2024 QJ MOTOR SVT 650 vs KAWASAKI Versys 650

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Technical score (estimate)

Weighted mix of power, torque, power-to-weight, top speed and lighter weight within this comparison only. Not a real-world verdict — riding style and roads matter.

Top on paper
2024 QJ MOTOR SVT 650
85 pts
KAWASAKI Versys 650
15 pts

Usage fit (estimate)

Rough scores for city riding, touring, sporty riding and new riders — mix of specs and bike category. Same caveats as the technical score: traffic, skill and tyres matter.

City / commute

2024 QJ MOTOR SVT 650
40.1 pts
Best fit here
KAWASAKI Versys 650
66.1 pts

Touring / long rides

Best fit here
2024 QJ MOTOR SVT 650
97.4 pts
KAWASAKI Versys 650
23.4 pts

Sporty riding

Best fit here
2024 QJ MOTOR SVT 650
89.1 pts
KAWASAKI Versys 650
15.1 pts

New rider friendly

2024 QJ MOTOR SVT 650
41.3 pts
Best fit here
KAWASAKI Versys 650
59.8 pts

Seat height (cm)

Figures are as in the database; boots, suspension sag and road surface change how tall the bike feels.

  • 2024 QJ MOTOR SVT 650 79.5 cm Lowest seat here
  • KAWASAKI Versys 650 84.5 cm Tallest seat here

Spread in this comparison: about 5 cm.

Rough guide: comfortable flat-foot reach often needs inseam roughly in the same ballpark as seat height (varies a lot by ergonomics).

Auto summary from specs

Generated from the numbers in the comparison — not a review.

  • Power spans 67 hp (KAWASAKI Versys 650) up to 75 hp (2024 QJ MOTOR SVT 650).
  • Torque spans 61 Nm (KAWASAKI Versys 650) up to 65 Nm (2024 QJ MOTOR SVT 650).
  • Weight spans 219 kg (KAWASAKI Versys 650) to 236 kg (2024 QJ MOTOR SVT 650).
  • Engine sizes are very close.

Reader votes so far — total 3: 2024 QJ MOTOR SVT 650 (2); KAWASAKI Versys 650 (1).

Specification QJ MOTOR SVT 650 KAWASAKI Versys 650
Brand QJMOTOR KAWASAKI
Model QJ MOTOR SVT 650 KAWASAKI Versys 650
Engine size 650cc 650cc
Power 75hp 67hp
Torque 65nm. 61nm.
Cylinders / valves Twin cylinder, 8 valves Twin cylinder, 8 valves
Weight 236kg 219kg
Front brake Hydr.Disc ø320mm(double)(ABS) Dual semi-floating 300 mm discs. Caliper: Dual-piston
Rear brake Hydr.Disc ø260mm(ABS) 250 mm single disc. Caliper: Single-piston
Seat height (cm) 79.5cm 84.5cm
Front tyre 110/80R19 120/70ZR17M/C (58W)
Rear tyre 150/70R17 160/60ZR17M/C (69W)
Cooling Liquid cooling Liquid cooling
Front suspension Telescopic Upside-Down 41 mm inverted telescopic fork with adjustable rebound damping (right side) and adjustable preload (left side)
Rear suspension Telescopic coil spring oil damped Offset single shock absorber with remote spring preload adjustability
Motorcycle type Adventure Adventure
Top speed 210km/h 200km/h
Fuel capacity / consumption 20 L – 5 L/100km 21 L – 5 L/100km
Service network
Service quality
Parts availability
Price Price not listed. $10099
Brand price lists View QJMOTOR price list View KAWASAKI price list
Extra features

-TFT Display

-Smartphone Connectable Color TFT Display

-KTRC (Kawasaki TRaction Control)

-USB Outlet (Accessory)

-Dual Throttle Valves, -Economical Riding Indicator

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2024 QJ MOTOR SVT 650 vs 2023 KAWASAKI Versys 650: listed specifications

The 2024 QJ MOTOR SVT 650 and 2023 KAWASAKI Versys 650 are closely matched in displacement, while the SVT 650 has more peak power and torque, and the higher listed top speed, and the Versys 650 has a lower listed weight.

Engine displacement

SVT 650 and Versys 650 have very similar engine displacement (650 cc vs 650 cc).

Peak power

SVT 650 has a modest listed power advantage (75 hp vs 67 hp).

Torque

SVT 650 has a modest listed torque advantage (65 Nm vs 61 Nm).

Listed top speed

SVT 650 has a modest listed top-speed advantage (210 km/h vs 200 km/h).

Cooling

Both motorcycles are listed as liquid-cooled.

Weight and seat height

Versys 650 has a modest listed weight advantage (219 kg vs 236 kg). There is a noticeable listed seat-height difference: Versys 650 is listed higher (84.5 cm) than SVT 650 (79.5 cm).

Conclusion

The measurable differences are therefore concentrated in peak power, torque, listed top speed, weight and seat height, while displacement remains relatively close.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the top speed of QJ MOTOR SVT 650 vs KAWASAKI Versys 650?

QJ MOTOR SVT 650 is listed at 210 km/h (130 mph) vs 200 km/h (124 mph) for KAWASAKI Versys 650.

Which has more horsepower, QJ MOTOR SVT 650 or KAWASAKI Versys 650?

QJ MOTOR SVT 650 has 75 hp compared with 67 hp on the KAWASAKI Versys 650.

Which is lighter, QJ MOTOR SVT 650 or KAWASAKI Versys 650?

KAWASAKI Versys 650 is lighter at 219 kg vs 236 kg for QJ MOTOR SVT 650.

Which is better, QJ MOTOR SVT 650 or KAWASAKI Versys 650?

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