Team Green has just revealed a new ADV version of its popular Z900 motorcycle. We’re talking about the Versys 900, which was one of the highly anticipated multi-cylinder motorcycles to debut in recent times. There are two versions of Kawasaki’s latest Adventure Tourer – Versys 900 and Versys 900 SE.
Kawasaki Versys 900 ADV Debuts
Prices for standard Versys 900 start from GBP 10,899 and Versys 900 SE costs GBP 11,799 which translates to about Rs 13.74 lakh and Rs 14.87 lakh (Ex-sh), respectively. Standard Versys 900 is offered in Metallic Spark Black and Pearl Robotic White colours, while Versys SE comes in Plasma Lime Green / Metallic Spark Black and a special Firecracker Red / Metallic Carbon Grey.
Within Kawasaki’s ADV lineup, the just debuted Versys 900 and Versys 900 SE slot nicely between Versys 650 and Versys 1100. Where tech and equipment are concerned, the just debuted Kawasaki Versys 900 has emerged as the most advanced ADV from Team Green. It has to be noted that Versys 900 is based on the widely popular Z900.
Where design is concerned, Versys 900 falls right into Kawasaki’s ADV family DNA. Silhouette is that of a Versys which offers an upright riding posture for rider and offers extensive bodywork (when compared to Z900) offering rider a high level of wind protection for high speed cruising to reduce fatigue on longer journey.
We can see a semi-fairing and a tall windscreen. Other notable design attributes include dual-pod LED headlights and then Versys 900 SE gets added goodies like LED fog lights, frame sliders, heated grips, radiator guard and knuckle guards. There is a large seat for rider with decent back support and a rear luggage rack.
Features, Equipment, Safety, ADAS
Seat height is 825 mm, which can be raised to 845 mm. The bike is suspended on USD front forks and linkage rear mono-shock. Versys 900 runs on 17-inch alloy wheels at both ends like Z900. New Trellis frame allows for 50:50 weight distribution and the tech package is shared with Z900 – ride-by-wire, cruise control, traction control, bi-directional quickshifter, 5-inch TFT cluster, 6-axis IMU and more.
Where Versys 900 stands apart, is with safety as it gets front and rear radar system for blindspot detection, adaptive cruise control, collision warning and other features. The same 948cc in-line 4-cylinder engine as Z900 powers Versys 900, but the output is slightly de-tuned to 122 bhp and 97.3 Nm, mated to a slipper clutch and a 6-speed gearbox. Kawasaki Versys 900 India launch is likely, but we are less likely to get the top-spec SE version.
