The Kawasaki Versys 1000 is an adventure touring bike with transformer-like looks, an exciting I4 engine, and technology-led features, which are good to allure bike enthusiasts. The Versys 1000 is said to be a perfect adventure partner for any road at any time.

Let’s delve into the offerings of this superbike from the Japanese two-wheeler manufacturer.

Kawasaki Versys 1000 Engine, Specifications, and Performance

The fun factor of this motorcycle is its 1043cc liquid-cooled fuel injector engine that possesses four inline cylinders with a four-valve-per-cylinder configuration to pump out a maximum power of 118.27bhp at 9000 rpm and a peak torque of 102 Nm at 7500 rpm. With such power delivery, this Kawasaki superbike achieves a claimed top speed of 240 km/h.

A six-speed manual transmission system works as a power transporter between the engine and drivetrain, it’s a one-way transporter though. The transmission system gets linked to the engine via an assist and slipper clutch system that offers back-torque limiting along with the light feel at the lever.

Moving further onto the specifications, this bike gets an inverted fork with rebound damping and spring preload adjustability in the front and horizontal back-link gas-charged rear suspension with rebound damping and spring preload adjustability. The braking system includes a double disc brake in the front and a single disc brake in the rear which are mounted on the 17-inch alloy wheels sporting the 120mm wide front radial tyre and 180mm rear tyre.

In terms of dimensions, this 2270mm long and 895mm wide Kawasaki bike has a wheelbase of 1520mm, ground clearance of 150mm, and a seat height of 840mm. it is built on a twin-tube aluminum chassis and possesses a kerb weight of 255 kg. Further, the fuel tank capacity of this motorbike is 21 litres.

Kawasaki Versys 1000 Exterior Elements

In the front, this bike flaunts twin LED headlamps with high beam and position lamps, an adjustable transparent windscreen tailorable to rider preference, an aggressive front cowl, a moderate-sized edgy front fender with vertical amber reflectors, and a grilled engine cowl. The front cowl also houses ‘Kawasaki’ and model branding on its side extensions. On the side profile, this Kawasaki motorcycle exhibits a two-step ergonomically fitted seat, a wide short black-silver muffler, a rear grab bar with the luggage carrier, and a mounted-like fuel tank design. In the rear, it displays a half-heart-shaped LED tail light, thin brightening turn indicators, and a reflector on the lower end of the rear fender.

Kawasaki Versys 1000 Features

On the features front, this power bike gets high-class instrumentation involving an analogue-style tachometer complemented by a digital LCD screen, an antilock braking system to offer better braking performance, a traction control system to track and control the traction supply to the wheels, and a cornering management function to assist riders in tracing their intended line while cornering by facilitating a smooth transition from acceleration to brake and vice-versa. Furthermore, the Kawasaki Versys 1000 gets electronic throttle valves, a handy power source, and electronic cruise control that offers the feasibility to take the time off from the throttling by means of activating the cruise control when there is a possibility to ride at a uniform speed. Moreover, it has a mobile app connectivity feature, GPS & Navigation, a digital clock, etc.

Kawasaki Versys 1000 Price and Variants

This bike is sold in a single ‘Standard’ variant with a single colour – Metallic Matte Graphenesteel Grey with Metallic Sp – offering. Further, it gets a warranty of two years with the capping of a total run of 30000 km; further terms of warranty should be checked with the dealer directly.

The Kawasaki Versys 1000 price falls in the same bracket as other bikes from the segment, like Suzuki Katana, BMW F900XR, and Ducati Hypermotard 950. Please visit the price section above to check the recently updated prices of the 1000cc Versys.

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