Motorcycle Future Review

The 2011 Kawasaki Versys is powered by a 649cc parallel twin, liquid-cooled, officially classified as a medium. The movement has small compact size, which contributes to a more agile and maneuverable bike (both commuter traffic or ditches and washes sand). Digital fuel injection, which feeds two 38 mm Keihin throttle bodies, twin produces enough electricity to meet the advanced rider carrying out its tame enough to be suitable for a novice. Predictability is the key, in which power Kawasaki Versys, on top of a constant torque. Standing is intended to provide a comfortable driving position for optimum control and visibility in traffic and all day comfort for traveling. An adjustable windscreen is designed to reduce the windblast driver and passenger, while remaining small and compact enough not to disturb the flow design of the bike.

Engine

Four-stroke, liquid-cooled, DOHC, four valves per cylinder parallel twin

Displacement

649 cc

Bore x Stroke

83.0 x 60.0 mm

Compression Ratio

10.6:1

Cooling System

Liquid

Fuel System

Digital fuel injection with two 38mm Keihin throttle bodies

Ignition

TCBI with electronic advance

Transmission

6-Speed

Final Drive

O-Ring Chain

Frame Type

Semi-double cradle, high-tensile steel

Rake/Trail

25 degrees/4.3 in.

Front Tire Size

120/70-17

Rear Tire Size

160/60-17

Wheelbase

55.7

Front Suspension / Wheel Travel

41mm hydraulic telescopic fork with stepless adjustable rebound and preload / 5.9 in.

Rear Suspension / Wheel Travel

Single offset laydown shock with 13-position adjustable rebound damping and adjustable spring preload / 5.7 in.

Front Brakes

Dual 300mm petal discs with two-piston caliper

Rear Brakes

Single 220mm petal disc with single-piston caliper

Fuel Capacity

5.0 gal.

Seat Height

33.3

Curb Weight

454.2 lbs.

Overall Length

83.7 in.

Overall Width

33.1 in.

Overall Height

52.4 in.

Color Choices

Metallic Imperial Red