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| As the last of the famous motorcycle manufacturer Kawasaki Versys
1000 offers the adequate large Enduro - exclusively for the road. |
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Of the lucrative cake is big Kawasaki bikes would finally cut off a
piece. As the last of the major two-wheeler manufacturer, the Greens
offer the Versys 1000 with an adequate product.
Here,
the newcomer is a little out of the familiar framework: While not
preserving the typical leggy silhouette, the comfortable accommodation
and quality amenities of the same species, but the Versys comes with the
first straight-four in the genus and in the process to be honest, for
occasional road rides to be suitable.
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| The big sister of the popular mid-rounder Versys 650 shows a strong
family resemblance, which is marked by the characteristic front with the
unusual headlight design and edged trim parts. |
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Convenient Place In High Altitudes
The thick seat
cushion 845 millimeters in height provides a very comfortable spot with
good soil contact for average size. The wide handlebar is well at hand
and allows for upright posture, quite deeply attached pegs provide
relaxed knee angle - in such a spacious setting, it can be touring for
hours without fatigue |
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Contributes to the good wind protection at 30 millimeters behind the
manual height to be infinitely adjustable wheel that keeps the wind from
the body and flowing toward the helmet without turbulence leaves.
Particular attention Kawa developers dedicated to the pillion seat,
knowing that there are so many of purchase decision is made.
With
the Versys from there is only agreement, the padding is thick, holding
the great possibilities and the space is more than sufficient. |
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| So long trips offer gladly at your partner, has launched for the
Kawasaki one standard rack and an accessory storage space program: The
Givi luggage system with 35 liter capacity costs 391 Euro, a Givi top
box provides for 158 Euro 47 liters Auxiliary storage space. |
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Without payload shows the Versys a well-balanced ride. That surprised
a little, because the built-in competition as long suspension travel
usually make but a good comfort possible, ensuring better accuracy and
stability.
Of which is at the Kawasaki but nothing to
feel, because their well cushioned and adjustable suspension elements
also do not need to be designed for maximum ground clearance, off-road
terrain. This results in a very comfortable ride is on the road with
precise feedback and very good handling, coupled with a good dose of
stability when cornering. |
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Foot Pegs Set Up Early
Could be more sensitive to the
new inverted front fork to go to work, and also the footpegs set in
fast ride on a little early. But overall, the Versys 1000 gives a lot of
confidence in all conditions, remains stable at just under 200 km on
the highway and will tolerate very different riding styles.
In
addition to the sporty 17-inch wheels with Pirelli Scorpion Trail tires
all round great come in Enduro style that roll very neutral and offer a
lot of grip. |
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They need from the drive also. The four-cylinder heart of the
developers found namely the big roadster Z1000: Liquid-cooled, DOHC,
in-line four-cylinder, 16-valve, 1043 cc injection and is characterized
by a power of 118 hp and maximum torque of 102 Nm.
Compared
to the Z1000 Versys is more torque in the lower and medium engine speed
range at a slightly reduced peak power available, both achieved at
lower speeds than the Z1000. |
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Therefore a completely new cylinder head with revised valve timing
and a new exhaust system was necessary. Simultaneously with the
transmission of the first and second gradations shorter passage and
longer designed gear stages from three to six has been adjusted.
A
pleasant side effect: The engine is significantly economize on fuel,
what is on the test lap around the volcano Teide (Tenerife) did not
check. Anyway the large 21.5-liter fuel barrel guarantees long ranges. |
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Great Responsiveness For Good Drive Ability
Encouraging
is the soft response of the engine in all work areas, which increase
especially in the lower speed range driveability.
Supple
participates in the gas engine and responds to the throttle grip
changes, the increase in strength is quite steadily and not deceitful.
To around 6,500 rpm feels the four-cylinder to look husky, it is
increasingly about a little out of breath. |
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In addition,
from 5000 rpm to nerve vibration in the handlebar and fairing parts,
despite the balance shaft come to light much more strongly than in the
Z. Thus, the Versys 1000 feels when cruising at low revs as well as a
sporty driving style with medium speeds.
Who's
inaugural appear too strong or too poor conditions, can be adjusted a
selector switch on the left bar of the engine characteristics as F Full
Power on L as low power, which means about 70 percent of capacity at
even milder response. |
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Three-stage traction control 10R
About the same rocker switch can use the three-stage traction control that is so used, in principle, the supersport ZX-10R. |
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Every five milliseconds, the system clears from the parameters and
uses appropriate, through the change of ignition timing, fuel delivery
and throttle position a safety-promoting. The most regulated under Level
3 also binds all wheelies.
The bottom line represents
the Versys 1000 similar to their competitors best versatility, she is
focused on the use of asphalt: From the everyday commute to work on
enjoyable riding on the home stretch to lengthy tours in remote corners
extends the application range of the motor home. |
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| The price is not fixed yet, but it will just be less than 13,000 euros. |
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