2008 Kawasaki KLE 650 Versys vs 2023 Suzuki GSX-S1000GT

Full specifications comparison • 2 motorcycles

Comparing 2 motorcycles
2008 Kawasaki KLE 650 Versys 2008 Kawasaki KLE 650 Versys

Sport touring

Engine
Four stroke, parallel twin, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder
Power
47 kW / 64 hp @ 8000 rpm
Top Speed
197 km/h / 122.4 mph
Weight
181 kg / 399 lbs
2023 Suzuki GSX-S1000GT 2023 Suzuki GSX-S1000GT

Sport touring

Engine
Titanium valves
Power
N/A
Top Speed
N/A
Weight
498.2 pounds
Full Specifications
General
Comments-3 ride modes. Traction control. Cruise control. Windscreen.
Year2007 - 08-
Colours-Metallic Reflective Blue
Make ModelKawasaki KLE 650 Versys-
Warranty-12 months unlimited mileage
Dimensions
Width (mm)-825 mm
Width (in.)-32.5 inches
Wheelbase (mm)-1460 mm
Wheelbase (in.)-57.5 inches
Storage-Saddle bags
Seat Height (mm)-810 mm
Length (mm)-2140 mm
Height (mm)-1215 mm
Height (in.)-47.8 inches
Ground Clearance (mm)-140 mm
Ground Clearance (in.)-5.5 inches
Seat Height (in.)-31.9 inches
Length (in.)-84.3 inches
Seat Height840 mm / 33.1 in810 mm / 31.9 in.
Wheelbase1415 mm / 55.7 in1460 mm / 57.5 in.
Height1315.7 mm / 51.8 in1215 mm / 47.8 in.
Length2126 mm / 83.7 in2140 mm / 84.3 in.
Width840 mm / 33.1 in825 mm / 32.5 in.
Weights & Capacities
Dry Weight (kg)181-
Wet Weight (lbs.)-498.2 pounds
Oil Capacity (Quarts)-3.49 US quarts
Oil Capacity (l)-3.30 litres
Fuel Capacity (l)-19.00 litres
Wet Weight (kg)-226.0 kg
Fuel Capacity (gal.)-5.02 US gallons
Dry Weight181 kg / 399 lbs-
Fuel Capacity19 Litres / 5.0 gal19.00 litres / 5.02 US gallons
Coolant Capacity-3.00 litres (0.79 US gallons)
Wet Weight-226.0 kg / 498.2 lbs
Performance
Top Speed197 km/h / 122.4 mph-
Max Power47 kW / 64 hp @ 8000 rpm-
Max Torque61 Nm / 6,2 kgf-m @ 6800 rpm-
Standing Start 0-1000 m25.7 sec / 178.2 km/h-
Standing Start ¼ Mile13.1 sec / 160.4 km/h-
Engine
Displacement (cc)-999.8 cc
Displacement (ci)-61.01 cubic inches
Bore x Stroke (mm)-73.4 x 59.0 mm
Engine Type-In-line four, four-stroke
Fuel Control-Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC)
Bore x Stroke (in,)-2.9 x 2.3 inches
Displacement650 cc / 39.6 cu-in-
Engine DetailFour stroke, parallel twin, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinderTitanium valves
Fuel System-Injection. Ride-by-Wire throttle bodies
Bore x Stroke83 X 60mm-
Compression Ratio10.6:112.2:1
Cooling SystemLiquid cooled-
Engine Lubrication-Wet sump
Exhaust-Stainless steel, 4-2-1
Fuel Consumption19.3 km/lit-
Fuel InductionFuel injection: Ø38 mm-
IgnitionDigital CBI Electronic ignition (Transistorized)
Spark Plug-NGK CR9EIA-9 or DENSO IU27D
StarterElectricElectric
Valve System-4
Drivetrain
Chain Size-525
Clutch-Wet, multi-plate type. Suzuki Clutch Assist.
Final DriveChainChain   (final drive)
Gearbox-6-speed
Number of Chain Links-116
Primary Drive-Constant mesh. Chain, RK525GSH, 525 x 116 links.
Sprocket-17/45 (front/rear)
Transmission / Drive6 Speed -
Chassis
Fork Tube Size (mm)-43 mm
Trail (mm)-100 mm
Fork Tube Size (in.)-1.7 inches
Trail (in.)-3.9 inches
Frame TypeDiamond, high-tensile steelTwin-spar aluminum
Suspension - Front41 mm inverted telescopic fork with stepless (right-side) adjustable rebound damping and adjustable preloadInverted telescopic, coil spring, oil damped
Suspension - RearOffset laydown single-shock with 13-way adjustable rebound damping and 7-way adjustable preloadLink type, single shock, coil spring, oil damped
Rake25°25.0°
Seat-Passenger seat can be replaced by a color-matched solo tail cowl.
Trail110 mm / 4.3 in100 mm / 3.9 in.
Electrical Systems
Instrumentation-TFT multifunction instrument panel
Lighting system-Dual LED headlight
Wheels & Brakes
Brakes - Front2x 300mm discs 2 piston calipersDouble disc. ABS. Brembo, 4-piston.
Brakes - RearSingle 220mm disc 1 piston caliperSingle disc. ABS. Nissin, 1-piston.
Brake Fluid Type-DOT 4
Tyre Pressure - Front-36 PSI (2.5 Bar or 250 kPa)
Tyre Pressure - Rear-42 PSI (2.9 Bar or 290 kPa)
Tyres - Front120/70ZR17120/70-ZR17
Tyres - Rear160/60ZR17M-