Kawasaki VERSYS ABS Owner's manual

Quick Reference Guide

GENERAL INFORMATION

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HOW TO RIDE THE MOTORCYCLE

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SAFE OPER ATION

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MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT

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STORAGE

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This Q

uick Reference Guide will

assist you in finding the information

you’re looking for.

A Table of Contents is included after

the Foreword.

Whenever you see the symbols

shown below, heed their instructions!

Always follow safe operating and main-

tenance practices.

DANGER

DANGER indicates a hazardous

situation which, if not avoided,

will result in death or serious in-

jury.

WARNING

WARNING indicates a hazardous

situation which, if not avoided,

could result in death or serious

injury.

CAUTION

CAUTION indicates a hazardous

situation which, if not avoided,

could result in minor or moder-

ate injury.

NOTICE

NOTICE is used to address prac-

tices not related to p ersonal in-

jury.

NOTE

○

This note symbol indicates points of

particular interes t for more efficien t

and convenient operation.

(Australian model only)

TAMPERING WITH NOISE CONTROL SYSTEM

PROHIBITED

Owners are warned that the law may prohibit:

(a) The removal or rendering inoperative by any person other than for purposes

of maintenance, repair or replacement, of any device or element of design

incorporated into any new vehicle for the purpose of noise control prior to

its sale or delivery to the ultimate purchaser or while it is in use; and

(b) The use of the vehicle after such device or element of design has been

removed or rendered inoperative by any person.

FOREWORD

Congratula tions on your purchase of a new Kawasaki m otorcycle. Your new mo-

torcycle is the product of Kawasaki’s advanced engineering, exhaustive testing,

and con tinuous striving for su pe rio r reliability, safety a nd performanc e.

Please read this Owner’s Manual carefully before riding so that you will be

thoroughly fam iliar with the proper operation of your motorcycle ’s controls, its fea-

tures, ca p ab ilitie s, and lim itation s. This manual offe rs many safe riding tips, b u t its

purpo se is not to p rovide instruction in all th e techniqu es and skills required to ride

a motorcycle safely. Kawasaki strongly recommends that all operators of this vehi-

cle enroll in a motorcycle rider training program to attain awareness of the mental

and physical requirements necessary for safe motorcycle operation.

To en sure a long, trouble-free life for your motorcycle, give it the proper care and

main tenance desc rib ed in this manual. For those who would like more detailed in-

formation on their Kawasaki Motorcycle, a Service Manual is available for purchase

from any authorized Kawasaki motorcycle dealer. The Service Manual contains de-

tailed disassembly and maintenance information. Those who plan to do their own

work should, of c ourse, be competent mechanics and possess the special tools

described in the Service Manual.

Keep this Owner’s Manual aboard your motorcycle at all times so that you can

refer to it w henever you need information.

This manual should be considered a permanent part of the motorcycle and should

remain with the motorcycle when it is s old.

prior written permission.

This publication includes the latest informatio n available at the time o f printing.

Howev er, the re may be minor differences b etwe en the actual prod u ct and illustra-

tions and text in this manu al.

All products are subject to c hange without prior notice or obligation.

KAWASAKI HEAVY INDUSTRIES, LTD.

Consumer Products & Machinery Company

TABLE OF CONTENTS

SPECIFICATIONS............................... 10

LOCATION OF PARTS ....................... 14

LOADING AND ACCESSORIES

INFORMATION ................................ 17

GENERAL INFORMATION................. 20

Meter Instruments ............................ 20

Tachometer................................... 21

LCD (Speed ome te r, Clock,

Odometer, Trip Meter A/B, Fuel

Gauge) ...................................... 21

Warning/Indicator Lights ............... 28

Key................................................... 30

Ignition Switch/Steering Lock ........... 31

Left Handlebar Switches .................. 32

Dimmer Switch ............................. 33

Turn Signal Switch........................ 33

Horn Button .................................. 33

Passing Button ............................. 33

Hazard Switch .............................. 33

Right H andlebar Switches................ 34

Engine Stop Switch ...................... 34

Starter Button ............................... 35

Brake/Clutch Lever Adjusters........... 35

Fuel Tank Cap.................................. 37

Fuel Tank ......................................... 38

Fuel Requirements ....................... 38

Filling the Tank.............................. 40

Stand................................................ 42

Seat.................................................. 43

Helmet Hooks................................... 45

Tool Kit/U-Shaped Lock

Compartment................................ 46

Rear View Mirror .............................. 47

Windshield........................................ 48

BREAK-IN ........................................... 51

HOW TO RIDE THE MOTORCYCLE .53

Starting the Engine .......................... 53

Jump Starting ................................... 55

Moving Off........................................ 58

Shifting Gears .................................. 59

Braking............................................. 60

Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) for

models equipped with ABS........... 62

ABS In dicator Light....................... 64

Stopping the Engine......................... 65

Stopping the Motorcycle in an

Emergency ................................... 65

Parking............................................. 66

Catalytic Converter........................... 68

SAFE OPERATION............................. 70

Safe Riding Technique ..................... 70

Daily Safety C hecks ......................... 73

Additi onal Considerations for High

Speed O peration .......................... 76

MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT 78

Periodic Maintenance Chart............. 82

Engine Oil ........................................ 93

Cooling System ................................ 99

Spark Plugs...................................... 1 06

Evaporative Emissio n Control

System (Southeast A sia model

only) ............................................. 107

Valve Clearance............................... 108

Kawasaki Clean Air System............. 109

Air Cleaner ....................................... 110

Throttle Control System ................... 111

Engine Vacuum Synchronization ..... 11 4

Idle Speed ........................................ 114

Clutch............................................... 116

Drive Chain ...................................... 119

Brakes.............................................. 127

Brake L ight Switches........................ 131

Front Fork......................................... 133

Rear Shock Absorber....................... 136

Wheels ............................................. 138

Battery.............................................. 144

Headlight Beam................................ 149

Fuses ............................................... 150

Cleaning Your Motorcycle ................ 154

STORAGE........................................... 159

ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION..... 162

LOCATION OF LABELS..................... 163

10 SPECIF ICATIONS

SPECIFICATIONS

PERFORMANCE

Maximum Horsepower

47 kW (64 PS) @8 000 r/min (rpm)

Maximum Torque

61 N·m (6.2 kgf·m, 45 ft·lb) @ 6 800 r/min (rpm)

Minimum Turning Radius

2.7 m (8.9 ft)

DIMENSIONS

Overall Length 2 125 mm (83. 7 in.)

Overall Width 840 mm (33.1 in.)

Overall Height 1 330 mm (52.4 in.)

Wheelba s e

1 415 mm (55. 7 in.)

Road Clearance 180 mm (7.1 in.)

Curb Mass:

KLE650C 206 kg (454 lb)

KLE650D

209 kg (461 lb)

ENGINE

Type

4-stroke, DOHC, 2 - cylinder, liq uid-cooled

SPECIFICATIONS 11

Displacement

649 cm

3

(39.6cuin.)

Bore × Stroke 83.0 × 60.0 mm (3 .3 × 2.4 in.)

Compression Ratio

10.6:1

Starting System

Electric starter

Cylinder Numbering Method Left to right, 1-2

Firing Order

1-2

Fuel System FI (Fuel Injectio n)

Ignition System Battery and coil (transistorized ign ition)

Ignition Timing (Electronically

advanced)

10° BTDC @1 300 r/min (rpm) ∼ 33° BTDC @5 000

r/min (rpm)

Spark Plugs NGK CR9EIA-9

Lubrication System Forced lubrication (semi-dry sump)

Engine Oil:

Type

API SG, SH, SJ, SL or SM with JASO MA, MA1 or MA2

Viscosity

SAE 10W-40

Capacity 2.4 L (2.5 US qt)

Coolant Capacity 1.2 L (1.3 US qt)

12 SPECIF ICATIONS

TRANSMISSION

Transmission Type

6-speed, return shift

Clutch Type

Wet, multi disc

Driving System Chain drive

Primary Reduction Ratio

2.095 (88/42)

Final Reduction Ratio

3.067 (46/15)

Overall Drive Ratio 5.473 @To p gear

Gear Ratio:

1st

2.438 (39/16)

2nd

1.714 (36/21)

3rd

1.333 (32/24)

4th

1.111 (30/27)

5th

0.966 (28/29)

6th

0.852 (23/27)

FRAME

Caster 25°

Trail

108 mm (4.3 in.)

SPECIFICATIONS 13

Tire Size:

Front

120/70 ZR17 M/C (58W)

Rear

160/60 ZR17 M/C (69W)

Rim Size:

Front 17 × 3.50

Rear 17 × 4.50

Fuel Tank Capacity 19 L (5.0 US gal)

ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT

Battery 12 V 10 A h

Headlight:

High Beam 12 V 55 W

Low Beam 12 V 55 W

Tail/Brake Light

LED

Even if one of L ED (Light Emitting Diode) tail/brake ligh t is no t lit, co n sult with an

authorized K awasaki dealer.

Specifications are subject to change without notice, and may not apply to every

country.

14 LOCATION OF PARTS

LOCATION OF PARTS

1. Clutch Lever

2. Left Handleba r Switches

3. Meter Instruments

4. Ignition Switch /Steering Lock

5. Brake Fluid Reservoir (Front)

6. Front Brake Lever

7. Spring Preload Adjuster (Front Fork)

8. Rebound Damping Force Adjuster

(Front Fork)

9. Right Handlebar Switches

10. Throttle Grip

LOCATION OF PARTS 15

1. Headlight/City Light

2. Tu rn Sign al Lig ht

3. Sp ark Plugs

4. A ir Cleaner

5. Main Fuse

6. B attery

7. Seat

8. Helmet Holding Hoo k

9. Tool Kit/Storage

Compartments

10. Seat L ock

11. Wheel

12. Brake D isc

13. Brake Calipe r

14. Front Fork

15. Shift Pedal

16. Side Stand

17. Drive Ch ain

16 LOCATION OF PARTS

1. License Plate Lig ht

2. Ta il/Brake Light

3. Rebound Dam ping

Force Adjuster (Rear

Shock Absorber)

4. Brake Fluid Reservoir

(Rear)

5. Rear Shock Absorber

6. Sp ring Preload

Adjuster (R ear Sh ock

Absorber)

7. F uel Tank

8. F uel Tank Cap

9. C oo lant Reserve Tan k

10. Muffler

11. Rear Brake Light

Switch

12. Rear Brake Pedal

13. Oil Level G aug e

14. Idle Adjusting Screw

LOADING AND ACCESSORIES INFORMATION 17

LOADING AND ACCESSORIES INFORMATION

WARNING

Incorrect loading, improper in-

stallation or use o f accessories,

or modification of your motorcy-

cle may result in an unsafe rid-

ing condition. Before you ride

the motorcycle, make sure that

the motorcycle is not overloaded

and that you have followed these

instructions.

With the exception of genuine

Kawasaki Parts and Accessories,

Kawasaki has no control over the

design or application of accessories.

In some cases, improper installation

or use of accessories, or motorcycle

modif ica tion, will void the motorcycle

warranty, can negativ ely affect per-

forma nce, and can eve n be illegal.

In selecting and usin g accessories,

and in loading the motorcycle, you are

personally responsible for your own

safety and the safety of other persons

involved .

NOTE

○

Kawasaki Parts and Accessories

have been specially designed for

use on Kawasaki motorcycles. We

strongly recommend that all parts

and accessories you add to your

motorcycle be genuine Kawasaki

components.

Because a motorcycle is se nsitive to

changes in weight and aerodynamic

forces, you must take extreme care

18 L OADING AND ACCESSORIES INFORMATION

in carrying cargo, passengers and/or

in the fitting of additional accessories.

The following general guidelines have

been prepared to assist you in making

your determinations.

1. Any passenger should be thor-

oughly familiar with motorcycle op-

eration. The passe nger can affect

control of the motorcyc le by im -

proper positioning during cornering

and sudden movements. It is im-

portant that the passenger sits still

whilethemotorcycleisinmotion

and not interfere with the operation

of the mot orcycle. Do no t carry ani-

mals on your motorcycle.

2. You should instruct any passenger

before riding to kee p his or h er feet

on the passenger footpegs and hold

on to the o perator or seat strap. Do

not carry a passenger unless he or

she is tall enough to reach the foot-

pegs and footpegs are provided.

3. All baggage should be carried as

low as possible to reduce the effect

on the motorcycle center of gravity.

Baggage weight should also be dis-

tributed equally on both sides of the

motorcycle. Avoid carrying baggage

that extends beyond the rear of the

motorcycle.

4. Baggage should be securely at-

tached. Make sure that the baggage

will not move around while you are

riding. Recheck baggage security

as often as possible (not while the

motorcycle is in motion) and adjust

as necessary.

5. Do not carry heavy or bulky items on

a luggage rack. They are designed

for light items, and overloading can

affect handling due to changes in

weight distrib ut ion an d aerodynamic

forces.

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