Without much fanfare, Kawasaki has released the 2017 Kawasaki Versys-X 250, a small displacement. dual-purpose style sports-tourer. Two versions are available – the stripped-down Versys-X 250, and the fully-loaded Versys-X 250 Tourer, which comes with panniers.
The Versys-X uses a 249 cc liquid-cooled, parallel-twin DOHC engine, but Kawasaki hasn’t revealed output numbers for the bike. However, based on the Kawasaki Ninja 250R, it’s safe to assume that the engine on the Versys-X won’t veer far from the 250R’s 29.9 hp at 10,500 rpm and 21.7 Nm torque at 10,000 rpm.
Single brake discs are mounted front and rear, with a Nissin four-pot caliper in front. The Versys-X 250 comes in both ABS and non-ABS versions, while the Versys-X 250 Tourer features ABS as standard.
Standard telescopic forks hold up the front end, with what looks to be at least 170 mm of suspension travel, while a single shock absorber suspends the rear end. Spoked wheels are fitted front and back, the front using a 19-incher while the rear has a 17-inch wheel installed.
The Versys-X 250 Tourer also comes with a brush guard and twin auxiliary driving lights. Both versions have a twin-throttle valve intake, and a slipper clutch as standard fitment.
As for colour options, the Versys-X 250 comes dressed in Candy Lime Green/Metallic Graphite Gray and Metallic Graphite Gray/Flat Ebony. The full-dress Versys-X 250 Tourer, meanwhile, is available in Candy Lime Green/Metallic Graphite Gray or Candy Burnt Orange/Metallic Graphite Gray.
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Will the baby versys be coming to Malaysia? It could do well if price right…
Should be after Thailand.
obviously will be
even the chinese made KTN RS3 which also in the same segment is very popular here
250/300cc adventure touring motorcycle is ripe right now
There are sym and china made models with such 250 cc dual purpose bikes already in mesia. Kawa is entering a crowded small market with the above model.
We dont want Sym or China made models! We want Japanese, German, Italian 250cc bikes….
If Kawasaki can provide a 250cc bike below the 15K price range, then most folks can afford.
and 17k for abs/touring version
what price of this versys X 250 in RM
25k+-
Too pricey.Good made but not affordable to own.
Can the headlamp be converted to LED type or HID