The 2010 Kawasaki Versys was introduced by the Japanese motorcycle manufacturer with major upgrades that included a redesigned bodywork with a sharper style, a new headlight, a new front cowl, new seats, and an overall slimmer appearance.
In addition, the Versys featured a larger, three-way adjustable windscreen for more wind protection, a new LED taillight, redesigned radiator shrouds, mirrors, turn signals, engine cover, and rear fender.
Other revised features included the passenger grab rails, a new seat cover material, fine-tuning of the passenger seating position, rubber-covered footpegs, and rubber bushings at the rear engine mounts that reduced engine vibrations.
The bike featured the most compact engine in its class that allowed the construction of a slimmer motorcycle and delivered smooth, responsive power in the low-mid range with its chrome composite-plated aluminum cylinders and digital fuel injection system.
In the performance department, the 2010 Kawasaki Versys took its thrust from a 649cc four-stroke parallel-twin liquid-cooled engine that delivered an output power of 64 hp with a peak at 8,000 rpm and 61 Nm (45 lb-ft) of torque available at 6,800 rpm.
The high-tensile steel trellis frame was made using 3D computer analysis in the design process for optimum stiffness and superior handling and came in a small, light, and narrow package that offered excellent comfort and control.