What category is the 2017 Kawasaki Versys 650 Tourer?

General information
Category	Sport touring
Model	Kawasaki Versys 650 Tourer
Year	2017
Engine and Transmission Specifications
Driveline	O-Ring Chain
Transmission type,final drive	Chain
Gearbox	6-speed
Cooling system	Liquid
Lubrication system	Forced lubrication, semi-dry sump
Ignition	Digital
Fuel control	Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC)
Fuel system	Injection. 38 mm x 2 (Keihin)
Valves per cylinder	4
Bore x Stroke	83.0 x 60.0 mm (3.3 x 2.4 inches)
Compression	10.6:1
Torque	44.80 Nm (4.6 kgf-m or 33.0 ft.lbs) @ 6800 RPM
Power	69.00 HP (50.4 kW) @ 8500 RPM
Engine type	Twin, four-stroke
Capacity:	649.00 ccm (39.60 cubic inches)

Brakes, suspension, Frame and wheels
Rear brakes diameter	220 mm (8.7 inches)
Rear brakes	Single disc. Single-piston caliper. Optional ABS.
Front brakes diameter	300 mm (11.8 inches)
Front brakes	Double disc. Two-piston calipers. Optional ABS.
Rear tyre	160/60-17
Front tyre	120/70-17
Rear wheel travel	145 mm (5.7 inches)
Rear Suspension	Single offset laydown shock with 13-position adjustable rebound damping and adjustable spring preload
Front wheel travel	150 mm (5.9 inches)
Front Suspension	41mm hydraulic telescopic fork with stepless adjustable rebound and preload
Trail	108 mm (4.3 inches)
Rake (fork angle)	25.0°
Frame type	Tubular diamond, high-tensile steel
Physical measures and capacities
Fuel capacity	18.93 litres (5.00 gallons)
Wheelbase	1,415 mm (55.7 inches)
Overall width	841 mm (33.1 inches)
Overall length	2,126 mm (83.7 inches)
Overall height	1,331 mm (52.4 inches)
Seat height	846 mm (33.3 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting.
Weight incl. oil, gas, etc	214.0 kg (471.8 pounds)

Other specs
Maintenance	Find parts, fluids, filters, maintenance tools and service items on eBay
Comments	Small windscreen. Limited power version of 35 kW available. ABS adds 2 kg.
Factory warranty	12 Month Limited Warranty
Carrying capacity	Saddle bags.
Starter	Electric
Color options	Pearl Stardust White/Metallic Spark Black, Metallic Matte Carbon Gray/Metallic Spark Black, Candy Matte Orange/Metallic Spark Black

Performance Profile & Rider Fit

67 hp

Peak Power

4.8s

0-60 mph

Best For

Track30%

City70%

Cornering70%

Daily Riding85%

Touring92%

Passenger82%

Rider Profile

Best For	Suits riders from mid-level to experienced, as the mild power delivery and predictable chassis are forgiving enough for those still building confidence while remaining satisfying for veterans.
Purpose	Built primarily as a long-distance all-rounder that blends comfortable ergonomics with agile handling for mixed highway and twisty-road riding.
Rider Fit	The moderate seat height and manageable dry weight make it accessible to riders of average and shorter stature, with a relaxed upright riding position that eases strain on wrists and back over long rides.
Character	A versatile, easygoing parallel-twin machine that prioritizes smooth, usable torque and stability over outright speed or aggression.
Not Ideal For	Not the right choice for riders chasing sportbike-level acceleration or serious off-road capability, as its road-biased tires and modest ground clearance limit rough-terrain use.

Character map is an editorial estimate based on this bike's specifications, not a lab-tested measurement.

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At 846mm, a rider of 68.9" with a 31" (estimated) inseam will reach the ground with balls of both feet on the 2017 Kawasaki Versys 650 Tourer, with a cramped knee angle of around 75 degrees and a forward-leaning riding position.

Data quality: measured. Assumes about 30mm of suspension sag once seated (a typical street-bike rule of thumb - stiffer or softer suspension will vary). This is an approximation from category-typical geometry and generic body proportions, not a measurement of this specific bike or you - sit on it before you buy.

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