Harley–Davidson Fat Bob vs Kawasaki Versys 650 Comparison

Engine & Performance

Cooling System	Air Cooling	Liquid Cooled
Engine Type	Twin Cam 103™, 4-Stroke, Air-Cooled	Parallel Twin Cylinder 8 Valves, 4-Stroke, Liquid Cooled, DOHC Engine
Clutch Type	Manual	Wet, Multi-Plate, Manual
Drive Type	Chain Drive	Chain Drive
Emission Control	Catalytic Converter	--
Bore X Stroke	102 mm x 114mm	83 mm x 60 mm
Exhuast Pipes	2 Into 2	Single Exhaust
Spark Plugs Per Cylinder	2	--
No. Of Strokes	4-Stroke	4-Stroke
Compression Ratio	9.2:1	10.8:1
Injection Type	Indirect Injection	Indirect Injection
No. Of Cylinder	2	2
Valves Per Cylinder	4	4
Lubrication System	Wet Sump	--
Valve Configuration	DOHC	DOHC
Displacement	1868 cc	649 cc
Maximum Torque	152 mm	--
RPM at Maximum Torque	3000 rpm	--
Top Speed	--	206 kmph

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Electrical

Tail Lamp	LED	LED
Battery Voltage	29 V,10 Ah	12 V
Indicator Light	Bulb	Yes
Accessory Outlet	No	No
Head Lamp	Halogen	LED
Adjustable Headlights	Yes	Yes

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Fuel & Ignition

Ignition Type	CDI	Digital
Fuel Supply System	Electronic Sequential Port Fuel Injection (ESPFI)	Fuel Injection
Fuel Type	Petrol	Gasoline
Start Option	Electric	Electric

Chassis & Suspension

Body Frame Material	Mild Steel	--
Rear Suspension	Telescopic	Single Shock
Side Wings	No	Yes
Electronic Suspension Adjustment	No	--
Seat Type	Low Slung Seat	Dual Stepped
Chrome Garnish	Yes	No
Front Suspension	Inverted Fork	Telescopic Fork
Body Frame Type	Tubular Frame	--

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Dimension

Dry Weight	306 kg	--
Wheelbase	1615 mm	1415 mm
Curb Weight	306 kg	216 kg
Length	2340 mm	2165 mm
Seating Capacity	2	2
Oil Tank Capacity	2.8 L	--
Ground Clearance	125 mm	170 mm
Height	--	1400 mm
Width	--	840 mm
Category	--	Adventure Touring
Seat Height	--	840 mm

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Wheels & Tyres

Front Wheel Size	R16	R17
Rear Wheel Size	R16	R17
Front Tyre	130/90 R16	120/70 ZR17
Rear Tyre	180/70 R16	160/60 ZR17
Tyre Type	--	Runflat

Gear & Transmission

Transmission Type	Manual	Manual
Gear Box	6-Speed	6-Speed

Safety & Security

Shutter Lock	No	No
Launch Control	No	No
Traction Control	Yes	No
Back Rest	No	No
Side Reflectors	Yes	Optional Optional
Engine Check Warning	Yes	Yes
ABS	Yes	Yes
Leg Guards	No	No
Pass Switch	Yes	Yes
Riding Modes	Cruise Cruise	Touring, Sport Touring, Sport
Engine Immobilizer	Optional Optional	--
Stability Control	Yes	--
Advanced Safety Features	H-D® Smart Security System H-D® Smart Security System	--
Central Locking	Yes	--
Anti-Theft Alarm	Yes	--

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Console

Navigator	No	No
Speedometer	Analog Analog	Digital Digital
Odometer	Digital Digital	Digital Digital
Display Screen	Yes	Yes
Oil Change Indicator	Yes	Yes
Tachometer	Optional Optional	Yes
Side Stand Indicator	Yes	No
Fuel Gauge	Optional Optional	Digital Digital
Tripmeter	--	Yes

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Differentiating Features

Height Adjustable Seats	No	No
Cruise Control	Optional Optional	No

Brake

Front Brake	Disc Disc	Dual Disc Dual Disc
Rear Brake	Disc Disc	Disc Disc