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Kawasaki has announced the 2027 Versys 650 for European markets, adding Candy Lime Green and Metallic Carbon Grey color options. Core equipment carries over unchanged, including two-mode KTRC traction control and a 4.3-inch TFT display. The 649cc parallel-twin makes 67PS and 61Nm.
Honestly, looking at the spec sheet, the 649cc parallel-twin's 67bhp and 61Nm carry straight over from the current bike. Two new colors and a TFT display are really the only things to compare against the old model, so my pulse isn't racing the way I'd like. Still, that Candy Lime Green keeps pulling my eye back for another look.
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Is a 4.3-inch TFT on the small side for a bike these days?
Same class, isn't the Tracer 700 lighter and just as good?
67PS/61Nm unchanged means the internals are basically the same.
Same power or not, with the luggage capacity and TFT it's plenty for daily use.
Versys 650 has been minor updates for years now. Not bad, just not exciting.
Calling it 'new' when it's basically just new colors feels like they're out of ideas.
