2018 Kawasaki Versys 650 launched at Rs. 6.50 lakhs

Kawasaki has launched the 2018 Versys 650 in India. The touring bike is priced at Rs. 6.50 lakhs (ex-showroom, India).

In terms of its dimensions, the 2018 Versys 650 measures 2,165mm in length, 840 mm in width and has a maximum height of 1,450 mm. The wheelbase is 1,415 mm, while the seat height is 840 mm. The bike weighs 216 kg and comes with a 21 litre fuel tank.

The 2018 Versys 650 gets updated long-travel suspension, comprising of 41 mm adjustable upside down front forks. It gets an adjustable monoshock at the rear and it rides on 17-inch wheels. The instrument cluster has also been updated and now comes with a gear position indicator. Besides this, the windshield offers 2-inches of adjustment.

The Versys 650 is powered by a 649cc, parallel-twin cylinder, liquid-cooled engine which produces 68 BHP @ 8,500 rpm and 64 Nm of peak torque @ 7,000 rpm and is paired with a 6-speed transmission. Brakes come in the form of dual semi-floating 300 mm petal discs with 2-piston calipers in the front and a single 250 mm petal disc in the rear, equipped with a single piston caliper.

The 2018 Kawasaki Versys 650 is offered in the same green and black colour scheme as the outgoing model. It will be available from mid-November.