KAWASAKI Versys 650 (2010-2011) Specs, Performance & Photos

The 2011 Kawasaki Versys was a modern middleweight naked bike suitable for both daily commuting and touring around the country. Inheriting the excellent handling and comfortable, upright seating position of the older KLE models, the new Versys offered a great experience for both rider and passenger.

The 2011 model featured the redesigned and revised elements of its 2010 predecessor, such as the bodywork that added a sharper style, with a dual-headlamp headlight and a slender front cowl, new seats, and an overall slimmer appearance.

The long-travel high-tech suspension was mandatory for the bike's multi-role mission, with a long-travel fork on the front that delivered excellent performance over a wide range of conditions and an adjustable rear Showa single shock absorber on the rear that offered progressive damping as suspension load increased.

Other key features of the 2011 Kawasaki Versys included the lightweight aluminum swingarm, lightweight cast aluminum wheels, a three-way adjustable windscreen that offered great wind protection, an under-engine exhaust system that provided better weight centralization, and an aggressive style that offered a distinctive look.

In the power department, the 2011 Kawasaki Versys featured the most compact 649cc four-stroke parallel-twin liquid-cooled engine in its class that delivered an output power of 64 hp with a peak at 8,000 rpm and 61 Nm (45 lb-ft) of torque available at 6,800 rpm.