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Kawasaki Versys 650 Twin Cylinder - [2019]
This edition of the Kawasaki Versys 650 Twin Cylinder is the 6 speed / Manual version and was first brought out in 2019. This was at around the same time as the introduction of the 2020 Kawasaki KLX 250 Single Cylinder and the 2020 Yamaha XSR 700 Twin.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 2019 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 Fazer | 2009cc.2009 Yamaha FZ6 S 2 Fazer | 2009cc.
Weighing in at 217 kgs (478 lbs) this makes the Kawasaki Versys 650 Twin Cylinder in the same weight category as the 2025 Yamaha Tracer 9 Triple or the 2025 Yamaha T�n�r� 700, give or take 50kg.
The 2019 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 69 bhp (51 kW) @ 8500 rpm similar to the 2025 Honda X-ADV 745 [57.8 bhp (43 kW) @ 6750 rpm] or the 2025 Yamaha T�n�r� 700 Rally [72.4 bhp (53 kW) @ 9000 rpm].
The DOHC Two stroke unit throws out torque of 47.2 lb-ft (64.0 Nm) @ 7000 rpm placing it alongside motorbikes of similar performance figures such as the 2025 Yamaha MT-07 Twin Cylinder [50.0 lb-ft (67.7 Nm) @ 6500 rpm] and the 2025 Yamaha MT-09 Y-AMT [68.5 lb-ft (93.0 Nm) @ 7000 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 2001 Suzuki GSX 400 Inazuma has similar Bhp Per Ton stats as the 2019 Kawasaki Versys 650 Twin Cylinder.
The 2019 Kawasaki Versys 650 Twin Cylinder has a Power to weight ratio of 317.9 bhp per ton and 217.5 lb-ft per ton. Bhp Per Ton figures of the 2019 Versys 650 competing with the 2001 Suzuki GSX 400 Inazuma [341.0 bhp\ton] and the 1999 Suzuki GSX 400 F Impulse [341.0 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 217.5 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 2023 Yamaha T�n�r� 700 [242.1 lb-ft per ton] and the 2023 Yamaha T�n�r� 700 Rally Edition [242.1 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 Twin Cylinder 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 Twin Cylinder 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 2019 Kawasaki Versys 650 Twin Cylinder and the 2020 Kawasaki Versys 650 LT
When talking about the performance of the 2019 Kawasaki Versys 650 Twin Cylinder 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 2020 Kawasaki Versys 650 LT (13.6 secs) and the 1984 Suzuki VS 750 GL Intruder (13.6 secs).
The 2019 version of the Kawasaki Versys 650 Twin Cylinder has a maximum speed of 130mph.
Top Speed of the 2019 Versys 650 equals the 1996 Honda CB 1000 Big One Super Four
If maxing out your bike on the AutoBahn is your thing and you're wondering what's faster at the top end than the 2019 Kawasaki Versys 650 Twin Cylinder then how about a 1996 Honda CB 1000 Big One Super Four (141 mph) and the 1995 Honda CB 1000 T2 Super Four (141 mph).
