Everything you need to know about the Kawasaki Versys 1000
Unveiled exclusively by Site in early October, the Versys 1000 has since caused much ink to flow. Officially presented at EICMA, the most important new Kawasaki 2012 is now delivered in every detail. Complete file.
Kawasaki Versys 1000 2012 tech. Sheet
Engine
- Type : 4 cylinders in line with liquid cooling, 2 ACT, 16 valves
- Displacement : 1043 cc
- Bore and stroke : 77.0 x 56.0 mm
- Food : 4 injection bodies of 38 mm with oval intake butterfly valve
- Compression ratio : 10.3: 1
- Engine torque : 102 Nm at 7700 rpm (96 Nm at 6800 rpm in France)
- Power : 118 hp at 9000 rpm (106 hp at 9000 rpm in France)
Dimensions
- Length : 2235 mm
- Width : 900 mm
- Saddle height : 845 mm
- Ground clearance : 155 mm
- Caster / Caster Angle : 27 ° / 107 mm
- Steering angle (left and right) : 34 °
- Wheelbase : 1520 mm
- Weight : 239 kg all full
- Fuel tank capacity : 21.5 liters
- Front tire : 120 / 70ZR17M / C (58W)
- Rear Tire : 180 / 55ZR17M / C (73W)
Cycle part
- Frame : Double aluminum beam, tubular steel truss type rear loop
- Fork : 43 mm inverted, adjustable in compression, rebound and preload. 150 mm of travel.
- Rear suspension : Back-Link type horizontal gas monoshock, adjustable in rebound and preload. 150 mm of travel.
- Front brake : Double semi-floating 300 mm petal disc, 4-piston opposed calipers
- Rear brake : Single 250 mm petal disc, single piston caliper
Transmission
- Final drive : By sealed chain
- Clutch : Multi-disc in oil bath, cable operated
- Gearbox : 6 speeds
Instrumentation
- Dash console : analog tachometer, digital counter, fuel gauge, odometer, two trips and two partials, clock, outside temperature, average and instantaneous consumption indicators and remaining range. "Economy" driving indicator
Commercial information
- Price : A little over 13,000 euros (MNC estimate)
- Guarantee : Two years parts and MO
- Availability : During December 2011 ()
- Colors : White (Pearl Stardust) and brown-gray (Metallic Magnesium)
- Main options offered : Top case and specific bags
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