Go the distance with your ultimate travel companion. The new Versys 1100 brings long-range comfort, any-road versatility, and increased In-Line Four power to every ride—whether touring the countryside or crossing the city. Solo or with a passenger, prepare to extend your horizons with flexible luggage solutions plus advanced rider aids. Climb aboard the Versys 1100 and set your horizons to Destination Everywhere.
^Curb weight includes all necessary materials and fluids to operate correctly, full tank of fuel (more than 90 percent capacity) and tool kit (if supplied).
An increase in displacement from 1,043 cc to 1,099 cc gives the Versys 1100’s engine a boost in power from 120 PS to 135 PS. The more robust mid-range and increased high-rpm power contribute to increased comfort when cruising on the highway, facilitating long-distance touring. The climb from low through high rpm is even more exhilarating, while superb throttle response, strong torque at all rpm, and a seductive intake howl further contribute to riding excitement.
Highly rigid 4-piston, radial-mount, monobloc front brake calipers grip large ø310 mm discs and pair with a radial-pump front master brake cylinder to produce superb feel and potent stopping power.
This clutch technology offers a light lever pull plus a back-torque limiting function. When excessive engine braking occurs the slipper cam relieves pressure on the clutch plates to help prevent the rear tyre from hopping or skidding.
Kawasaki Cornering Management Function:Modulates brake force (KIBS) and engine power (KTRC) to facilitate smooth transitions from acceleration to braking, to assist you in holding your intended line through the corner.
Kawasaki TRaction Control: Covers a wide range of riding conditions, offering enhanced sport riding performance and peace of mind while you’re on the road. When turned on, you can select between three modes to choose the degree in which each mode intervenes during riding.
Kawasaki Intelligent Anti-lock Brake System: Kawasaki’s supersport-grade, high-precision brake management system is standard on the Versys 1100. High-precision brake pressure control enables the hydraulic pressure to be modulated in much smaller increments than standard ABS systems, conserving lever feel when KIBS is active and ensuring ABS pulses feel light.
Using the smartphone application “RIDEOLOGY THE APP,” a number of instrument functions can be accessed, contributing to an enhanced motorcycling experience. The new version of the smartphone app now offers the ability for riders to control the app with voice commands*, which allows them adjust motorcycle settings, set GPS routes and more orally.
Complementing the Versys 1100’s exhilarating engine character, KQS enables clutchless upshifts and downshifts for seamless acceleration and quick and easy deceleration. The improved KQS feature operates in a wider range of rpm, with the minimum changing from 2,500 rpm to 1,500 rpm, giving riders smooth shifts even when in town or doing slower-speed riding for added riding comfort.
Integrated riding modes link Kawasaki TRaction Control (KTRC) and Power Modes to offer varying traction control and power delivery settings to suit different riding conditions.
- Sport mode enables sporty riding for winding roads.
- Road mode offers comfortable riding over a wide range of conditions.
- Rain mode delivers reassurance over wet surfaces.
- Rider (manual) mode lets you set each system independently.
LED cornering lights, sets of three lights built into each side of the fairing, help illuminate the road when cornering at night. Each of the three lights has a fixed direction and is activated based on lean angle. As the bike leans over, the lights come on in order, creating a wider illuminated path in the direction the bike is heading.
