Kawasaki Versys 1100 models to gain new colours as part of 2026 update
Kawasaki’s Versys 1100 S and SE models receive new colours as part of a minor refresh.
Kawasaki’s Versys 1100 range is set to benefit from two new colours in 2026, although the standard model is not part of the minor update.
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Following in the same vein as several Z models, which also received new colourways recently, the Versys 1100 S and SE will each gain two new paint schemes.
The three-model range underwent several changes as part of its most recent refresh for 2025, which included a capacity increase from 1,043cc to 1,099cc. All three bikes also saw a jump in power as a result, with 133bhp now on tap to replace the 120bhp that was available with the previous models.
Equipped as standard with Showa electronically damped suspension front and rear, the range-topping Versys 1100 SE will land in showrooms with two new colour options. They are Metallic Deep Blue/Metallic Diablo Black or Emerald Blazed Green/ Metallic Diablo Black.
The S will gain the same two colour schemes, while also retaining many of the advanced features housed by the SE. These include an up/down quickshifter, electronic cruise control and Smartphone connectivity with a voice command feature.
New colours aside, the big-bore Versys 1100 has already enjoyed a fruitful summer after serving as the official bike supplier for cycling’s biggest race, the Tour de France.
As of this writing, Kawasaki has not confirmed when the newly-coloured models will arrive in showrooms, or the prices.
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