Kawasaki Versys 650, 2007-2025: Specifications of periodic maintenance (Information for owner: Maintenance)

Item	Standard	Service Limit
Fuel System (DFI)
Throttle Grip Free Play	2-3 mm (0.08-0.12 in.)	—
Idle Speed	1 300±50 r/min (rpm)	—
Bypass Screws (Turn Out)	0-2 1/2 (for reference)	—
Engine Vacuum	37.9±1.3 kPa (285±10 mmHg)	—
Air Cleaner Element	Polyurethane Foam	—
Cooling System
Coolant:
Type (recommended)	Permanent type of antifreeze	—
Color	Green	—
Mixed Ratio	Soft water 50%, Coolant 50%	—
Freezing Point	-35°C (-31°F)	—
Total Amount	1.2 L (1.3 US qt)	—
Engine Top End
Valve Clearance:
Exhaust	0.22-0.31 mm (0.0087-0.0122 in.)	—
Inlet	0.15-0.21 mm (0.0059-0.0083 in.)	—
Clutch
Clutch Lever Free Play	2-3 mm (0.08-0.12 in.)	—
Engine Lubrication System
Engine Oil:
Type	API SE, SF or SG	—
	API SH, SJ or SL with JASO MA
Viscosity	SAE 10W-40	—
Capacity	1.7 L (1.8 US qt) (when filter is not removed)	—
	1.9 L (2.0 US qt) (when filter is removed)	—
	2.4 L (2.5 US qt) (when engine is completely dry)	—
Level	Between upper and lower level lines (after idling or running)	—
Wheels/Tires
Tread Depth:
Front	6.5 mm (0.26 in.)	1 mm (0.04 in.),
		(AT, CH, DE)
		1.6 mm (0.06 in.)
Rear	9.0 mm (0.35 in.)	Up to 130 km/h (80 mph):
		2 mm (0.08 in.),
		Over 130 km/h (80 mph):
		3 mm (0.12 in.)
Air Pressure (when Cold):
Front	Upto 180 kg (397 lb) load: 225 kPa (2.25 kgf/cm², 32 psi)	—
Rear	Upto 180 kg (397 lb) load: 250 kPa (2.50 kgf/cmf, 36 psi)	—
Final Drive
Drive Chain Slack	25-35 mm (1.0-1.4 in.)	—
Drive Chain Wear (20-link Length)	317.5-318.2 mm (12.50-12.53 in.)	323 mm (12.7 in.)
Standard Chain:
Make	ENUMA	—
Type	EK520MVXL1	—
Link	114 links	—
Brakes
Brake Fluid:
Grade	DOT4	—
Brake Pad Lining
Thickness:
Front	4.5 mm (0.18 in.)	1 mm (0.04 in.)
Rear	5.0 mm (0.20 in.)	1 mm (0.04 in.)
Brake Light Timing:
Front	Pulled ON	—
Rear	ON after about 10 mm (0.39 in.) of pedal travel	—
Electrical System
Spark Plug:
Type	NGK CR9EIA-9	—

Specifications of periodic maintenance (Kawasaki KLE 650)