New 2012 Kawasaki Versys Sport Bike Price in USA, Review, Specifications, Features, Colors, Road Test/ Test Ride and Images

By
Shyam Jaiswal
– November 19, 2011Posted in: Kawasaki

Looking for a most stylish sports bike than I would like to introduce  you new 2012 Kawasaki Versys Sport bike priced MSRP $7,899. Due to it’s uniqueness styling the Versys was named “Motorcycle of the Year” by Motorcyclist magazine.

New 2012 Kawasaki Versys comes in two color option and powered by 649CC Four-stroke, liquid-cooled, DOHC, four valves per cylinder parallel twin   engine mated with a six-speed transmission and fitted with a 5.0 gal. fuel tank. Three thing that make Versys ahead of it’s competitor, let’s check out them…

  1. Precise fuel injection provides great fuel mileage, and the 3-way catalyzer significantly reduces emissions and The Versys’ exotic-looking trellis frame is small, light and narrow at the knees and pegs for excellent comfort and control.
  2. Dual 300mm petal-style discs with two-piston calipers in front and a single 220mm petal disc with a single-piston caliper in back provide plenty of stopping power.
  3. An easy-to-read instrument panel has a large analog tachometer and digital readout for the speedometer, fuel gauge, odometer, dual trip meters and clock. White LED backlighting provides increased visibility at night.

Colors:-

  1. Pearl Solar Yellow/ Ebony
  2. Metallic Spark Black

Key Features:-

  • 649CC DOHC Parallel Twin-Cylinder Engine
  • Liquid Cooling
  • Digital Fuel Injection(DFI)
  • Digital Capacitor Discharge Ignition(CDI) System
  • Six-Speed Transmission
  • High Tensile Steel Trellis Frame
  • Single Shock Rear Suspension
  • Lon-Travel Fork
  • Petal Style Break Discs
  • Six-Spoke Wheels
  • Comfortable Ergonomics
  • Body Work

Specifications:-

  • Engine    Four-stroke, liquid-cooled, DOHC, four valves per cylinder parallel twin
  • Displacement   649 cc
  • Bore x Stroke  83.0 x 60.0 mm
  • Compression Ratio 10.6:1
  • Cooling System Liquid
  • Fuel System Digital fuel injection with two 38mm Keihin throttle bodies
  • Ignition  TCBI with electronic advance
  • Transmission    6-Speed
  • Final Drive  O-Ring Chain
  • Frame Type Semi-double cradle, high-tensile steel
  • Rake/Trail   25 degrees/4.3 in.
  • Front Tire Size 120/70-17
  • Rear Tire Size  160/60-17
  • Wheelbase   55.7
  • Front Suspension / Wheel Travel   41mm hydraulic telescopic fork with stepless adjustable rebound and preload / 5.9 in.
  • Rear Suspension / Wheel Travel    Single offset laydown shock with 13-position adjustable rebound damping and adjustable spring preload / 5.7 in.
  • Front Brakes   Dual 300mm petal discs with two-piston caliper
  • Rear Brakes Single 220mm petal disc with single-piston caliper
  • Fuel Capacity   5.0 gal.
  • Seat Height 33.3
  • Curb Weight    454.2 lbs.
  • Overall Length  83.7 in.
  • Overall Width   33.1 in.
  • Overall Height  52.4 in.
  • Color Choices   TBD

Warranty :-

  1.  Kawasaki’s 12-month/unlimited mileage limited factory warranty.
  2. Good Times™ Protection Plan 12, 24, 36, 48 months

At last I would like to say that new 2012 Kawasaki Versys is the best sport bike on road and Off-road. What you think? Please be open to give your view.

For Test Ride Please Visit:-http://www.kawasaki.com/

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