Honda XL 650V Transalp (2004-05) vs Kawasaki KLE 650 Versys (2015) vs Yamaha FZ-8 (2010)
Comparison technical specifications
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| Make: | Honda | Kawasaki | Yamaha |
| Model: | XL 650V Transalp | KLE 650 Versys | FZ-8 |
| Years: | 2004-05 | 2015 | 2010 |
| Engine: | Four stroke, 52° V-Twin, SOHC, 3 valves per cylinder | Four stroke, parallel twin, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder. | Four stroke, forward-inclined transverse four cylinder, DOHC, 4 valve per cylinder |
| Capacity: | 647 cc / 39.4 cu-in | 650 cc / 39.6 cu-in | 779 cc / 48.6 cu-in |
| Bore x Stroke: | 79 x 66 mm | 83 X 60mm | 68.0×53.6mm |
| Cooling System: | Liquid cooled | Liquid cooled | Liquid cooled |
| Compression Ratio: | 9.2:1 | 10.6:1 | 12.0 : 1 |
| Induction: | 2x 34 mm slanted flat-slide CV-type | Fuel injection: ø38 mm | Electronic Fuel Injection |
| Ignition: | Digital transistorized with electronic advance | Digital CBI | Transistorized coil ignition |
| Starting: | Electric | Electric | Electric |
| Max Power: | 52 hp / 39 kW @ 7500 rpm | 51 kW / 69 hp @ 8500 rpm | 78.1kW / 106.2 hp @ 10000 rpm |
| Max Torque: | 54 Nm / 40 lb-ft @ 5500 rpm | 64 Nm / 6.5 kgƒ·m @ 7000 rpm | 82.0 Nm / 8.4 kg-fm @ 8000 rpm |
| Transmission: | 5 Speed | 6 Speed | 6 Speed |
| Final Drive: | Chain | Chain | Chain |
| Frame: | Semi-double-cradle; box-section steel tube | Diamond, high-tensile steel | Diamond frame |
| Front Suspension: | 41 mm leading-axle telescopic fork | 41 mm inverted telescopic fork with stepless (right-side) adjustable rebound damping and adjustable preload. | Telescopic fork |
| Front Wheel Travel: | 220 mm / 8.6 in | 150 mm / 5.9 in. | 130 mm / 5.1 in |
| Rear Suspension: | Pro-Link with adjustable compression damping | Offset laydown single-shock with 13-way adjustable rebound damping and 7-way adjustable preload. | Swingarm link suspension. |
| Rear Wheel Travel: | 172 mm / 6.8 in | 145 mm / 5.7 in | 130 mm / 5.1 in |
| Front Brakes: | 2x 256 mm discs 2 piston calipers | 2x 300mm discs 2 piston calipers | Single 267mm disc |
| Rear Brakes: | Single 240 mm disc 1 piston caliper | Single 220mm disc 1 piston caliper | 2x 310mm disc |
| Front Tyre: | 90/90-21 | 120/70ZR17 | 120/70 ZR17 |
| Rear Tyre: | 120/90-17 | 160/60ZR17M | 180/55 ZR17 |
| Dimensions: | Length 2260 mm / 89 in Width 920 mm / 36.2 in Height 1315 mm / 51.8 in | Length 2165 mm / 85.2 in. Width 840 mm / 33.1 in. Height 1100 mm / 43.3 in | Height 1064 mm / 41.9 in Length 2141 mm / 84.3 in Width 770 mm / 30.3 in |
| Wheelbase: | 1505 mm / 59.3 in | 1415 mm / 55.7 in | 1461 mm / 57.5 in |
| Seat Height: | 843 mm / 33.1 in | 840 mm / 33.1 in | 815 mm / 32.1 in |
| Ground Clearance: | 192 mm / 7.6 in | 170 mm / 6.6 in | 140 mm / 5.5 in |
| Wet-Weight: | 210 kg / 463 lbs | 216 kg / 476 lbs | 211 kg / 465 lbs - ABS 216 kg / 476 lbs |
| Fuel Capacity: | 19 Litres / 5.0 US gal | 21 Litres / 5.5 gal | 17 liters / 3.7 gal |