Thursday, May 9, 2013
The 2012 Kawasaki Versys
Aggressive styling complements the Versys dynamic flexibility and strength, and an adjustable windscreen accommodates a variety of riders. To add to rider comfort while in the saddle, rubber bushings on the rear engine mounts and hollow rubber inserts atop the footpegs help to isolate the rider’s feet from engine vibration, resulting in a smoother, more relaxed ride.
Long-travel high-tech suspension is critical to the Versys’ multi-role mission. The bike’s short, compact engine makes it possible to use a longer than average gull-wing swingarm to reduce throttle-induced suspension movement and excellent handling. A dual-sport-inspired, adjustable 41mm tapered-tube inverted fork soaks up bumps big and small, and like the rear end, firms up nicely as the pace increases.
Long-travel high-tech suspension is critical to the Versys’ multi-role mission. The bike’s short, compact engine makes it possible to use a longer than average gull-wing swingarm to reduce throttle-induced suspension movement and excellent handling. A dual-sport-inspired, adjustable 41mm tapered-tube inverted fork soaks up bumps big and small, and like the rear end, firms up nicely as the pace increases.
Specifications :
- 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 Spark Black, Pearl Solar Yellow / Ebony
- Good Times™ Protection Plan 12, 24, 36 or 48 months
