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Kawasaki Versys 650 (2015-2022) — Maintenance Specs

The Versys 650 pairs the ER-6 twin with long-travel suspension and a 21 L tank for light touring. The 2015-2017 KLE650D bikes got LED taillights, and the 2018-2020 KLE650F documented here added a TFT-style dash and windscreen adjustability. Servicing mirrors the Z650: 1.8 L of 10W-40 with the filter, NGK CR9EIA-9 plugs and a 25-35 mm chain. Unusually for the class, the manual publishes load-dependent tire pressures - 33/36 psi up to 150 kg of rider and luggage, rising to 42 psi rear at 150-210 kg - which matters for two-up touring. The 2022 model carried over unchanged, so this data spans most of the 2015-2022 range.

Quick specs

Oil capacity (with filter) 1.8 L1.9 US qt, when filter is removed 2020 Kawasaki Versys 650 (KLE650F) Owner's Manual (Kawasaki Owners Center / KTIVS e-book, US, item 99803-0038)
Oil capacity (without filter) 1.6 L1.7 US qt, when filter is not removed 2020 Kawasaki Versys 650 (KLE650F) Owner's Manual (Kawasaki Owners Center / KTIVS e-book, US, item 99803-0038)
Oil type API SG, SH, SJ, SL or SM with JASO MA, MA1 or MA2 2020 Kawasaki Versys 650 (KLE650F) Owner's Manual (Kawasaki Owners Center / KTIVS e-book, US, item 99803-0038)
Oil viscosity SAE 10W-40 2020 Kawasaki Versys 650 (KLE650F) Owner's Manual (Kawasaki Owners Center / KTIVS e-book, US, item 99803-0038)
Front tire pressure (solo) 33 psi225 kPa, cold; rider+load up to 150 kg 2020 Kawasaki Versys 650 (KLE650F) Owner's Manual (Kawasaki Owners Center / KTIVS e-book, US, item 99803-0038)
Rear tire pressure (solo) 36 psi250 kPa, cold; rider+load up to 150 kg 2020 Kawasaki Versys 650 (KLE650F) Owner's Manual (Kawasaki Owners Center / KTIVS e-book, US, item 99803-0038)
Spark plug NGK CR9EIA-9 2020 Kawasaki Versys 650 (KLE650F) Owner's Manual (Kawasaki Owners Center / KTIVS e-book, US, item 99803-0038)
Spark plug gap 0.8-0.9 mm0.031-0.035 in 2020 Kawasaki Versys 650 (KLE650F) Owner's Manual (Kawasaki Owners Center / KTIVS e-book, US, item 99803-0038)

Maintenance schedule

Specification Value Source
Engine oil & filter first 1,000 km (600 mi), then every 12,000 km (7,600 mi) or 1 year 2020 Kawasaki Versys 650 (KLE650F) Owner's Manual (Kawasaki Owners Center / KTIVS e-book, US, item 99803-0038)

Fluids & capacities

Specification Value Source
Oil capacity (with filter) 1.8 L1.9 US qt, when filter is removed 2020 Kawasaki Versys 650 (KLE650F) Owner's Manual (Kawasaki Owners Center / KTIVS e-book, US, item 99803-0038)
Oil capacity (without filter) 1.6 L1.7 US qt, when filter is not removed 2020 Kawasaki Versys 650 (KLE650F) Owner's Manual (Kawasaki Owners Center / KTIVS e-book, US, item 99803-0038)
Oil type API SG, SH, SJ, SL or SM with JASO MA, MA1 or MA2 2020 Kawasaki Versys 650 (KLE650F) Owner's Manual (Kawasaki Owners Center / KTIVS e-book, US, item 99803-0038)
Oil viscosity SAE 10W-40 2020 Kawasaki Versys 650 (KLE650F) Owner's Manual (Kawasaki Owners Center / KTIVS e-book, US, item 99803-0038)
Coolant capacity 1.2 L1.3 US qt 2020 Kawasaki Versys 650 (KLE650F) Owner's Manual (Kawasaki Owners Center / KTIVS e-book, US, item 99803-0038)
Brake fluid type (DOT) DOT 4 2020 Kawasaki Versys 650 (KLE650F) Owner's Manual (Kawasaki Owners Center / KTIVS e-book, US, item 99803-0038)
Fuel capacity 21 L5.5 US gal 2020 Kawasaki Versys 650 (KLE650F) Owner's Manual (Kawasaki Owners Center / KTIVS e-book, US, item 99803-0038)

Torque specs

Specification Value Source
Rear axle nut 108 Nu00b7maxle nut (11.0 kgfu00b7m, 79.7 ftu00b7lb) 2020 Kawasaki Versys 650 (KLE650F) Owner's Manual (Kawasaki Owners Center / KTIVS e-book, US, item 99803-0038)

Electrical

Specification Value Source
Battery 12V 10Ah (10HR) 2020 Kawasaki Versys 650 (KLE650F) Owner's Manual (Kawasaki Owners Center / KTIVS e-book, US, item 99803-0038)
Headlight bulb 12V 55W (high) / 12V 55W (low) 2020 Kawasaki Versys 650 (KLE650F) Owner's Manual (Kawasaki Owners Center / KTIVS e-book, US, item 99803-0038)
Spark plug NGK CR9EIA-9 2020 Kawasaki Versys 650 (KLE650F) Owner's Manual (Kawasaki Owners Center / KTIVS e-book, US, item 99803-0038)
Spark plug gap 0.8-0.9 mm0.031-0.035 in 2020 Kawasaki Versys 650 (KLE650F) Owner's Manual (Kawasaki Owners Center / KTIVS e-book, US, item 99803-0038)

Tires & wheels

Specification Value Source
Front tire size 120/70ZR17M/C (58W) 2020 Kawasaki Versys 650 (KLE650F) Owner's Manual (Kawasaki Owners Center / KTIVS e-book, US, item 99803-0038)
Rear tire size 160/60ZR17M/C (69W) 2020 Kawasaki Versys 650 (KLE650F) Owner's Manual (Kawasaki Owners Center / KTIVS e-book, US, item 99803-0038)
Front tire pressure (solo) 33 psi225 kPa, cold; rider+load up to 150 kg 2020 Kawasaki Versys 650 (KLE650F) Owner's Manual (Kawasaki Owners Center / KTIVS e-book, US, item 99803-0038)
Rear tire pressure (solo) 36 psi250 kPa, cold; rider+load up to 150 kg 2020 Kawasaki Versys 650 (KLE650F) Owner's Manual (Kawasaki Owners Center / KTIVS e-book, US, item 99803-0038)
Rear tire pressure (two-up) 42 psi290 kPa, cold; rider+load 150-210 kg (front stays 225 kPa/33 psi) 2020 Kawasaki Versys 650 (KLE650F) Owner's Manual (Kawasaki Owners Center / KTIVS e-book, US, item 99803-0038)

Official manual

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Frequently asked questions

How much oil does a Kawasaki Versys 650 take?
1.6 L without the filter, 1.8 L with the filter, 2.3 L total.
Versys 650 tire pressure?
33 psi front / 36 psi rear up to 150 kg total load; raise the rear to 42 psi between 150-210 kg.
Versys 650 fuel tank size?
21 liters (5.5 US gal), one of the largest in the middleweight class.
Versys 650 chain slack?
25-35 mm per the manual.

Sources

Value Source Checked
Oil capacity (with filter): 1.8 L 2020 Kawasaki Versys 650 (KLE650F) Owner's Manual (Kawasaki Owners Center / KTIVS e-book, US, item 99803-0038) (p. Engine Oil section, p. 107) 2026-11-03
Oil capacity (without filter): 1.6 L 2020 Kawasaki Versys 650 (KLE650F) Owner's Manual (Kawasaki Owners Center / KTIVS e-book, US, item 99803-0038) (p. Engine Oil section, p. 107) 2026-11-03
Oil type: API SG, SH, SJ, SL or SM with JASO MA, MA1 or MA2 2020 Kawasaki Versys 650 (KLE650F) Owner's Manual (Kawasaki Owners Center / KTIVS e-book, US, item 99803-0038) (p. Specifications, p. 28) 2026-11-03
Oil viscosity: SAE 10W-40 2020 Kawasaki Versys 650 (KLE650F) Owner's Manual (Kawasaki Owners Center / KTIVS e-book, US, item 99803-0038) (p. Specifications, p. 28; Engine Oil section, p. 107) 2026-11-03
Coolant capacity: 1.2 L 2020 Kawasaki Versys 650 (KLE650F) Owner's Manual (Kawasaki Owners Center / KTIVS e-book, US, item 99803-0038) (p. Specifications, p. 28) 2026-11-03
Brake fluid type (DOT): DOT 4 2020 Kawasaki Versys 650 (KLE650F) Owner's Manual (Kawasaki Owners Center / KTIVS e-book, US, item 99803-0038) (p. Specifications, p. 30) 2026-11-03
Fuel capacity: 21 L 2020 Kawasaki Versys 650 (KLE650F) Owner's Manual (Kawasaki Owners Center / KTIVS e-book, US, item 99803-0038) (p. Specifications, p. 30) 2026-11-03
Engine oil & filter: first 1,000 km (600 mi), then every 12,000 km (7,600 mi) or 1 year 2020 Kawasaki Versys 650 (KLE650F) Owner's Manual (Kawasaki Owners Center / KTIVS e-book, US, item 99803-0038) (p. Periodic Maintenance Chart) 2026-11-03
Rear axle nut: 108 Nu00b7m 2020 Kawasaki Versys 650 (KLE650F) Owner's Manual (Kawasaki Owners Center / KTIVS e-book, US, item 99803-0038) (p. Wheel section, p. 125) 2026-11-03
Battery: 12V 10Ah (10HR) 2020 Kawasaki Versys 650 (KLE650F) Owner's Manual (Kawasaki Owners Center / KTIVS e-book, US, item 99803-0038) (p. Specifications, p. 30) 2026-11-03
Headlight bulb: 12V 55W (high) / 12V 55W (low) 2020 Kawasaki Versys 650 (KLE650F) Owner's Manual (Kawasaki Owners Center / KTIVS e-book, US, item 99803-0038) (p. Specifications, p. 30) 2026-11-03
Spark plug: NGK CR9EIA-9 2020 Kawasaki Versys 650 (KLE650F) Owner's Manual (Kawasaki Owners Center / KTIVS e-book, US, item 99803-0038) (p. Specifications, p. 28) 2026-11-03
Spark plug gap: 0.8-0.9 mm 2020 Kawasaki Versys 650 (KLE650F) Owner's Manual (Kawasaki Owners Center / KTIVS e-book, US, item 99803-0038) (p. Specifications, p. 28) 2026-11-03
Front tire size: 120/70ZR17M/C (58W) 2020 Kawasaki Versys 650 (KLE650F) Owner's Manual (Kawasaki Owners Center / KTIVS e-book, US, item 99803-0038) (p. Specifications, p. 29) 2026-11-03
Rear tire size: 160/60ZR17M/C (69W) 2020 Kawasaki Versys 650 (KLE650F) Owner's Manual (Kawasaki Owners Center / KTIVS e-book, US, item 99803-0038) (p. Specifications, p. 29) 2026-11-03
Front tire pressure (solo): 33 psi 2020 Kawasaki Versys 650 (KLE650F) Owner's Manual (Kawasaki Owners Center / KTIVS e-book, US, item 99803-0038) (p. Tires section, p. 138) 2026-11-03
Rear tire pressure (solo): 36 psi 2020 Kawasaki Versys 650 (KLE650F) Owner's Manual (Kawasaki Owners Center / KTIVS e-book, US, item 99803-0038) (p. Tires section, p. 138) 2026-11-03
Rear tire pressure (two-up): 42 psi 2020 Kawasaki Versys 650 (KLE650F) Owner's Manual (Kawasaki Owners Center / KTIVS e-book, US, item 99803-0038) (p. Tires section, p. 138) 2026-11-03
Chain Slack: 25-35 mm 2020 Kawasaki Versys 650 (KLE650F) Owner's Manual (Kawasaki Owners Center / KTIVS e-book, US, item 99803-0038) (p. Drive Chain section, p. 123) 2026-11-03
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