Adventure Motorcycles
2017Kawasaki Versys 650 Tourer
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The 2017 Kawasaki Versys 650 Tourer is a touring version of Kawasaki's middleweight adventure bike, with side cases. Its liquid-cooled 649cc parallel twin makes 69 hp and 64 Nm through a six-speed gearbox. An 846 mm seat, 18.9-litre tank and small windscreen suit long trips, and a 35 kW version was offered for restricted licences.
- Capacity
- 649.0 ccm
- Engine
- Parallel Twin, four-stroke
- Gearbox
- 6-speed
- Dry weight
- 214.0 kg
- Seat height
- 846 mm
- Power
- 69.0 HP (51.0 kW) @ 8500 RPM
What’s new for the 2017 Kawasaki Versys 650 Tourer
vs the 2016| Spec | 2016 | 2017 |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 69.0 HP (50.4 kW) @ 8500 RPM | 69.0 HP (51.0 kW) @ 8500 RPM |
How it rides
Editorial estimate from the spec sheet - not lab tested- Best for
- Built primarily as a long-distance all-rounder that blends comfortable ergonomics with agile handling for mixed highway and twisty-road riding.
- Built for
- 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.
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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- Capacity
- 649.0 ccm
- Power
- 69.0 HP (51.0 kW) @ 8500 RPM
- Torque
- 64.0 Nm (6.5 kgf-m) @ 7000 RPM
- Engine type
- Parallel Twin, four-stroke
- Power/weight ratio
- 0.3224 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
- Digital
- Valves per cylinder
- 4
- Lubrication system
- Forced lubrication, semi-dry sump
Transmission
- Gearbox
- 6-speed
- Transmission type
- Manual
- Final drive
- Chain
- Clutch
- Wet multi-disc
Dimensions & weight
- Wheelbase
- 1415 mm
- Overall length
- 2126 mm
- Overall width
- 841 mm
- Overall height
- 1331 mm
- Seat height
- 846 mm
- Dry weight
- 214.0 kg
- Wet weight
- 217.0 kg
- Fuel capacity
- 18.90 litres
- Ground clearance
- 170 mm
- Carrying capacity
- Saddle bags.
Chassis & suspension
- Frame
- Tubular diamond, high-tensile steel
- Front suspension
- 41mm hydraulic telescopic fork with stepless adjustable rebound and preload
- Rear suspension
- Single offset laydown shock with 13-position adjustable rebound damping and adjustable spring preload
- Front wheel travel
- 150 mm
- Rear wheel travel
- 145 mm
- Rake (fork angle)
- 25.0°
- Trail
- 108 mm
Brakes & wheels
- Front brakes
- Double disc. Two-piston calipers. Optional ABS.
- Front brakes diameter
- 300 mm
- Rear brakes
- Single disc. Single-piston caliper. Optional ABS.
- Rear brakes diameter
- 220 mm
- ABS
- Optional
- Front tyre
- 120/70-17
- Rear tyre
- 160/60-17
Other
- Color options
- Pearl Stardust White/Metallic Spark Black, Metallic Matte Carbon Gray/Metallic Spark Black, Candy Matte Orange/Metallic Spark Black
- Warranty
- 12
- Comments
- Small windscreen. Limited power version of 35 kW available. ABS adds 2 kg.
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 | 2015 | 2017 | 2018 | 2021 | 2023 | 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 649 cc | 649 cc | 649 cc | 649 cc | 649 cc | 649 cc |
| Dry weight | 214 kg | 214 kg | 214 kg | — | — | 201 kg |
| Seat height | 846 mm | 846 mm | 846 mm | 840 mm | 845 mm | 846 mm |
| Fuel capacity | 18.9 L | 18.9 L | 18.9 L | 21 L | 21 L | 20.8 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 650 Tourer?
The 2017 Kawasaki Versys 650 Tourer has a Capacity of 649.0 ccm (39.60 cubic inches).
What engine power does the Kawasaki Versys 650 Tourer have?
The 2017 Kawasaki Versys 650 Tourer has a Power of 69.0 HP (51.0 kW) @ 8500 RPM.
How many gears does the Kawasaki Versys 650 Tourer have?
The 2017 Kawasaki Versys 650 Tourer has a Gearbox of 6-speed.
What is the torque of the Kawasaki Versys 650 Tourer?
The 2017 Kawasaki Versys 650 Tourer has a Torque of 64.0 Nm (6.5 kgf-m or 47.2 ft.lbs) @ 7000 RPM.
How much does the Kawasaki Versys 650 Tourer weigh?
The 2017 Kawasaki Versys 650 Tourer has a Dry weight of 214.0 kg (471.8 pounds).
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