1000 Versys

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phatphil:
I'm totally digg'n the Versys 1000.  Hope it handles as well as it will go.  Might just be huge success.

phoenix:
at least provide a link or something

http://www.motorcycle-usa.com/629/11501/Motorcycle-Article/2012-Kawasaki-Versys-1000-First-Look-.aspx

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Engine: Liquid-cooled, DOHC 4-stroke Inline-four
Displacement: 1043cc
Bore/Stroke: 77 X 56mm
Compression Ratio: 10.3:1
Fueling: EFI 38mm Keihin throttle bodies
Ignition: Digital
Frame: Aluminum twin-tube
Rake/Trail: 27-degrees/4.2 in.
Clutch: Wet multi-disc
Transmission: 6-speed
Final Drive: Chain
Wheel Travel – Front: 5.9 in. Rear: 5.9 in.
Tire – Front: 120/70ZR17
Rear: 180/55ZR17
Suspension - Front: 43mm inverted fork
Rear: Horizonal back-link, gas-charged shock
Brakes – Front: Dual semi-floating 300mm petal discs w/ dual opposed 4-piston calipers
Back: Single 250mm petal disc w/single-piston caliper
Wheelbase: 59.84 in.
Seat Height: 33.27 in.
Fuel Capacity: 5.5 gal.
Weight (claimed curb wt.): 526.9 lb



Kraz:
Wonder what she'll cost...

Grainbelt:
No word of a US release, thus far.

I really enjoyed my Ninja 1000 test ride, a pothole-compliant suspension would be pretty sweet around here.

mesmotized:
Looks like an interesting combo.  Love the motor, although it seems a shame to dial back the power.

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