Yamaha Tdm850 vs Kawasaki Versys 650
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Yamaha Tdm850 vs Kawasaki Versys 650. Yamaha Tdm850: 77 hp @ 7,500 rpm hp, 215 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 200 km/h, Motoryk rating 7.5/10. 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.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Yamaha Tdm850
Kawasaki Versys 650
Horsepower (hp)
77 hp
69 hp
Torque (Nm)
78 Nm
64 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
200 km/h
195 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
215 kg
216 kg
Type
Adventure
Adventure
Horsepower
77 hp @ 7,500 rpm
69 hp @ 8,500 rpm
Torque
78 Nm @ 6,000 rpm
64 Nm @ 7,000 rpm
Top Speed
200 km/h
195 km/h (estimated; note: manufacturer does not publish official top speed)
Weight
215 kg (wet/curb weight)
216 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
5.5 L/100km (approx. 18 km/L typical real-world average)
5.2 L/100km (approx. 19.2 km/L typical real-world average)
Fairing
Yes
Yes
Individual Reviews
Yamaha Tdm850
7.5/10
"Flawed but deeply rewarding — buy one before everyone else does."
Pros
+Punchy low-down torque
+Excellent all-day ergonomics
+Surprisingly capable cornering
Cons
−Carbs constantly need attention
−Frame corrosion on early models
−Eats chains surprisingly fast
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
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