As mentioned, when it comes
to 650cc sport-touring bikes,
there really isn't much to choose
from, so Kawasaki has cornered
itself a nice little slice of the mar
-
ket. Compared to the $13,655
BMW
F 750 GS, $8699 Honda
NC750X, or $8904 Suzuki V-
Strom 650, the Kawasaki 650
LT offers exceptional value at
$9999 when you factor in the
luggage, hand guards and the
extended two-year warranty.
Yes, it's a bit vanilla, but this is
a bike that will likely last longer
than the people riding it.
CN
VOLUME 59 ISSUE 28 JULY 12, 2022 P95
SPECIFICATIONS
2022 KAWASAKI VERSYS 650 LT ($9999)
ENGINE
Parallel twin, 4-stroke
VALVETRAIN
DOHC, 4-valve
COOLING SYSTEM
Liquid
FUELING
EFI
DISPLACEMENT
649cc
BORE X STROKE
83 x 60mm
TORQUE
44.8 lb-ft @ 7000 rpm
TRANSMISSION
6-speed
CLUTCH
Wet multi-disc, slipper
CHASSIS
Tubular steel
FRONT SUSPENSION
41mm fork with Stepless
adjustable rebound damping
and adjustable preload
REAR SUSPENSION
Monoshock with adjustable
rebound damping and remote
adjustable preload
FRONT WHEEL TRAVEL
5.9 in.
REAR WHEEL TRAVEL
5.7 in.
FRONT BRAKE
Dual 300mm petal disc with
2-piston caliper, ABS
REAR BRAKE
Single 220mm petal disc with
1-piston caliper, Cornering ABS
FRONT TIRE
120/70 ZR17 in.
REAR TIRE
160/60 ZR17 in.
SEAT HEIGHT
33.3 in.
WHEELBASE
55.7 in.
FUEL CAPACITY
5.5 gal.
WEIGHT (CURB)
482 lbs.
Suspension
set on the soft
side gives the
Versys 650 a
plush ride.
