Kawasaki Versys 650 vs Honda Adv 350
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Kawasaki Versys 650 vs Honda Adv 350. Kawasaki Versys 650: 69 hp @ 8,500 rpm hp, 216 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 195 km/h (estimated; note: manufacturer does not publish official top speed), Motoryk rating 7.8/10. Honda Adv 350: 29 hp @ 7,500 rpm hp, 208 kg (curb/wet weight) weight, top speed 125 km/h, Motoryk rating 7.8/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Kawasaki Versys 650
Honda Adv 350
Horsepower (hp)
69 hp
29 hp
Torque (Nm)
64 Nm
31.5 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
195 km/h
125 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
216 kg
208 kg
Type
Adventure
Adventure
Horsepower
69 hp @ 8,500 rpm
29 hp @ 7,500 rpm
Torque
64 Nm @ 7,000 rpm
31.5 Nm @ 5,250 rpm
Top Speed
195 km/h (estimated; note: manufacturer does not publish official top speed)
125 km/h
Weight
216 kg (wet/curb weight)
208 kg (curb/wet weight)
Fuel
5.2 L/100km (approx. 19.2 km/L typical real-world average)
2.7 L/100km or approximately 37 km/L (typical real-world average)
Fairing
Yes
Yes
Individual Reviews
Kawasaki Versys 650
7.8/10
"The sensible adventurer's choice that quietly does everything well."
Pros
+Extremely reliable parallel twin
+Comfortable upright ergonomics
+Strong parts availability
Cons
−Soft suspension needs upgrading
−Uninspiring visual presence
−Wind protection merely adequate
Honda Adv 350
7.8/10
"A genuinely practical urban weapon that won't embarrass you anywhere."
Pros
+Bulletproof Honda reliability record
+Clever underseat helmet storage
+Smooth automatic transmission execution
Cons
−Tiny 8.1-litre fuel tank
−Front suspension feels vague
−Windscreen adjustment nearly useless
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