Kawasaki Versys 650 versus Yamaha Tracer 700

Make
Model
Make
Model
Make
Model
Kawasaki

Kawasaki Versys 650

Crossover
Yamaha

Yamaha Tracer 700

Crossover

Year of construction / RRP / Test report

Built von 2007 bis 2024~
Built von 2016 bis 2020
RRP 8.745 €
RRP 8.499 €
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Pros:
  • Very comfortable travel steamer
  • Easy to use without a lot of bells and whistles
  • Really good brakes!
  • Stable, confidence-inspiring handling
  • Large tank, low consumption, long range
Pros:
  • Engine
  • Processing
  • Comfort
  • Complete package
Cons:
  • Performance for two with luggage a bit scarce
  • No cruise control available
Cons:
  • Windscreen small

Dimensions & Weight

Wheelbase: 1.415 mm
Length :
2.165 mm Height : 1.400 mm
Seat :
845 mm
Weight :
219 (max: 429 ) kg
Wheelbase: 1.404 mm
Length :
2.138 mm Height : 1.270 mm
Seat :
835 mm
Weight :
196 kg

Engine

Motor design: Liquid-cooled four-stroke in-line two-cylinder 2 Cylinder
Displacement: 649 ccm
Hub: 60 mm
Hole: 83 mm
Cooling: flüssig
Drive: Kette
Aisles: 6
Motor design: Number 2 Cylinder
Displacement: 689 ccm
Hub: 69 mm
Hole: 80 mm
Cooling: flüssig
Drive: Kette
Aisles: 6

Performance

Maximum speed: 190 km/h
Performance: 67 HP at 8.500 U/Min
Torque: 61 NM bei 7.000 U/Min
Tank contents: 21 Litre
Consumption:
5 l
Reach:
467 km
Maximum speed: 200 km/h
Performance: 75 HP at 9.000 U/Min
Torque: 68 NM bei 6.500 U/Min
Tank contents: 17 Litre

Chassis

Frame type:
Bridge frame (steel)
Front suspension:
41 mm upside-down telescopic fork (travel 150 mm)
Rear suspension:
Horizontal back-link gas pressure shock absorber with remote access hydraulically adjustable spring base (travel 145 mm)
Rear suspension:
Two-arm swingarm
Tyres at the front: 120/70ZR17M/C (58W)
Rear tyres: 160/60ZR17M/C (69W)
Rear suspension:
Mono strut (travel 130 mm)
Rear suspension:
Two-arm swingarm

Brakes

Front brake
Double Petal brake discs ( 300 mm) Rear brake
Single Petal brake disc ( 250 mm)
Front brake
Double disc ( 282 mm) Rear brake
Disc ( 245 mm)

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Price/availability/colours/years of manufacture

  • Price: 8.745€ + transfer
  • Used (3 years old): 0.000€
  • Years of manufacture: 2016-2018
  • Availability: since 2007
  • Colors: red, green, black

Simply good

Even at the end of our extremely enjoyable test kilometres, the conclusion remains the same: This is a good motorcycle. Suitable for everyday use, on long-haul flights, neither wind pressure nor an extreme knee angle, comfortable bench or operation that solves puzzles are annoying.

The Yamaha Tracer 700 is easy, fluffy and controlled. Yamaha. This is true, and this should come as little surprise, for the experienced and high-quality workmanship.

If you want to upgrade your tracer at the factory, you have a choice of various accessories and four packages. The range ranges from the larger windshield, sports exhaust to various containers and bags. But then there is an end to cheap: Full equipment raises the price to more than 12,000 euros.

The test bike was provided to us by Tecius & Reimers in Hamburg.

Tools:

Travel package€1248.95

Suitcase set

High windshield

Comfort bench

USB connection in the cockpit

 

Weekend package€772.95

ABS soft bags

High windshield

Tankpad

USB connection in the cockpit

 

Urban Package€439.95

USB connection in the cockpit

Luggage rack

Top Case

Backrest Sonzius

 

Sports Package419.95€

Short license plate holder

Guard

Price / Availability / Colours / Years of Construction

  • Price: 8.499€
  • Used (3 years old): 5,700€
  • Years of construction: since 2020
  • Availability: good
  • Colours: icon grey, sonic grey, phantom blue