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.
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