Revised and updated is the range of 2025 Kawasaki Versys 1100 adventure-tourers. The latest version of the Versys 1100 SE comes laaded with electronics, including Showa Skyhook semi-electronic suspension.
The Versys 1100 SE is accompanied by two other model variants, the Versys 1100 S and the base model Versys 1100. All three adventure-tourers a liquid-cooled inline-four cylinder engine displacing 1,099 cc (up from the previous 1,043 cc) with DOHC and 16-valves.
Power is identical across the range, with the four-cylinder mill producing 135 PS at 9,000 rpm with 112 Nm of torque at 7,600 rpm. Power gets to the rear wheel via chain drive through a six-speed gearbox fitted with an assist and slipper clutch.
The Versys 1100 SE comes with twin Brembo radial-mount monobloc four-piston brake callipers on the front wheel, clamping dual 320 mm brake discs. Meanwhile, the Versys base and S models get radial-mount monobloc four-piston callipers with 320 mm discs while rear brakes are identical on all models with a single piston calliper and single disc.
For suspension, the Versys 1100 SE comes with Showa 41 mm diameter upside-down front forks with Showa Skyhook electronic suspension, electronically adjustable for compression and rebound, and manually adjustable for preload. The rear gets a fully-electronic BFRC monoshock with compression and rebound damping, and spring preload adjustability.
Wheel sizing for the Versys 1100 is 17-inches, front and rear, shod with 120/70 and 180/55 tyres, respectively. Standard equipment includes a quickshifter, cornering lights, cruise control and USB-C charging port mounted on the handlebars while LED lighting is used throughout.
Riding aids include three-level traction control, four power delivery modes, two-channel ABS and cornering traction control. Kawasaki Traction Control (KTRC) also includes wheelie and slide control for the Versys 1100.
21-litres of fuel is carried in the tank while weight is listed as 259 kg for the Versys 1100 SE, the Versys 1100 S at 257 kg and the base model Versys 1100 at 255 kg. Seat height is standard across the board at 840 mm while Kawasaki also provides the optional Ergo-Fit while supplies various accessories for riders to fine tune their seating position on the Versys 1100.
Beautiful machine. stock exhaust sounds good too!