With the very welcoming new year note to Indian bikers for 2017, hoping for two adventure bikes will probably be launched in India are Suzuki V-Strom 250 Adventure & BMW G310GS. Adding fuel & air to the adventure combustion now Kawasaki has launched Versys-X 250 (Two variants: City & Tourer) in Indonesia on 1st Dec 2016. Speculations are all around that Kawasaki will break tie-up with Bajaj, with this will Kawasaki compete with other adventure bikes yet to launch in India? There is always an urge on adventure bikers among motorcyclists. Why adventure bikes? In simple words: Comfortable riding for a long distance in any terrain.
Here is what Kawasaki says about Versys-X 250 during the launch:
Kawasaki Versys-X 250 comes with a performance package “for Any Road – Any Time”. Offering a high level of driving pleasure and confidence in any situation. Versys-X 250 releases in two variants, City and Tourer.
Kawasaki Versys-X 250 City
Kawasaki Versys-X 250 Tourer
Specification:
FRAME
| Suspension Front | 41 mm telescopic fork |
| Rear suspension | Bottom-Link Uni-Trak, gas-charged shock |
| Front brake | Single 290 mm petal disc |
| Rear brakes | Single 220 mm petal disc |
| Tires Front | 100 / 90-19M / C 57S |
| Tires Rear | 130 / 80-17M / C 65S |
| Gasoline Capacity | 17 liters |
ENGINE
| Type | Liquid-cooled, 4-stroke Parallel Twin |
| Diameter x Stroke | 62.0 x 41.2 mm |
| Cylinder volume | 249 cc |
| Valve System | DOHC, 8 valves |
| Fuel system | Fuel injection: 28 mm x 2 with dual throttle valve |
| Ignition System | Digital |
| Comparison Compression | 11.3: 1 |
DRIVE-TRAIN
| Total Transmission | 6-speed, return |
News Source: Kawasaki Motor Indonesia
