At the EICMA held in Milan, Italy from November 23, Kawasaki announced the new 2022 Ninja H2 SX, Ninja H2 SX SE and Versys 650. All models are scheduled to be introduced in Japan in early summer of 2022.
New H2 SX / SE has radar sensors front and rear
The supercharged Ninja H2 SX and its higher-end counterpart, the Ninja H2 SX SE, have undergone model changes. The SX, SE and SE+ models have been re-designed as the SX and SE models, with SX = standard and SE = electronically controlled suspension.
And both the SX and SE are equipped with Bosch radar sensors that provide Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC), Blind Spot Detection (BSD) and Forward Collision Warning (FCW). Among them, the ACC is attracting attention as a very useful function for touring because it automatically follows the vehicle in front.
Also, Kawasaki SPIN, which is based on mySPIN also made by Bosch, is adopted, and 6.The 5-inch color LCD meter can display navigation and music playlists, etc. Kawasaki SPIN connects the smartphone to the meter via Bluetooth and can be controlled with a switch on the handlebar, making touring more comfortable. The product is scheduled to go on sale in Japan in early summer 2022.
Ninja H2 SX SE
Ninja H2 SX
2022 Ninja H2 SX/SE European specification main specifications
Overall length x width x height: 2175 x 790 x 1260 mm
Wheelbase: 1480mm
Seat height: 835mm
Vehicle weight: 266/267kg
Engine: Liquid-cooled 4-stroke parallel 4-cylinder DOHC 4-valve 998cc
Maximum output: 200 PS/11000rpm
Maximum torque: 14.0kg-m/8500rpm
Fuel tank capacity: 19L
Transmission: 6-speed return
Brakes: F=W disc, R=disc
Tire: F=120/70ZR17, R=190/55ZR17
Versys 650 back in Japan with new upper cowl
The Versys 650, which had stopped evolving after the 2015 model year, has been redesigned with a new model. The engine is a liquid-cooled 649cc in-line two-cylinder that carries over from the previous model, which differs from the current Ninja 650 and Z650, and features a new two-stage adjustable traction control.
The new upper cowl features an LED headlight and the screen now has a one-touch height adjustment. The meter has also evolved to a color LCD and is compatible with the Lydiology APP. The new model has been steadily updated and is scheduled to go on sale in Japan in early summer 2022.
Versys 650
2022 VERSYS650 European specification main specifications
Overall length x width x height: 2165 x 840 x 1420-1360 mm
Wheelbase: 1415mm
Seat height: 845mm
Vehicle weight: 219kg
Engine: Liquid-cooled 4-stroke parallel twin-cylinder DOHC 4-valve 649cc
Maximum output: 67 PS/8500rpm
Maximum torque: 6.2kg-m/7000rpm
Fuel tank capacity: 21L
Transmission: 6-speed return
Brakes: F=W disc, R=disc
Tire: F=120/70ZR17, R=160/60ZR17
