Harley–Davidson Fat Boy vs Kawasaki Versys 650 Comparison

Engine & Performance

Emission Control	Catalytic Converter	--
Lubrication System	Wet Sump	--
Clutch Type	Manual	Wet, Multi-Plate, Manual
Exhuast Pipes	2 Into 2	Single Exhaust
Valve Configuration	DOHC	DOHC
Valves Per Cylinder	4	4
No. Of Cylinder	2	2
Bore X Stroke	102 mm x 114mm	83 mm x 60 mm
Injection Type	Indirect Injection	Indirect Injection
Engine Type	Twin Cam 96B™, 4-Stroke, Air-Cooled	Parallel Twin Cylinder 8 Valves, 4-Stroke, Liquid Cooled, DOHC Engine
No. Of Strokes	4-Stroke	4-Stroke
Spark Plugs Per Cylinder	2	--
Cooling System	Air Cooling	Liquid Cooled
Compression Ratio	9.2:1	10.8:1
Drive Type	Chain Drive	Chain Drive
Displacement	1868 cc	649 cc
Maximum Torque	158 mm	--
RPM at Maximum Torque	3000 rpm	--
Top Speed	--	206 kmph

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Electrical

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

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Fuel & Ignition

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

Chassis & Suspension

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

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Dimension

Seating Capacity	2	2
Oil Tank Capacity	3.9 L	--
Dry Weight	318 kg	--
Length	2370 mm	2165 mm
Curb Weight	317 kg	216 kg
Wheelbase	1665 mm	1415 mm
Ground Clearance	130 mm	170 mm
Seat Height	675 mm	840 mm
Width	--	840 mm
Height	--	1400 mm
Category	--	Adventure Touring

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Wheels & Tyres

Front Wheel Size	R18	R17
Rear Wheel Size	R18	R17
Front Tyre	140/75 R17	120/70 ZR17
Rear Tyre	200/55 R17	160/60 ZR17
Tyre Type	--	Runflat

Gear & Transmission

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

Safety & Security

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

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Console

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

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Differentiating Features

Cruise Control	Optional Optional	No
Height Adjustable Seats	No	No

Brake

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