India Kawasaki Motors has announced the commencement
of pre-bookings of the all-new 2020 Kawasaki Versys 1000 in the country. Prospective customers can book
the Versys 1000 at Kawasaki dealerships across India for a token of INR 1.50
lakh. Specifications and price details will be revealed at the launch, while
deliveries will commence post-April 2019. Pre-bookings are open from 16
November till 31 December. The motorcycle will be produced in limited numbers
and bookings will be closed after reaching the target.
The 2020 Kawasaki Versys 1000 will be available in
the standard variant and will be offered in a single candy steel furnace orange
colour option. The motorcycle will be locally assembled at the India Kawasaki
plant in Pune. The Versys 1000 provides a relaxed, upright riding position
along with comfortable seats and a tall windscreen.
Powering the Kawasaki Versys 1000 is a 1,043cc,
liquid-cooled, in-line four engine that produces 120 bhp of max power and 102
Nm of peak torque. The motor is mated to a six-speed transmission. The engine
comes with Electronic Throttle Valves (ETV).
The Kawasaki Versys 1000 comes with features like
Electronic Cruise Control, Kawasaki Intelligent anti-lock Brake System (KIBS),
new instrumentation with a full digital LCD screen, and advanced Kawasaki
IMU-equipped rider aids. The motorcycle features Kawasaki Traction Control
(KTRC) with three modes.
Other features on the Kawasaki Versys 1000 includes
twin LED headlamps and an adjustable windscreen. The new Versys 1000 receives
the Sugomi design philosophy, with cues borrowed from the Kawasaki Ninja H2.
The bike rides on 17-inch alloy wheels that pair with 120/70 ZR-17 front and
180/55 ZR17 rear tyres.
