Kawasaki Ninja 650 2026, Versys 650 and Vulcan S get navigation, voice commands, more colours and updated LCD clusters. India launch is awaited
Kawasaki Upgrades middleweight lineup to My26
Kawasaki is spicing up its middleweight motorcycle lineup in the 2026 model year (MY26), with modest but significant revisions to the Ninja 650, Versys 650 and Vulcan S. These upgrades have been in the form of a repaint, additional technology, and rider convenience which secures the competitive match of these models in the global markets.
Kawasaki Ninja 650- New Colors and Smarter Design
The Ninja 650 is one of the most sales successful middle weight sports tourer globally. Kawasaki gives it, in 2026:
Two new colour choices:
- Available in the iconic lime green ( classic Kawasaki DNA).
- We also have the unique Metallic Matte White Tissue Silver X Metallic Flat Spark Black that have a stronger appeal.
- Revised 4.3-inch TFT LCD panel with navigation and spoken instructions functions, and accessible via the Kawasaki Rideology application.
These updates not only make the 2026 Ninja 650 look more stylish but also get online longer tour lovers.
2026 Kawasaki Versys 650- Adventure Tourer Becomes Smarter
Another one of the most demanded adventure tourers offered by Kawasaki is the Versys 650, which also gets an update to MY26:
- Metallic Deep Blue X Metallic Spark Black has replaced the older Metallic Matte Graphene steel Gray.
- The convenience of touring is achieved with navigation & voice command functions having integrated the 4.3-inch TFT display.
This will keep the 2026 Versys 650 among the industry leaders in the middleweight ADV niche.
Kawasaki Vulcan S New Style, Same Cruiser Vibe 2026
The Vulcan S, the middleweight sports cruiser of Kawasaki, is also updated a little subtly:
- A new Metallic Graphite Gray X Metallic Spark Black paint option, looking the reverse of the previous MY25 color.
- The Vulcan S lacks the TFT cluster with navigation and voice command currently found on the Ninja 650 and Versys 650.
Nevertheless, the new stylish shade provides a new image of the admirers of cruiser.
Proven 649cc Parallel-Twin Power
Each of the three motorcycles, the Ninja 650, Versys 650, and Vulcan S maintain their powertrain by relying on the proven and well-tested 649cc parallel twin, liquid cooled and DOHC engine producing a strong lower-upper range engine behavior that riders adore.
Plans to places Launch India
Whereas Kawasaki has globally unveiled the 2026 Ninja 650, Versys 650 and Vulcan S, they have not communicated their Indian launch schedule. Nevertheless, the Indian two-wheeler market is used to these bikes and their fans can hope to see them as soon as in 2026.
key highlights – 2026 Kawasaki ninja 650, versys 650 and Vulcan S
There are new MY26 colour schemes in all the three bikes.
- Ninja 650 and Versys 650 voice commands and navigation added.
- Vulcan S receives new paint finish but it does not have the TFT cluster update
- All use the same 649cc parallel-twin engine.
- Plans to establish the business in India are yet to be officiated.
The 2026 Kawasaki Ninja 650, Versys 650, and Vulcan S update with simple changes to aesthetics, technology and the ease of use by the rider.
