Kawasaki Versys 650 vs Yamaha Tracer 7
Kawasaki Versys 650 vs Yamaha Tracer 7 side by side: power, weight, seat height, tank, range, A2 licence and prices. Model years: since 2021 and since 2025.
Key differences
- More power: Yamaha Tracer 7 (54 vs 49 kW)
- Lighter: Yamaha Tracer 7 (203 vs 216 kg, with fluids)
- Lower seat: Yamaha Tracer 7 (830 vs 840 mm)
- Longer range: Kawasaki Versys 650 (about 390 vs 340 km)
| Specs | Kawasaki Versys 650 | Yamaha Tracer 7 |
|---|---|---|
| Years | since 2021 | since 2025 |
| Type | Sport touring | Sport touring |
| Licence | A2 with restriction kit | A2 with restriction kit |
| Engine | 649 cm³, 2 cyl. | 689 cm³, 2 cyl. |
| Power | 49 kW / 67 hp | 54 kW / 73 hp |
| Weight | 216 kg (with fluids) | 203 kg (with fluids) |
| Seat height | 840 mm | 830 mm |
| ABS | ABS | ABS |
| Drive / gearbox | chain, manual | chain, manual |
| Tank | 21 l | 18 l |
| Fuel use | 4.7 l/100 km | 4.6 l/100 km |
| Range on one tank | 390 km | 340 km |
| Used price (estimate) | £5,400 - £7,200 | £7,400 - £8,000 |
| New price (official list, DE) | - | £9,000 |
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Kawasaki Versys 650: Weak points
Yamaha Tracer 7: Weak points
- Basic, budget suspension
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