Kawasaki KLE 1000 Versys

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Kawasaki Versys1000 Metallic Magnesium Gray right-side 2011 Tokyo Motor Show.jpg
Model year 2012
KLE 1000
Manufacturer Kawasaki Heavy Industries
Sales description Versys
Production period from 2012
class motorcycle
design type Travel enduro
Motor data
Liquid-cooled in- line engine with four cylinders
Displacement  (cm³) 1043
Power  (kW / PS ) 88/120 at 9000 min -1
Torque  ( N m ) 102 at 7500 min −1
Top speed (  km / h) 226
transmission 6-speed
drive O-ring chain
Brakes front Ø 300 mm double disc brake,
rear Ø 250 mm disc brake
Wheelbase  (mm) 1520
Dimensions (L × W × H, mm): 2240 × 895 × 1400
Seat height (cm) 84.0
Empty weight  (kg) 250 (ready to drive)

The Kawasaki KLE 1000 Versys is a motorcycle from the Japanese vehicle manufacturer Kawasaki . The travel enduro was presented to the press on November 8, 2011 at the international motorcycle fair EICMA in Milan and is manufactured in Japan . The sales name Versys [ ˈvɜ: sɪs ] is a syllable of the English term versatile system (versatile system).

technology

drive

The liquid-cooled four - cylinder engine with a displacement of 1043 cm³ is based on the design of the Kawasaki Z 1000 , but has 1.34 kg more flywheel to improve the degree of uniformity in the lower and middle speed range, a new cylinder head and modified timing. The in- line engine generates a nominal output of 88.2 kW (120 hp) and a maximum torque of 102 Nm at a speed of 7500 min −1 . The four valves per cylinder head are controlled by two overhead, chain-driven camshafts via bucket tappets . A balance shaft reduces vibrations. The four cylinders have a bore of 77 mm in diameter, the pistons have a stroke of 56 mm with a compression ratio of 10.3: 1.

The motorcycle accelerates from 0 to 100 km / h in 3.5 seconds and reaches a top speed of 226 km / h. It consumes an average of 5.2 liters of fuel per 100 km and has a theoretical range of 404 km. A three-stage traction control (eng. Kawasaki Traction Control, KTRC ) without lean angle sensors regulates the propulsion.

landing gear

The chassis is built on a double tubular aluminum frame. A half-shell cladding is mounted around the cockpit support. The rear wheel is guided by a two-arm swing arm with an articulated spring strut and 150 mm of travel, while the front wheel is guided by an upside-down telescopic fork. The power is converted by a claw-shifted six-speed gearbox, the power separation by a mechanically operated multi-plate oil bath clutch and the secondary drive by an O-ring chain . The clutch is operated hydraulically. The maximum payload is 212 kg, the gross vehicle weight 459 kg.

Braking system

Two floating disc brakes with a diameter of 300 mm and four-piston fixed calipers decelerate on the front wheel, and a disc brake with a diameter of 250 mm and a single-piston floating caliper at the rear. An anti-lock braking system from Bosch supports the braking system.

Fuel supply

The mixture is generated by electronic fuel injection. The manufacturer recommends using unleaded petrol with a knock resistance of at least 95 octane. The fuel tank has a volume of 21 liters.

Electrical system

The starter battery has a capacity of 8  Ah and supplies the electric starter . The alternator generates an electrical output of 336  watts . The multi-function instrument cluster has an analog tachometer and a liquid crystal display (LCD) with speedometer, fuel gauge, fuel consumption indicator and clock.

Exhaust system

The exhaust gases are cleaned by a regulated catalytic converter with a secondary air system and meet the EURO3 emission class . The front silencer is located under the engine. The four exhaust manifolds lead into a stainless steel rear silencer on the right side of the vehicle.

Model development

As with the smaller model, the Versys 650, Kawasaki made some modifications to the Versys 1000 for the 2015 model year. The front fairing was exchanged for a wider one with headlights next to each other. Radiator cowling and indicator position as well as the instrumentation have been revised. The main stand is now installed as standard. Changes to the exhaust muffler increased the power by 1.4 kW to 88.2 kW. The torque is now reached at 7,500 / min (previously 7,700 / min). The weight increased from 239 to 250 kg due to the modifications.

Market positioning

As one of the last major two-wheel manufacturers, Kawasaki brought a travel enduro with a displacement of more than 1000 cc on the market. At 1043 cm³, the Versys 1000 has a smaller displacement than its rival with around 1200 cm³ and is the only motorcycle in its class with an in-line four-cylinder engine. With its 17 inch tires, it is mainly intended for use on asphalt roads. The concept is very similar to that of the Triumph Tiger 1050 .

Manufacturer Surname engine Displacement kW PS Nm
KTM 1190 Adventure V2 1195 110 150 125
Ducati Multistrada 1200 V2 1198 110 150 119
triumph Tiger Explorer R3 1215 101 137 121
Honda VFR 1200 X Crosstourer V4 1237 95 129 126
Aprilia ETV 1200 Caponord V2 1197 94 128 116
Benelli TreK 1130 R3 1131 92 125 112
BMW R 1200 GS (K50) B2 1170 92 125 125
Kawasaki KLE 1000 Versys R4 1043 88 120 102
Yamaha XT 1200 Z Super Ténéré R2 1199 81 110 114
Moto Guzzi Stelvio 1200 V2 1151 77 105 113
Suzuki V-Strom 1000 ABS V2 1037 74 100 103

Reviews

“Long-distance travelers will appreciate the smoothness and the wide speed range anyway. And a suitable unit was practically on the shelf - the formidable Z 1000 engine. Of course, this first had to be trimmed for its new purpose. It is located in a newly designed chassis, the long suspension travel of 150 millimeters each, however, not intended for off-road use, but primarily for comfortably negotiating all types of paved paths. [...] Thanks to the torque cure, the Versys unit has a lively effect, at least in the lower gears, but loses its acceleration due to the long gear ratio in the upper gears. The response and load change behavior still needs some fine-tuning. Clutching and changing gears are easy, and like all Kawas, the Versys has a transmission mechanism that ensures that you can only shift from first gear to neutral when stationary. "

- Andreas Bildl : Motorcycle

“Anyone poaching in the Alps will have to back down on the typical bad roads. The 17-inch model at the front literally rumbles through potholes, while that hardly impresses the 19-inch model of the GS. Budget offer or not - the Kawa remains a high-level four-cylinder. "

- Jörg Lohse, Peter Mayer, Thomas Schmieder : Motorrad BMW Spezial

“With exactly 1043 cc, the Kawasaki Versys 1000 remains below the rounded 1200 that is customary in its class. Nevertheless, the formidably tuned in-line four-cylinder engine leaves no traction or power missing. The chassis is also okay, but with 150 millimeter suspension travel and road wheels, it is hardly Enduro. "

- Maik Schwarz : MO – The motorcycle magazine

Web links

Commons : Kawasaki Versys  - collection of images, videos and audio files

Individual evidence

  1. ↑ Andreas Bildl: Ducati Multistrada 1200, Kawasaki Versys 1000 and Triumph Tiger 1050. In: Motorrad , issue 5/2012. February 16, 2012, accessed April 22, 2013 .
  2. ↑ Andreas Bildl: Old versus new. In: Motorrad , issue 02/2015. February 19, 2015, accessed May 23, 2016 .
  3. ↑ Andreas Bildl: The four-cylinder tourer from Kawasaki. In: Motorrad , issue 04/2012. February 2, 2012, accessed April 20, 2013 .
  4. ↑ Jörg Lohse, Peter Mayer, Thomas Schmieder: The pack chases the wolf . In: Motorrad BMW Spezial . No. 2 , 2012, p. 24 .
  5. ↑ Maik Schwarz: Model GS . In: MO - The motorcycle magazine . No. 5 , 2013, ISSN  0723-2616 , p. 27 .