Kawi Versys engine weight/dimensions? For KTM conversion

LukasM · 04-22-2009, 11:43 PM

Hey guys,

I am considering getting a LC4 Adventure rolling chassis and doing an engine swap. Made a post in thumpers and one suggestion that came up a lot was the Kawasaki Ninja/Versys 650 engine:

http://www.advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=456542

From doing a bit of reading last night this does indeed seem like a great choice. I would like to avoid major frame surgery however, so I am trying to figure out if it would fit more or less.

Does anybody know the dimensions and weight of the engine? Google gave me nothing.

Thanks,
Lukas

ppe172 · 04-23-2009, 09:59 AM

I was considering doing this as well. I don't have the numbers for you but one thing that is a factor is that the throttle bodies on the EX motor are offset to one side and are downdraft. This is OK on the Versys but on the KTM I assume that you have a central frame tube over the engine (I do ont he bike I was going to use). I haven't ruled it out myself yet but getting the sprockets to line up while not having the frame interfere with the TBs may be a problem.

LukasM · 04-23-2009, 11:18 AM

Good to know that about the offset intake. I am going to visit the Kawi dealer on Saturday to take a look and hopefully get in a test ride. I'll try to get some measurements as well. This is what the LC4 frame looks like by the way (wrk2surf's bike):

dtdynamics · 02-26-2012, 09:15 AM

ever find out the dimensions of this motor? or anyone else that might know care to measure it for us. ta

Barman · 02-26-2012, 09:35 AM

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Originally Posted by dtdynamics

ever find out the dimensions of this motor? or anyone else that might know care to measure it for us. ta

Here's a link for the build thread. http://www.advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=456542

dtdynamics · 02-26-2012, 09:51 AM

came across that alright! on page 10 of 25 at the moment

dtdynamics · 02-26-2012, 11:03 AM

25 pages later, no dimensions. anybody?

kajj · 02-26-2012, 11:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dtdynamics

25 pages later, no dimensions. anybody?

Hi. I took a few measurements from my Versys, hope this helps.

I measured the engine sitting in the bike so the measurements may differ a little.

(Edited pictures from another build thread)

I can measure the engine again if you need exact dimensions.

let me know if there's any other dimensions you need.

Cheers.

dtdynamics · 02-26-2012, 12:03 PM

thats spot on! i didnt seem them so they will do me for the moment, thanks!

kajj · 02-26-2012, 01:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dtdynamics

thats spot on! i didnt seem them so they will do me for the moment, thanks!

Glad to help

wilmar13 · 03-09-2012, 04:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kajj

let me know if there's any other dimensions you need.

Cheers.

What do these motors weigh? This is the ER-6N right?

kajj · 03-09-2012, 11:36 PM

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Originally Posted by wilmar13

What do these motors weigh? This is the ER-6N right?

The weight has been discussed previously on the kawasakiversys forum.

I think someone mentioned that just the engine/starter/clutch/tranny unit, without fluids and throttle bodies weighs about 137 lbs (62.3 kg).

It's the Versys engine. The dimensions and weight should be about the same as the ER-6N.

ianmp · 04-24-2012, 02:54 PM

Funny, I found this thread searching for photos of the versys motor on google. I have a line on a cheap ninja engine and was thinking of sticking it in my XR600R.

I will post renders as soon as I work them up...

04-22-2009, 11:43 PM	#1
LukasM ^OP Beastly Adventurer Joined: Nov 2006 Location: Vienna, Austria Oddometer: 4,942	Kawi Versys engine weight/dimensions? For KTM conversion Hey guys, I am considering getting a LC4 Adventure rolling chassis and doing an engine swap. Made a post in thumpers and one suggestion that came up a lot was the Kawasaki Ninja/Versys 650 engine: http://www.advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=456542 From doing a bit of reading last night this does indeed seem like a great choice. I would like to avoid major frame surgery however, so I am trying to figure out if it would fit more or less. Does anybody know the dimensions and weight of the engine? Google gave me nothing. Thanks, Lukas __________________ Proud member of the HUSABERG ADVENTURE TEAM! '12 Husaberg FE570, 09 KTM XC-F/ 450 RFS hybrid, 07 KTM 450 SMR, 08+09 BMW F650GS twins/F800GS conversion, 03+05 YZF-R6

04-23-2009, 11:18 AM	#3
LukasM ^OP Beastly Adventurer Joined: Nov 2006 Location: Vienna, Austria Oddometer: 4,942	Good to know that about the offset intake. I am going to visit the Kawi dealer on Saturday to take a look and hopefully get in a test ride. I'll try to get some measurements as well. This is what the LC4 frame looks like by the way (wrk2surf's bike): __________________ Proud member of the HUSABERG ADVENTURE TEAM! '12 Husaberg FE570, 09 KTM XC-F/ 450 RFS hybrid, 07 KTM 450 SMR, 08+09 BMW F650GS twins/F800GS conversion, 03+05 YZF-R6

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04-23-2009, 09:59 AM	#2
ppe172 Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Nov 2007 Oddometer: 169	I was considering doing this as well. I don't have the numbers for you but one thing that is a factor is that the throttle bodies on the EX motor are offset to one side and are downdraft. This is OK on the Versys but on the KTM I assume that you have a central frame tube over the engine (I do ont he bike I was going to use). I haven't ruled it out myself yet but getting the sprockets to line up while not having the frame interfere with the TBs may be a problem.

02-26-2012, 09:15 AM	#4
dtdynamics Adventurer Joined: Jun 2011 Location: Ireland Oddometer: 44	ever find out the dimensions of this motor? or anyone else that might know care to measure it for us. ta

02-26-2012, 09:51 AM	#6
dtdynamics Adventurer Joined: Jun 2011 Location: Ireland Oddometer: 44	came across that alright! on page 10 of 25 at the moment

02-26-2012, 11:03 AM	#7
dtdynamics Adventurer Joined: Jun 2011 Location: Ireland Oddometer: 44	25 pages later, no dimensions. anybody?

02-26-2012, 12:03 PM	#9
dtdynamics Adventurer Joined: Jun 2011 Location: Ireland Oddometer: 44	thats spot on! i didnt seem them so they will do me for the moment, thanks!

04-24-2012, 02:54 PM	#13
ianmp ***** Joined: Oct 2009 Location: San Pedro CA Oddometer: 63	Funny, I found this thread searching for photos of the versys motor on google. I have a line on a cheap ninja engine and was thinking of sticking it in my XR600R. I will post renders as soon as I work them up...