Kawasaki Versys 1000 2015 has an aggressive completely new look but is unchanged underneath the fairings. It’s the same 1.000 cc inline four engine which makes Versys 1000 an adventure-styled sport bike.
Just like the Versys 650 2015, the big brother comes with an important aesthetic update. Period. Almost everything else is pretty much the same, but we have some new touring features and some revised elements that might be interesting.
Kawasaki Versys 1000 2015 has new adjustable windshield (75 mm range), a softer clutch (Assist&Slipper Clutch), a standard centre stand, ABS and some new accessories: side cases, a 47 liter topcase, LED fog lights, hand guards, gear indicator, etc.
Kawasaki Versys 1000 is powered by the same inline four engine we can find on the Z1000. There is nothing else to discuss here. Just to remember, it is capable of 120 horsepower at 9.000 rpm and 102 NM at 7.500 rpm.
The new sporty adventure bike is also equipped with traction control (KTRC) – Kawasaki Traction control, which has three different operating modes. At the same time, the rider can select between two different power modes – Full and Low power, for better control in every riding situation.
Kawasaki Versys 1000 has a twin-tube aluminium frame and new engine mounts for reduced order xanax bars online vibrations. The inverted fork is fully adjustable (rebound damping on the right side). The rear shock is stiffer than the one on the previous model and should offer increased stability and sustain the new curb mass (Versys 1000 2015 is heavier – 250 kg). The rear shock is also adjustable for rebound damping.
The fuel tank is larger – 21 litre, and, according to Kawasaki, should offer you a 400 km range.
Kawasaki Versys 1000 2015 Tech Specs
ENGINE
Liquid-cooled, 4-stroke In-Line Four
1,043 cm3
Bore x stroke 77.0 x 56.0 mm
Compression ratio 10.3:1
88.2 kW {120 PS} / 9,000 min
102.0 N.m {10.4 kgf.m} / 7,500 min
FRAME
Twin-tube, aluminium
Wheel travel, front 150 mm
Wheel travel, rear 150 mm
Tyre, front 120/70ZR17M/C (58W)
Tyre, rear 180/55ZR17M/C (73W)
TRANSMISSION
6-speed, return
Final Drive Chain
BRAKES
Front – Dual semi-floating ø310 mm petal discs; Caliper: Dual opposed 4-piston
Rear – Single ø250 mm petal disc; Caliper: Single-piston
SUSPENSION
Front – ø43 mm inverted fork with stepless rebound damping (right-side) and spring preload adjustability
Rear – Horizontal Back-link, gas-charged, with rebound damping and remote spring preload adjustability
DIMENSIONS
Dimensions (L x W x H) 2,240 x 895 x 1,400/1,465 (high position) mm
Wheelbase 1,520 mm
Ground Clearance 150 mm
Fuel capacity 21 litres
Seat height 840 mm
Curb Mass 250 kg
