2015 Kawasaki Versys 650 Launched in India, Priced at Rs.6.6 Lakhs

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2015 Versys 650 is the most versatile Kawasaki in India as the demand for touring motorcycles among enthusiasts increase exponentially

The 2016 Kawasaki Versys 650 has launched in India at Rs.6.6 Lakhs along with the off-road motorcycle KLX110 that is priced at Rs.2,65,000. Versys 650 is directly go up against Honda CBR650F as the bike is also a road-going touring motorcycle.

However, this type of motorcycle is different despite serving the same purpose as demand is higher in the market today for raised suspension and on-off tyre equipped motorcycles.

2016 Kawasaki Versys 650 Price

As the ABS is standard on Versys 650 and bike will be imported as a CKD unit, the bike is priced at Rs. 6.6 Lakhs Ex-showroom Mumbai.

2016 Kawasaki Versys 650 Engine and Gearbox

Kawasaki versys 650 launched-15The engine will continue to be the same and have changes to suit the demand of the tourer with more punch in low and mid range very much expected. Numbers will remain similar at 69 PS and 64 Nm of torque from a 649cc engine. Engine is going to be paired to 6-speed transmission. Final Drive is a chain drive unit

2016 Kawasaki Versys 650 Chassis, suspension and brakes

Kawasaki versys 650 launched-10Coming to the mechanical bits, the suspension changes include a new separate function fork with Fork setting adjusters and also come with pre-load on the left and rebound damping on the right.

At the rear, shock comes with revised settings for improved performance and a remote pre-load adjuster. The braking system gets improvement over the Ninja 650. 2015 Versys 650 will come with dual 300mm discs and new twin-piston callipers at the front. The rear disc is larger at 250mm, which is up from 220mm.

2016 Kawasaki Versys 650 Specification

Yamaha MT-03 Specification
Displacement 649 cc
Maximum Power 69 PS @ 8500 rpm
Maximum Torque 64 Nm @ 7000 rpm
Gearbox 6-speed
Seat Height 840 mm
Ground Clearance 170 mm
Kerb/Wet Weight 216 kg (ABS)

2016 Kawasaki Versys 650 Mileage

The motorcycle isn’t a mileage conscious motorcycle but going by the Ninja 650 it should return a healthy 24-25 km/l if sanely ridden

2016 Kawasaki Versys 650 Dimensions and Design

2165 X 840 X 1400/1450 (higher seat) mm Wheelbase stands at 1,415 mm and Ground Clearance, is 170mm and kerb weight stands at 216 for ABS. 120 section front tyre and 160 section rear tyre mostly Bridgestone are set to come with the motorcycle.

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Exterior Designing:
Aesthetically, the Versys 650’s bodywork gets the same treatment as the 1000 Verys which is a good thing. However, there are noticeable changes such as, 2016 Versys 650 comes with revised headlight configuration and more aggressive fuel tank styling.

Colours: In India, we will be getting one color option only most likely, something that Kawasaki should work to make a difference.

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2016 Kawasaki Versys 650 Safety and Feature

2015 Versys 650 comes with a larger windscreen that can be well adjusted. The 2015 Versys 650 gets more fuel capacity over the Versys 1000 and Ninja 650 as well. Thanks to the 21-litre tank, the range will be in the 500 plus km mark. ABS will standard on the motorcycle, a Kawasaki first for CBU motorcycle.

2016 Kawasaki Versys 650 Key Rivals

Honda CBR 650F, Benelli 600 GT

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