2026 Kawasaki Versys 650 Launch Price Rs 8.63 Lakh – New Colour, Rs 15K Hike

Recently, Kawasaki India has been updating its portfolio to MY26 versions and as part of this exercise, the brand’s middle-weight ADV was also ported over to MY26. We’re talking about the 2026 Kawasaki Versys 650 which was just launched in India, replacing the MY25 version with revised pricing and a new colourway. Let’s take a closer look.

2026 Kawasaki Versys 650 Launch

The middle-weight ADV from Team Green, Versys 650, has just been updated to MY26 version. The launch price of 2026 Kawasaki Versys 650 is Rs 8.63 lakh (Ex-sh). This is a price hike of Rs 15,000 over the MY25 version which used to be priced at Rs 8.48 lakh (Ex-sh), while there are no updates to features list or equipment.

Most notable change with 2026 Kawasaki Versys 650 is with its colourway, which is now Metallic Graphite Gray / Metallic Spark Black. This new colour replaces the Metallic Matte Graphenesteel Gray / Metallic Spark Black colourways which was offered with MY25 version.

With MY26 version, the Gray is more prominent on the fairing, reducing Black seen on MY25 version. Green highlights continue with MY26 version, but are less pronounced than what it used to be on MY25 version. USD forks and alloy wheels continue to be finished in Black, while underbelly exhaust canister continues to be in Silver.

Other than this subtly updated colourway and the hiked price, Versys 650 retains all of its characteristics as there are no mechanical changes and cycle parts revisions. Long travel suspension, LED lighting, wind protection from fairing and windshield, upright riding position for long highway hauls, comfort and fun quotient are retained.

Any Other Changes?

Where equipment is concerned, the 4.3-inch TFT screen with Bluetooth connectivity, smartphone support, traction control system with two modes and dual-channel ABS continue as is. 150 mm front suspension travel, 145 mm rear suspension travel, 120-section front, 160-section rear, 170 mm ground clearance, 845 mm seat height, 220 kg kerb weight and 21L fuel tank are carried forward too.

The engine is also the same and E20 compliant. It displaces 649cc and is a parallel twin, liquid-cooled unit with DOHC 4V/cyl config. Peak power is 67 PS and peak torque is 61 Nm, mated to a 6-speed gearbox. Dual disc setup at the front and single disc rear with dual-channel ABS, adjustable front and rear suspension are notable elements too.

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