Kawasaki Versys 1000 2019
Kawasaki Versys 1000 from the Japanese motorcycle manufacturer has given a new definition to the touring experience to the Versys riders. The more comfortable seat, newly designed chassis and high quality front and rear suspension gives you an amazing riding experience, while going on tours. This could also be said under the adventure category motorcycles, which has carried different riding modes to suit various riding conditions.
Kawasaki Versys 1000 2019 Full Specifications
ENGINE SPECIFICATIONS
Displacement (cc) | 1043 |
Engine Type | Four-stroke, DOHC |
No. of Cylinders | Inline-four |
Valves Per Cylinder | Sixteen |
Maximum Power | 118.3 BHP @ 9000 RPM |
Maximum Torque | 102 NM @ 7700 RPM |
Starter System | Self Start/Kick Start |
Fuel Delivery System | DFI with Four 38mm Keihin Throttle Bodies, Oval Sub-throttles |
Ignition | Digital |
Cooling System | Liquid Cooled |
Gears | 6-speed |
Clutch | Wet Multi-Disc, Manual |
Bore (mm) | 77 |
Stroke (mm) | 56 |
CHASSIS AND SUSPENSION
Chassis Type | Twin-spar Aluminum |
Front Suspension | KYB 43mm Inverted Front Fork With Adjustable Rebound and Preload / 5.9 in |
Rear Suspension | Horizontal Back-link Shock with Adjustable Rebound Damping and Adjustable Spring Preload, Remote Preload Adjuster / 5.9 in |
BRAKES
Front Brake | Dual 310mm Petal Rotors With Four-piston Calipers and ABS |
Rear Brake | Single 250mm Petal Rotor With Single-piston Caliper and ABS |
TYRES AND WHEELS
Front Tyre Size | 120/70x17 |
Rear Tyre Size | 180/55x17 |
Wheel Size (inches) | 17 |
Tyres Types | Tubless |
Wheel Type | Alloy |
ELECTRICALS
Battery | Maintenance Free |
Tail Light | LED |
Dashboard | Digital |
DIMENSIONS & WEIGHT
Length (mm) | 2240 |
Width (mm) | 895 |
Height (mm) | 1465 |
Weight (Kg) | 250 |
Ground Clearance (mm) | 150 |
Wheelbase (mm) | 1520 |
COLOR
Colors | Pearl Flat Stardust White / Metallic Flat Spark Black |
FUEL ECONOMY AND CAPACITY
Fuel Tank Capacity (litres) | 21 |
Fuel Consumption City (kmpl) | 11.00 |
Fuel Consumption Highway (kmpl) | 13.00 |
SAGMart Reviews on Kawasaki Versys 1000 2019
What's good:
The Versys 1000 is the touring motorcycle from the Kawasaki. It is fairly a tall motorcycle which is designed for the terrain and canyons. It comes with a complete touring package that carries an adjustable windshield, top case and bags. Furthermore, it gets a powerful engine that will pull you easily on the hilly areas along with a lot of luggage. Few of its pros are given below:
- Brilliant Performance
- Good Mileage
- Massive Style
- Dynamic Ride Quality
What's Bad:
The Versys 1000 is the best bike for touring, but the heavy weight of this bike will make you ride difficult in congested areas. The Kawasaki Versys has few service centers in India. Some of its cons are given below:
- Heavy Weight
- Maintenance
Power to mileage:
The manufacturers designed the Powertrain to keeping the needs of the touring lovers such as the motorcycle is featured with a solid engine that will give a promising performance and ride in the hilly areas, thanks to the Kawasaki’s unique engineering approach. Furthermore, the Versys 1000 is powered by a liquid-cooled 1043CC four-stroke and DOHC engine that generates a maximum power of 118PS at 9000RPM and 102Nm of torque at 7700RPM. It comes mated to a six gear transmission, which gives a smooth and quick shifting. Few of its power to mileage features are given bellow:
- Electronic Control Unit
- Fuel Injection System
- Maximum Power 118 PS at 9000 RPM
- Maximum Torque 102 Nm at 7700 RPM
- Power Modes: Full and Low Power
Handling and riding:
The handling and riding characteristics of Versys is brilliant. Thus, it comes with an impressive seats and knee races fuel tank that will allow the riders to change sitting position according to their needs. Furthermore, it comes equipped with broad tyres and stronger suspensions, both does excellent work in the terms of handling and stability at high speed and even canyons.
Safety:
In the terms of the safety, it comes with a front inverted adjustable fork and horizontal gas charged preloaded rear suspension, that are very flexible and works well when conditions occurs. It gets a high beam headlight that gives a sharp visibility at the dark place as well as in the fog weather. Few of its safety features are given below:
- ABS Technology
- Four Piston Disc Brake at the Front
- Single Piston at the Rear
- Spring Preloaded Adjustable Suspension
- Adjustable Wind Screen
Maintenance:
The maintenance of this touring machine is not good, such as this bike required much maintenance after a long mile. The bike requires regular maintenance to retain the performance of the bike.
Verdict:
It is a touring motorcycle which gives a smoother throttle response in the mountain areas. It gives a smooth and effortless ride along with a lot of luggage. It is one of the best machines in its category. On the behalf of power, performance and style, this motorcycle has a complete value for money.