Kawasaki Versys 650 vs Honda X-adv 750
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Kawasaki Versys 650 vs Honda X-adv 750. 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 X-adv 750: 58 hp @ 6,750 rpm hp, 238 kg (curb weight) weight, top speed 175 km/h, Motoryk rating 8.0/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Kawasaki Versys 650
Honda X-adv 750
Horsepower (hp)
69 hp
58 hp
Torque (Nm)
64 Nm
69 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
195 km/h
175 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
216 kg
238 kg
Type
Adventure
Adventure
Horsepower
69 hp @ 8,500 rpm
58 hp @ 6,750 rpm
Torque
64 Nm @ 7,000 rpm
69 Nm @ 4,750 rpm
Top Speed
195 km/h (estimated; note: manufacturer does not publish official top speed)
175 km/h
Weight
216 kg (wet/curb weight)
238 kg (curb weight)
Fuel
5.2 L/100km (approx. 19.2 km/L typical real-world average)
4.5 L/100km (approximately 22 km/L)
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 X-adv 750
8.0/10
"A genuinely clever machine that rewards patient, practical riders hugely."
Pros
+DCT gearbox genuinely excellent
+Brilliant underseat storage capacity
+Strong, smooth 750cc engine
Cons
−Fork seals leak on early bikes
−Too heavy for real offroad
−Tall seat height excludes shorties
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