Japanese two-wheeler major Kawasaki has introduced its litre class adventure motorcycle, the Versys 1000, for the Indian market at Rs 12.9 lakh (ex-showroom Pune). This 2015 model was first revealed at the Intermot Motorcycle fair this year. The Kawasaki Versys 1000 will be placed against the Suzuki V-Strom and the Triumph Tiger 800XC.
The Kawasaki Versys 1000 gets a 1043cc liquid-cooled inline four-cylinder engine that puts out 120 PS of power and 102Nm of torque. The Versys 1000 also receives ABS and Kawasaki’s KTRC traction control. The Versys 1000 will be imported as completely built units (CBU)
Here are the complete technical specifications of the Kawasaki Versys 1000:
| Engine Type | Liquid-cooled, four-stroke inline four-cylinder engine |
| Displacement | 1,043 cc |
| Power | 120 PS at 9,000 rpm / min |
| Torque | 102 Nm at 7,500 rpm / min |
| Bore x stroke | 77.0 X 55.0 |
| Compression | 10.3: 1 |
| Valve system | DOHC, 16 valves |
| Fuel | Fuel injection: ø 38 mm x 4 (Keihin) |
| Lubrication | Forced lubrication, wet sump |
| Drive | 6 speed |
| Final Drive | O-ring chain |
| Frame | |
| Frame type | Twin-tube, aluminum |
| Front wheel travel | 150 mm |
| Rear wheel travel | 150 mm |
| Tire | 120-70ZR17 |
| Rear tire | 180-55ZR17 |
| Rake / trail | 27 degrees / 106 mm |
| Suspension Front | 41-mm upside-down fork with adjustable preload and the right leg has adjustable rebound damping |
| Rear suspension | Horizontally mounted gas-charged monoshock with stepless adjustable rebound damping and adjustable preload |
| Brakes for | Type: Dual semi-floating 310 mm petal discsCalipers: Double, four-piston calipers |
| Rear brakes | Type: Single 250 mm petal disc; Caliper: Single-piston |
| Dimensions | |
| Length | 2,240 mm |
| Width | 895 mm |
| Seat height | 840 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1,520 mm |
| Ground Clearance | 150 mm |
| Wet weight | 250 kg |
| Tank Capacity | 21 liters |
Although the Versys 1000 is a welcome move from Kawasaki, we hope that the two-wheeler maker also introduces the mid-level adventure motorcycle, the Versys 650, in the Indian market. The arrival of the Versys 650 will broaden the choice for potential buyers in the 600cc segment. Do you agree with us? Share your thoughts and opinions with us through comments below. Stay tuned to Motoroids for more updates from the motoring industry.