Kawasaki Versys 650 suspension setup and specs

Kawasaki Versys 650, 2022 onwards: adjustable front preload and rebound, rear preload and rebound, 840 mm (33.1 in) seat height, 150 mm of front suspension travel.

Model years covered: 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026 — these share the same suspension hardware. Figures as published by Kawasaki.

2022 onwards Kawasaki Versys 650
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Kawasaki Versys 650

2022 onwards · adventure · 649 cc

Adjusters this bike has

Front preloadAdjustable
Front reboundAdjustable
Front compressionNot adjustable
Rear preloadAdjustable
Rear reboundAdjustable
Rear compressionNot adjustable

Suspension travel and hardware

Front suspension travel150 mm (5.9 in)
Rear suspension travel145 mm (5.7 in)
Fork diameter41 mm (1.6 in)

Cold tire pressure, manufacturer spec

Front tire120/70ZR17
Rear tire160/60ZR17

Weight, seat height and geometry

Wheelbase1415 mm (55.7 in)
Rake25°
Trail110 mm (4.3 in)
Seat height840 mm (33.1 in)
Front brakeDual 300mm petal discs, 2-piston calipers
Rear brakeSingle 220mm disc, 1-piston caliper

Other Kawasaki Versys 650 generations: 2007–2014 · 2015–2021

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