2015 Kawasaki Versys 650 and 1000 - MOTOR GERR

MCN has recently been at the arena launch of Kawasaki’s new Versys 650 and 1000 in Sicily. Senior Road Tester Michael Neeves rode both fashions and stated: “The one thousand changed into in sore need of an replace, now not least due to the fact the contemporary version is so ugly. Kawasaki has stepped forward the looks hugely with a brand new ZX-10R-style dual-headlight fairing.

“The 118bhp, 1043cc inline 4-cylinder system additionally has a comfier new seat, a centre stand as widespread, larger diameter front brake discs, an adjustable display screen, a stiffer rear shock and pleasant of all, the pointless twin motive tyres had been ditched to make manner for devoted Bridgestone T30 sports activities travelling rubber. Costing £9749, the Versys 1000 slips nicely beneath the 10 grand mark

“The revised £6749 Versys 650 additionally receives the one thousand’s new nostril and tweaks to its 68bhp, 649cc parallel twin-cylinder engine, giving it barely extra pinnacle cease overall performance and stepped forward gas economy. It also has a larger fuel tank, upgraded suspension, a new grasp cylinder, brake pads and a bigger rear disc.”

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