2015 Versys 1000 test: Kawasaki does an about-face
In 2012, Kawasaki launched a surprising Versys 1000 with its trail-izing cycle part and its large in-line 4-cylinder. Dynamically convincing, its aesthetics and certain practical aspects had to be reviewed. It’s done. Test.
Kawasaki Versys 1000 2015 tech. Sheet
| Engine | |
| Type | 4-cylinder in-line, 4-stroke, water-cooled |
| Displacement | 1043 cc |
| Bore x stroke | 77 × 56 mm |
| Max power | 106 hp (78.2 kW) at 9,000 rpm Free World: 120 hp (88.2 kW) at 9,000 rpm |
| Max torque | 95 Nm at 4,500 rpm Free world: 102 Nm at 7,500 rpm |
| Distribution | 4 valves per cylinder, double overhead camshaft |
| Volumetric ratio | 10.3 to 1 |
| Food | Keihin electronic fuel injection, 38 mm |
| Ignition | Electronic |
| Lubrication | Pressurized, wet sump |
| Start-up | Electric |
| Transmission | |
| Clutch | Multidisc "slipper" in oil bath |
| Gearbox | 6 reports |
| Primary report | 1.627 |
| 1st | 2.692 |
| 2nd | 1,950 |
| 3rd | 1,529 |
| 4th | 1,304 |
| 5th | 1.136 |
| 6th | 0.958 |
| Secondary transmission | By chain |
| Secondary report | 2,867 |
| Cycle part | |
| Frame | Double aluminum beams |
| Front suspension | Fully adjustable SFF 43 mm inverted fork |
| Suspension Ar | Back-Link type single shock absorber, adjustable in preload and rebound |
| Front travel | 150 mm |
| Travel Ar | 150 mm |
| Front brake | Dual 310 mm floating disc, 4-piston calipers |
| Ar brake | Single 250 mm disc, single piston caliper |
| Front tire | 120/70 ZR17 (58W) |
| Tire Ar | 180/55 ZR17 (73W) |
| Dimensions, weight, capacities | |
| Length | 2240 mm |
| Width | 895 mm |
| Height | 1,400 / 1,465 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1520 mm |
| Caster angle | 27 ° |
| Hunt | 106 mm |
| Ground clearance | 150 mm |
| Saddle height | 840 mm |
| Full weight | 250 kg |
| Fuel tank | 21 liters |
| Commercial information | |
| Availability | Mid-January 2015 in the |
| Colors | White "Stardust", Black "Spark / Ebony" or Orange "Candy Burnt" |
| Price | € 12,690 |
| Guarantee | 2 years, unlimited mileage |
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