Specifications 2010 Kawasaki Versys | Kawasaki Sport

2010 Kawasaki Versys Specifications:

• Machine Type Four-stroke, liquid cooled, DOHC, four valves per cylinder, parallel twin
• Displacement 649 cc
• Bore & Stroke 83.0 x 60.0 mm
• Compression ratio 10.6:1
• Liquid Cooling
• Fuel Injection Digital fuel injection with two 38mm Keihin throttle body
• Digital CDI Ignition
• 6-Speed Transmission
• Final Drive O-Ring Chain
• Frame Semi-double cradle, high tensile steel
• Rake / Trail 25 degrees/4.3 entry
• 120/70-17 front tire size
• Rear Tire Size 160/60-17
• Wheelbase 55.7
• Front Suspension / Wheel Travel 41mm telescopic hydraulic fork with stepless rebound and preload adjusted / 5.9 in
• Rear Suspension / wheel travel Single offset laydown shock with 13-position adjustable rebound damping and adjustable spring preload / 5.7 in
• Front Brake Type Dual 300mm petal discs with two-piston caliper
• Rear Brake Type Single 220mm petal disc with single-piston caliper
• Fuel Tank Capacity 5.0 gal.
• Seat Height 33.1
• 454.1 pounds curb weight.

Kawasaki Versys

The BMW F650GS was getting older and to be honest the throbby big thumper of an engine was wearing thin. The problem was that nothing to replace it was jumping out at me, other than another single which was not what I was after. I then spotted the Kawasaki Versys which had quietly kept itself to itself. It was a 650cc parallel twin which was a lot smoother than the single cylinder equivalent. I visited Portman Motorcycles and took out a demonstrator which I liked straight away. The engine was smooth and torquey whilst the riding position was very similar to the BMW. The deal was done, the BMW traded in with 9000 miles (showing) on the clock (he didn’t ask, so I didn’t tell him) and the Versys was ours. The good thing was that while we were waiting to collect the bike the dealer phoned me to say that he couldn’t get hold of the none ABS version that I had requested. I explained that the only reason I didn’t want ABS was that it was £200 more expensive so we had a chat and decided that I should just have the ABS one in stock without paying £200 for it. Never mind, I’m sure he will get over it. It has served us well so far but it is a bit top heavy and the finish will only take a couple of winter’s salt I reckon. Speaking of which I lost the front wheel on ice early one morning but as I was only doing 10 MPH I managed to whack it back up with my foot! It is very easy to ride an Annette likes it although she does find it a bit heavy at times. I will probably change the tyres soon for something a bit grippier and I wouldn’t rule out a loud exhaust either. Watch this space.