KAWASAKI Versys Tourer (2012-2013) Specs, Performance & Photos

The Kawasaki Versys Tourer was released by the Japanese motorcycle manufacturer in 2013, as a middleweight motorcycle that packed all the nifty features of the modern Versys series, such as a powerful and dependable engine, top-end adjustable suspension, and a redesigned bodywork that came with some extra features.

For starters, the pannier system offered by Kawasaki included two side saddlebags with 35-liter of storage for longer journeys and two custom premium nylon bags, while the three-way adjustable windshield provided optimum weather protection at all speeds.

In addition, the bike featured aluminum-reinforced hand guards, a branded gel resin tank protector that enhanced the appearance and protected the fuel tank from scratches, and a redesigned seat with better ergonomics that provided more comfort for the rider and passenger.

The bike featured a carefully designed cockpit that offered a natural, upright seating position with a two-piece seat and an easy-to-read instrument cluster, and for more comfort, the engine was fitted with rubber mounts for reduced vibrations.

In the performance department, the 2013 Kawasaki Versys Tourer took its thrust from a 649cc four-stroke parallel-twin liquid-cooled engine 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.

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