2015 Versys 650 test: Kawasaki brings out the big guns
The third version of the Versys 650 presented in Cologne will enter service at the beginning of 2015. Five years after correcting its shooting, Kawasaki this time leaves the heavy artillery … Site reviewed the road trail Kawa: guard to him !
2015 Versys 650 technical and sales sheet
| Engine | |
| Type | Inline-twin, 4-stroke, water-cooled |
| Displacement | 649 cc |
| Bore x stroke | 83 × 60 mm |
| Max power | 69 hp (51 kW) at 8,500 rpm |
| Max torque | 64 Nm at 7,900 rpm |
| Distribution | 4 valves per cylinder, double overhead camshaft |
| Volumetric ratio | 10.8 to 1 |
| Food | Electronic fuel injection, 38 mm |
| Ignition | Electronic |
| Lubrication | Pressurized, semi-dry sump |
| Start-up | Electric |
| Transmission | |
| Clutch | Multi-disc in oil bath |
| Gearbox | 6 reports |
| Primary report | 2.095 |
| 1st | 2,438 |
| 2nd | 1.714 |
| 3rd | 1,333 |
| 4th | 1.111 |
| 5th | 0.966 |
| 6th | 0.852 |
| Secondary transmission | By chain |
| Secondary report | 3.067 |
| Cycle part | |
| Frame | Steel "Diamond" type |
| Front suspension | Fully adjustable 41mm SFF inverted fork |
| Suspension Ar | Offset single shock absorber, adjustable in preload |
| Front travel | 150 mm |
| Travel Ar | 145 mm |
| Front brake | Double floating 300 mm disc, 2-piston calipers |
| Ar brake | Single 250 mm disc, single piston caliper |
| Front tire | 120/70 ZR17 (58W) |
| Tire Ar | 160/60 ZR17 (69W) |
| Dimensions, weight, capacities | |
| Length | 2165 mm |
| Width | 840 mm |
| Height | 1,400 / 1,450 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1,415 mm |
| Caster angle | 25 ° |
| Hunt | 108 mm |
| Ground clearance | 170 mm |
| Saddle height | 840 mm |
| Full weight | 214 kg (ABS + 2kg) |
| Fuel tank | 21 liters |
| Commercial information | |
| Availability | Mid-January 2015 in the |
| Colors | White "Stardust", Black "Spark / Ebony" or Yellow "Shining" |
| Price | € 7,290 (ABS + € 400) |
| Guarantee | 2 years, unlimited mileage |
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