Versys 650 Timeline

[dje31]

Greetings, all.  I've been looking at the Versys 650 on and off, pretty much since its introduction.  I've found drips and drabs of useful info, but thought this might be a good place to consolidate data, since the Versys thread hasn't seen any action since July.

Can the experts here please give a year-by-year overview of changes through the model years?  While you're at it, please include highs, lows, do's / don'ts, what to look for / avoid when buying used, anything pertinent.  Both broadbrushes and intricate details are welcomed.

I found an '09 that looked like a steal, but it slipped away before I could grab it.  Now there's a NOS '14 that's also a deal.

Mods:  if it makes more sense to just put this into the Versys thread instead, feel free to move it there for me.

Thanks, all, in advance.

Doug

[Sport-Touring]

[Doug Just Doug]

http://www.kawasakiversys.com/

http://www.versys.co.uk/index.php

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kawasaki_Versys_650