Firmly established as the “go-to” mid-capacity any roads machine in its segment for a multitude of riders, Kawasaki has considered carefully how to move the concept forward in 2022.
Whilst not changing the essence of what makes the 649cc parallel twin powered machine so popular, the upgrades and changes both increase the familiar synergy with its litre-class sibling and deliver increased functionality and comfort.
And speaking of luggage, the option of colour coded clean mount panniers plus a capacious top case remains for 2022 along with the convenience of Edition models which come pre-fitted with a range of genuine accessories. Tourer and Grand Tourer are both available as catalogue machines while owners are also free to specify from a huge range of accessories to create their very own “Versys vision”.
Riding is what Versys owners care about most, and the slim, tubular chassis and narrow engine profile certainly deliver a flickable package that is both comfortable over distance and fun to be in command of. Certainly, most riders will want to (and be able to) ride until the last vestiges of fuel in the capacious 21L fuel tank are sipped before stopping to refuel. Frugal and fun, the Versys 650 is perhaps best explained as a “thoroughbred workhorse”, ready to respond to the most radical distance demand yet pursuing its task with a lightness of touch and all-day comfort that prepares both rider and passenger for the next day’s ride…. and the day after that.
The 2022 Versys 650 will be available in three colours, Metallic spark black/metallic flat spark black, Metallic phantom silver/metallic flat spark black/metallic spark black and Candy lime green/metallic flat spark/ metallic spark black. The RRP are as follows:
Versys 650 Standard colour (Black):
- Standard – £7,799
- Tourer – £8,599
- Grand Tourer – £10,049
Versys 650 High Grade colour
- Standard – £7,899
- Tourer – £8,699
- Grand Tourer – £10,149
or head to the official Kawasaki Motorcycles UK website kawasaki.co.uk