2007 Versys

RG · Post by RG » Sat Oct 28, 2006 12:19 am

http://www.kawasaki.co.uk/versys/defaul ... ub=654AAA5

When tuning the 649 cm³ Parallel Twin engine of the new Kawasaki Versys, the engineers' first priority was to find throttle response that balanced a powerful feeling and a quick-revving character. To optimise performance for everyday riding, care was taken to maximise low-mid range torque.

* Intake and exhaust cams with short operating angles move the torque curve toward the lower end of the rpm range.

* To achieve smooth power and torque curves, the exhaust system makes use of a balance tube.

* Fuel injection settings for the Versys were selected primarily to deliver a strong powerful feeling when the throttle is opened.

* Performance and feel were optimised for the mid-range (3,000-6,000 rpm).

The above settings result in a performance that favours speeds most used in everyday riding: the range in and around 50-75 mph.

Specs
Model Year: 2007
Engine type: Liquid-cooled, 4-stroke Parallel Twin
Displacement: 649 cm³
Bore x stroke: 83 x 60 mm
Compression ratio: 10.6:1
Valve/Induction system: DOHC, 8 valves
Maximum power: 47 kW {64 PS} / 8,000 rpm
Maximum torque: 61 N·m {6.2 kgf·m} / 6,800 rpm
Fuel supply/Carburettor: Fuel injection: ø38 mm x 2 (Keihin)
Ignition: Digital
Starting: Electric
Transmission: 6-speed, return
Frame type: Diamond, high-tensile steel
Rake/Trail: 25°/108 mm
Suspension, front: 41 mm inverted telescopic fork with stepless (right-side) adjustable rebound damping and adjustable preload
Suspension, rear: Offset laydown single-shock with 13-way adjustable rebound damping and 7-way adjustable preload
Wheel travel, front: 150 mm
Wheel travel, rear: 145 mm
Tyre, front: 120/70ZR17M/C (58W)
Tyre, rear: 160/60ZR17M/C (69W)
Brakes, front; Dual semi-floating 300 mm petal discs
Brakes, rear; Single 220 mm petal disc
Steering angle, left / right: 35° / 35°
Dimensions (L x W x H): 2,125 mm x 840 mm x 1,315 mm
Wheelbase: 1,415 mm
Seat height: 840 mm
Fuel capacity: 19 litres
Dry weight: 181 kg
Complies to EU emission limit: EURO 3

Mitch · Post by **Mitch** » Sat Oct 28, 2006 6:35 am

looks like an ugly ER6 to me

Saki · Post by **Saki** » Sat Oct 28, 2006 7:29 am

that looks really bad

i dunno why kawa bother making something horrible

FrogZ · Post by **FrogZ** » Sat Oct 28, 2006 7:37 am

I thought it was a KLE with elephantitis...

Strika · Post by **Strika** » Sat Oct 28, 2006 9:25 am

I reckon the bike looks awesome.......except for the Pig Snout headlight!!! WTF had the designers been on when they came up with that one?

BladeBoy · Post by **BladeBoy** » Sat Oct 28, 2006 3:03 pm

Ugly and a fucking porker

mike-s · Post by **mike-s** » Sat Oct 28, 2006 6:41 pm

Mitch wrote:looks like an uglier ER6 to me

isn't this what you meant Mitch?

Strika · Post by **Strika** » Sat Oct 28, 2006 6:56 pm

See, this is where i reckon the manufacturers have it wrong. In order to encourage us to ride more practical bikes like that, they need to build them with 1.4 litre 250hp motors in them!!!!

Tenoq · Post by **Tenoq** » Sat Oct 28, 2006 9:15 pm

Does look a bit ugly - but it's on par with other dual-sports, IMO.

Neka79 · Post by **Neka79** » Sun Oct 29, 2006 6:19 pm

ugly version of a bmw or sumthin....ewwww

RG · Post by RG » Sun Oct 29, 2006 10:31 pm

They deliver lesser power as compared to the specs of the ER-6, so I have no idea why do they need to produce this bike.

Gosling1 · Post by **Gosling1** » Mon Oct 30, 2006 7:17 pm

If there was a 'Worlds Ugliest Headlight' competition, that thing would shit it in

kinda reminds me of the 55-year old size 10 blonde in a minny skirt - looks great from behind, but when you see her from the front

Pabs · Post by **Pabs** » Mon Oct 30, 2006 7:49 pm

Look R2 this what we need

beep beep beeep boop boooo beep bOO ooo ____

Stereo · Post by **Stereo** » Tue Oct 31, 2006 9:03 am

Gosling1 wrote: If there was a 'Worlds Ugliest Headlight' competition, that thing would shit it in

I-K · Post by **I-K** » Wed Nov 01, 2006 4:03 pm

RG wrote:...I have no idea why do they need to produce this bike.

Because the French, Germans and other Europeans will buy them by the containerfull.

Dualsport commuters outsell sportsbikes in mainland Europe.

FWIW, I'd be imprssed with this thing if Kwak offered it with a plastic tank, wire spoke wheels and a muffler which didn't double as a bashplate so it could do some serious dirt work.

Of all the holes in the Kawasaki model lineup, the absence of a competitive dualsport is the biggest.