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Kawasaki Versys 650 vs Suzuki V-Strom 650: specs compared

Side-by-side specs of the Kawasaki Versys 650 (2021-2025) and the Suzuki V-Strom 650 (2023-2025), using the latest model year of each.

Key differences

  • Power: Kawasaki Versys 650 65.7 hp, Suzuki V-Strom 650 71 hp.
  • Torque: Kawasaki Versys 650 61 Nm, Suzuki V-Strom 650 62 Nm.
  • Weight: Kawasaki Versys 650 219 kg, Suzuki V-Strom 650 216 kg.
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Key figures

Power hp

  • Kawasaki Versys 650 (2021-2025)65.7
  • Suzuki V-Strom 650 (2023-2025)71 (best)

Torque Nm

  • Kawasaki Versys 650 (2021-2025)61
  • Suzuki V-Strom 650 (2023-2025)62 (best)

Weight kg

  • Kawasaki Versys 650 (2021-2025)219
  • Suzuki V-Strom 650 (2023-2025)216 (best)

Full specs

Specification
Kawasaki Versys 650 (2025 model year, shown at EICMA 2024) — photo by AVMOTO (Wikimedia Commons)
Kawasaki Versys 650
2021-2025
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Suzuki V-Strom 650 XT, model year 2018 (third-generation facelift) — photo by Anubis85 KH
Suzuki V-Strom 650
2023-2025 · 650XT Adventure
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CategoryAdventureAdventure
Years2021-20252023-2025
Engine649cc liquid-cooled DOHC 8-valve parallel-twin645cc liquid-cooled 90° V-twin, DOHC, 8-valve
Cylinders22
Displacement649 cc645 cc
Power65.7 hp @ 8,500 rpm71 hp @ 8,800 rpmBest
Torque61 Nm @ 7,000 rpm62 Nm @ 6,300 rpmBest
Transmission6-speed, sealed chain final drive6-speed manual, chain final drive
Final drivechainchain
Weight219 kg (wet)216 kg (wet)Best
Seat height845 mm835 mm
Fuel capacity21 LBest20 L
Front suspension41mm Showa inverted telescopic fork, adjustable preload and rebound damping, 5.9 in (150mm) travel43mm telescopic fork, preload adjustable, 150mm (5.9in) travel
Rear suspensionKYB single shock on twin-sided aluminum swingarm, remote preload adjuster and rebound damping, 5.7 in (145mm) travelLink-type shock, preload and rebound damping adjustable, 160mm (6.3in) travel
Brake systemDual front / single rear hydraulic disc brakes with ABS standardDual front/rear hydraulic disc brakes w/ standard ABS
Front brakeDual 300mm petal discs, Nissin twin-piston calipersDual 310mm discs, Tokico 2-piston calipers
Rear brakeSingle 250mm disc, single-piston caliperSingle 260mm disc, Nissin 1-piston caliper
Front tire120/70-ZR17 (Dunlop Sportmax D222F)Bridgestone Battlax Adventure A40 110/80R19 M/C (59V), tubeless
Rear tire160/60-ZR17 (Dunlop Sportmax D222)Bridgestone Battlax Adventure A40 150/70R17 M/C (69V), tubeless
QuickshifterNoNo
Launch priceUSD 8,899 (USA)BestUSD 10,899 (US)