2012 Kawasaki KLE 650 Versys vs 2021 Yamaha Tenere 700

Full specifications comparison • 2 motorcycles

Comparing 2 motorcycles
2012 Kawasaki KLE 650 Versys 2012 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
2021 Yamaha Tenere 700 2021 Yamaha Tenere 700

Sport touring

Engine
Twin, four-stroke
Power
N/A
Top Speed
N/A
Weight
452.0 pounds
Full Specifications
General
Year2011 - 12-
Colours-Ceramic Ice, Intensity White, Matte Black
Make ModelKawasaki KLE 650 Versys-
Warranty-1 Year Limited Factory Warranty
Dimensions
Ground Clearance (in.)-9.4 inches
Ground Clearance (mm)-240 mm
Height (in.)-57.3 inches
Height (mm)-1455 mm
Length (in.)-93.3 inches
Length (mm)-2370 mm
Seat Height (in.)-34.4 inches
Seat Height (mm)-874 mm
Wheelbase (in.)-62.8 inches
Width (in.)-35.6 inches
Width (mm)-904 mm
Wheelbase (mm)-1595 mm
Seat Height840 mm / 33.1 in874 mm / 34.4 in.
Wheelbase1415 mm / 55.7 in1595 mm / 62.8 in.
Height1315.7 mm / 51.8 in1455 mm / 57.3 in.
Length2126 mm / 83.7 in2370 mm / 93.3 in.
Width840 mm / 33.1 in904 mm / 35.6 in.
Weights & Capacities
Wet Weight (kg)-205.0 kg
Fuel Capacity (gal.)-4.20 US gallons
Fuel Capacity (l)-15.90 litres
Oil Capacity (l)-3.00 litres
Oil Capacity (Quarts)-3.17 US quarts
Dry Weight (kg)181-
Wet Weight (lbs.)-452.0 pounds
Dry Weight181 kg / 399 lbs-
Fuel Capacity19 Litres / 5.0 gal15.90 litres / 4.20 US gallons
Wet Weight-205.0 kg / 452.0 lbs
Performance
Top Speed197 km/h / 122.4 mph-
Max Power47 kW / 64 hp @ 8000 rpm-
Max Torque61 Nm / 6,2 kgf-m @ 6800 rpm68.0 Nm (6.9 kgf-m or 50.2 ft.lbs) @ 6500 Revolutions"
Standing Start 0-1000 m25.7 sec / 178.2 km/h-
Standing Start ¼ Mile13.1 sec / 160.4 km/h-
Engine
Fuel Control-Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC)
Displacement (ci)-42.04 cubic inches
Engine Type-Twin, four-stroke
Bore x Stroke (mm)-80.0 x 68.6 mm
CO2-99.8 CO2 g/km. (CO2 - Carbon dioxide emission)
Displacement (cc)-689.0 cc
Bore x Stroke (in,)-3.1 x 2.7 inches
Displacement650 cc / 39.6 cu-in-
Engine DetailFour stroke, parallel twin, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder-
Fuel System-Injection
Bore x Stroke83 X 60mm-
Compression Ratio10.6:111.5:1
Cooling SystemLiquid cooled-
Engine Lubrication-Wet sump
Fuel Consumption19.3 km/lit4.30 litres/100 km (23.3 km/l or 54.70 mpg)
IgnitionDigital CBI TCI
StarterElectricElectric
Valve System-4
Drivetrain
Clutch-Wet, Multiple
Final DriveChainChain   (final drive)
Gearbox-6-speed
Transmission / Drive6 Speed -
Chassis
Wheel Travel - Front (mm)-211 mm
Wheel Travel - Rear (in.)-7.9 inches
Wheel Travel - Front (in.)-8.3 inches
Trail (mm)-104 mm
Wheel Travel - Rear (mm)-201 mm
Trail (in.)-4.1 inches
Frame TypeDiamond, high-tensile steelSteel tube backbone, double cradle
Suspension - Front41 mm inverted telescopic fork with stepless (right-side) adjustable rebound damping and adjustable preload43mm inverted fork, fully-adjustable
Suspension - RearOffset laydown single-shock with 13-way adjustable rebound damping and 7-way adjustable preloadSingle shock, adjustable preload (w/remote adjuster) and rebound damping
Rake25°27.0°
Trail110 mm / 4.3 in104 mm / 4.1 in.
Wheel Travel - Front-211 mm / 8.3 in.
Wheel Travel - Rear-201 mm / 7.9 in.
Electrical Systems
Instrumentation-Multi-function LCD display with gear position, fuel level, two trip meters and estimated fuel range, average and instant fuel consumption
Lighting system-LED headlight
Wheels & Brakes
Brakes - Front2x 300mm discs 2 piston calipersDouble disc. Hydraulic. Selectable ABS:
Brakes - RearSingle 220mm disc 1 piston caliperSingle disc. Hydraulic. Selectable ABS:..
Rims-Spoked wheels. Pirelli Scorpion Rally STR tires
Tyres - Front120/70ZR1790/90-R21
Tyres - Rear160/60ZR17M-