Kawasaki Versys 650: seat height & fit
Can you flat-foot the Kawasaki Versys 650? Its 33.1" (84 cm) seat height is only half the story — here's the inseam you actually need once sag, seat width and boots are accounted for.
| Seat height (unladen) | 33.1" / 84 cm |
|---|---|
| Wet weight | 483 lb / 219 kg |
| Style | adv |
| Seat width | medium |
| Inseam to flat-foot | ~31.0" |
| Inseam for balls of feet | ~30.0" |
| Lowering options | Available |
| Approx. MSRP | $9,399 |
Fit by inseam
What you can expect on the Kawasaki Versys 650 at a range of inseams, wearing riding boots:
| Inseam | Fit verdict |
|---|---|
| 28" | Too tall (or better, lowered) |
| 29" | Tiptoes (or better, lowered) |
| 30" | Tiptoes (or better, lowered) |
| 31" | Balls of both feet |
| 32" | Both feet flat |
| 33" | Both feet flat |
Frequently asked
- What is the seat height of the Kawasaki Versys 650?
- The Kawasaki Versys 650 has a published unladen seat height of 33.1 inches (84 cm). Under your weight the suspension sags roughly 1.6 inch, so the effective height you reach is a little lower.
- Can short riders flat-foot the Kawasaki Versys 650?
- You can plant both feet flat on the Kawasaki Versys 650 from roughly a 31.0-inch inseam, and get the balls of both feet down from about 30.0 inches (in riding boots). Below that you're on tiptoes.
- Can the Kawasaki Versys 650 be lowered?
- Yes. Off-the-shelf lowering options exist for the Kawasaki Versys 650 — lowering links, a lower seat, or a suspension lowering kit can typically recover around an inch and a half, often enough to move a tiptoe fit to balls-of-the-feet.
Lowering & gear for the Kawasaki Versys 650
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