Kawasaki Versys 1100: review, history, specs
Class: adventure
Production: 2025+
Predecessor: Kawasaki Versys 1000
| Models | ||
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| Kawasaki Versys 1100
2025+ (Europe) |
Kawasaki Versys 1100S
2025+ (Europe, Australia) |
Kawasaki Versys 1100SE
2025+ (All markets) |
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Kawasaki Versys 1100S:
- Special style
- Heated grips
- Hand covers
- Large adjustable windshield
- Cornering Lights
- KQS - Kawasaki Quick Shifter
- Smartphone Connectivity
- TFT Full-Colour Instrumentation
Kawasaki Versys 1100SE:
- Special style
- Heated grips
- Hand covers
- Large adjustable windshield
- Cornering Lights
- KQS - Kawasaki Quick Shifter
- Smartphone Connectivity
- TFT Full-Colour Instrumentation
- KECS - Kawasaki Electronic Control Suspension
Kawasaki Versys 1100: electronic equipment
- ABS
- KIBS (Kawasaki Intelligent anti-lock Brake System)
- Electronic Throttle Valves
- IMU (Inertial Measurement Unit)
- KCMF (Kawasaki Cornering Management Function)
- 3-Mode KTRC (Kawasaki TRaction Control)
- Power Modes
- Electronic Cruise Control
- All-LED Lighting
- Cornering lights - Versys 1100 S/SE
- KQS (Kawasaki Quick Shifter) - Versys 1100 S/SE
- Smartphone connectivity - Versys 1100 S/SE
- TFT Full-Colour Display - Versys 1100 S/SE
- KECS (Kawasaki Electronic Control Suspension) with Showa’s Skyhook Technology - Versys 1100 SE
History
| History | ||
|---|---|---|
| Year | Country | Name / Frame / Engine |
| 2025 | All | Name: Kawasaki Versys 1100 + S + SE
Code: KLZ1100A* + KLZ1100B* + KLZ1100C* |
Specifications
Kawasaki Versys 1100: specs.
| Specifications | ||
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| DIMENSIONS | Overall length | 2270 mm / 89,4 in |
| Overall width | 895 mm / 35,2 in
950 mm / 37,4 in – Versys 1100 S / SE | |
| Overall height | 1400 mm / 55,1 in
1490 mm / 58,7 in – Versys 1100 S / SE | |
| Seat height | 840 mm / 33,1 in | |
| Wheelbase | 1520 mm / 59,8 in | |
| Ground clearance | 150 mm / 5,9 in | |
| Dry weight | ||
| Curb (wet) weight | 255 kg / 562 lbs - Versys 1100
257 kg / 566 lbs - Versys 1100 S 259 kg / 571 lbs - Versys 1100 SE | |
| FRAME | Type | Twin-tube, aluminium |
| Front suspension, travel | 43 mm inverted telescopic fork, 150 mm / 5,9 in
Adjustment: spring pre-load, rebound damping 43 mm inverted telescopic fork (KECS-controlled rebound and compression damping, manual spring preload adjustability and top-out springs), 150 mm / 5,9 in - Versys 1100SE | |
| Rear suspension, travel | Swingarm Unitrak with mono-shock (adjustable spring pre-load, rebound damping), 152 mm / 6,0 in
Horizontal Back-link, BFRC lite shock, KECS-controlled compression damping, rebound damping and spring preload adjustability, 152 mm / 6,0 in - Versys 1100SE | |
| Front tire size | 120/70ZR17M/C (58W) | |
| Rear tire size | 180/55ZR17M/C (73W) | |
| Front brake | Double disc, 310 mm, 4-piston radial calipers (ABS) | |
| Rear brake | Single disc, 250 mm, 1-piston caliper (ABS) | |
| Fuel capacity | 21,0 l / 5,55 US gal | |
| Trail | 106 mm / 4,17 in | |
| Fuel economy / consumption | 5,6 l / 100 km (42 US mpg)[1] | |
| ENGINE | Type | Liquid-cooled 4-stroke |
| Cylinder arrangement | 4-cylinders, inline | |
| Bore & Stroke | 77,0 x 59,0 mm | |
| Displacement | 1099 cm³ (67,06 cu in) | |
| Compression ratio | 11.8:1 | |
| Valve train | Chain driven DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder | |
| Max. power | 135,0 hp (99 kW) / 9000 rpm | |
| Max. torque | 112,0 Nm (11,4 kgf*m) / 7600 rpm | |
| Acceleration 0 to 100 km/h (0-60 mph) | ||
| Top speed | ||
| CARBURETION SYSTEM | Type | Fuel injection, 4x 38 mm |
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| DRIVE TRAIN | Clutch | Wet, multi-plate, cable operated
Assist & Slipper clutch |
| Transmission | 6-speed | |
| Final drive | Chain | |
| Primary reduction | 1.528 | |
| Final reduction | 2.800 | |
| Gear ratio
I II III IV V VI |
1.950 1.600 1.389 1.217 1.069 | |
| ELECTRICAL | Ignition | TCBI with Electronic Advance |
| Alternator | Three-phase AC | |
| Battery capacity | 12V-10Ah | |
Images
Kawasaki Versys 1100: images, gallery.
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Videos
Kawasaki Versys 1100: video.
- ↑ kawasaki.co.uk | Versys 1100 | Fuel consumption