5 things to know before buying the Kawasaki Versys 650

The Kawasaki Versys 650 is the brand’s ADV sport-tourer that shares its engine with the Ninja 650, but it gets a more relaxed and upright riding position with longer travel suspension. Here are a few things to know if this middle-weight tourer is on your radar.

1. What is the peak output of the Kawasaki Versys 650?

The Kawasaki Versys 650 is powered by a 649cc liquid-cooled, parallel-twin engine producing 67hp and 61Nm. The engine comes paired with a 6-speed gearbox that features a slip-and-assist clutch.

2. Is the Kawasaki Versys 650 heavier than other 650 offerings from the brand?

One would easily assume that the Kawasaki Versys 650 is the heaviest 650cc offering from the brand, solely judging on the basis of its added body work and imposing stance. However, in reality, at 220kg (kerb), the Versys 650 is the second heaviest 650cc offering from the brand. The low-slung cruiser – the Vulcan S – which looks the least imposing, is the heaviest 650cc offering from the brand, weighing in at 235kg. In comparison, the Ninja 650 tips the scale at 196kg; the Z650 and Z650RS weigh in at 188kg and 192kg, respectively.

Kawasaki Versys 650

₹8.63 Lakh (Ex-showroom price)

Range/Mileage

19.4 kmpl

Specifications

Fuel Type/ Propulsion: PetrolEngine Displacement: 649Valvetrain: 4+ 56 more

Features

Daytime Running Lights: YesBrake/Tail Light: LEDAntilock Braking System: Dual Channel ABS+ 60 more

Variants

Standard

3. What is the seat height of the Versys 650?

The Versys 650 has a seat height of 845mm. This figure is much higher compared to other 650 models from the brand, namely the Ninja 650, which has a seat height of 790mm. Its chief rival, the Tiger Sport  660, has a seat height of 835mm.

4. What features does the Kawasaki Versys 650 have?

The Kawasaki Versys 650 comes with a 4.3-inch TFT dash that's shared with the rest of the 650 range. It gets smartphone connectivity, all-LED lighting, two levels of traction control and dual-channel ABS.

5. What is the price of the Kawasaki Versys 650?

Priced at Rs 8.63 lakh, the Kawasaki Versys 650 sits in a niche of its own in the Indian market. Its closest competition comes from the Honda NX500 (Rs 6.33 lakh) that sits at the lower end of the price spectrum, and the Triumph Tiger Sport 660 (Rs 9.45 lakh-9.58 lakh) that is priced at the higher end.