2024 YAMAHA Tracer 7 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.
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
Touring / long rides
Sporty riding
New rider friendly
Seat height (cm)
Figures are as in the database; boots, suspension sag and road surface change how tall the bike feels.
- 2024 YAMAHA Tracer 7 83.5 cm Lowest seat here
- KAWASAKI Versys 650 84.5 cm Tallest seat here
Spread in this comparison: about 1 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 73.4 hp (2024 YAMAHA Tracer 7).
- Torque spans 61 Nm (KAWASAKI Versys 650) up to 67 Nm (2024 YAMAHA Tracer 7).
- Weight spans 197 kg (2024 YAMAHA Tracer 7) to 219 kg (KAWASAKI Versys 650).
- Displacement spans 650 cc (KAWASAKI Versys 650) to 700 cc (2024 YAMAHA Tracer 7).
Reader votes so far — total 7: 2024 YAMAHA Tracer 7 (5); KAWASAKI Versys 650 (2).
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| Specification | YAMAHA Tracer 7 | KAWASAKI Versys 650 |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | YAMAHA | KAWASAKI |
| Model | YAMAHA Tracer 7 | KAWASAKI Versys 650 |
| Engine size | 700cc | 650cc |
| Power | 73.4hp | 67hp |
| Torque | 67nm. | 61nm. |
| Cylinders / valves | Twin cylinder, 8 valves | Twin cylinder, 8 valves |
| Weight | 197kg | 219kg |
| Front brake | Hydraulic dual disc, Ø 298 mm | Dual semi-floating 300 mm discs. Caliper: Dual-piston |
| Rear brake | Hydraulic single disc, Ø 245 mm | 250 mm single disc. Caliper: Single-piston |
| Seat height (cm) | 83.5cm | 84.5cm |
| Front tyre | 120/70 ZR 17 M/C (58W) | 120/70ZR17M/C (58W) |
| Rear tyre | 180/55 R 17 M/C (73W) | 160/60ZR17M/C (69W) |
| Cooling | Liquid cooling | Liquid cooling |
| Front suspension | Adjustable Telescopic forks | 41 mm inverted telescopic fork with adjustable rebound damping (right side) and adjustable preload (left side) |
| Rear suspension | Adjustable link suspension, Swingarm | Offset single shock absorber with remote spring preload adjustability |
| Motorcycle type | Adventure | Adventure |
| Top speed | 200km/h | 200km/h |
| Fuel capacity / consumption | 17 L – 4.7 L/100km | 21 L – 5 L/100km |
| Service network | ||
| Service quality | ||
| Parts availability | ||
| Price | $12000 | $10099 |
| Brand price lists | View YAMAHA price list | View KAWASAKI price list |
| Extra features | - 5 inch TFT instruments with smartphone notification |
-Smartphone Connectable Color TFT Display -KTRC (Kawasaki TRaction Control) -USB Outlet (Accessory) -Dual Throttle Valves, -Economical Riding Indicator |
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2024 YAMAHA Tracer 7 vs 2023 KAWASAKI Versys 650: listed specifications
The 2024 YAMAHA Tracer 7 and 2023 KAWASAKI Versys 650 differ on the listed specifications: the Tracer 7 has more displacement, peak power and torque, and a lower listed weight.
Engine displacement
Tracer 7 has a larger listed engine displacement (700 cc vs 650 cc).
Peak power
Tracer 7 has a modest listed power advantage (73.4 hp vs 67 hp).
Torque
Tracer 7 has a modest listed torque advantage (67 Nm vs 61 Nm).
Listed top speed
Tracer 7 and Versys 650 have very similar listed top speeds (200 km/h vs 200 km/h).
Cooling
Both motorcycles are listed as liquid-cooled.
Weight and seat height
Tracer 7 is notably lighter on the listed weight (197 kg vs 219 kg). Tracer 7 and Versys 650 have very similar seat heights (83.5 cm vs 84.5 cm).
Conclusion
The measurable differences are therefore concentrated in displacement, peak power, torque and weight, while listed top speed and seat height remain relatively close.
Frequently asked questions
What is the top speed of YAMAHA Tracer 7 vs KAWASAKI Versys 650?
Both are listed at 200 km/h (124 mph) top speed in our specification data.
Which has more horsepower, YAMAHA Tracer 7 or KAWASAKI Versys 650?
YAMAHA Tracer 7 has 73 hp compared with 67 hp on the KAWASAKI Versys 650.
Which is lighter, YAMAHA Tracer 7 or KAWASAKI Versys 650?
YAMAHA Tracer 7 is lighter at 197 kg vs 219 kg for KAWASAKI Versys 650.
Which is better, YAMAHA Tracer 7 or KAWASAKI Versys 650?
It depends on your riding style. Compare top speed, weight, fuel use and price in the table on this page, then vote for the bike you prefer.
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