Kawasaki Versys 650 2011 Maintenance Schedule
The 2011 Kawasaki Versys 650 maintenance schedule below covers the manufacturer's recommended service intervals for coolant, general maintenance, drive chain maintenance, tires, brake fluid, air filter, oil, spark plugs and valve clearance. Intervals are shown in kilometres by default and can be switched to miles.
649ccEngine size
51Maintenance items
Official manufacturer manual
Sourced from Kawasaki Motors Official Owner Center (Service Manual) (this document covers model years 2010–2014): kawasaki.com
Full schedule
| Task | Interval | Difficulty | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coolant leak inspection | Every 12,000 km (first at 1,000 km) · Every 12 months | Easy | Inspect cooling system for coolant leaks. |
| Radiator hose damage inspection | Every 12,000 km (first at 1,000 km) · Every 12 months | Easy | Inspect radiator hoses for damage. |
| Radiator hoses installation condition inspection | Every 12,000 km (first at 1,000 km) · Every 12 months | Easy | Inspect radiator hose installation condition. |
| Clutch operation inspection | Every 12,000 km (first at 1,000 km) | Easy | Inspect clutch play, engagement, and disengagement. |
| Drive chain lubrication condition inspection | Every 600 km | Easy | Inspect and lubricate drive chain. |
| Drive chain guide wear inspection | Every 12,000 km | Moderate | Inspect drive chain guide for wear. |
| Tire air pressure inspection | Every 12,000 km · Every 12 months | Easy | Inspect tire air pressure. |
| Tire tread wear inspection | Every 12,000 km | Easy | Inspect tire tread wear and abnormal wear. |
| Wheel bearings damage inspection | Every 12,000 km · Every 12 months | Advanced | Inspect wheel bearings for damage. |
| Brake fluid leak inspection | Every 6,000 km (first at 1,000 km) · Every 12 months | Easy | Inspect brake system for fluid leaks. |
| Brake hoses damage inspection | Every 6,000 km (first at 1,000 km) · Every 12 months | Moderate | Inspect brake hoses for damage. |
| Brake pad wear inspection | Every 6,000 km | Easy | Inspect brake pad wear. |
| Brake fluid level inspection | Every 6,000 km (first at 1,000 km) · Every 6 months | Easy | Inspect brake fluid level. |
| Brake operation inspection | Every 6,000 km (first at 1,000 km) · Every 12 months | Easy | Inspect brake effectiveness, play, and drag. |
| Brake light switch operation inspection | Every 6,000 km (first at 1,000 km) | Easy | Inspect brake light switch operation. |
| Steering play inspection | Every 6,000 km (first at 1,000 km) · Every 12 months | Moderate | Inspect steering play. |
| Steering stem bearings lubrication | Every 24,000 km · Every 24 months | Advanced | Lubricate steering stem bearings. |
| Lights and switches operation inspection | Every 12,000 km · Every 12 months | Easy | Inspect lights and switches operation. |
| Headlight aiming inspection | Every 12,000 km · Every 12 months | Moderate | Inspect and adjust headlight aim. |
| Side stand switch operation inspection | Every 12,000 km · Every 12 months | Easy | Inspect side stand switch operation. |
| Engine stop switch operation inspection | Every 12,000 km · Every 12 months | Easy | Inspect engine stop switch operation. |
| Chassis parts lubrication | Every 12,000 km · Every 12 months | Advanced | Lubricate chassis parts. |
| Bolts and nuts tightness inspection | Every 12,000 km (first at 1,000 km) | Moderate | Inspect bolts and nuts for tightness. |
| Air cleaner element replacement | Every 24 months | Advanced | Replace air cleaner element. |
| Engine oil change | Every 12,000 km (first at 1,000 km) · Every 12 months | Easy | Change engine oil. |
| Oil filter replacement | Every 12,000 km (first at 1,000 km) · Every 12 months | Easy | Replace oil filter. |
| Fuel hoses replacement | Every 48,000 km · Every 48 months | Moderate | Replace fuel hoses. |
| Coolant change | Every 36,000 km · Every 36 months | Moderate | Change coolant. |
| Radiator hoses and O-rings replacement | Every 36,000 km · Every 36 months | Moderate | Replace radiator hoses and O-rings. |
| Brake hoses replacement | Every 48,000 km · Every 48 months | Moderate | Replace brake hoses. |
| Brake fluid change | Every 24,000 km · Every 24 months | Moderate | Change front and rear brake fluid. |
| Rubber parts of master cylinder and caliper replacement | Every 48,000 km · Every 48 months | Advanced | Replace rubber parts of brake master cylinder and caliper. |
| Spark plug replacement | Every 12,000 km (first at 1,000 km) · Replace every 24,000 km | Moderate | Replace spark plugs. |
| Vehicle-down sensor mounting dampers replacement | Every 48,000 km · Every 48 months | Advanced | Replace vehicle-down sensor mounting dampers. |
| Evaporative emission control system function check | Every 6,000 km (first at 1,000 km) | Moderate | Check evaporative emission control system function (California model only). |
| Drive chain slack inspection | Every 1,000 km | Easy | Inspect and adjust drive chain slack. |
| Wheels/tires damage inspection | Every 12,000 km | Easy | Inspect wheels and tires for damage. |
| Brake hose installation condition inspection | Every 6,000 km (first at 1,000 km) · Every 12 months | Moderate | Inspect brake hose installation condition. |
| Valve clearance inspection | Every 24,000 km | Advanced | Inspect and adjust valve clearances. |
| Throttle control system inspection | Every 12,000 km (first at 1,000 km) · Every 12 months | Easy | Inspect throttle control system for play, smooth return, no drag. |
| Drive chain wear inspection | Every 12,000 km | Moderate | Inspect drive chain for wear. |
| Engine vacuum synchronization | Every 12,000 km | Advanced | Synchronize throttle body vacuum readings across cylinders. |
| Idle speed inspection | Every 12,000 km (first at 1,000 km) | Moderate | Inspect and adjust idle speed. |
| Fuel leak inspection (fuel hose and pipe) | Every 12,000 km (first at 1,000 km) · Every 12 months | Moderate | Inspect fuel hose and pipe for leaks. |
| Fuel hoses damage inspection | Every 12,000 km (first at 1,000 km) · Every 12 months | Moderate | Inspect fuel hoses for damage. |
| Fuel hoses installation condition inspection | Every 12,000 km (first at 1,000 km) · Every 12 months | Moderate | Inspect fuel hose routing and installation condition. |
| Air suction system damage inspection | Every 12,000 km | Advanced | Inspect air suction (secondary air) system for damage. |
| Front forks/rear shock absorber operation inspection | Every 12,000 km | Moderate | Inspect front fork and rear shock absorber damping and smooth stroke. |
| Front forks/rear shock absorber oil leak inspection | Every 12,000 km · Every 12 months | Moderate | Inspect front fork and rear shock absorber for oil leaks. |
| Air cleaner element - clean | Every 12,000 km | Advanced | Clean air cleaner element. |
| Coolant level inspection | Every 12,000 km (first at 1,000 km) | Easy | Inspect coolant level. |
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