BMW G 650 GS versus Kawasaki Versys 1000 SE

Make
Model
Make
Model
Make
Model
BMW

BMW G 650 GS

Adventure
Kawasaki

Kawasaki Versys 1000 SE

Crossover
Used test of the small single-cylinder GS from 2012
We test a used BMW G 650 GS from 2012 and show you in this video what strengths and weaknesses the "little GS" has. With test drive, acceleration, technology and pros & cons etc. Test categories: 02:40 - Dimensions of the BMW G 650GS 03:49 - Cockpit... weiter
BMW G 650 GS im Test
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More electronics, more functions, more comfort
"Whether solo or in pairs, whether around the corner or through the whole world: The combination of the high-revving in-line four-cylinder engine tuned for flexibility and the agile chassis with dynamic suspension of this sports motorcycle ensures great driving pleasure.... weiter
KAWASAKI VERSYS 1000 / VERSYS 1000 SE Crossover GrandTourer
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Year of construction / RRP / Test report

Built von 2011 bis 2016
Built von 2021 bis 2024
RRP
RRP 17.245 €
Ausführliches Test-Video von Motorradtest.de
Ausführliches Test-Video von Motorradtest.de
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Competitors

Pros:
  • light and manoeuvrable
  • uncomplicated
  • favorable consumption
  • solid workmanship
  • enough space for passenger
Pros:
  • extensive equipment
  • successful semi-active chassis (KECS)
  • Combination of pointer instrument and TFT well solved and easy to read
Cons:
  • radiates little emotion
Cons:
  • quite high weight
  • Windscreen only manual and adjustable with both hands
  • relatively high price

Dimensions & Weight

Wheelbase: 1.477 mm
Length : 2.165 mm
Seat : 780 mm
Weight : 192 kg
Wheelbase: 1.520 mm
Length : 2.270 mm Height : 1.490 mm
Seat : 840 mm
Weight : 257 (max: 459 ) kg

Engine

Motor type unknown 1 Cylinder
Displacement: 652 ccm
Hub: 83 mm
Hole: 100 mm
Drive: Kette
Aisles: 5
Motor design: Four-stroke in-line four-cylinder 4 Cylinder
Displacement: 1.043 ccm
Hub: 56 mm
Hole: 77 mm
Cooling: flüssig
Drive: Kette
Aisles: 6

Performance

Maximum speed: 170 km/h
Performance: 48 HP at 6.500 U/Min
Torque: 60 NM bei 5.000 U/Min
Tank contents: 14 Litre
Maximum speed: 226 km/h
Performance: 120 HP at 9.000 U/Min
Torque: 102 NM bei 7.500 U/Min
Tank contents: 21 Litre
Consumption: 5 l
Reach: 404 km

Chassis

Frame type:
 Bridges (steel)
Rear suspension:
 Two-arm swingarm
Frame type:
 Double profile frame (aluminium)
Front suspension:
 43 mm upside-down fork (travel 150 mm)
Rear suspension:
 Horizontally arranged back-link gas pressure central strut (travel 152 mm)
Rear suspension:
 Two-arm swingarm
Tyres at the front: 120/70ZR17M/C (58W)
Rear tyres: 180/55ZR17M/C (73W)

Brakes

Rear brake
 Disk
Front brake
 Semi-floating 310mm double petal brake discs. Brake caliper: Double radially mounted, monobloc, opposite 4 pistons (∅ 310 mm) Rear brake
 Single petal brake disc. Brake caliper: Single piston (∅ 250 mm)