Motorcycle specifications KawasakiVERSYS 650 2020 Little Thumb's adolescence

what a face! In its 2015 evolution, the Kawasaki 650 Versys has been given a new face... and it suits it damn well. From its first appearance in 2007 to Phase II, this versatile trail bike boasted a cartoon robot face, which was intriguing and unusual, but not exactly sexy. A pity, since the machine's qualities made it a real Swiss Army knife. Let's leave that in the past, because the 650 Versys "phase 3" is now a little teaser with a very dynamic face. Ninja in the eyes, and always the urge to go twirling over hill and dale - it's shaping up nicely, and Kawa has taken to evolving it as much as its look has become edgy.

it's not just the face that's changing. The front end has been completely redesigned. With a more aggressive fork head, incisive sides, repositioned indicators and improved protection, the Versys has made its presence felt!
With this almost febrile look, the right hand is almost itchy. And as if it didn't want to spoil the impression, the 650 Versys III is now even more powerful. Let's play with the twin! Still based on the ER-6, the parallel twin has gained 5 hp and 0.3 mkg. The manufacturer has also focused on improving mid-range power delivery and reducing fuel consumption. As a result, maximum values are now confirmed: 69 hp at 8,500 rpm and 6.5 mkg at 7,000 rpm. More punch, but obtained a little higher in the revs than before. The exhaust system has been redesigned accordingly: it's made of a single piece to boost performance at high revs.
What's more, by strategically locating a series of silentblocs (front engine mounts, handlebars, footpegs), Kawa is on the hunt for vibrations.

typical of a trail bike without being an off-road machine, the 650 Versys is relaxed to ride, and increases its potential on the road. It's not immediately obvious, but on the chassis side, there's a little improvement everywhere. For example, the footrests are lowered by 15 mm and moved forward by 20 mm, significantly relaxing the rider's legs. On the suspension side, the shock absorber benefits from revised settings and a new, easily accessible preload adjustment knob, just under the seat.) The 41 mm inverted fork is even more pampered: new, longer forks, separate functions (spring in the left tube and cartridge shock absorber in the right) and top-notch accessibility to settings. Kawa has placed everything directly at the top of the tubes; you set preload on the left, compression and rebound on the right.
Shall we move? Adjust the new adjustable bubble, fine-tune your suspension and finish getting ready. With the Versys' ambitions adjusted upwards, we think we'll take a few extra odds and ends. With the old Versys, it wasn't a good idea to load it up with suitcases and a top-case. No more worries. The rear frame and wheels have been reinforced. That's 30 kilos more you can fit on your back. And easier: just look at the passenger handles. They're bigger, but that's not what I wanted to show you. Just below... Kawasaki has integrated a saddlebag mounting system, as on the Z 1000 SX. It's more practical, more aesthetic, and reduces the overall width of the bike by 100 mm once the panniers are installed.
Oh yes, speaking of width, did I tell you that the bubble surface has been increased by 70%, and can be adjusted to 60 mm without tools?! And the fuel tank? It's bigger too, gaining 2 liters. As the Versys is advertised as being more fuel-efficient, and as the fuel tank holds 21 liters of benzine, the range should be more than noticeably improved.

more audacity, improved performance and a revised dashboard. The Versys has changed its instrumentation... or rather swiped it from its ER-6n cousin.
No revolution, just a few adjustments to the braking system: a rear disc enlarged from 220 to 250 mm, new front calipers, still double-piston, around a petal track. double-piston calipers around 300 mm petal tracks, a new caliper for the rear, a different pad material, and a lighter, more compact ABS module.
Strangely enough, the overall progress did not translate into a weight loss program. The Versys has gained 8 kilos, and weighs 214 kilos fully loaded on the scales. The correction rises to 216 once the ABS is in place, and things can get out of hand with the catalog of accessories that Kawasaki has taken care to adapt: suitcases (28 L) and top-case (47 L) in the bike's colors, LED fog lights, engine protection pads, hand guards, 12V socket... Now that's something we'd like to see as standard.

with a major styling overhaul, the 2015 / 2020 Versys will continue to fuel design debates, but attests to a visual dynamism that was really lacking. Improved in many respects, its only drawback is its weight. Its weight gain is limited, and its rivals have almost the same score. The A2 version is also available.

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