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2012 Kawasaki Versys |
The 2012 Versys has a base MSRP of $7 899 which is a reasonable price to pay for a member of the 650cc class of adventure motorcycles the average price is $8 650 |
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Price MSRP |
7899 |
With a curb weight of 454 lbs its quite light: the average 650cc adventure motorcycle has a curb weight of 519 lbs |
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Curb Weight |
454 |
The Versys is 83 7 inches long and 33 1 inches wide The wheelbase measures in at a quite-short 55 7 inches clearly favoring agility over stability A seat height of 33 3 inches is 2 80 inches higher than the average motorcycles making it ideal only for taller riders |
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Seat Height |
33.3 |
Wheelbase |
55.7 inches |
Engine Configuration |
Parallel-twin Compare Parallel-twin Motorcycles |
Cooling System |
Liquid-cooled |
Valvetrain |
DOHC 4 valves per cylinder |
Bore amp; Stroke |
83.0 x 60.0 mm |
Ignition |
TCBI with electronic advance |
Fuel System |
Digital fuel injection with two 38mm Keihin throttle bodies |
Fuel Capacity |
5 gallons |
Transmission |
6-Speed |
Final Drive |
O-Ring Chain |
Frame |
Semi-double cradle, high-tensile steel |
Front Suspension |
41mm hydraulic telescopic fork with stepless adjustable rebound and preload |
Rear Suspension |
Single offset laydown shock with 13-position adjustable rebound damping and adjustable spring preload |
Front Travel |
5.9 inches |
Rear Travel |
5.7 inches |
Front Brake |
Dual 300mm petal discs with two-piston caliper |
Rear Brake |
Single 220mm petal disc with single-piston caliper |
Front Tire Size |
120/70-17 |
Rear Tire Size |
160/60-17 |
Trail |
4.3 in |
Rake |
25u00b0 |