Kawasaki has now launched the BS6 Versys
650 in India. The new 2021 middleweight adventure tourer has been priced at INR
6.79 lakh (ex-showroom). To make the new Versys 650 comply with the Bharat
Stage 6 emission standards, Kawasaki has implemented a number of changes in the
649cc parallel-twin engine’s intake and exhaust components. These amendments
also helped the Japanese company to provide an increase in the mid-range torque
while maintaining the power output of the previous model. The Kawasaki Versys
BS6 has 66 PS of maximum power which is produced at 8,500 rpm and a peak torque
of 61 Nm that kicks in at 7,000 rpm.
To add to the Versys BS6’s touring
character, Kawasaki has increased the fuel tank capacity of the machine to 21
litres. The motorcycle also comes equipped with a larger windscreen that can be
adjusted without any tools. Thanks to the wider handlebar, the riding position
on this middleweight adventurer tourer is quite relaxed.
For the suspension, there is a pair of
41mm long-travel USD forks at the front with adjustable rebound damping
(right-side) and adjustable preload (left-side). At the rear, an offset laydown
single-shock with remote spring preload adjustability has been provided. To
bring the Kawasaki Versys BS6 to a halt, there are petal discs. Kawasaki has
added new callipers, brake pad material, and also revised the master cylinder
settings for improved braking. The rear disc size has been increased to 250mm.
The new Kawasaki Versys 650 BS6 is
available in only a single colour option called Candy Lime Green. In India,
Kawasaki has three products in the Versys range - Versys 1000, Versys 650, and
Versys X-300. While the first two have received their BS6 update, we are still
waiting for the Japanese company to launch the BS6 variant of the last model.
