Segment: All-road
Production years: 2009, 2010
The 2010 Kawasaki Versys was introduced by the Japanese motorcycle manufacturer with major upgrades that included a redesigned bodywork with a sharper style, a new headlight, a new front cowl, new seats, and an overall slimmer appearance.
In addition, the Versys featured a larger, three-way adjustable windscreen for more wind protection, a new LED taillight, redesigned radiator shrouds, mirrors, turn signals, engine cover, and rear fender.
Other revised features included the passenger grab rails, a new seat cover material, fine-tuning of the passenger seating position, rubber-covered footpegs, and rubber bushings at the rear engine mounts that reduced engine vibrations.
The bike featured the most compact engine in its class that allowed the construction of a slimmer motorcycle and delivered smooth, responsive power in the low-mid range with its chrome composite-plated aluminum cylinders and digital fuel injection system.
In the performance department, the 2010 Kawasaki Versys took its thrust from a 649cc four-stroke parallel-twin liquid-cooled engine that delivered an output power of 64 hp with a peak at 8,000 rpm and 61 Nm (45 lb-ft) of torque available at 6,800 rpm.
The high-tensile steel trellis frame was made using 3D computer analysis in the design process for optimum stiffness and superior handling and came in a small, light, and narrow package that offered excellent comfort and control.
engine specs | Type: | Liquid-cooled, 4-stroke Parallel Twin | Displacement: | 649 cm3 | Bore X Stroke: | 3.26 x 2.36 in OR 83 mm | Compression Ratio: | 10.6:1 | Horsepower: | 64/8000 KW(hp)/RPM | Torque: | 45/6800 lb-ft/RPM OR 61/6800 Nm/RPM | Fuel System: | Fuel injection: 38 mm x 2 (Keihin) |
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transmission specs | Gearbox: | 6-speed, return | Clutch: | Wet multi-disc, manual | Primary Drive: | Chain | Final Drive: | Chain |
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chassis specs | Frame: | Diamond, high-tensile steel | Front Suspension: | 41 mm inverted telescopic fork with stepless (right-side) adjustable rebound damping and adjustable preload | Rear Suspension: | Offset laydown single-shock with 13-way adjustable rebound damping and 7-way adjustable preload | Front Brake: | Dual semi-floating 300 mm petal discs Caliper: Dual piston | Rear Brake: | Single 220 mm petal disc Caliper: Single-piston |
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dimension specs | Overall Length: | 83.7 in OR 2126 mm | Overall Width: | 33.1 in OR 841 mm | Seat Height: | 33.3 in OR 846 mm | Wheelbase: | 55.7 in OR 1415 mm | Ground Clearance: | 7.1 in OR 180 mm | Weight: | 454 lbs OR 206 kg | Fuel Capacity: | 5 gallons OR 18.9 L |
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tyres specs | Front: | 120/70ZR17M/C (58W) | Rear: | 160/60ZR17M/C (69W) |
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power system specs | Power pack: | - | Nominal Capacity: | - | Maximum Capacity: | - | Charger type: | - | Charging time (normal): | - | Charging time (quick): | - | Range: | - |
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