Kawasaki Versys 650 price and specifications

Kawasaki Versys 650, a in the adventure class 649 cc model by Kawasaki. A licence required. Türkiye list price 862,000 ₺ (November 2026).
Kawasaki Versys 650 specifications
| Engine capacity | 649 cc |
|---|---|
| Power | 66.2 hp |
| Torque | 61 Nm |
| Weight | 219 kg |
| Seat height | 845 mm |
| Fuel tank | 21 L |
| Consumption | 4.4 L/100 km |
| ABS | Yes |
| Licence | A |
| Type | Adventure |
Kawasaki Versys 650 generation history
- 2007–2009 · 1st generation: Went on sale in 2007 in Europe and Canada and in 2008 in the USA.
- 2010–2014 · 2nd generation: New headlight and bodywork, large mirrors, improved rubber engine mounts.
- 2015–2021 · 3rd generation: New bodywork with side-by-side twin headlights instead of stacked ones.
- 2022– · 4th generation: Colour TFT, Bluetooth, LED lighting, two-level traction control, manually adjustable windscreen.
Kawasaki Versys 650 known problems
- Recall: passenger footpeg bracket (2012): A recall was carried out for some 2012 Versys 650 motorcycles built in autumn 2011 (a joint campaign for the 2012 Ninja 250R, Ninja 650 and Versys) because the passenger footpeg could come off (NHTSA 12V081); the footpeg brackets were replaced.
- Recall: brake/tail light socket (2017): A recall was carried out on some 2017 Versys 650s built between 16 January and 8 May 2017 because the tail/brake light socket could work loose and the bulb could fall out (NHTSA 17V465); the socket was replaced free of charge.
When buying a used Kawasaki Versys 650
- On a 2017 model, ask about the tail light socket replacement; check that the brake light comes on properly with the brake.
- On a 2012 model, check the passenger footpeg bracket replacement.
- Models before 2022 have no traction control or TFT; verify the equipment against the year.
Price
List price: 862,000 ₺ (November 2026 recommended retail price). Prices are the recommended retail prices announced by the distributor and may vary by dealer.
Kawasaki Versys 650 rivals
- Moto Guzzi V85 TT — 869,000 ₺, 76 hp
- Honda NC750X DCT — 881,000 ₺, 58 hp
- Honda XL750 Transalp — 881,250 ₺, 91 hp
- Triumph Tiger 900 GT — 841,000 ₺, 107 hp
Comparisons
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