 Diversion Comparison

The detailed Motorcycles comparison of Kawasaki Versys 650 and Yamaha XJ6 Diversion, based on price, specifications & other features is shown below. The Kawasaki Versys 650 priced at RM 36,200 while the Yamaha XJ6 Diversion Motorcycles has a price tag of RM 39,627. Comparing the technical specifications, Yamaha XJ6 Diversion engine displacement is 600 while the Kawasaki Versys 650 houses a 649 engine.

Brand	Kawasaki Malaysia	Yamaha Malaysia
Off Road Price*	RM 36,200 Kawasaki Versys 650 Price	RM 39,627
Variant	Versys 650 Standard	XJ6 Diversion Standard
User Rating	4.31 Versys 650 reviews	4.5 XJ6 Diversion reviews
Fuel Type	Petrol Petrol Motorcycles in Malaysia	Petrol Petrol Motorcycles in Malaysia
Available Color(s)
Vehicle Type	Sport Sport Motorcycles in Malaysia	Sport Sport Motorcycles in Malaysia

Key Features

Start Option	Electric	Electric
Displacement	649 cc	600 cc
Maximum Power	68.05 hp	76.4 hp

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Photo Comparision

Kawasaki Versys 650 Left Side View Full Image

Kawasaki Versys 650 Right Side Viewfull Image

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Yamaha XJ6 Diversion Slant Rear View Full Image

Yamaha XJ6 Diversion Right Side Viewfull Image

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Yamaha XJ6 Diversion Images

User Ratings & Review Comparison

	4.31/5 29 reviews	4.5/5 4 reviews
User Review Comparison	An extremely versatile middleweight adventure tourer The Kawasaki Versys 650 is an extremely versatile middleweight adventure tourer. Whether you're a seasoned rider searching for an easy going daily... Read More I isfahann Aug 21, 2025 for Kawasaki Versys 650	Great Commuter Bike Bought it in 2014, it was my first above 250cc motorbike. To my surprise, it runs smoothly on the highway, cornering is fun and easy to handle during... Read More S Shuk Bob Jun 11, 2021 for Yamaha XJ6 Diversion

From The Experts

Things we like	Looks Performance Ride quality Read More	--
Things we don't like	Tyres could have been more off-road specific Lack of electronic riding aids Read More	--

Engine & Performance

Displacement	649 cc	600 cc
Maximum Power	68.05 hp	76.4 hp
Fuel Tank Capacity	21.0 L	17 L
Bore X Stroke	83 mm x 60 mm	65.5 mm x 44.5 mm
Engine Type	Two Cylinders, 4-Stroke Parallel Twin, 8-Valves DOHC, Liquid-Cooled	Liquid-Cooled, 4-Stroke, DOHC, Forward-Inclined Parallel 4-Cylinder, 4-Valves
Lubrication System	Forced Lubrication, Wet Sump	Wet Sump
Exhaust Pipes	2 In 1 Exhaust	4 Into 1 Exhaust
Maximum Torque	64 Nm	59.7 Nm
No. Of Strokes	4	4-Stroke
Clutch Type	Wet, Multi-Plate	Wet, Multi-Plate
Drive Type	Chain Drive	Chain Drive
Compression Ratio	10.8:1	12.2:1
No. Of Cylinder	2	4
Cooling System	Liquid Cooled	Liquid Cooled
Valve Configuration	DOHC	DOHC
Valves Per Cylinder	4	4
RPM at Maximum Power	8500 rpm	--
RPM at Maximum Torque	7000 rpm	--

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Dimension

Category	Sport	Sport
Seating Capacity	2	2
Kerb Weight	214 kg	211 kg
Wheel Base	1415 mm	1440 mm
Ground Clearance	170 mm	140 mm
Seat Height	840 mm	785 mm
Width	840 mm	770 mm
Length	2165 mm	2120 mm
Height	1400 mm	1210 mm
Oil Tank Capacity	--	3.4 L

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Fuel & Ignition

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

Chassis & Suspension

Front Suspension	Telescopic Fork	Telescopic Fork
Suspension Travel(Front)	150 mm	130 mm
Rear Suspension	Offset Laydown Single-Shock	Monoshock
Suspension Travel(Rear)	145 mm	130 mm

Wheels & Tyres

Front Wheel Size	ZR17	ZR17
Rear Wheel Size	ZR17	ZR17
Rear Tyre	160/60 ZR17	160/60 ZR17
Tyre Type	Runflat	Run Flat
Front Tyre	120/70 ZR17	120/70 ZR17

Gear & Transmission

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

Electrical

Battery Voltage

12 V

Safety & Security

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

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Console

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

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Chassis & Suspension

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