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2012Kawasaki Versys
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The 2012 Kawasaki Versys is a tall, upright all-rounder built for commuting, back roads and light touring. Its liquid-cooled 649cc parallel twin makes 67.3 hp and 61 Nm through a six-speed gearbox and chain, with ABS as an option. An 846 mm seat, 206 kg wet weight and 18.9-litre tank give it a useful range.
- Capacity
- 649.0 ccm
- Engine
- Parallel Twin, four-stroke
- Gearbox
- 6-speed
- Dry weight
- 181.0 kg
- Seat height
- 846 mm
- Power
- 67.3 HP (49.5 kW)
How it rides
Editorial estimate from the spec sheet - not lab tested- Best for
- Designed as a versatile all-rounder for mixed commuting, weekend rides, and light touring rather than outright performance.
- Built for
- A friendly, torquey twin-cylinder machine that favors smooth, predictable handling over outright excitement.
- Not ideal for
- Not the right choice for riders seeking serious off-road capability or track-focused speed.
Scores are derived from the spec sheet using the same model across every bike, so they compare like for like.
Will it fit you?
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Worked out in your browser - nothing is sent to usBased on the published US (EPA-style) fuel economy estimate and tank size. Real-world figures depend on how and where you ride, and the last litres of a tank are reserve. Prices shown greyed are examples - type your own.
Engine
- Capacity
- 649.0 ccm
- Power
- 67.3 HP (49.5 kW)
- CO2 Emissions
- 105 CO2 g/km
- EPA Certificate No.
- CKAXC.649AAC-005
- EPA Est. Fuel Consumption
- 4.47 L/100km (52.6 US mpg)
- EPA CO Emissions
- 5.0 CO g/km
- Torque
- 61.0 Nm (6.2 kgf-m) @ 6800 RPM
- Engine type
- Parallel Twin, four-stroke
- Power/weight ratio
- 0.3718 HP/kg (dry)
- Bore x stroke
- 83.0 x 60.0 mm
- Compression
- 10.6:1
- Cooling system
- Liquid
- Fuel system
- Injection
- Starting
- Electric
- Ignition
- TCBI with electronic advance
- Aspiration
- Naturally aspirated
- Valves per cylinder
- 4
Transmission
- Gearbox
- 6-speed
- Transmission type
- Manual
- Final drive
- Chain
Dimensions & weight
- Wheelbase
- 1415 mm
- Overall length
- 2126 mm
- Overall width
- 841 mm
- Overall height
- 1331 mm
- Seat height
- 846 mm
- Dry weight
- 181.0 kg
- Wet weight
- 206.0 kg
- Fuel capacity
- 18.90 litres
Chassis & suspension
- Frame
- Semi-double cradle, high-tensile steel
- Front suspension
- 41mm hydraulic telescopic fork with stepless adjustable rebound and preload / 5.9 in.
- Rear suspension
- Single offset laydown shock with 13-position adjustable rebound damping and adjustable spring preload / 5.7 in.
- Front wheel travel
- 150 mm
- Rake (fork angle)
- 25.0°
- Trail
- 109 mm
Brakes & wheels
- Front brakes
- Double disc
- Front brakes diameter
- 300 mm
- Rear brakes
- Single disc
- Rear brakes diameter
- 220 mm
- ABS
- Optional
- Front tyre
- 120/70-17
- Rear tyre
- 160/60-17
Other
- Color options
- Metallic Imperial Red
- Warranty
- 12
- Fuel Tank Material
- Metal
Specs last verified against published sources: .
Compiled from manufacturer documentation and user contributions, corrected on an ongoing basis. Spotted something wrong? Tell us.
What changed, year to year
Differences highlighted| Specification | 2007 | 2009 | 2011 | 2012 | 2014 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 649 cc | 649 cc | 649 cc | 649 cc | 649 cc |
| Dry weight | 181 kg | 181 kg | 181 kg | 181 kg | 181 kg |
| Seat height | 840 mm | 841 mm | 846 mm | 846 mm | 846 mm |
| Fuel capacity | 19 L | 18.9 L | 18.9 L | 18.9 L | 18.9 L |
Illustrative - generated automatically by diffing the year records already on file, not a manufacturer-published changelog.
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Common questions
What is the engine size of the Kawasaki Versys?
The 2012 Kawasaki Versys has a Capacity of 649.0 ccm (39.60 cubic inches).
What engine power does the Kawasaki Versys have?
The 2012 Kawasaki Versys has a Power of 67.3 HP (49.5 kW).
How many gears does the Kawasaki Versys have?
The 2012 Kawasaki Versys has a Gearbox of 6-speed.
What is the torque of the Kawasaki Versys?
The 2012 Kawasaki Versys has a Torque of 61.0 Nm (6.2 kgf-m or 45.0 ft.lbs) @ 6800 RPM.
How much does the Kawasaki Versys weigh?
The 2012 Kawasaki Versys has a Dry weight of 181.0 kg (399.0 pounds).
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