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Kawasaki Versys 650 KLE - [2011]
This edition of the Kawasaki Versys 650 KLE is the 6 speed | Manual version and was first brought out in 2011. This was at around the same time as the introduction of the 2012 Buell-EBR 1190RS V-Twin and the 2012 Kawasaki ZX-10 R Ninja Emerson Fittipaldi Limited Editi.This particular Kawasaki Versys 650 has a 650cc Liquid cooled, Two stroke, V4 Petrol powerplant with 2 cylinders and Electronic Fuel Injection.
An alternative V4 engine, Sport-Touring style motorbike includes the Yamaha Tracer 9 GT - [2025]
The 2011 Versys 650 shares its V4 engine and Sport-Touring style configuration with the likes of the 2025 Yamaha Tracer 9 GT and the 2020 Yamaha MXT 850 Niken. Alternatively, if you're looking for other bikes which share the Versys 650's Sport-Touring style with a similar size of engine then how about the 2009 Yamaha FZ6 S 2 Fazer | 2009cc.2009 Yamaha FZ6 S Fazer | 2009cc.
Weighing in at 0 kgs (0 lbs) this makes the Kawasaki Versys 650 KLE in the same weight category as the 2025 Yamaha Tracer 9 GT+ or the 2025 Yamaha Tracer 9 GT, give or take 50kg.
The 2011 Kawasaki Versys 650 shares the same bhp with the Honda X-ADV 745 - [2025]
In terms of power the 650cc 8 valve V4 2 cylinder engine produces 64 bhp (47 kW) @ 8000 rpm similar to the 2025 Honda X-ADV 745 [57.8 bhp (43 kW) @ 6750 rpm] or the 2025 Suzuki SV 650 ABS [73 bhp (54 kW) @ 8500 rpm].
The DOHC Two stroke unit throws out torque of 44.9 lb-ft (61.0 Nm) @ 6800 rpm placing it alongside motorbikes of similar performance figures such as the 2025 Suzuki SV 650 ABS [47.2 lb-ft (63.9 Nm) @ 8100 rpm] and the 2025 Yamaha Tenere 700 [50.2 lb-ft (68.0 Nm) @ 6500 rpm].
If one combines the weight with power or torque performance for the Kawasaki Versys 650 you can get a better idea of it's real world performance.
The 1984 Honda CB 700 SC Nighthawk S has similar Bhp Per Ton stats as the 2011 Kawasaki Versys 650 KLE.
The 2011 Kawasaki Versys 650 KLE has a Power to weight ratio of 318.4 bhp per ton and 223.8 lb-ft per ton. Bhp Per Ton figures of the 2011 Versys 650 competing with the 1984 Honda CB 700 SC Nighthawk S [343.3 bhp\ton] and the 1986 Suzuki GSX-R 400 DOHC [343.0 bhp\ton].
If you agree with the late great Carroll Shelby, then arguably an even better indicator of potential performance is Torque. Factor weight into the equation and you end up with - Torque per ton, with the Kawasaki Versys 650 generating around 223.8 lb-ft per ton. If you're curious as to what other motorbikes have as much torque to weight then look no further than the 2006 Honda CBR 600 F4i [248.4 lb-ft per ton] and the 2003 Honda CBR 600 F4i [248.4 lb-ft per ton].
With a 0-60mph time of 11.6 secs or a 0-100km/h (0-62mph) of 11.9 secs, this makes the Kawasaki Versys 650 KLE similar in acceleration to the 2025 Yamaha WR 250 F (11.6 secs) and the 2021 Kawasaki Versys 650 LT (11.6 secs). This Kawasaki Versys 650 KLE also competes in terms of 0-60 mph and 0-100km/h with the 2018 Honda CB 250 R Neo Sports Cafe (0.0 secs) and the 2020 Norton Superlight SS (0.4 secs).
Quarter Mile time is a close race between the 2011 Kawasaki Versys 650 KLE and the 1986 Suzuki VS 750 GL Intruder
When talking about the performance of the 2011 Kawasaki Versys 650 KLE on the drag strip it can reach a quarter mile in an estimated 13.6 secs @ 100 mph. Bikes with a similar performance down the quarter mile can be found in the 1986 Suzuki VS 750 GL Intruder (13.6 secs) and the 2017 Kawasaki Versys 650 LT (13.6 secs).
The 2011 version of the Kawasaki Versys 650 KLE has a maximum speed of 128mph.
Top Speed of the 2011 Versys 650 equals the 2023 Yamaha YZF-R7 DOHC
If maxing out your bike on the AutoBahn is your thing and you're wondering what's faster at the top end than the 2011 Kawasaki Versys 650 KLE then how about a 2023 Yamaha YZF-R7 DOHC (139 mph) and the 2022 Yamaha YZF-R7 DOHC (139 mph).
Kawasaki EL 125 Eliminator
Engine Capacity: 124 cc
Top Speed: 65 mph
Quarter Mile: 21.3 secs @ 0 mph
