When did Versys get ABS?
VERSYS 650. The Kawasaki Versys 650 ABS comes into the 2016 model year with a host of updates, including dramatic new styling, more power and torque, improved comfort as well as rubber-mounted engine and handlebars, plus new suspension to maximize your riding fun.
How heavy is a Kawasaki Versys 1000?
257kg
The Kawasaki Versys 1000 weighs 257kg, fully fuelled. The BMW S1000XR weighs 29kg less, with a maximum payload of 216kg.
How good is the Kawasaki Versys 1000?
Overall rating The Versys 1000 S isn’t as sexy or thrilling to ride as some of its rivals, the shock isn’t great and the dash underwhelming, but if you are talking a value for money mile-muncher, the Versys S still hits the mark and that’s exactly what its buyers are looking for.
Is Versys 1000 a good bike?
2021 Kawasaki Versys 1000: Verdict It may not have the ergonomics, suspension travel and all-day comfort of the Versys 1000 but it is much more powerful and better equipped. That said, the Versys offers unbeatable value for someone looking for a supremely comfortable and very fast road-biased touring motorcycle.
What engine is in a Kawasaki Versys 1000?
The engine they chose was a 1,043 cm3 In- line Four, tuned for flexibility….Kawasaki KLE 1000 Versys.
| Make Model | Kawasaki KLE 1000 Versys |
|---|---|
| Engine | Four stroke, transverse four cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder. |
| Capacity | 1043 cc / 63.6 cu-in |
| Bore x Stroke | 77 x 56 mm |
| Cooling System | Liquid cooled |
Is the Versys 1000 top heavy?
Fully loaded, the Versys did feel top-heavy to me as the rider; having Helen on the back as well as our luggage took a little getting used to – there was 13.68kg in the top box (yes, that’s more than you’re meant to have), and a total of 15.58kg in the panniers.
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