BMW F 700 GS
75 hp, 798 cc, 461 lbs2015 - 2016
Kawasaki Versys 650
69 hp, 649 cc, 476 lbs2015 - 2018
EngineBMW F 700 GSKawasaki Versys 650
Displacement798 cc649 cc
Max power75 hp (@7 300 RPM)69 hp (@8 500 RPM)
Max torque56 lb ft (@5 300 RPM)47 lb ft (@7 000 RPM)
Redline8 500 RPM10 000 RPM
Idling speed1 200 RPM1 200 RPM
ManagementFuel InjectionFuel Injection
LayoutDOHC Inline-2DOHC Inline-2
Compression12.00:110.80:1
Oil capacity2.18 quart
Oil type15W50, Motul 300V 15W50, Liqui Moly 15W5010W40
Spark plug typeNGK DCPR-8-ENGK CR9EIA-9
CoolingLiquidLiquid
Valves88
Bore82.0 mm83.0 mm
Stroke56.0 mm60.0 mm
Throttle bore38.0 mm
Weight to power6.14 lbs/hp6.90 lbs/hp
Power to weight406 hp/2500lbs362 hp/2500lbs
Battery typeAGM 12V 14Ah12V 10Ah (10 HR)
GearboxBMW F 700 GSKawasaki Versys 650
TypeSequentialSequential
ClutchWetWet
DriveChainChain
Chain type520 114 links
Gears count66
Primary ratio1.9432.095
Final drive2.473.067
1. gear2.462 (55 mph)2.438 (47 mph)
2. gear1.75 (78 mph)1.714 (66 mph)
3. gear1.381 (99 mph)1.333 (85 mph)
4. gear1.174 (116 mph)1.111 (102 mph)
5. gear1.042 (130 mph)0.966 (117 mph)
6. gear0.96 (142 mph)0.852 (134 mph)
ChasisBMW F 700 GSKawasaki Versys 650
Frame typeTubular steel trellis frameDiamond steel frame
Front susp.Telescopic fork, 41 mm dia, 6.69 in travel41mm USD, 5.91 in travel
Rear susp.Cast aluminum 2-sided swing arm, 6.50 in travelMonoshock, 5.71 in travel