2024 Kawasaki Versys 650 Gets Two New Colour Options in India
Powering the 2024 Kawasaki Versys 650 is a 649cc, parallel-twin, liquid-cooled engine mated to a six-speed gearbox. The engine makes 66bhp and 61Nm of peak torque, assisted by an assist and slipper clutch.
By Kanika Sachdeva
For 2024, Kawasaki has rolled out an update for the Versys 650 in India. The update is in the form of two new dual-tone colour options – Metallic Flat Spark Black and Metallic Matte Dark Gray. The former combines a primary Green with a contrasting Black colour, whereas the latter comes adorned with a red-and-Black colour scheme. Moreover, a white stripe on the side panels and headlight cowl can also be seen. Other than that, the bike remains unchanged. It carries over the same split LED headlamps and a transparent windscreen from the 2023 version.
Powering the 2024 Kawasaki Versys 650 is a 649cc, parallel-twin, liquid-cooled engine mated to a six-speed gearbox. The engine makes 66bhp and 61Nm of peak torque, assisted by an assist and slipper clutch. Hardware-wise, the middleweight motorcycle gets its predecessor's diamond frame and even the braking and suspension setup.
A combination of 41mm inverted telescopic front forks (with adjustable rebound damping & preload) and a preload-adjustable rear monoshock takes care of suspension duties. Stopping power comes from dual 300mm front discs and a single 250mm rear disc. In terms of wheel and tyre sizes, the 2024 Kawasaki Versys sports the same 17-inch alloy wheels wrapped in 120/70 front and 160/60 rear tyres.
2024 Kawasaki Versys 650: Features
Coming to its features, the updated Kawasaki Versys 650 offers a rider-adjustable windscreen, a TFT display with Bluetooth connectivity, switchable traction control, dual-channel ABS, and a USB charging port.
2024 Kawasaki Versys 650: Price
Like before, the 2024 Kawasaki Versys 650 is available at Rs 7.77 lakh (ex-showroom). In the segment, it rivals the Triumph Tiger Sport 660 and the newly launched Suzuki V-Strom 800DE.
Kawasaki: Upcoming Launches
In early March, Kawasaki filed patents for the Ninja 7 Hybrid and the Z e-1 motorcycles in India, indicating that the country might witness the arrival of the new bikes soon. The Kawasaki Ninja 7, which is claimed to be the world's first mass-produced hybrid motorcycle, gets a 451cc parallel-twin engine, a 9kW electric motor, and a 48-volt battery pack. The setup enables the bike to make 58bhp, which can be increased to 69bhp using the e-Boost mode.
Meanwhile, the Kawasaki Z e-1 comes with two removable lithium-ion battery packs, each with a capacity of 1.5kWh. The batteries are linked to a 9kW motor.
