2026 Kawasaki Versys 650, Z650RS, Vulcan S Launched With E20 Compliant Engines

Kawasaki has updated its middleweight motorcycles with an E20 compliant engine, while adding newer colours for the latest model year. 

India Kawasaki Motor has launched the MY2026 Versys 650, Vulcan S, and Z650RS motorcycles, bringing updates for the new model year. The 2026 Kawasaki Vulcan S, Versys 650, Z650RS now come with E20 compliant engines, joining the Ninja 650 in the brand’s lineup. All models are powered by the 649 cc parallel-twin cylinder, liquid-cooled motor. In addition to the revised powertrain, Kawasaki has introduced new colour options on each of the motorcycles. 

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2026 Kawasaki Versys 650

Starting with the Kawasaki Versys 650, the adventure tourer is now available in the Graphite Grey with Black paint scheme. Apart from the updated motor and new colour, the bike remains unchanged, carrying over the same mechanicals and feature stack, including a 4.3-inch TFT screen with Bluetooth connectivity, traction control, dual-channel ABS and more. Power comes from the 649 cc engine tuned for 65.7 bhp and 61 Nm of peak torque, paired with a 6-speed gearbox. The 2026 Versys 650 retails at Rs 8.63 lakh (ex-showroom), making it Rs 15,000 more expensive than the current model.

2026 Kawasaki Vulcan S

Up next, the 2026 Kawasaki Vulcan S cruiser continues with the same mechanicals and features, and is now offered in the single Spark Black colour option. The updated Vulcan S now retails at Rs 8.13 lakh (ex-showroom), which makes it substantially more expensive by Rs 54,000 over the 2024 model. The cruiser uses a detuned version of the 649 cc mill churning out 60 bhp at 7,500 rpm and 62.4 Nm of peak torque at 6,000 rpm. The bike gets a round dash with a digital readout, apart from ABS.

2026 Kawasaki Z650RS

Lastly, the retro-styled Kawasaki Z650RS is now available in the new Ocean Blue paint scheme, with the new E20 compliant engine. The 649 cc motor produces 67 bhp at 8,000 rpm and 64 Nm of torque at 6,700 rpm, paired with a 6-speed gearbox. The bike remains unchanged with respect to other mechanicals. The 2026 Z650RS is priced at Rs 7.83 lakh (ex-showroom), attracting a Rs 14,000 premium over the older model.