New Delhi: Kawasaki has recently kicked off its latest 2026 Versys 650 in India, which has arrived at Rs 8.63 lakh ex-showroom, sitting higher by Rs 15,000 compared to before. The midsize adventure touring segment in India is getting crowded, but the Versys 650 still stands a bit differently. It is more road-focused than many adventure bikes, yet tall, confident and built for long highway runs.
The latest 2026 Versys 650 remains mechanically unchanged; it continues with the Kawasaki’s 649cc twin cylinder, liquid-cooled engine producing 67hp and 61Nm. The bike weighs 220Kg with its large 21 litre tank full. Riders still get a 4.3-inch TFT display, an adjustable windscreen and suspension that offers 150mm travel at the front and 145mm at the rear, which is helpful on broken Indian highways.
Kawasaki has also added a new grey and black colour with green highlights, which honestly looks sharp. The bike is also E20 fuel compatible, something all the latest big bikes are being aligned to now. The tall 845mm seat height may worry shorter riders, but touring fans usually adjust to it. Ground clearance stands at 170mm, enough for rough patches and tall speed breakers we meet daily in India. At Rs 8.63 lakh, the Kawasaki Versys 650 sits in a niche space; its closest rivals include the Honda NX500, priced at Rs 6.33 lakh and the Moto Morini X Cape 650, priced at Rs 6.40 lakh.
