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Kawasaki Versys 650 2026: The Strength of a Rare Middleweight ADV

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This piece introduces Kawasaki's midsize adventure model, the Versys 650, for the 2026 model year. Priced at ¥1,166,000 including tax, with a curb weight of 219kg and seat height of 845mm, it's positioned as a rare on-road-oriented adventure bike in the middleweight class, balancing manageability with long-distance capability.

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Shinji Hanoura

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Looking at the Versys 650's spec sheet, a 219kg curb weight and 845mm seat height hit just the right balance. A mid-class, on-road-leaning adventure is actually a rare, underserved category with few real options. Packaging it into something that can handle long distances at 1,166,000 yen is exactly what gets me here. Including the manageability of the twin, this is a genuinely well-finished tool for travel.