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Versys 650

Difficult to explain and impossible to categorise, the Versys 650 is one of those machines that exceeds the sum of its parts. Its combination of long-travel suspension & sporty 17” wheels, a slim, upright riding position and a low-mid range focused Parallel-Twin engine results in a highly versatile package able to offer riders maximum riding excitement in a wide variety of street-riding situations, especially on twisty mountain roads. For 2015, its new styling package better reflects this fun, sporty nature, while a number of updates to the chassis and a host of new accessory items make it easier for Versys owners to ride longer and farther.

*Price subject to change without notice, colours subject to availability, the models may differ from those in the pictures.

*Kawasaki Factory offers a standard warranty per model and vehicle category. Any and all other warranties that differ from the official Factory Warranty, are offered at dealership level, as per the terms and conditions of the dealership concerned.

Engine: Four-stroke, liquid-cooled, DOHC, four valves per cylinder parallel twin

Displacement:   649cc

Bore x stroke:     83 x 60mm

Compression ratio:           10.8:1

Cooling:                 Liquid

Fuel injection:   DFI with two 38mm Keihin throttle bodies

Ignition:                 TCBI with electronic advance

Transmission:     Six-speed with positive neutral finder

Final drive:           Sealed chain

Frame:  Double pipe diamond frame constructed from high-tensile steel

Rake / trail:          25 degrees / 4.3 inches

Wheelbase:         55.7 inches

Front suspension / wheel travel:                41mm hydraulic telescopic fork with stepless adjustable rebound and preload / 5.9 inches of travel

Rear suspension / wheel travel:                  Single offset laydown shock with remote adjustable spring preload / 5.7 inches of travel

Front tire:             120/70 ZR17

Rear tire:               160/60 ZR17

Front brake:        Dual 300mm petal-style rotors with two-piston calipers and ABS

Rear brake:          Single 250mm petal-style rotor with single-piston caliper and ABS

Overall length:  85.2 inches

Overall width:    33.1 inches

Overall height:  55.1 inches (windshield low) / 57.1 (windshield raised)

Seat height:         33.1 inches

Curb weight**:  476 pounds

Fuel capacity:     5.5 gallons

Colors:  White or Black

MSRP:   $TBD

Warranty:             12 months

Optional Kawasaki Protection Plus:                             12, 24, 36, and 48-month plans are available

**Curb weight includes all necessary materials and fluids to operate correctly, full tank of fuel (more than 90 percent capacity) and tool kit (if supplied).