2015 Kawasaki KLE 650 Versys vs 2023 Suzuki GSX-S1000GT

Full specifications comparison • 2 motorcycles

Comparing 2 motorcycles
2015 Kawasaki KLE 650 Versys 2015 Kawasaki KLE 650 Versys

Sport touring

Engine
Four stroke, parallel twin, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder.
Power
51 kW / 69 hp @ 8500 rpm
Top Speed
N/A
Weight
216 kg / 476 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.
Year2015-
Colours-Metallic Reflective Blue
Make ModelKawasaki KLE 650 Versys-
Warranty-12 months unlimited mileage
Dimensions
Ground Clearance (in.)-5.5 inches
Ground Clearance (mm)-140 mm
Height (in.)-47.8 inches
Height (mm)-1215 mm
Length (in.)-84.3 inches
Length (mm)-2140 mm
Seat Height (mm)-810 mm
Storage-Saddle bags
Wheelbase (in.)-57.5 inches
Wheelbase (mm)-1460 mm
Width (mm)-825 mm
Seat Height (in.)-31.9 inches
Width (in.)-32.5 inches
Seat Height840 mm / 33.1 in810 mm / 31.9 in.
Wheelbase1415 mm / 55.7 in1460 mm / 57.5 in.
Ground Clearance170 mm / 6.6 in-
Height1100 mm / 43.3 in1215 mm / 47.8 in.
Length2165 mm / 85.2 in.2140 mm / 84.3 in.
Width840 mm / 33.1 in.825 mm / 32.5 in.
Weights & Capacities
Wet Weight (lbs.)-498.2 pounds
Fuel Capacity (gal.)-5.02 US gallons
Fuel Capacity (l)-19.00 litres
Oil Capacity (l)-3.30 litres
Oil Capacity (Quarts)-3.49 US quarts
Wet Weight (kg)216 226.0 kg
Fuel Capacity21 Litres / 5.5 gal19.00 litres / 5.02 US gallons
Coolant Capacity-3.00 litres (0.79 US gallons)
Wet Weight216 kg / 476 lbs226.0 kg / 498.2 lbs
Performance
Max Power51 kW / 69 hp @ 8500 rpm-
Max Torque64 Nm / 6.5 kg--m @ 7000 rpm-
Engine
Bore x Stroke (mm)-73.4 x 59.0 mm
Displacement (cc)-999.8 cc
Bore x Stroke (in,)-2.9 x 2.3 inches
Fuel Control-Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC)
Engine Type-In-line four, four-stroke
Displacement (ci)-61.01 cubic inches
Displacement650 cc / 39.6 cu-in-
Engine DetailFour stroke, parallel twin, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder.Titanium 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 InductionFuel injection: Ø38 mm-
IgnitionDigital CBI Electronic ignition (Transistorized)
LubricationForced lubrication (semi-dry sump)-
Spark Plug-NGK CR9EIA-9 or DENSO IU27D
StarterElectricElectric
Valve System-4
Drivetrain
Chain Size-525
ClutchWet multi-disc, manualWet, multi-plate type. Suzuki Clutch Assist.
Final DriveChainChain   (final drive)
Final Drive Ratio3.067 (46/15)-
Gear Ratios1st 2.438 (39/16) 2nd 1.714 (36/21) 3rd 1.333 (32/24) 4th 1.111 (30/27) 5th 0.966 (28/29) 6th 0.852 (23/27)-
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
Trail (in.)-3.9 inches
Trail (mm)-100 mm
Fork Tube Size (mm)-43 mm
Fork Tube Size (in.)-1.7 inches
Frame TypeDiamond, high-tensile steelTwin-spar aluminum
Suspension - Front41 mm inverted telescopic fork with stepless (right-side) adjustable rebound damping and adjustable preload.Inverted telescopic, coil spring, oil damped
Suspension - RearOffset laydown single-shock with 13-way adjustable rebound damping and 7-way adjustable preload.Link 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.
Wheel Travel - Front150 mm / 5.9 in.-
Wheel Travel - Rear145 mm / 5.7 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-