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Kawasaki KLE650 Versys (2006 - present)

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Kawasaki KLE650 Versys (2006 - present)

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Reviewed: 25 January 2011 by Visordown
The Versys is an important bike for Kawasaki in terms of capitalising on the success of the ER-6 and increasing its share of the sizeable European market. Kawasaki are keen to make the point that the Versys has been designed specifically for Europeans, and that they have worked hard to ...  Continue reading

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cyclops69
Have been riding a long time on 750cc plus bikes and this bike is the best for UK roads at a reasonable price. The lack of ccs will put off a lot of people but on a and b roads it's perfect. Don't follow the cr Continue reading...

Englishman
Superb do-anything, go almost anywhere bike. If you want to be a bit different and appreciate versatility (see what I did there?) this is a great bike to ride. Continue reading...

tw12
My overall opinion is that its a great do anything bike, very capable, what ever you throw at it, the bike will do well. Continue reading...

minirollsrule
i love this bike so much, when i bought it i jumped on opened it up and the front lifted, instantly i knew this was the bike for me. its so much fun sub illegal speeds you dont need a bigger bike. the engine is Continue reading...

roadpoet
One of the best bikes I've owned because of the smiles, I must tell you how much fun it is. Continue reading...
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Get over the look, this is a brilliant commuter or mini-tourer.
 
Some can't get over the look.
  • Price: £5999.00
  • Year: from 2006
  • Top speed: 128mph
  • Engine capacity: 649cc
  • Power: 64bhp
  • Torque: 45lb ft
  • Weight: 181kg
  • Full spec

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