Superbike Kawasaki Versys650 Commercial

Superbike Kawasaki Versys650
Kawasaki introduced the Versys, a middleweight motorcycle with a standard riding posture, to the European and Canadian markets at the end of 2006, and to the US market in 2007.
The name Versys is a portmanteau of the words "versatile system," suggesting a system of riding attributes intended to offer versatility.
Based on the Ninja 650R, the bike's 650 cc liquid cooled 4-stroke parallel twin engine has been retuned for more bottom-end and mid-range torque. This is achieved with revised inlet and exhaust cams with shorter valve duration. This will move peak torque lower down the rev range providing a better throttle response at low revs. In addition a balance tube has been added between the exhaust headers to smooth out power delivery.

As the bike is primarily designed for city and back-road (pavement) riding, the fuel injection system has been mapped to give strong throttle response in the mid-range from 30006000 rpm.

This lowering of peak torque in the rev range gives a trade off against peak power output. The current ER-6 produces a claimed 71 bhp (53 kW) at 8500 rpm, but in comparison the Versys' peak power output is 63 bhp (47 kW) at 8000rpm. Peak torque is 61 N·m (45 ft·lbf) at 6800 rpm. A similar approach was recently deployed by Honda with their CBF1000 model.

Compared to the ER-6, the Versys has a redesigned sub-frame, new exhaust header design, and redesigned suspension. The Versys replaces the standard non-adjustable suspension of the ER-6 with an inverted front fork featuring greater travel and adjustable for preload and rebound damping. The rear uses an alloy swingarm instead of the tubular steel item on the original bike.

The Versys' alloy wheels, ZR rated tires, and low, exposed exhaust system are poorly suited to off-road travel. Instead, the bike's specification follows closely that of its primary market competitor, the Suzuki DL650 V-Strom. Both bikes offer suitability to a broad spectrum of riding in lieu of specialized strength emphasizing on-road rather than off-road strength.

Category:

Autos & Vehicles

Tags:

• Superbike
• Kawasaki
• Versys650
• 650cc
• Commercial
• Advertisement
• Guan
• Haw
• Motocycles
• Autocity
• Juru
• Prai
• Michael
• Lim
• Megafortune
• Mega
• Fortune
• Seberang
• Perai
• Penang
• Bike
• Malaysia
• Superbikes
• Huli
• Biker
• Bukit
• Tengah
• Mertajam
• Butterworth
• Rempit
• Matrempit

[selophane43]

its so nice to see a cycle commercial without those words "professional rider on closed course. do not attempt"

[ntpmichael41]

Ya, only pro rider can do that.

I am no dare to ride like that.

[thatdirtykid]

@selophane43 its cause its european. Us americans are dumb and sue happy and have stupid warnings on everything.

[KingCast65]

@HawkGTboy Agreed, there is a parallel twin growl, love it, dig your bike too. I have a 650R

[HawkGTboy]

Man, twins are just neat. I love the way they growl when they're on the pipe. I ride a V-Strom, but I like the Versys, too.