Motorcycle specifications Kawasaki VERSYS 1000 TOURER Plus 2015 Salt and pepper for the main course
presentation of the VERSYS 1000 TOURER Plus 2015
As its name suggests, the Kawasaki 1000 Versys Tourer Plus is a fuller version of the Tourer edition trail bike. With its three available "packs", it's possible to build up to a crescendo in travel capacity. Fancy a trip to the seaside and more coastal riding? Consider the Grand Tourer edition! Looking for a weekend getaway? Consider the Tourer package! So why a + edition?
To treat yourself to some fine practical improvements, the kind that make you want to keep on driving, no matter what the weather throws at you. In addition to 28-liter panniers, hand guards, a unique key system and a number of accessories, the Versys Tourer Plus boasts a gear indicator and a pair of additional lights. The package includes :
- Bag attachment kit
- 2 x 28 L panniers
- One-key pannier lock system
- Saddlebag lids
- Saddlebag stickers
- Pannier interiors
- Hand protector support
- Plastic handguards
- Additional lights
- Fuel tank protection
- Engaged speed indicator
thus equipped, the crew will no longer hesitate to tackle the night stages. The Versys 1000 is already ready to go further. Its playful 120 hp 4-cylinder engine, dual fuel injection mapping, ABS, 3-stage traction control and Z 1000 ZX-derived chassis are all set to go like clockwork.
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Key facts Kawasaki VERSYS 1000 TOURER Plus (2015) : What you need to know before you buy
Highlights
- A more dynamic look
- Lots of little improvements
- Transport capacity
Weak points
- No big changes
- Greater weight
- Pas de cardan
Prices
| Basic version | |
|---|---|
 France |
14,099€
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Performance
- Max speed : approximately 220 km/h (136.70 mph)
Specifications Kawasaki VERSYS 1000 TOURER Plus 2015
- Chassis
- Frame : Double aluminum beam
- Fuel capacity : 21 liters (5.55 US gallons)
- Seat height : 840 mm (33.07 in)
- Length : 2,240 mm (88.19 in)
- Width : 895 mm (35.24 in)
- Height between 1,400 mm (55.12 in) and 1,465 mm (57.68 in)
- Wheelbase : 1,520 mm (59.84 in)
- Weight when fully loaded : 254 kg (560 lb)
- Front axle
- Reverse telehydraulic fork Ø 43 mm, Wheel travel : 150 mm (5.91 in)
- Braking 2 discs Ø 310 mm (12.2 in), 4-piston caliper
- Front tire : 120 / 70 - 17 → Order this type of tire
- Pressure : 2.5 bar
- Transmission
- 6 stage gearbox
- Secondary by chain
- Rear axle
- Mono-damper, Wheel travel : 150 mm (5.91 in)
- Braking 1 disc Ø 250 mm (9.84 in), single-piston caliper
- Rear tire : 180 / 55 - 17 → Order this type of tire
- Pressure : 2.9 bar
- Motor
- 4 cylinders online , 4 strokes
- Injection Ø 38 mm
- Cooling system : liquid
- 2 ACT
- 4 valves per cylinder
- 1,043 cc
- 120 ch (118.30 hp) to 9,000 rpm
- 10.40 mkg to 7,500 rpm
- Power-to-Weight Ratio : approx. 2 kg/ch
- Torque-to-Weight Ratio : approx. 22.71 kg/mkg
- Compression : 10.3 : 1
- Standard equipment
- Brake assist : ABS as standard
- Practical information
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Compare the VERSYS 1000 TOURER Plus to its competitors
Compared to its direct competitor, this VERSYS 1000 TOURER Plus holds a particularly dominant position, establishing itself as the benchmark across several key criteria. It outperforms the segment by combining power output of 120 ch, top speed of 220 km/h, and power-to-weight ratio of 2 kg/ch. Its torque-to-weight ratio of 22.71 kg/Nm limits its punch at low revs.
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FAQ Your frequently asked questions about the VERSYS 1000 TOURER Plus 2015
- What is the power of the VERSYS 1000 TOURER Plus?
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The VERSYS 1000 TOURER Plus 2015 develops a power of 120 ch (118.30 hp)
- What is the torque of the VERSYS 1000 TOURER Plus?
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The maximum torque of the VERSYS 1000 TOURER Plus 2015 is 10.40 mkg to 7,500 rpm.
- What is the maximum speed of the VERSYS 1000 TOURER Plus?
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The VERSYS 1000 TOURER Plus 2015 is capable of reaching a top speed of approximately 220 km/h (136.70 mph) on the track.
- What is the weight of the VERSYS 1000 TOURER Plus?
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The VERSYS 1000 TOURER Plus 2015 has a a weight when fully loaded of 254 kg (560 lb).
- QWhat is the seat height of the VERSYS 1000 TOURER Plus?
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To ensure good accessibility, the VERSYS 1000 TOURER Plus 2015 offers a minimum seat height of 840 mm (33.07 in).
- What is the price of the VERSYS 1000 TOURER Plus?
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The price of the VERSYS 1000 TOURER Plus 2015 is 14,099€ in France
- What size tires should I put on my VERSYS 1000 TOURER Plus?
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The standard size for a VERSYS 1000 TOURER Plus 2015 is 120 / 70 - 17 for the front, and 180 / 55 - 17 for the rear.
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