| Engine | Yamaha FZ8-N | Kawasaki Versys 650 |
|---|---|---|
| Displacement | 779 cc | 649 cc |
| Max power | 106 hp (@10 000 RPM) | 69 hp (@8 500 RPM) |
| Max torque | 82 Nm (@8 000 RPM) | 64 Nm (@7 000 RPM) |
| Redline | 11 500 RPM | 10 000 RPM |
| Idling speed | 1 200 RPM | 1 200 RPM |
| Management | Fuel Injection | Fuel Injection |
| Layout | SOHC Inline-4 | DOHC Inline-2 |
| Compression | 12.00:1 | 10.80:1 |
| Oil capacity | 3.10 litre | 2.30 litre |
| Oil type | 10W40 | 10W40 |
| Spark plug type | NGK CR9E | NGK CR9EIA-9 |
| Cooling | Liquid | Liquid |
| Valves | 16 | 8 |
| Bore | 68.0 mm | 83.0 mm |
| Stroke | 53.6 mm | 60.0 mm |
| Throttle bore | 38.0 mm | |
| Weight to power | 1.99 kg/hp | 3.13 kg/hp |
| Power to weight | 502 hp/Ton | 319 hp/Ton |
| Battery type | YTZ10S, 12V 8.6Ah | 12V 10Ah (10 HR) |
| Gearbox | Yamaha FZ8-N | Kawasaki Versys 650 |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Sequential | Sequential |
| Clutch | Wet | Wet |
| Drive | Chain | Chain |
| Chain type | 520 114 links | |
| Gears count | 6 | 6 |
| Primary ratio | 1.512 | 2.095 |
| Final drive | 2.875 | 3.067 |
| 1. gear | 2.692 (117 km/h) | 2.438 (75 km/h) |
| 2. gear | 2.063 (152 km/h) | 1.714 (107 km/h) |
| 3. gear | 1.762 (178 km/h) | 1.333 (137 km/h) |
| 4. gear | 1.522 (206 km/h) | 1.111 (165 km/h) |
| 5. gear | 1.35 (233 km/h) | 0.966 (189 km/h) |
| 6. gear | 1.208 (260 km/h) | 0.852 (215 km/h) |
| Chasis | Yamaha FZ8-N | Kawasaki Versys 650 |
|---|---|---|
| Frame type | Diamond aluminium | Diamond steel frame |
| Front susp. | 130.00 mm travel | 41mm USD, 150.00 mm travel |
| Rear susp. | Swingarm, 130.00 mm travel | Monoshock, 145.00 mm travel |