New Versus 650 retains its overall silhouette, apart from a few changes like a new fairing that looks similar to its older brother, Kawasaki Versus 1000. It also gets new LED headlights, a four-stage adjustable flyscreen, a redesigned engine cowl, as well as new levers. The 2022 Versys 650 is now available with two new color options – Candy Lime Green and Metallic Phantom Silver.
No changes have been made to the power station. 2022 Kawasaki Versus 650 continues to draw power from a 649 cc, liquid-cooled, parallel twin engine that produces 66 PS of maximum power and 61 Nm of peak torque. Suspension duties are accomplished by a Showa USD fork up front, mated to a preload-adjustable Showa monoshock at the rear. The braking setup includes dual 300 mm discs at the front and 220 mm discs at the rear.
The motorcycle is equipped with a new full-digital TFT display with Bluetooth connectivity. It also gets Kawasaki Traction Control (KTRC) system with two modes. Traction control can also be turned off completely. The 2022 Versys 650 Stacks Up Against the Picks Triumph Tiger Sport 660, Honda CB500X, as well Suzuki V-Strom 650 XT.