2025 Kawasaki Versys 650 vs 2024 Suzuki V-Strom 650

The Kawasaki Versys 650 records larger displacement than the Suzuki V-Strom 650. The Suzuki V-Strom 650 has the advantage in recorded power, recorded torque and recorded weight where both recorded values are available.

Recorded specification differences

  • Manufacturer: Kawasaki Versys 650 Kawasaki, Suzuki V-Strom 650 Suzuki
  • Model: Kawasaki Versys 650 Kawasaki Versys 650, Suzuki V-Strom 650 Suzuki V-Strom 650
  • Year: Kawasaki Versys 650 2025, Suzuki V-Strom 650 2024
  • Category: Kawasaki Versys 650 Unclassified, Suzuki V-Strom 650 Supermoto
  • Displacement: Kawasaki Versys 650 649, Suzuki V-Strom 650 645
  • Power: Kawasaki Versys 650 67, Suzuki V-Strom 650 71
  • Torque: Kawasaki Versys 650 61, Suzuki V-Strom 650 69
  • Weight: Kawasaki Versys 650 219, Suzuki V-Strom 650 213
  • Seat height: Kawasaki Versys 650 84.5, Suzuki V-Strom 650 83.5
Kawasaki Versys 650 vs Suzuki V-Strom 650 key specifications
SpecKawasaki Versys 650Suzuki V-Strom 650
Year20252024
CategoryUnclassifiedSupermoto
Displacement649645
Power6771
Torque6169
Weight219213

Power

The Suzuki V-Strom 650 records 71 hp, 4 hp (6%) more than the Kawasaki Versys 650 at 67 hp.

Torque

The Suzuki V-Strom 650 records 69 Nm of torque, 8 Nm (13.1%) more than the Kawasaki Versys 650 at 61 Nm.

Weight

The Suzuki V-Strom 650 records a lower dry weight of 213 kg, 6 kg less than the Kawasaki Versys 650 at 219 kg.

Displacement

The Kawasaki Versys 650 records 649 cc, 4 cc (0.6%) more than the Suzuki V-Strom 650 at 645 cc.

Seat height

The Kawasaki Versys 650 has a higher recorded seat height (84.5) than the Suzuki V-Strom 650 (83.5), a difference of 1.

Power-to-weight

The Suzuki V-Strom 650 has the higher power-to-weight figure at 0.333 hp/kg, compared with 0.306 hp/kg for the Kawasaki Versys 650.

Frequently asked questions

Which motorcycle records more power, the Kawasaki Versys 650 or the Suzuki V-Strom 650?

The Suzuki V-Strom 650 records 71 hp, 4 hp (6%) more than the Kawasaki Versys 650 at 67 hp.

Which motorcycle records more torque, the Kawasaki Versys 650 or the Suzuki V-Strom 650?

The Suzuki V-Strom 650 records 69 Nm of torque, 8 Nm (13.1%) more than the Kawasaki Versys 650 at 61 Nm.

Which motorcycle records the lower weight, the Kawasaki Versys 650 or the Suzuki V-Strom 650?

The Suzuki V-Strom 650 records a lower dry weight of 213 kg, 6 kg less than the Kawasaki Versys 650 at 219 kg.

Which motorcycle records larger displacement, the Kawasaki Versys 650 or the Suzuki V-Strom 650?

The Kawasaki Versys 650 records 649 cc, 4 cc (0.6%) more than the Suzuki V-Strom 650 at 645 cc.

How do the recorded seat heights of the Kawasaki Versys 650 and the Suzuki V-Strom 650 compare?

The Kawasaki Versys 650 has a higher recorded seat height (84.5) than the Suzuki V-Strom 650 (83.5), a difference of 1.

Which motorcycle has the higher power-to-weight figure, the Kawasaki Versys 650 or the Suzuki V-Strom 650?

The Suzuki V-Strom 650 has the higher power-to-weight figure at 0.333 hp/kg, compared with 0.306 hp/kg for the Kawasaki Versys 650.

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Kawasaki Versys 650

2025Unclassified

Displacement649 cc
Power67 hp
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Suzuki V-Strom 650

2024Supermoto

Displacement645 cc
Power71 hp

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Engine & Performance

Engine Displacement
649 cc
645 cc
Power
67 hp
71 hp
Torque
61 Nm
69 Nm
Engine Type
-
V-Twin
Engine Details
DOHC
V-Twin | DOHC | Cylinder: 2
Power / Weight
0.3059 hp/kg
0.3333 hp/kg
Valves / Cylinder
4
-
Compression Ratio
10.8:1
11.2:1

Fuel & Capacity

Fuel System
Injection
Injection
Cooling System
Liquid-cooled
Liquid-cooled
Starter
Electric
Electric

Transmission & Drive

Gearbox
Manual 6-speed
Manual 6-speed
Transmission
Chain
Chain

Chassis & Suspension

Front Suspension
Inverted
Telescopic

Brake System

Front Brakes
Disc x2 ABS
Disc x2 ABS
Rear Brakes
Disc ABS
Disc ABS

Tires & Wheels

Front Tyre
120/70-ZR17
110/80-R19
Rear Tyre
160/60-ZR17
150/70-R17

Dimensions & Weight

Length
216.5 cm
227.5 cm
Height
142 cm
140.5 cm
Seat Height
84.5 cm
83.5 cm
Wheelbase
141.5 cm
156 cm
Ground Clearance
17 cm
17 cm
Dry Weight
219 kg
213 kg

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