Comparison test Versys Vs V-Strom: a full-bodied Kawa or a small Suz ‘ ?
The new 2012 Suzuki DL 650 V-Strom convinced us on the beautiful sunny roads of Croatia. But what about in France in the gray, facing the Kawasaki Versys? Answer in this new duel Site !
Kawasaki Versys tech. Sheet
| Engine | |
| Type | In-line twin, 4-stroke, liquid cooled |
| Displacement | 649 cc |
| Bore x stroke | 83 × 60 mm |
| Distribution | Double overhead camshaft, 4 valves per cylinder |
| Volumetric ratio | 10.6 to 1 |
| Food | Electronic fuel injection, two 38mm Keihin injectors |
| Max power | 64 hp at 8,000 rpm 34 hp at 6500 rpm (34 hp Kit) |
| Max torque | 61 Nm at 6800 rpm 50 Nm at 3,000 rpm (Kit 34 hp) |
| Ignition | Digital |
| Start-up | Electric |
| Lubrication | Forced, semi-dry sump |
| Transmission | |
| Clutch | Manually operated multi-disc in oil bath |
| Gearbox | 6 reports |
| Primary report | 2.095 (88/42) |
| 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) |
| Secondary report | 3.067 (46/15) |
| Transmitted secondary ° | By channel |
| Cycle part | |
| Frame | Diamond type, high density steel |
| Front suspension | 41 mm inverted fork with (right side) progressive rebound and preload adjustment |
| Suspension Ar | Offset single shock absorber, with rebound (13 positions) and preload (7 positions) adjustment |
| Front travel | 150 mm |
| Travel Ar | 145 mm |
| Front brake | Double semi-floating 300 mm disc in petals |
| Ar brake | Single 220 mm disc in petals |
| Calipers Av | Double pistons |
| Calipers Ar | Single piston |
| Front tire | 120/70 ZR17 M / C (58W) |
| Tire Ar | 160/60 ZR17 M / C (69W) |
| Dimensions, weight, capacities | |
| Length | 2125 mm |
| Width | 840 mm |
| Height | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1,415 mm |
| Ground clearance | 180 mm |
| Caster angle | 25 ° |
| Hunt | 108 mm |
| Steering angle | 35 ° / 35 ° |
| Saddle height | 845 mm |
| Full weight | 206 kg (209 kg with ABS) |
| Fuel tank | 19 liters |
| Commercial information | |
| Availability | Immediate () |
| Colors | Red "Metallic Imperial" or Black "Metallic Spark" |
| Price | € 8,199 (- € 600 without ABS) |
| Guarantee | 2 years parts and labor and unlimited mileage |
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