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Kawasaki Versys 1000 (2011 - present)

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Kawasaki Versys 1000 (2011 - present)
If you want to blast from A to B on a bike with a high up and commanding riding position, that cruises at 100mph in comfort, delivers good fuel economy and has a great tank range, then buy a Versys 1000 and fit a larger screen.

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Enter Kawasaki's new Versys 1000, the younger but slightly bigger and uglier brother to the Z1000 and Z1000SX. It’s a 240kg, 1043cc, four-cylinder motorcycle with 'adventure' styling. However, Kawasaki were keen to tell us 'it’s not aimed at the GS', the bike that’s been at the top of the Adventure ...  Continue reading

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Peter Adam
An excellent, road oriented all-rounder with range, style and performance. Continue reading...
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Nic Bear
Want one now. Kawasaki Australia can't even give me a price. i want it now and a delivery date is still unknown. Don't show me my dream bike if i can't have it NOW

Posted: 27/11/2011 at 05:02


Tom Buck
Hi there good news about the versys 1000 kawasaki Australia are releasing them on the 11/01/12 i have purchased one lucky me cheers Tom

Posted: 03/01/2012 at 11:27

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  • Year: from 2011
  • Top speed: 155mph
  • Engine capacity: 1043cc
  • Weight: 239kg
  • 0-60: 3.2 seconds
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