2009 Kawasaki Versys

Kawasaki Versys 2009


2009 Kawasaki Versys specifications, pictures, reviews and rating

Kawasaki's profilation of this bike
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. We’re calling it Motorcycle of the Year.”

General information
Model Kawasaki Versys
Model year 2009
Category Naked bike
Price as newUS$ 7099. MSRP depends on country, taxes, accessories, etc.
Rating 4.0  See the detailed rating of engine performance, design and look, accident risk, etc. Compare with any other motorcycle.
Engine and transmission
Displacement 649.0 ccm (39.60 cubic inches)
Engine type Twin, four-stroke
Torque 60.9 Nm (6.2 kgf-m or 44.9 ft.lbs) @ 6800 RPM
Compression 10.6:1
Bore x stroke 83.0 x 60.0 mm (3.3 x 2.4 inches)
Valves per cylinder 4
Fuel system Injection
Fuel control Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC)
Cooling system Liquid
Gearbox 6-speed
Transmission type Chain (final drive)
Chassis, suspension, brakes and wheels
Frame type Semi-double cradle, high-tensile steel
Rake (fork angle) 25.0°
Trail 109 mm (4.3 inches)
Front suspension 41mm hydraulic telescopic fork with adjustable rebound and preload / 5.9 in.
Rear suspension Single offset laydown shock with adjustable rebound and spring preload / 5.7 in.
Front tire 120/70-17
Rear tire 160/60-17
Front brakes Double disc
Diameter 300 mm (11.8 inches)
Rear brakes Single disc
Diameter 220 mm (8.7 inches)
Physical measures and capacities
Dry weight 206.0 kg (454.1 pounds)
Seat height 841 mm (33.1 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting.
Overall height 1316 mm (51.8 inches)
Overall length 2126 mm (83.7 inches)
Overall width 841 mm (33.1 inches)
Wheelbase 1415 mm (55.7 inches)
Fuel capacity 18.92 litres (5.00 US gallons)
Other specifications
Color options Candy Plasma Blue, Candy Lime Green
Starter Electric
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