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| While the 2009 Kawasaki Versys may defy attempts to pigeon hole it into a preordained role, the truth is this is a machine that epitomizes versatility. The editors at Motorcyclist magazine may have described this jack-of-all-trades motorcycle best: The most impressive thing about the Versys is what it can do. That would be just about anything, and for a lot less money than anything else out there. Call it whatever you want. Were calling it Motorcycle of the Year. |
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| Details & Features |
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| 649cc Parallel Twin-cylinder, DOHC Engine |
• Most compact engine in its category, helps reduce the dimensions of the entire motorcycle
• Triangular crank and transmission shaft layout makes it short from front to back
• Semi-dry sump oil system reduces overall engine height
• The narrow pitch of the chrome composite plated aluminum cylinders helps reduce engine width
• Tuned to deliver smooth, responsive power in the low-to mid-rpm range for exceptional roll-on response – ideal in negotiating city traffic
• 180-degree crankshaft plus balancer shaft smoothes engine pulses
• Oil jets on the connecting rod big ends spray oil on the undersides of the pistons to aid cooling
• Muffler with 3-way catalyzer and bullettip opening is mounted below the engine to help lower the center of gravity and aid weight centralization
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| Liquid Cooling |
• Keeps engine temperatures consistent for long engine life and sustained power during hard use
• Allows closer engine tolerances for more horsepower
• Coolant is routed through the engine cases reducing the number of external hoses
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| Digital Fuel Injection (DFI®) |
• Utilizes 38mm Keihin throttle bodies with ECU controlled sub throttle valves for optimum performance and rideability
• Sub throttles, located behind the main throttle valves, give the DFI system a more precise throttle response, similar to a constant velocity carburetor
• Automatic fast idle system makes starting and warm-up easy
• Precise fuel injection and exhaust catalyzer significantly reduce emissions
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| Digital Capacitor Discharge Ignition (CDI) System |
• Microprocessor controlled timing never requires adjustment and is ultra responsive to engine needs
• Spark plug mounted “stick” ignition coils are compact and help reduce weight
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| Six-Speed Transmission |
• Cassette style transmission with the shafts and shift drum in a compact layout that is easily removed as a single unit from the case for easier maintenance
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| High Tensile Steel Trellis Frame |
• Trellis frame is small and light and Narrow at the knees and feet for increased rider comfort and control
• Designed using 3-dimensional computer analysis to achieve the optimum stiffness balance for better handling
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| Single Shock Rear Suspension |
• Aluminum gull-wing swingarm and offset, laydown single rear shock complement the frame design via an integrated line flowing from the steering head to the rear hub
• Short, compact frame and engine design allows the swingarm to be longer, which helps improve overall handling
• Showa shock has adjustable preload and rebound damping and uses a free piston and two-stage damping valves for smooth action during initial compression that becomes much firmer near the end of the stroke for a more planted feel
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| Long-Travel Fork |
• 41mm Inverted fork with stiff springs combines the best of dual sport and sportbike-type suspensions, to deliver excellent performance over a wide range of conditions
• Tapered, relatively short outer tubes help provide the ideal stiffness balance to compliment chassis settings
• Fork height, preload and rebound damping can all be adjusted to fine-tune the suspension to specific conditions or riding styles
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| Petal Style Brake Discs |
• Braking duties handled by dual 300mm front petal discs with two-piston calipers and a single 220mm rear petal disc with a single-piston caliper
• Same rotor design as found on the Ninja supersport machines, petal design rotors offer improved cooling and warp resistance
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| Six-spoke wheels |
• Also found on the Ninja ZX™-6R and ZX-10R; the six-spoke design requires much less material between spokes so that the rim thickness is thinner and overall wheel weight is reduced
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| Comfortable Ergonomics |
• Each part of the two-piece seat was designed with a different thickness and firmness of foam to optimize comfort for both rider and passenger
• Passenger seat and grab bars were designed to provide a natural seating position for added comfort
• Easy-to-read instrument panel has a large analog tachometer and digital readout for the speedometer, fuel gauge, odometer, dual trip meters and clock. White LED backlighting provides increased visibility at night
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| Adjustable Windscreen |
• Three different settings, each 20mm apart, allows riders to set the windscreen height to suit their preferences
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| Specifications |
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| Engine Type |
Four-stroke, liquid cooled, DOHC, four-valve per cylinder, parallel twin |
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| Bore & Stroke |
83.0 x 60.0 mm |
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| Maximum Torque |
44.9 lb/ft @6,800 rpm |
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| Fuel Injection |
Digital fuel injection with two 38mm Keihin throttle bodies |
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| Frame |
Semi-double cradle, high-tensile steel |
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| Front Tire Size |
120/70-17 |
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| Front Suspension / wheel travel |
41mm hydraulic telescopic fork with adjustable rebound and preload / 5.9 in. |
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| Rear Suspension / wheel travel |
Single offset laydown shock with adjustable rebound and spring preload / 5.7 in. |
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| Front Brake Type |
Dual 300mm petal discs with two-piston caliper |
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| Rear Brake Type |
Single 220mm petal disc with single-piston caliper |
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| Fuel Tank Capacity |
5.0 gal. |
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| Color |
Candy Plasma Blue, Candy Lime Green |
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| Good Times™ Protection Plan |
12, 24, 36 or 48 months |
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