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

In 2016, the Kawasaki Versys 650 released by the Japanese motorcycle manufacturer was offered in two versions, such as the ABS model and the Tourer version which featured the same specifications as the standard bike but with only a few changes.

In addition to the standard Versys ABS model, the Tourer version featured two 28-liter color-matched saddlebags that were unlocked and removed by the same key used for the ignition and standard hand guards that enhanced its touring capabilities.

The 2016 Kawasaki Versys 650 LT featured a new rear subframe that accommodated the Kawasaki Quick Release (KQR) mounting system and an additional top case. Also, the footpegs location was altered on both machines, moving them 15 mm lower and 20 mm forward, which enhanced the overall comfort.

Other changes included a larger windscreen with tool-less vertical adjustability, completely updated styling, a fully adjustable Showa fork on the front, a KYB shock absorber on the rear with remote preload adjustability, and both front and rear Nissin calipers with two 300 mm discs on the front and 250 mm discs on the rear.

In the performance department, the 2016 Kawasaki Versys 650 Tourer had at its core 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.