KAWASAKI VERSYS 650 (2016-Present) Specs, Performance & Photos

In 2016, Kawasaki released the Versys 650, a motorcycle that featured the same upgrades as the 2015 model, such as new dramatic styling, more power and torque, improved comfort, and fewer vibrations with the rubber-mounted engine and handlebar, and a new suspension system that enhanced the already plush ride of its predecessor.

With the combination of the long-travel suspension with the 17 inches sporty wheels and the slim upright riding position with the low-mid range focused engine, the result was a versatile package that offered maximum riding excitement.

The 2016 Kawasaki Versys 650 was offered in two versions, such as the ABS version that featured top-notch Kawasaki performance and maneuverability and the LT model that came with the same specifications as the ABS bike, but with added color-matched saddlebags that featured the Kawasaki Quick Release (KQR) mounting system and gloss black hand guards that enhanced its touring capabilities.

In the performance department, the 2016 Kawasaki Versys 650 ABS had its heartbeat set by a 649cc four-stroke parallel-twin liquid-cooled engine that delivered an output power of 69 hp with a peak at 8,500 rpm and 64 Nm (48 lb-ft) of torque available at 7,000 rpm.

As for braking performance, the bike packed two 300 mm petal discs with two-piston calipers on the front wheel and a 220 mm petal disc with a single-piston caliper on the rear wheel that provided strong braking power.