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<\/p>\nSince its introduction in 2012, the Kawasaki Versys 1000 has evolved every year.
\nThe bike scores on many fronts.
\nIt handles great easily, offers a very smooth four-cylinder engine and tops that off with a pretty complete and ride comfort oriented equipment.
\nAn ideal bike for those who want to make long journeys, use it for commuting or just want to have a nice ride.
\nAnd we already got to experience that, as you can see in this video. <\/p>\n<\/p>\n
Just for that jar of steering you crave just a little more power.
\nKawasaki now offers that with a decent upgrade to the Versys 1000.
\nThe displacement of the four-cylinder increases from 1,043cc to 1,099cc.
\nThat results in increased power from 120 to 135 hp and maximum torque between 4,000 and 7,000 rpm increased from 102 to 112 Nm.
\nThis provides even more smoothness and a snappier response to the throttle. <\/p>\n
Logically, the name of this model has been renamed Versys 1100, which will be available in three versions.
\nThose are the Standard, the S and the SE.
\nThis is basically the same as the current 1000 version.
\nWith that, the SE is the most extensively equipped with a whole bundle of rider assistance systems that serve ride comfort and safety. <\/p>\n
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Kawasaki has refined the quick shifter.
\nYou can use it from as low as 1,500 rpm.
\nWhile modified gear ratios of the higher gears along with electronic cruise control provide more touring comfort.
\nAn important modification to the engine is that the inner intake skirts are now 45 mm longer than the outer ones.
\nThis mainly accounts for the improved torque delivery between 4,000 and 7,000 rpm. <\/p>\n
The intake ports have been matched to the new throttle bodies.
\nThey are now narrower in proportion to the increased displacement.
\nThis improves the inflow of air in the low to medium rpm range.
\nThe engine management settings have also been adapted to the larger displacement, which mainly affects the operation of the throttle valves throughout the rev range.
\nCamshaft profiles with a lower valve elevator also contribute to the increased torque in the low and mid-range rev range. <\/p>\n
Furthermore, the increased smoothness is due to a heavier flywheel that makes the engine pick up even finer.
\nAn extra balance shaft eliminates vibrations.
\nFurthermore, there is now an oil cooler to keep the stronger engine thermally in line.
\nThe rear brake disc is a tad larger: from 250 to 260 mm in diameter. <\/p>\n
As a Standard, the Versys is already heavily equipped with a USB-C port and various electronic riding assistance systems, including KTRC traction control, KCMF cornering management and 4 different riding modes.
\nThe top-of-the-line SE version offers electronically damped Showa suspension, plus Kawasaki’s Rideology smartphone App, which now features voice control. <\/p>\n
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