The Kawasaki Versys 1000 is a super bike available at a starting price of Rs. 12,31,000 in India. It is available in only 1 variant and 2 colours. The Kawasaki Versys 1000 is powered by 1043cc BS6 engine which develops a power of 118.01 bhp and a torque of 102 Nm. With both front and rear disc brakes, the Kawasaki Versys 1000 comes up with anti-locking braking system. This Versys 1000 bike weighs 255 kg and has a fuel tank capacity of 21 liters. Kawasaki’s flagship adventure tourer motorcycle, the Versys 1000 received a comprehensive styling upgrade in 2019. Thus, the 2020 upgrade mostly included revisions to the motor to comply with the BS6/Euro-5 emission norms.

However, during the emission norm upgrade, Kawasaki also revised the color palette and the 2020 Versys 1000 is available in two color options – Candy Lime Green with Metallic Spark Black and Pearl Stardust White with Metallic Spark Black. Now, the company has announced the 2021 Versys 1000 for the Indian market and it is only available in a single paint option “ Candy Lime Green with Metallic Spark Black.

The mechanical specifications on the 2021 model are identical to the 2020 version and the Versys 1000 continues to use a 1,043cc, inline four-cylinder, liquid-cooled engine that produces 118bhp and 102Nm. The motor is mated to a six-speed gearbox that benefits from a slipper clutch mechanism. The Versys 1000s electronic package also features cruise control, two power modes, five-axis Bosch IMU, cornering ABS, and Kawasaki Traction Control (KTRC) with three modes.

The braking hardware on the motorcycle includes 310mm dual semi-floating discs on the front and a 250mm disc at the rear. The suspension setup comprises 43mm upside-down front forks and a gas-charged rear monoshock, both being adjustable.
It competes against the likes of the BMW S1000 XR and the Triumph Tiger 1200 in terms of specs. However, it is closer in price to the Honda Africa Twin, Triumph Tiger 800 xR, Ducati Multistrada 950, and the BMW F750 GS.