KAWASAKI VERSYS 1000

As the last of the famous motorcycle manufacturer Kawasaki Versys 1000 offers the adequate large Enduro - exclusively for the road.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

The price is not fixed yet, but it will just be less than 13,000 euros.