Kawasaki Versys Tourer heads into production

Kawasaki starts producing the Versys Tourer after receiving positive feedback to a prototype they unveiled at the NEC.

The new model will feature a set of hard panniers, mounting frame and adjustable flip-up screen, all adding a plus of $472 to the base MSRP of the standard Versys.

ABS will be optional and colors available will be Metallic Black, Metallic Gray or Metallic Orange. Sales start at the end of February for $7,879 (ABS-free model) or $8,378 (ABS model).