The updated Kawasaki Versys 1000 has been launched in India for Rs 10.69 Lakhs. It gets a revised styling, new technology and a price cut of around Rs 2 Lakhs.
Owing to the growing popularity of adventure motorcycles, Kawasaki has updated the Versys 1000 in India with a major design overhaul and new technology onboard. It is now priced at Rs 10.69 Lakhs, seeing a price cut of more than Rs 2 Lakhs.
Earlier, Kawasaki Versys 1000 was bought in India as a CBU. However, the brand now brings it through the CKD route and assembles it with the local parts. It has applied the same technique for Ninja 300 and Ninja ZX-6R to lower their prices.
The updated Versys receives LED headlamps, revised front fairing and some heavy cosmetic changes to give a sportier and more aggressive look. The rear end portion of the bike has also been refreshed, giving a wider seat for the pillion.
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The updated Kawasaki Versys 1000 gets addition of Kawasaki Traction Control with three modes, Electronic Cruise Control, Electronic Throttle Valves, Anti-Lock Braking System and Kawasaki Cornering management.
Also, the front windscreen is now adjustable for the rider’s convenience. The digital instrument cluster has been updated to offer more information to the rider.
It is now available in two colour options – Pearl Startdust White and Metallic Flat Black.
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Mechanically, there are no changes on the 2019 Kawasaki Versys 1000. It is powered by a 1043cc liquid-cooled inline 4-cylinder engine. The engine is capable of delivering 118.27 BHP at 9000 RPM and 102 Nm of peak torque at 7500 RPM. The motor comes mated to a 6-speed transmission.
For suspension purposes, it comes with 43mm adjustable inverted forks at the front and back-link gas-charged adjustable monoshock. The suspension gets minor tuning to offer a more comfortable ride.
2019 Kawasaki Versys 1000 gets 310mm dual semi-floating discs at the front and 250mm disc with a
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In its segment, Versys 1000 competes with the likes of Triumph Tiger 800, Ducati Multistrada 950, BMW F750 GS and Honda Africa Twin.
