2010 Kawasaki Versys – truly versatile platform and Enhanced Performance.

For 2010, the new Versys builds on the strengths of its predecessor, with updated styling and a number of upgrades aimed at making it more practical and fun to ride than ever!  Cosmetic revisions give the new Versys a sharper appearance and help reflect its nimble, sporty nature. Improved vibration damping and upgraded passenger accommodations enhance touring and two-up comfort, while revised mirrors, new tie-down hooks and a host of other detail upgrades mean it’s better equipped than ever to provide maximum rider enjoyment.

A truly versatile platform that maximizes enjoyment in several different types of riding, the Kawasaki Versys™ is difficult to explain and impossible to categorize. One ride is all it takes to prove the Versys is much more than the sum of its parts.

Bumps and potholes are a reality in every day riding, so the Versys’ long-travel front fork and rear shock are well damped to cope with these challenges. Its upright riding position and wide handlebars provide a very comfortable place to spend a day on the road, while its 17” wheels and sport tires make it an excellent choice for aggressive sport riding.  The end result is a machine that truly offers the suspension compliance of a dual sport, the responsiveness and grip of a sportbike and the all-day comfort of a light tourer.

Key Features:
• New Sharper Styling
• New Rubber Engine Mounts and Revised Footpegs Transmit Less Vibration to the Rider
• Revised Adjustable Windscreen
• Revised Passenger Accommodations
• New Tie-Down Hooks Under Tail Section
• Excellent Handling
• Smooth, Long-Travel Suspension
• Cockpit is Roomy and Comfortable

Specifications

Engine Type    Four-stroke, liquid cooled, DOHC, four-valve per cylinder, parallel twin
Displacement    649 cc
Bore & Strokee    83.0 x 60.0 mm
Compression Ratio    10.6:1
Cooling    Liquid
Fuel Injection    Digital fuel injection with two 38mm Keihin throttle bodies
Ignition    Digital CDI
Transmission    6-Speed
Final Drive    O-Ring Chain
Frame    Semi-double cradle, high-tensile steel
Rake/Trail    25 degrees/4.3 in.
Front Tire Size    120/70-17
Rear Tire Size    160/60-17
Wheelbase    55.7
Front Suspension / Wheel Travel    41mm hydraulic telescopic fork with stepless adjustable rebound and preload / 5.9 in.
Rear Suspension / Wheel Travel    Single offset laydown shock with 13-position adjustable rebound damping and adjustable spring preload / 5.7 in.
Front Brake Type    Dual 300mm petal discs with two-piston caliper
Rear Brake Type    Single 220mm petal disc with single-piston caliper
Fuel Tank Capacity    5.0 gal.
Seat Height    33.1
Curb Weight    454.1 lbs.
Overall Length    83.7 in.
Overall Width    33.1 in.
Overall Height    51.8 in.
Color Metallic Spark Black