Motorcycle specifications KawasakiVERSYS 1000 S 2021 La route pour soi

Tired of being second-best or second-rate. That's probably what the big Versys told itself after spending so much time next to (or behind) the SE version. A little hanky-panky later, it stole quite a few of its attributes and became the Versys 1000 S.

This will simplify things. No more equipment gap between one version and the other: whether SE or S, the two big trailers in the range have exactly the same equipment, the only difference being electronic suspension on the SE.

In practical terms , this means that the Versys S gains more people on board. It has to be said that the trend is to outdo one another. Right off the bat, you'll notice that the Versys S has recovered its side lights to illuminate corners. Let's keep our eyes peeled for a larger, adjustable windscreen and handguards. Protection is better, and so is the bike. Some parts are covered with anti-scuff paint.

As for the engine, it simply passes Euro5. This good old 1043 cm3 goes through the Zs and Versys without losing any of its charm. Still rebellious on the roadster, its character is curbed here by 4 riding modes (Sport - Road - Rain - Rider, the customizable one). While the two power levels and KTRC are still there, they are now supervised by Riding Modes. A la carte efficiency to suit your mood, complemented by comfort for the left boot with a shifter as standard.

Has cruise control been added? No, it was already present on the Versys. The same goes for the 12V socket, heated grips, all-LED lighting and other practical features. For example, there are anchor points for suitcases, a package-holding plate, a center stand and a large two-piece seat, just like a double-decker. If the seat is a little high for the rider, Kawa has made the seat 20 mm lower.
One of the new features is the dashboard, combining a color TFT screen with a needle-type rev counter. You're probably familiar with it. It's shared with the H2 phase 2, H2 SX and Versys SE. In addition to providing a wealth of information, the panel adapts to the surrounding light, offers a black or white background, has 2 display types and can dialogue with the smartphone. The Rideology app lets you consult the wheel's logbook, find out the details of your rides, control the phone's basic functions and check maintenance intervals, among other things.

this S on the Versys 1000 comes with 2 extra kilos. With a mass of 250 kg, we couldn't care less.
The chassis as a whole will not be affected. No change there. The aluminum perimeter frame retains its riding buddies: 43 mm upside-down forks, 320 mm brake discs aided by 4-piston radial calipers and KIBS intelligent anti-lock braking, 17-inch wheels with spokes that suggest a lot of road and very little trail (if any), horizontal monoshock rear suspension and KCMF trajectory control. Showa suspensions are adjustable for preload and rebound.

So long Versys 1000. The S takes over with a full saddlebag. As usual, the Versys will be available in Tourer, Tourer Plus and Grand Tourer versions. A notch above, there's the SE version, differentiated mainly by the new Showa Skyhook electronic suspension.

to simplify things, let's summarize. From the Versys 1000 to the Versys 1000 S, there's more:
- The larger bubble
- The cornering lights
- The SE dashboard
- The 4 riding modes
- The handguards
- The 'anti-scratch' paint
- The Shifter
- 2,000 euros

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