KAWASAKI Versys 1000 ABS (2014-2015) Specs, Performance & Photos

In 2015, Kawasaki released the Versys 1000 ABS, a motorcycle specifically designed to keep the rider behind the handlebars as long as possible, whether around the corner on a daily commute, across the globe, or even into space, the bike was ready for the job.

To maximize the Versys 1000 's fun factor, the engineers wanted to pick the most exciting engine possible that would deliver more than performance figures, so the chosen one was a 1,043cc four-cylinder engine that provided crisp throttle response and strong torque across the rpm range.

In the performance department, the 2015 Kawasaki Versys 1000 ABS had its heartbeat set by a 1,043cc four-stroke four-cylinder liquid-cooled engine that delivered an output power of 118 hp with a peak at 9,000 rpm and 102 Nm (75 lb-ft) of torque available at 7,700 rpm.

The bike came with a lightweight and rigid aluminum twin-tube frame that featured beams over the engine for a narrower construction, which offered easier grip with the knees, while the frame used the engine as a stressed member for more rigidity.

Also, the model was fitted with the Kawasaki Traction Control (KTRC) system that offered three riding modes for a variety of riding conditions, which provided enhanced sport riding performance or safer conditions with limited power.

The bike also featured a Power Mode Selection system that allowed the riders to set power delivery after their own preferences or riding conditions, with the low power mode that provided 75 percent power and the full power mode that unleashed the full potential of the engine.