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 new 2018 Kawasaki Versys 650 will be available from mid-November and has been priced at 6,50,000 (Ex-showroom).
In a release, talking about the updated Versys, Mr Yutaka Yamashita, Managing Director of India Kawasaki Motors says “Kawasaki’s Versys 650 is a core machine in the mid-capacity sector, which has been in continuous demand in European market ever since it was launched in 2006. In India, it has started gaining attention in the last couple of years with an increased number of seasoned riders.”
For Versys 650, India is an ideal country mainly because of its diversities in roads” Mr Yutaka Yamashita added further. There are some top-class highways, adventures routes in mountain areas and of course an increasing number of ring roads in many cities. Kawasaki’s torquey 650cc parallel twin engine and lightweight chassis will provide ample fun and comfortable riding.
New 2018 Kawasaki Versys 650 Specifications
ENGINE | |
Type | Liquid-cooled, 4-stroke Parallel Twin |
Displacement | 649 cm3 |
Bore and Stroke | 83.0 mm x 60.0 mm |
Compression ratio | 10.8:1 |
Valve system | DOHC, 8 valves |
Fuel system | Fuel injection: ø38 mm x 2 |
Fuel Type / Minimum Octane Rating | Unleaded petrol / RON91 |
Ignition | Digital |
Starting | Electric |
Lubrication | Forced lubrication, semi-dry sump |
Transmission | 6 speed, return |
Maximum power | 51 kW (69 PS) / 8,500 rpm |
Maximum torque | 64 N.m (6.5 kgf.m) / 7,000 |
VEHICLE | |
Frame Type | Diamond, high-tensile steel |
Rake / Trail | 25° / 108mm |
Tyre | Front: 120/70ZR17M/C (58W) |
Rear: 160/60ZR17M/C (69W) | |
Wheelbase | 1,415 mm |
Ground clearance | 170 mm |
Seat height | 840 mm |
Curb mass | 216 kg |
Fuel capacity | 21 Litres |
Overall Dimensions LxWxH | 2,165mm x 840mm x 1,400mm / 1,450 |
SUSPENSION | |
Front / Wheel Travel | ø41 mm inverted telescopic fork with adjustable rebound damping (right-side) and adjustable preload (left-side) |
Rear / Wheel Travel | Offset laydown single-shock with remote spring preload adjustability |
BRAKE | |
Brake Front | Dual semi-floating ø300 mm petal discs |
Caliper Front | Dual 2-piston |
Brake Rear | Single ø250 mm petal disc |
Caliper Rear | Single-piston |
Price (ex-showroom Delhi) | Rs 6.50 lakh |