Officially launched in Malaysia is the 2025 Kawasaki Versys 1100, with pricing starting from RM65,100. There are three model variant, the Versys 1100 Standard at RM65,100, the Versys 1100 S at RM76,600 and the top-of-the-line Versys 1100 SE at RM82,900.
Specific to each model variant is its colour scheme, the Standard coming in Metallic Graphene Steel/Metallic Diablo Black. Meanwhile, the ‘S’ model of the Versys 1100 is available in Pearl Robotic White/Metallic Diablo Black while the ‘SE’ comes in Metallic Graphite Gray/Metallic Diablo Black. All pricing does not include road tax, insurance and registration and a two-year or 20,000 km warranty is offered by Modenas Kawasaki against manufacturing defects.
All three model variants of the Versys 1100 are powered by a liquid-cooled inline-four cylinder engine displacing 1,099 cc (up from the previous 1,043 cc) with DOHC and 16-valves. Power output is rated at 135 PS at 9,000 rpm with 112 Nm of torque at 7,600 rpm, compared to the 120 hp and 102 Nm of torque of the previous Versys 1100.
A quickshifter equipped six-speed gearbox with assist and slipper clutch drives the rear wheel with chain final drive. Differences between the models in the Versys 1100 line-up are in the equipment specified.
The Versys 1100 SE gets twin Brembo radial-mount monobloc four-piston brake callipers on the front wheel, clamping dual 320 mm brake discs. As for the Versys 1100 S and the standard, the pair get Kawasaki house brand 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.
The SE also 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 of the SE is fitted with 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 cruise control and USB-C charging port mounted on the handlebars while LED lighting is used throughout, as is the Clean-Mount Pannier System accommodating a separately purchased top case and panniers
In the electronic riding suite, there are four ride modes – Sport, Road, Rain and Rider – along with three-level traction control. Also standard is three-level cornering traction control, four power delivery modes, and two-channel ABS while cornering lights are only available for the Versys 1100 SE.
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, with seat height set at 840 mm across the range. Inside the cockpit, which comes with a manually adjustable windshield is a combination analogue and digital instrument panel that displays all the necessary information.
