2011 Kawasaki Versys Base Specs, Engine Features and Overview

Posted in Kawasaki, Motorcycle, Versys on May 2nd, 2011 by jess

2011 Kawasaki Versys The 2011 Kawasaki Versys Base is a bold looking, all-around, middleweight bike motored by a water-cooled 649cc parallel-twin engine.  With digital fuel injection feeding two 38 mm Keihin thottle bodies, this versatile motorcycle produces nearly 63 horsepower and 45 lb.ft. of torque through a 6-speed gearbox.   It sports a high tensile steel trellis frame with long gull-wing aluminum swing arm.  Notable features include long travel fork, adjustable single-shock rear suspension with progressive damping, and petal style brake disc that supply plenty of stopping power.  Its aggressive and ergonomic design shows stack dual headlight, adjustable windscreen, comprehensive instrument cluster including analog tachometer and digital speedometer, Z1000-style LED taillight, six spoke wheels, and under engine exhaust.

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2011 Kawasaki Z 1000 Specs, Engine Features and Overview

Posted in Kawasaki, Motorcycle, Z 1000 on May 2nd, 2011 by jess

2011 Kawasaki Z 1000 The 2011 Kawasaki Z 1000 is a naked bike with exceptional riding dynamics.  Built with a lightweight aluminum backbone frame, the motorcycle  features an athletic body shape with low-mount angled front cowl, line-beam headlight, wide flat bend handlebar, adjustable/tilting instrument panel with multi-function LCD display, muscular fuel tank with knee grab side flares, narrow mid-section with low seat, 17” 5-spoke wheels, a quad-style shorter silencer end cap, and LED taillight.  Kawasaki Z 1000’s powertrain is a 1043cc, 16-valve, dual cam, In-line 4-cylinder engine mated to a six-speed gearbox. Suspension system employs a fully adjustable inverted front fork for a sporty performance, and horizontal rear monoshock with stepless rebound damping and spring preload adjustability.

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