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Key Features: • Comfortable, versatile motorcycle fits into a variety of riding conditions, from commuting to backroads • 649cc parallel twin with digital fuel injection (DFI®) provides smooth, responsive power • Long-travel fork delivers excellent performance over a wide range of situations • Adjustable single-shock rear suspension offers progressive damping as suspension load increases • 3-way adjustable windscreen allows customizable wind protection • Aluminum swingarm and 17-inch cast aluminum wheels reduce unsprung weight for better ride quality • Under-engine exhaust promotes better weight centralization • Aggressive styling gives the Versys a distinctive look

649cc DOHC Parallel Twin-cylinder Engine: • The most compact engine in its category helps reduce the dimensions of the entire motorcycle • Triangular crank and transmission shaft layout keeps it short front to back • A semi-dry sump oil system reduces overall engine height • The narrow, chrome composite-plated aluminum cylinders help reduce engine width • Tuned to deliver smooth, responsive power in the low • to mid-rpm range for exceptional roll-on response – ideal for negotiating city traffic, tight backroads and anything in between • A 180-degree crankshaft and a balancer shaft produce a remarkably smooth engine • Oil jets on the connecting rod ends spray oil on the undersides of the pistons to aid cooling • An under-engine muffler with 3-way catalyzer aids mass centralization for light handling and great looks

Liquid Cooling: • Engine temperatures stay consistent for long engine life and sustained power in tough conditions • Closer engine tolerances mean more horsepower • Coolant routed through the engine cases reduces the number of external hoses

Digital Fuel Injection (DFI®): • A pair of 38mm Keihin throttle bodies with ECU-controlled sub-throttle valves mean optimum performance and rideability • Sub-throttles, located behind the main throttle valves, give the Versys precise throttle response and great feel as well • An automatic fast idle system makes starting and warm-up easy, even on cold days • Precise fuel injection provides great fuel mileage, and the 3-way catalyzer significantly reduces emissions

Digital Capacitor Discharge Ignition (CDI) System: • Microprocessor-controlled timing never requires adjustment and is ultra-responsive to the engine’s needs • Powerful, spark plug-mounted “stick” ignition coils are compact, light and reliable

Six-speed Transmission: • Versys’ racing-style cassette transmission uses a compact layout that’s easily removable as a single unit from the engine cases for much easier gearbox maintenance

High-tensile Steel Trellis Frame: • The Versys’ exotic-looking trellis frame is small, light and narrow at the knees and pegs for excellent comfort and control • 3D computer analysis in the design process achieved optimum stiffness balance for superior ride and handling

Single Shock Rear Suspension: • A distinctive aluminum gull-wing swingarm controlled by a lay-down single shock complements the distinctive frame design, with an integrated line flowing from steering head to rear hub • The short, compact frame and engine design allow the swingarm to be longer, which improves overall handling • The Showa shock has adjustable preload and rebound damping, and uses a free piston and two-stage damping valves for smooth action during initial compression that becomes firmer near the end of the stroke for a more planted feel

Long-travel Fork: • A 41mm long-travel inverted fork combines the best of dual-sport and sportbike-type suspensions, to deliver excellent performance over a wide range of conditions • Tapered, relatively short outer tubes help provide the ideal stiffness balance to complement frame stiffness and chassis settings • Fork height, spring preload and rebound damping can be adjusted to fine-tune the suspension to specific conditions, riding styles and loads

Petal-style Brake Discs: • Dual 300mm petal-style discs with two-piston calipers in front and a single 220mm petal disc with a single-piston caliper in back provide plenty of stopping power • Same rotor design as found on the Ninja® supersport machines; petal design rotors offer improved cooling and warp resistance

Six-spoke Wheels: • Like the ones you’ll find on the Ninja ZX™-6R and ZX-10R, these six-spoke wheels use less material between spokes so rim thickness is reduced along with overall wheel weight • Lighter wheels increase overall performance – suspension, handling, acceleration/deceleration and initial turn-in

Comfortable Ergonomics: • Each section of the two-piece seat was designed with a different thickness and firmness of foam to optimize comfort for both rider and passenger • The passenger seat and grab bars were designed to provide a natural seating position for added comfort • An easy-to-read instrument panel has a large analog tachometer and digital readout for the speedometer, fuel gauge, odometer, dual trip meters and clock. White LED backlighting provides increased visibility at night • Passenger grab rails, seat cover material, and a comfortable seating position make the Versys fun for passengers • Rubber bushings at the rear engine mounts and hollow rubber-covered footpegs result in reduced engine vibration and a more comfortable ride

Bodywork: • The fairing, stacked dual headlight, front fender and mirrors, and a Z1000-style LED tail light give the Versys a bold high-tech look • The windscreen provides a large still-air pocket for comfort; three-position adjustability makes it adaptable to fit a variety of riders and climates

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