Kawasaki Versys 650

The Kawasaki Versys 650 is a hit among motorcyclists who want a decent middleweight ADV-tourer motorcycle that doesn’t burn a hole in the pocket. It is commendable how the Japanese bikemaker has utilized the 650cc platform to spawn different motorcycles catering to the demands of different riders. While almost all the other motorcycles in their portfolio have already received the BS6 update, the Versys 650 was due for the BS6 treatment and now, Kawasaki India has launched the BS6 compliant Read More...

With the Suzuki Vstrom 650 now here to compete with it, the Kawasaki Versys 650 has its work cut out. As a result, the MY2019 bike has been launched in India. However, the only change that has been applied are two new colour schemes (Metallic Moondust Grey & Metallic Flat Spark Black). The rest of the bike, well, it continues unchanged. Which isn't a bad thing because the Versys 650 was and still remains a seriously capable motorcycle. Speaking on Read More...

Finally, there is a motorcycle that falls in the same segment and is a direct rival to the long-ruling Kawasaki Versys 650. Suzuki launched the V-Strom 650 XT at an ex-showroom price of Rs. 7.46 which has pit it against the Versys 650 not just in terms of pricing but also in terms of purpose and performance, but does the V-Strom 650 really have what it takes to dethrone the Versys? Let's see how the two of these stack up Read More...

An updated new 2018 Kawasaki Versys 650  has made its way to India. While changes aren't too many, notable upgrades include new body graphics, a gear position indicator and a windscreen with 2 inches of tool-free adjustment which will add to the comfort quotient while cruising at high speeds. Bits like the long-travel suspension and 17-inch wheels remain. Assembled at Kawasaki's plant near Pune, the 2018 Versys 650 will continue to be available in the same green and black colour combination. The Read More...

"Sometimes you find yourself in the middle of nowhere, and sometimes, in the middle of nowhere, you find yourself" – a quote that probably appeals most to the touring aficionados of the motorcycling world. Sometimes, happiness is wandering off into the deepest jungles, or the most barren deserts, or the highest of snow-clad mountains. That’s probably why touring enthusiasts are the most happy and friendly bunch of chaps you will ever meet. But why a sports tourer? Supersports are fab but you Read More...

UPDATE: Kawasaki did not launch the Vulcan S cruiser for the Indian market. All latest updates being reported at the end of the article. Plan to explore the roads unknown by going off the tarmac in 2016? Or intent to just pull out your motorcycle from the garage and cruise towards the horizon? Well, Kawasaki will soon have affordable (relatively) motorcycles to address your needs. The Japanese two-wheeler maker will unveil its Versys 650 adventure/sports tourer or dual purpose motorcycle and the Read More...

So it's official ! Kawasaki will be launching the smaller sibling of the Versys 1000, Versys 650, in India on December 24th. As reported earlier, the Versys 650 will be sold in India via the CKD route and will feature ABS as standard. CLICK HERE FOR OUR REVIEW OF THE KAWASAKI VERSYS 1000 On the mechanical aspects, the Versys 650 is identical to the Ninja 650 and the ER-6n, but with a different state of tune to match its dual purpose characteristics. Read More...

After importing the Versys 650 for homologation purposes, Kawasaki is now reportedly ready to bring this dual purpose motorcycle to the Indian market. Moreover, reports further suggest that this upcoming motorcycle will be available with ABS, however, we are not sure weather it will be available as a standard feature or not. This seems to be good news for enthusiasts and potential owners alike who have been waiting for a middle weight adventure tourer motorcycle. Absence of ABS in the Ninja 650 and Read More...

The Kawasaki adventure/sports tourer or dual purpose motorcycle, the Versys 1000, will be accompanied by its middle-weight sibling, the Versys 650, in the Indian market by as early as December 2015 – going by a report by AutoCar India. The publication also suggests that the initial batch of the new Kawasaki Versys 650 for the Indian market will only be available in two colour options – black and green. The Versys 650 will share its power plant with the Kawasaki Ninja 650. That Read More...