Breaking: 2022 Kawasaki Versys 650 Launched At Rs 7.36 Lakh

It gets a bunch of new features and slight cosmetic changes

Kawasaki has launched the 2022 Versys 650 in the Indian market at a price of Rs 7,36,000 (ex-showroom India). This makes the ADV tourer command a premium of Rs 21,000 over the pre-facelift version. However, with the increase in price, the updated model also comes with an improved equipment list.

The 2022 Kawasaki Versys 650 more or less retains the body design of the previous model, except for a few minor things. The updated model features a new fairing which now looks similar to its elder sibling, the Kawasaki Versys 1000. Adding to the cosmetic changes are the revised LED headlights, four-step adjustable flyscreen and a sharper engine cowl, all wrapped in new liveries.

Powering the 2022 Kawasaki Versys 650 is a 649cc, liquid-cooled, parallel twin motor still churning out 66PS and 61Nm.

Now with the substantial price hike, the Kawasaki Versys 650 comes packed with a fully digital TFT instrument cluster with Bluetooth connectivity. It also gets a two-level traction control system called  Kawasaki Traction Control (KTRC). This functionality allows the rider to modulate traction control and also completely switch it off.

In the ADV tourer segment, the Kawasaki Versys 650 rivals the likes of Triumph Tiger Sport 660 and the Honda CB500X. A more off-road friendly ADV alternative would be the  Suzuki V-Strom 650 XT.