Kawasaki Versys® 650 LT ABS vs Kawasaki Z650 S ABS (2026)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Kawasaki Versys® 650 LT ABSstacks up against the Kawasaki Z650 S ABS. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Kawasaki Versys® 650 LT ABS
2026

Kawasaki Versys® 650 LT ABS

$10,399
Kawasaki Z650 S ABS
2026

Kawasaki Z650 S ABS

$7,699

Spec comparison

SpecKawasaki Versys® 650 LT ABSKawasaki Z650 S ABS
Model year20262026
Price$10,399$7,699
Engine649 cc649 cc
Weight210 kg170 kg
Seat height845 mm805 mm
Fuel capacity20.0 L15.0 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
TransmissionManual, 6 speed, ChainManual, 6 speed, Chain
Front brakesDual Hydraulic DiscDual Hydraulic Disc
Rear brakesHydraulic DiscHydraulic Disc
TiresDunlop® Sportsmax D222F: 120/70-ZR17 (58W) / Dunlop® Sportsmax D222: 160/60-ZR17 (69W)Dunlop® Sportmax Roadsport 2: 120/70 ZR17 58W / Dunlop® Sportmax Roadsport 2: 160/60 ZR17 69W

Kawasaki Versys® 650 LT ABS vs Kawasaki Z650 S ABS — which should you buy?

Picking between the Kawasaki Versys® 650 LT ABS and the Kawasaki Z650 S ABS usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Kawasaki Versys® 650 LT ABS brings its published horsepower in a 210 kg package, while the Kawasaki Z650 S ABS counters with its own power figure at 170 kg. On price, the Kawasaki Z650 S ABS has the lower MSRP.

Our spec tables above highlight the winning number on each line. For the full rider-focused reviews including real-world fuel economy, service costs and available colors, click into either bike:

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