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KAWASAKI Versys 650 (2009-2010) Specs, Performance & Photos

Segment: All-road
Production years: 2009, 2010

KAWASAKI Versys 650 2009-2010 8 Photos
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The 2010 Kawasaki Versys was introduced by the Japanese motorcycle manufacturer with major upgrades that included a redesigned bodywork with a sharper style, a new headlight, a new front cowl, new seats, and an overall slimmer appearance.

In addition, the Versys featured a larger, three-way adjustable windscreen for more wind protection, a new LED taillight, redesigned radiator shrouds, mirrors, turn signals, engine cover, and rear fender.

Other revised features included the passenger grab rails, a new seat cover material, fine-tuning of the passenger seating position, rubber-covered footpegs, and rubber bushings at the rear engine mounts that reduced engine vibrations.

The bike featured the most compact engine in its class that allowed the construction of a slimmer motorcycle and delivered smooth, responsive power in the low-mid range with its chrome composite-plated aluminum cylinders and digital fuel injection system.

In the performance department, the 2010 Kawasaki Versys took its thrust from a 649cc four-stroke parallel-twin liquid-cooled engine that delivered an output power of 64 hp with a peak at 8,000 rpm and 61 Nm (45 lb-ft) of torque available at 6,800 rpm.

The high-tensile steel trellis frame was made using 3D computer analysis in the design process for optimum stiffness and superior handling and came in a small, light, and narrow package that offered excellent comfort and control.

KAWASAKI Versys 650 2009-2010

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engine specs
Type:Liquid-cooled, 4-stroke Parallel Twin
Displacement:649 cm3
Bore X Stroke:3.26 x 2.36 in OR 83 mm
Compression Ratio:10.6:1
Horsepower:64/8000 KW(hp)/RPM
Torque:45/6800 lb-ft/RPM OR 61/6800 Nm/RPM
Fuel System:Fuel injection: 38 mm x 2 (Keihin)
transmission specs
Gearbox:6-speed, return
Clutch:Wet multi-disc, manual
Primary Drive:Chain
Final Drive:Chain
chassis specs
Frame:Diamond, high-tensile steel
Front Suspension:41 mm inverted telescopic fork with stepless (right-side) adjustable rebound damping and adjustable preload
Rear Suspension:Offset laydown single-shock with 13-way adjustable rebound damping and 7-way adjustable preload
Front Brake:Dual semi-floating 300 mm petal discs Caliper: Dual piston
Rear Brake:Single 220 mm petal disc Caliper: Single-piston
dimension specs
Overall Length:83.7 in OR 2126 mm
Overall Width:33.1 in OR 841 mm
Seat Height:33.3 in OR 846 mm
Wheelbase:55.7 in OR 1415 mm
Ground Clearance:7.1 in OR 180 mm
Weight:454 lbs OR 206 kg
Fuel Capacity:5 gallons OR 18.9 L
tyres specs
Front:120/70ZR17M/C (58W)
Rear:160/60ZR17M/C (69W)
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