General Information
Year
2017
Make
KAWASAKI
Model
VERSYS 650 ABS
Color
TITANIUM/ MATTE BLACK/ GREEN HIGHLIGHTS
History
I had so much fun with my 2019 Versys 650 ABS in the Philippines, while on my annual vacations there.
I had to add one to my stable in California too!
I had planned on buying another new 2019 model. But, I saw this lightly used mint 2017 Versys 650 on Cycle Trader, the deal was too good to pass up. Purchased used LNIB in stock condition with 4,100 miles @ Sept. 2019.
Let the mods begin!
I had to add one to my stable in California too!
I had planned on buying another new 2019 model. But, I saw this lightly used mint 2017 Versys 650 on Cycle Trader, the deal was too good to pass up. Purchased used LNIB in stock condition with 4,100 miles @ Sept. 2019.
Let the mods begin!
2017 KAWASAKI VERSYS 650 ABS (TITANIUM/ MATTE BLACK/ GREEN HIGHLIGHT



Modifications
Drivetrain
Superlite Sprockets - RSX steel sprockets
Front sprocket size: 15 Tooth (stock size)
Rear sprocket size: 46 Tooth (stock size)
Chain:
2. DID Chain 520 VX3 X'ring Chain - GOLD (installed June 2021)
1. EK 520MVXZ2 (X'ring) (replaced stock chain when it wore out)
Scottoiler V-System
Scottoiler Scorpion
Front sprocket size: 15 Tooth (stock size)
Rear sprocket size: 46 Tooth (stock size)
Chain:
2. DID Chain 520 VX3 X'ring Chain - GOLD (installed June 2021)
1. EK 520MVXZ2 (X'ring) (replaced stock chain when it wore out)
Scottoiler V-System
Scottoiler Scorpion
Interior
Electronics:
Cardo - Packtalk Bold JBL
Cardo - Packtalk Slim
Garmin - Zumo 396LMT-S + with GARMIN North America and Southeast Asia maps.
Scorpio - SRX Motorcycle alarm
[Amazon] - Blueskysea - DV688 Motorcycle Dash Front/Rear Cameras
SYKIK Rider SRTP300 Wireless Tire Pressure Monitoring System
Kisan Electronics - pathBlazer P115W-H7 (headlight modulator)
Stebel 11690019 - Nautilus Compact Mini Air Horn
Smart Brake Module - by Smart Turn System
Kawasaki OEM relay
[Amazon] - Quick Charge 3.0 Aluminum/ waterproof Dual USB charge ports w/voltmeter
Mounts:
[eBay] - GPS Navigation Bracket Holder Bar
RAM - Garmin Zumo 396LMT-S wired powered base mount & wire harness
Quad Lock - Motorcycle - 1" Ball Adapter (new phone mount)
RAM - XXX Large X-Grip phone mount XXX (old phone mount)
RAM - 1" Track Balls X 2 each
RAM - Combination Pin-Lock Security Key Knobs X2 each
RAM - Handlebar mounts X 2 each
Seats:
1. OEM Seat
2. Sargent Seat (WS-613)
3. Terry's Custom seat - On wait List 11/2/19 - Arrived 4/24/20
3D Printed +12mm riser block for front seat 'tilt' mod.
Handlebars:
Rox Speed FX Elite Series Pivot Handlebar Riser - 2in. - Natural 1R-P2SE
Grip Puppy Comfort Grips
GO CRUISE 2 Universal Throttle Control System
Crampbuster CB4 Throttle Cruise Assist
"The Helmet Hook" bar end mounted helmet hook.
Cardo - Packtalk Bold JBL
Cardo - Packtalk Slim
Garmin - Zumo 396LMT-S + with GARMIN North America and Southeast Asia maps.
Scorpio - SRX Motorcycle alarm
[Amazon] - Blueskysea - DV688 Motorcycle Dash Front/Rear Cameras
SYKIK Rider SRTP300 Wireless Tire Pressure Monitoring System
Kisan Electronics - pathBlazer P115W-H7 (headlight modulator)
Stebel 11690019 - Nautilus Compact Mini Air Horn
Smart Brake Module - by Smart Turn System
Kawasaki OEM relay
[Amazon] - Quick Charge 3.0 Aluminum/ waterproof Dual USB charge ports w/voltmeter
Mounts:
[eBay] - GPS Navigation Bracket Holder Bar
RAM - Garmin Zumo 396LMT-S wired powered base mount & wire harness
Quad Lock - Motorcycle - 1" Ball Adapter (new phone mount)
RAM - XXX Large X-Grip phone mount XXX (old phone mount)
RAM - 1" Track Balls X 2 each
RAM - Combination Pin-Lock Security Key Knobs X2 each
RAM - Handlebar mounts X 2 each
Seats:
1. OEM Seat
2. Sargent Seat (WS-613)
3. Terry's Custom seat - On wait List 11/2/19 - Arrived 4/24/20
3D Printed +12mm riser block for front seat 'tilt' mod.
Handlebars:
Rox Speed FX Elite Series Pivot Handlebar Riser - 2in. - Natural 1R-P2SE
Grip Puppy Comfort Grips
GO CRUISE 2 Universal Throttle Control System
Crampbuster CB4 Throttle Cruise Assist
"The Helmet Hook" bar end mounted helmet hook.
Exterior
Bike Armor:
T-Rex Racing - Engine Guard Crash Cage
T-Rex Racing - Skid Plate
T-Rex Racing - Center Stand
T-Rex Racing - Fork Axle Sliders
[Amazon] - UltraSupplier Radiator Guard -Stainless Steel frame and aluminum black mesh
Barkbuster - Hand Guards with VPS Shields, covered with Green 1" Polyolefin 2:1 heat shrink tubing from AMZ
Barkbuster - LED Amber indicator lights
Barkbuster - LED White DRL lights
TechSpec Gripster - Snake Skin tank and side grips
*** [eBay] - 3D Gel Gas Tank protector - reflective Versys Logo decal *** (Didn't last but 10 months, cracking, discoloration, and sun damage) ***
[Amazon] - MC Motoparts ATOM Rear Spools
Luggage:
Givi - XS320 Tanklock Tank bag/ Givi BF26 tank mount
Givi - Top Box Brackets (SR4114)
Dynamic - Brackets and Long Rack Top Case Mount (13"L X 10.5"W)
(Givi MonoKey/OEM Kawasaki top box & RotopaX mount compatible)
Givi - Outback Trekker 58L top box (aluminum color)
Givi - Side Case Racks (PL4114CAM)
Givi - Outback Trekker 37L side panniers X2 (aluminum color)
Other:
[eBay] - Rear wheel inner fender mud guard hugger
[eBay] - Rear Fender Double Sided Splash Guard composite plastic and CNC cut steel plate
[eBay] - CNC Side Kickstand Stand Extension Plate T6 6061 aluminum, 304 Stainless steel
RotopaX - 1 Gal. gas tank with LOX pack mount (lockable), can be mounted onto top rack.
T-Rex Racing - Engine Guard Crash Cage
T-Rex Racing - Skid Plate
T-Rex Racing - Center Stand
T-Rex Racing - Fork Axle Sliders
[Amazon] - UltraSupplier Radiator Guard -Stainless Steel frame and aluminum black mesh
Barkbuster - Hand Guards with VPS Shields, covered with Green 1" Polyolefin 2:1 heat shrink tubing from AMZ
Barkbuster - LED Amber indicator lights
Barkbuster - LED White DRL lights
TechSpec Gripster - Snake Skin tank and side grips
*** [eBay] - 3D Gel Gas Tank protector - reflective Versys Logo decal *** (Didn't last but 10 months, cracking, discoloration, and sun damage) ***
[Amazon] - MC Motoparts ATOM Rear Spools
Luggage:
Givi - XS320 Tanklock Tank bag/ Givi BF26 tank mount
Givi - Top Box Brackets (SR4114)
Dynamic - Brackets and Long Rack Top Case Mount (13"L X 10.5"W)
(Givi MonoKey/OEM Kawasaki top box & RotopaX mount compatible)
Givi - Outback Trekker 58L top box (aluminum color)
Givi - Side Case Racks (PL4114CAM)
Givi - Outback Trekker 37L side panniers X2 (aluminum color)
Other:
[eBay] - Rear wheel inner fender mud guard hugger
[eBay] - Rear Fender Double Sided Splash Guard composite plastic and CNC cut steel plate
[eBay] - CNC Side Kickstand Stand Extension Plate T6 6061 aluminum, 304 Stainless steel
RotopaX - 1 Gal. gas tank with LOX pack mount (lockable), can be mounted onto top rack.
Wheel and Tire
Front Tire #1: OEM Dunlop SportMax D222F 120/70ZR-17
Front Tire #2: Dunlop SportMax Q3 120/70ZR-17. from Donor '16 Ninja Front Wheel #2
Front Tire #3: Pirelli Angel GT 120/70ZR17 58W (ODO 16150 MILES)
Rear Tire #1: OEM Dunlop Sportmax D222 160/60-17 (6,761 miles)
Rear Tire #2: Continental Conti Motion 160/60ZR-17 (5,779 miles)
Rear Tire #3: Pirelli Angel GT 160/60ZR17 69W (~8,000 miles) Ran off road wheels and tires for ADV rally off/on
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SECOND SET OF OEM WHEELS for Dual Sport Tires
Front Wheel #2 TIRE: (Dual Sport): Continental Conti Twinduro TKC80 120/70-17 (ODO 12,640 - 16,150 still tread on it)
Front Wheel #2: DONOR '16 Ninja 650
Rear Wheel #2 TIRE: (Dual Sport): Mitas E-07+ Dakar 150/70-17" 50/50 (ODO 12,640 - 16,150 still tread on it, I’ll finish it off later)
Rear Wheel #2 TIRE: (Dual Sport): Motoz Tractionator GPS 150/70-17 (ODO 25,150 MILES)
Rear Wheel #2: DONOR '16 Versys 650
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Tools:
MotoPumps - Air Shot 12V Air Compressor
Stop & Go 1001 Tire Repair w/ CO2 inflator cartridges
============================================
WTB - Woody's Wheel Works 19" front wheel
https://woodyswheelworks.com/
Contact KevinT at Warp 9 Racing to let them know you want them to manufacture Versys 650 spoked CNC wheel hubs, so we can have 19" wheels for our bikes!
[email protected]
https://www.warp9racing.com/contact-info/
Front Tire #2: Dunlop SportMax Q3 120/70ZR-17. from Donor '16 Ninja Front Wheel #2
Front Tire #3: Pirelli Angel GT 120/70ZR17 58W (ODO 16150 MILES)
Rear Tire #1: OEM Dunlop Sportmax D222 160/60-17 (6,761 miles)
Rear Tire #2: Continental Conti Motion 160/60ZR-17 (5,779 miles)
Rear Tire #3: Pirelli Angel GT 160/60ZR17 69W (~8,000 miles) Ran off road wheels and tires for ADV rally off/on
============================================
SECOND SET OF OEM WHEELS for Dual Sport Tires
Front Wheel #2 TIRE: (Dual Sport): Continental Conti Twinduro TKC80 120/70-17 (ODO 12,640 - 16,150 still tread on it)
Front Wheel #2: DONOR '16 Ninja 650
Rear Wheel #2 TIRE: (Dual Sport): Mitas E-07+ Dakar 150/70-17" 50/50 (ODO 12,640 - 16,150 still tread on it, I’ll finish it off later)
Rear Wheel #2 TIRE: (Dual Sport): Motoz Tractionator GPS 150/70-17 (ODO 25,150 MILES)
Rear Wheel #2: DONOR '16 Versys 650
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Tools:
MotoPumps - Air Shot 12V Air Compressor
Stop & Go 1001 Tire Repair w/ CO2 inflator cartridges
============================================
WTB - Woody's Wheel Works 19" front wheel
https://woodyswheelworks.com/
Contact KevinT at Warp 9 Racing to let them know you want them to manufacture Versys 650 spoked CNC wheel hubs, so we can have 19" wheels for our bikes!
[email protected]
https://www.warp9racing.com/contact-info/