[6][7] In 2010 new styling was applied to the headlight and fairings and several functional changes made including enlarged mirrors and improved rubber engine mounts.

[2] The Versys' 650 cc liquid cooled, four-stroke, parallel-twin engine has been retuned for more bottom-end and mid-range torque.

These changes cause peak torque to occur at a lower engine speed and provide better throttle response in the 3,000 to 6,000 rpm range.

[2] In Australia, the Learner Approved Motorcycle Scheme (LAMS) is in place for riders on a restricted licence during the first period after passing their motorbike test.

For this market the Versys 650L is manufactured and sold with output power restrictions put into place using a custom programme on the ECU and a screw installed near the throttle wheel on the right-side of the bike which prevents it from fully rotating.

In 2022 it received a color TFT display, Bluetooth, LED lighting, a 2-level traction control system, and a manually adjustable windshield.