Kawasaki Versys 1000
The Versys 1000 is Kawasaki’s top-of-the-line adventure tourer. It is built for challenging adventure riding which demands more power.
Kawasaki Versys 1000 Launch Date:
The 2023 version of this bike was launched to India sometime in mid-2022.
Kawasaki Versys 1000 Price:
The Kawasaki Versys 1000 comes in one standard variant and costs Rs. 12,07,000 ex-showroom in Delhi.
Kawasaki Versys 1000 Design:
This litre-class adventure tourer has a raised upper cowl in the front to give it a taller stance. The design and styling is very appropriate to the adventure motorcycle segment. The windshield is almost upright and gives better wind protection. The tank shroud is large and the grabrail in the rear is longer. The Versys 1000 is available only in one colour scheme, Candy Lime Green.
Kawasaki Versys 1000 Dimension:
The seat height is at a good 820 mm and the ground clearance is 150 mm allowing riders of varied height range to ride this bike. The suspension on the front is an inverted fork set with 150 mm travel and the rear gets a gas-charged horizontal back-link suspension. The Versys 1000 weighs 255 kilograms.
Kawasaki Versys 1000 Features:
The Versys 1000 gets a twin LED headlight set-up with an LED DRL. It also has a semi-digital instrument cluster. An adjustable windscreen can be adjusted without tools to suit the riding conditions. A USB charger that was earlier an accessory, now comes equipped as standard. The Versys 1000 has modern technology like Kawasaki Intelligent anti-lock Brake System (KIBS), Kawasaki Cornering Management Function (KCMF), Kawasaki TRaction Control (KTRC), assist & slipper clutch as well as electronic cruise control.
Kawasaki Versys 1000 Engine and Performance:
A 1,043cc liquid-cooled, inline-4 engine powers the Versys 1000. It churns out 120 PS power at 9,000 RPM and 102 Nm torque at 7,500 RPM. It also gets a four valve per cylinder configuration. The mill is mated to a 6-speed transmission.
Kawasaki Versys 1000 Mileage:
The Versys 1000 returns a mileage between 10 to 18 kilometers a litre depending on riding patterns. It has a fuel tank capacity of 21 litres.
Kawasaki Versys 1000 Rivals:
Direct rivals to the Kawasaki Versys 1000 include Suzuki V-Strom 1000, Yamaha Super Ténéré, Husqvarna Norden 901, Aprilia Caponord 1200, BMW F 850 GS, BMW F 900 XR, BMW S 1000 XR, BMW R 1250 GS, Ducati Multistrada 950, Triumph Tiger 1200, Triumph Tiger 900, Triumph Tiger 850 Sport, Honda CRF1100L Africa Twin, Harley-Davidson Pan America 1250, KTM 1050 Adventure, KTM 1190 Adventure and Moto Guzzi V85 TT.
The Versys 1000 is Kawasaki’s top-of-the-line adventure tourer. It is built for challenging adventure riding which demands more power.
Kawasaki Versys 1000 Launch Date:
The 2023 version of this bike was launched to India sometime in mid-2022.
Kawasaki Versys 1000 Price:
The Kawasaki Versys 1000 comes in one standard variant and costs Rs. 12,07,000 ex-showroom in Delhi.
Kawasaki Versys 1000 Design:
This litre-class adventure tourer has a raised upper cowl in the front to give it a taller stance. The design and styling is very appropriate to the adventure motorcycle segment. The windshield is almost upright and gives better wind protection. The tank shroud is large and the grabrail in the rear is longer. The Versys 1000 is available only in one colour scheme, Candy Lime Green.
Kawasaki Versys 1000 Dimension:
The seat height is at a good 820 mm and the ground clearance is 150 mm allowing riders of varied height range to ride this bike. The suspension on the front is an inverted fork set with 150 mm travel and the rear gets a gas-charged horizontal back-link suspension. The Versys 1000 weighs 255 kilograms.
Kawasaki Versys 1000 Features:
The Versys 1000 gets a twin LED headlight set-up with an LED DRL. It also has a semi-digital instrument cluster. An adjustable windscreen can be adjusted without tools to suit the riding conditions. A USB charger that was earlier an accessory, now comes equipped as standard. The Versys 1000 has modern technology like Kawasaki Intelligent anti-lock Brake System (KIBS), Kawasaki Cornering Management Function (KCMF), Kawasaki TRaction Control (KTRC), assist & slipper clutch as well as electronic cruise control.
Kawasaki Versys 1000 Engine and Performance:
A 1,043cc liquid-cooled, inline-4 engine powers the Versys 1000. It churns out 120 PS power at 9,000 RPM and 102 Nm torque at 7,500 RPM. It also gets a four valve per cylinder configuration. The mill is mated to a 6-speed transmission.
Kawasaki Versys 1000 Mileage:
The Versys 1000 returns a mileage between 10 to 18 kilometers a litre depending on riding patterns. It has a fuel tank capacity of 21 litres.
Kawasaki Versys 1000 Rivals:
Direct rivals to the Kawasaki Versys 1000 include Suzuki V-Strom 1000, Yamaha Super Ténéré, Husqvarna Norden 901, Aprilia Caponord 1200, BMW F 850 GS, BMW F 900 XR, BMW S 1000 XR, BMW R 1250 GS, Ducati Multistrada 950, Triumph Tiger 1200, Triumph Tiger 900, Triumph Tiger 850 Sport, Honda CRF1100L Africa Twin, Harley-Davidson Pan America 1250, KTM 1050 Adventure, KTM 1190 Adventure and Moto Guzzi V85 TT.
