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Second-hand advice Kawasaki Versys

Second-hand advice Kawasaki Versys (2006 – 2009)
Swiss Army Knife on Two Wheels

It is the Swiss Army Knife on two wheels, the motorized Leatherman – but unfortunately not nearly as popular as a new machine. And thus a tip for used buyers.

Klaus Herder

04/29/2010

The second-hand writer indulging in investigative journalism is a bit frustrated at the beginning of his research, because the information from his best informant from the scene is “One of the most problem-free motorcycles that it from Kawasaki ever existed. ”And it gets worse, because the other dealers questioned also say the same thing. So are we dealing with a merciless bore, with the infamous bread-and-butter motorcycle that does nothing wrong, but above all no fun? No! On the contrary, anyone who has ever had the pleasure of feeling in an extremely relaxed seating position how lively and powerful 64 HP can be, how super-handy and easy to drive a motorcycle can be, will treat the Versys topic with pleasure. It’s not really surprising either, because in 2006 Kawasaki simply took the good basis of the ER-6, trimmed the engine for more pressure in the lower and middle speed range (which cost eight hp, but nobody will miss it), donated better equipment, indulged the whole thing a higher quality workmanship and made everything better. Almost everything, because the Versys design, which at least comes from Shunji Tanaka, the designer of the legendary Mazda MX-5, takes – to put it mildly – getting used to. Which then took revenge in the store. The Versys has always been considered the better motorcycle, but the ER-6 was sold much better. With the extensive facelift in 2010, which almost corresponded to a model change, the design was a bit more pleasing and the very few Versys weaknesses (headlights, pillion comfort, mirrors, windshield) were successfully eliminated, but the insider tip status will probably not change much. Too bad!

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At this point there is no need to warn against wild conversions, because the Versys almost always remains in series condition. The assembly of a case system and a better protective vario lens (mostly MRA) as well as fine work on the headlight are already the most popular modifications. Occasionally there is an accessory exhaust or a shorter translation to the device – in such (rather rare) cases, please pay attention to the papers or entries. The (standard) exhaust is one of the few Versys parts that you should pay special attention to during a test drive. If the bell chirps or rings abnormally, a loose baffle plate can be the culprit. Since refilling the oil is only a bit cumbersome with a funnel, negligent Versys owners like to leave this service point unaffected – an Ostands test after the test drive can reveal a lot about the care mentality of the previous owner. The same applies to the usual test points, such as B. the chain. Does it all sound unspectacular? It is. Apart from a few rust problems (mostly on the subframe), there are no typical quirks.

Market situation

“From first hand and with few kilometers.” That is a phrase that is often found in connection with Versys offers and a key attraction for bargain hunters. Dealers and private sellers are roughly equally represented. Versys first-time owners are seldom beginners, more experienced motorcyclists who have exceeded their 30s for a long time, but then no longer come to motorcycling as often as planned. Mileage of less than 10,000 kilometers is more the rule than the exception, even in the first model year. The Versys is more popular in rural areas than in metropolitan areas. The reverse is that grandfather clocks are more likely to be found in the city. There are still quite a few demonstrators and daily registrations – also and especially from the first series, which did not necessarily make things easier for dealers after the 2010 model change. Also offered: parallel imports from other EU countries, but then mostly without ABS.

Availability on the market: very good

Price level in euros	Years of construction	Mileage
Low 4400-5200	2006-2008	8000-24000
Medium 5300-5900	2008-2009	2000-12000
High 6000-6900	2008-2010	0-2000

Type	in program	Sales
KLE650A / B	2006-2009	3237

Internet:
Scene: www.versysforum.de (solidly made German Versys forum);
www.kawasakiversys.com (English-speaking forum)

Tests in MOTORCYCLE:
22/2006 (FB), 24/2006 (TT), 26/2006 (VT), 14/2007 (KB), 19/2007 (VT), 26/2007 (VT), 11/2008 (VT), 4 / 2010 (FB), 7/2010 (VT)

FB driving report, TT = top test, VT = comparison test, KB = purchase advice;
Repeat orders by phone 0711 / 182-1229

Technical specifications

Drawing: manufacturer

The gearbox of the water-cooled counter-rotor, which is equipped with a balance shaft, is designed in the form of a cassette, which simplifies maintenance and repair work.

Engine:
Water-cooled two-cylinder four-stroke in-line engine, a balance shaft, two overhead, chain-driven camshafts, four valves per cylinder, dry sump lubrication, injection, regulated catalytic converter, mechanically operated multi-plate oil bath clutch, six-speed gearbox, O-ring chain.
Bore x stroke 83 x 60 mm
Cubic capacity 649 cm³
Rated output 47 kW (64 PS) at 8000 rpm
Max. Torque 61 Nm at 6800 rpm

Landing gear:
Steel tubular frame, upside-down fork, Ø 41 mm, aluminum two-armed swing arm, central spring strut, spring elements each with adjustable spring base and rebound damping, double disc brake at the front, Ø 300 mm, disc brake at the rear, Ø 220 mm, ABS.
Cast aluminum wheels 3.50 x 17; 4.50 x 17
Tires 120/70 ZR 17; 160/60 ZR 17

Mass and weight:
Wheelbase 1415 mm, steering head angle 65 degrees, caster 108 mm, spring travel f / h 150/145 mm, seat height * 850 mm, weight with a full tank * 210 kg, load * 179 kg, tank capacity / reserve 19/3 liters.

Measurements (MOTORRAD 24/2006):
Top speed ** 185 km / h
Acceleration 0-100 km / h 4.1 sec
Draft 60-140 km / h 9.7 sec
Consumption 4.1 l / 100 km (country road)

* MOTORCYCLE measurements; ** Manufacturer information

Second-hand advice Kawasaki Versys

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Second-hand advice Kawasaki Versys (2006 – 2009)
Swiss Army Knife on Two Wheels

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