Harley–Davidson Fat Boy vs Kawasaki Versys 650 Comparison

Engine & Performance

Cooling System	Air Cooling	Liquid Cooled
Emission Control	Catalytic Converter	--
Drive Type	Chain Drive	Chain Drive
Bore X Stroke	102 mm x 114mm	83 mm x 60 mm
Clutch Type	Manual	Wet, Multi-Plate, Manual
Exhuast Pipes	2 Into 2	Single Exhaust
Spark Plugs Per Cylinder	2	--
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
Injection Type	Indirect Injection	Indirect Injection
No. Of Cylinder	2	2
Compression Ratio	9.2:1	10.8:1
Valves Per Cylinder	4	4
Valve Configuration	DOHC	DOHC
Lubrication System	Wet Sump	--
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
Battery Voltage	29 V,10 Ah	12 V
Indicator Light	Bulb	Yes
Accessory Outlet	No	No
Adjustable Headlights	Yes	Yes
Head Lamp	Halogen	LED

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

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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

Dimension

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
Seating Capacity	2	2
Ground Clearance	130 mm	170 mm
Seat Height	675 mm	840 mm
Height	--	1400 mm
Width	--	840 mm
Category	--	Adventure Touring

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Gear & Transmission

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

Safety & Security

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

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Console

Speedometer	Analog Analog	Digital Digital
Navigator	No	No
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