Bike adventures are life’s best adventures. Every day brings opportunities for fresh challenges. Beyond the roads you know lie whole new vistas. Unknown roads are easier and faraway places nearer with the Versys 1000. When Adventure Calls, you and the Versys 1000 have the answer. ANY ROAD. ANY TIME.
Engine Type | Liquid-cooled, 4-stroke In-Line Four |
Displacement | 1,043 cm³ |
Bore x Stroke | 77 x 56 mm |
Compression ratio | 10.3:1 |
Valve system | DOHC, 16 valves |
Fuel system | Fuel injection: Ø 38 mm x 4 (Keihin) with oval sub-throttles |
Ignition | Digital |
Starting System | Electric |
Lubrication | Forced lubrication, wet sump |
Maximum power | 88.2 kW {120 PS} / 9,000 rpm |
CO2 emission 85 kW kit | 128 g/km |
Maximum torque | 102 N•m {10.4 kgf•m} / 7,500 rpm |
Transmission | 6-speed |
Final Drive | Sealed chain |
Primary Reduction Ratio | 1.627 (83/51) |
Gear Ratios 1st | 2.692 (35/13) |
Gear Ratios 2nd | 1.950 (39/20) |
Gear Ratios 3rd | 1.529 (26/17) |
Gear Ratios 4th | 1.304 (30/23) |
Gear Ratios 5th | 1.136 (25/22) |
Gear Ratios 6th | 0.958 (23/24) |
Final Reduction Ratio | 2.867 (43/15) |
Clutch | Wet multi-disc, manual |
Brakes, front | Dual semi-floating 310 mm petal discs. Caliper: Dual radial-mount, monobloc, opposed 4-piston |
Brakes, rear | Single 250 mm petal disc. Caliper: Single-piston |
Suspension, front | 43 mm inverted fork with stepless rebound damping (right side) and spring preload adjustability |
Suspension, rear | Horizontal Back-link, gas-charged, with stepless rebound damping and remote spring preload adjustability |
Frame type | Twin-tube, aluminium |
Trail | 106 mm |
Wheel travel front | 150 mm |
Wheel travel rear | 152 mm |
Tyre, front | 120/70ZR17M/C (58W) |
Tyre, rear | 180/55ZR17M/C (73W) |
Steering angle, left / right | 34˚/34˚ |
L x W x H | 2,270 x 895 x 1,400 (1,465 high position screen) mm |
Wheelbase | 1,520 mm |
Ground Clearance | 150 mm |
Fuel capacity | 21 litres |
Seat height | 840 mm |
Curb mass | 253 kg |
When you think of a motorbike adventure, you think of epic new twisty roads and breathtaking scenery to discover, this is the natural habitat for the new 2022 Kawasaki Versys 1000. This incredible adventure tourer from Kawasaki is designed to tackle any road at any time with unbeatable rider comfort, cracking performance, advanced technology and heaps of luggage space. If you're already itching to get out on your 2022 motorcycles road trips, then the new Kawasaki Versys 1000 should definitely be on your shortlist of bikes to use. Once you've had a ride of this brilliant all-round machine, you're certain to think twice about doing your trip on any other bike.
Even if you've never really considered an adventure bike before, or you don't need to venture off the beaten track, the new 2022 Kawasaki Versys 1000 should still be a serious consideration for your next new bike. With incredible road-riding credentials, fantastic looks and some of the best technology in the adventure tourer class, the Versys 1000 is a great value for money all-rounder. With an adjustable screen, colour TFT screen, LED lights, cruise control, traction control and heated grips, the Kawasaki Versys 1000 has all the gadgets you could ever want for your next bike tour. Contact us for a ride on our demonstrator or to find out more about this excellent bike today.