Yamaha Tracer 700 versus Kawasaki Versys 650
Yamaha Tracer 700
Kawasaki Versys 650
Year of construction / RRP / Test report
- Engine
- Processing
- Comfort
- Complete package
- Windscreen small
Dimensions & Weight
Length : 2.138 mm Height : 1.270 mm
Seat : 835 mm
Weight : 196 kg
Length : 2.165 mm Height : 1.400 mm
Seat : 845 mm
Weight : 219 kg
Engine
Displacement: 689 ccm
Hub: 69 mm
Hole: 80 mm
Cooling: flüssig
Drive: Kette
Aisles: 6
Displacement: 649 ccm
Hub: 60 mm
Hole: 83 mm
Cooling: flüssig
Drive: Kette
Aisles: 6
Performance
Performance: 75 HP at 9.000 U/Min
Torque: 68 NM bei 6.500 U/Min Tank contents: 17 Litre
Performance: 67 HP at 8.500 U/Min
Torque: 61 NM bei 7.000 U/Min Tank contents: 21 Litre
Consumption: 5 l
Reach: 466 km
Chassis
Mono strut (travel 130 mm)
Rear suspension:
Two-arm swingarm
Diamond frame (steel) Front suspension:
41 mm upside-down telescopic fork (travel 150 mm) Rear suspension:
Horizontal back-link gas pressure shock absorber with remote access hydraulically adjustable spring base (travel 145 mm)
Rear suspension:
Two-arm swingarm Tyres at the front: 120/70ZR17M/C (58W)
Rear tyres: 160/60ZR17M/C (69W)
Brakes
Double disc (∅ 282 mm) Rear brake
Disc (∅ 245 mm)
Double Petal brake discs (∅ 300 mm) Rear brake
Single Petal brake disc (∅ 250 mm)
Simply good
Even at the end of our extremely enjoyable test kilometres, the conclusion remains the same: This is a good motorcycle. Suitable for everyday use, on long-haul flights, neither wind pressure nor an extreme knee angle, comfortable bench or operation that solves puzzles are annoying.
The Yamaha Tracer 700 is easy, fluffy and controlled. Yamaha. This is true, and this should come as little surprise, for the experienced and high-quality workmanship.
If you want to upgrade your tracer at the factory, you have a choice of various accessories and four packages. The range ranges from the larger windshield, sports exhaust to various containers and bags. But then there is an end to cheap: Full equipment raises the price to more than 12,000 euros.
The test bike was provided to us by Tecius & Reimers in Hamburg.
Tools:
Travel package€1248.95
Suitcase set
High windshield
Comfort bench
USB connection in the cockpit
Weekend package€772.95
ABS soft bags
High windshield
Tankpad
USB connection in the cockpit
Urban Package€439.95
USB connection in the cockpit
Luggage rack
Top Case
Backrest Sonzius
Sports Package419.95€
Short license plate holder
Guard
