Kawasaki
Kawasaki Versys 1100 specifications and features
Every figure from the manufacturer's sheet, plus what each feature actually does for you.
Engine and performance
The 1099cc liquid-cooled engine makes 132.76 bhp and 112 Nm through a 6 Speed. With a kerb weight of 257 kg that is 517 bhp per tonne, 30th best power-to-weight of the 135 bikes in this class we have reviewed.
Peak power is high relative to torque, so this engine rewards revs: it feels ordinary below the mid-range and comes alive above it.
Full specification sheet
Dimensions
- Kerb weight
- 257 kg
- Fuel tank
- 21 L
- Seat height
- 820 mm
- Ground clearance
- 150 mm
- Wheelbase
- 1520 mm
- Length
- 2270 mm
- Width
- 895 mm
- Height
- 1400 mm
Tyres
- Front tyre
- 120/70-ZR17
- Rear tyre
- 180/55-ZR17
Engine
- Engine
- 1099 cc
- Engine type
- 4 Cylinder, Liquid Cooled, 4 Valves
- Power
- 132.8 bhp
- Torque
- 112 Nm
- Claimed mileage
- 17.8 kmpl
- Cooling
- Liquid-cooled
- Transmission
- 6 Speed
Brakes & suspension
- Front brake
- Disc, 310 mm, 4 piston caliper
- Rear brake
- Disc, 260 mm, 1 piston caliper
- ABS / CBS
- Dual Channel ABS
- Front suspension
- Inverted fork with adjustable rebound damping, and spring preload adjustability
- Rear suspension
- Horizontal Back-link, gas-charged shock, rebound damping, and remote spring preload adjustability
Source: Kawasaki official specifications. Figures can differ between variants; the table shows the range offered.
Dimensions in practice
The Versys 1100 weighs 257 kg with fluids, has an 820 mm seat, 150 mm of ground clearance, and rides on a 1520 mm wheelbase. Clearance is on the low side; take tall speed breakers at an angle with a pillion.
The fuel tank holds 21 litres.
Tyres are 120/70-ZR17 front and 180/55-ZR17 rear, tubeless.
Features, and why each matters
Grouped by what they do for you. Underlined items link to a plain-English explainer.
Safety and braking
Stops both wheels from locking under panic braking. The single biggest safety upgrade on a two-wheeler.
Front disc brake
Sheds heat and works when wet. Worth the small premium over a drum on any commuter.
Rear disc brake
Adds feel and fade resistance at the back; matters more on heavier or faster bikes.
Tubeless tyres
A puncture deflates slowly instead of instantly, and roadside repair takes ten minutes.
Traction control
Cuts power if the rear spins on wet paint or gravel. Rare under ₹2 lakh.
Side-stand engine cut-off
Engine will not run with the stand down, which prevents a common low-speed crash.
Hazard lamps
All four indicators flash; useful in fog and when stopped on a highway shoulder.
Convenience
USB charging port
Charges the phone on a long commute. Check whether it is Type-A or Type-C.
Engine kill switch
Switch the engine off from the right bar without reaching for the key.
Chassis
Alloy wheels
Lighter than spoked wheels and they allow tubeless tyres.
USD front forks
Stiffer than conventional forks, so the front feels planted under hard braking.
Slipper clutch
Stops the rear wheel hopping on aggressive downshifts. Also makes the lever lighter.
Lighting
LED headlamp
Brighter, whiter and lasts the life of the bike. Halogens on rivals look yellow by comparison.
LED daytime running lamp
Makes you visible to cars in daylight, when most two-wheeler collisions happen.
LED tail lamp
Lights up instantly, which gives the vehicle behind a fraction more warning.
Console and connectivity
Digital console
Trip meters, real-time mileage and a gear indicator. The analogue dial is disappearing.
Ride modes
An Eco map for mileage and a Power map for overtakes, switched from the bars.
Equipment against Versys 650, Multistrada V2 and Ninja 1100SX
What it lacks: colour tft console, bluetooth connectivity and turn-by-turn navigation, which rivals at this price offer. None of these are deal-breakers, but they show where the money went.
It is offered in 1 colours: Metallic Matte Graphenesteel Gray / Metallic Diablo Black. Colour availability varies by variant and dealer stock.
Only the Versys 1100 has
- Nothing its rivals lack
Rivals have, it lacks
- Colour TFT console
- Bluetooth connectivity
- Turn-by-turn navigation
Colours
- Metallic Matte Graphenesteel Gray / Metallic Diablo Black
Versys 1100 specs: questions people ask
- What is the engine capacity and power of the Versys 1100?
- It uses a 1099cc engine producing 132.76 bhp and 112 Nm, with a 6 speed.
- Is the Versys 1100 suitable for short riders?
- It is on the tall side at 820 mm. Riders under 5'6" may be on tiptoe at stops and should try it before buying.
- Does the Versys 1100 have ABS?
- Yes, dual-channel ABS.
- What features does the Versys 1100 have?
- 17 items across 5 groups, including dual-channel abs, front disc brake, rear disc brake, tubeless tyres and alloy wheels. Some are variant-specific.
Versys 1100 from
₹13.89 Lakh