Honda X-ADV vs Kawasaki Versys 650: specs compared

Key differences

• Power: Honda X-ADV 57.8 hp, Kawasaki Versys 650 65.7 hp.
• Torque: Honda X-ADV 69 Nm, Kawasaki Versys 650 61 Nm.
• Weight: Honda X-ADV 236 kg, Kawasaki Versys 650 219 kg.

Key figures

Specification	Honda X-ADV 2021-present Remove	Kawasaki Versys 650 2021-2025 Remove
Category	Adventure	Adventure
Years	2021-present	2021-2025
Engine	745cc liquid-cooled SOHC parallel-twin, 8-valve, Euro 5, ride-by-wire throttle	649cc liquid-cooled DOHC 8-valve parallel-twin
Cylinders	2	2
Displacement	745 cc	649 cc
Power	57.8 hp @ 6,750 rpm	65.7 hp @ 8,500 rpmBest
Torque	69 Nm @ 4,750 rpmBest	61 Nm @ 7,000 rpm
Transmission	6-speed DCT dual-clutch automatic (revised ratios), chain final drive	6-speed, sealed chain final drive
Final drive	chain	chain
Weight	236 kg (wet)	219 kg (wet)Best
Seat height	820 mm	845 mm
Fuel capacity	13.2 L	21 LBest
Front suspension	41mm inverted (upside-down) telescopic fork, ~153-154mm travel, adjustable preload and rebound damping	41mm Showa inverted telescopic fork, adjustable preload and rebound damping, 5.9 in (150mm) travel
Rear suspension	Pro-Link monoshock, 150mm travel, preload adjustable	KYB single shock on twin-sided aluminum swingarm, remote preload adjuster and rebound damping, 5.7 in (145mm) travel
Brake system	2-channel ABS standard	Dual front / single rear hydraulic disc brakes with ABS standard
Front brake	Dual 296mm discs with 4-piston Nissin calipers	Dual 300mm petal discs, Nissin twin-piston calipers
Rear brake	Single 240mm disc with 1-piston caliper	Single 250mm disc, single-piston caliper
Front tire	120/70-17 radial	120/70-ZR17 (Dunlop Sportmax D222F)
Rear tire	160/60-15 radial	160/60-ZR17 (Dunlop Sportmax D222)
Quickshifter	No	No
Launch price	GBP 10,849 (UK)	USD 8,899 (USA)

• Launch price: Not ranked: launch prices are in different currencies.