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2008 Kawasaki Versys™ Base

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2008 Kawasaki Versys™ Base Specifications

Identification
Model Type  Standard
BASE MSRP(US)  $6,899.00
Warranty  12
Engine:  
Engine Type  Parallel Twin
Cylinders  2
Engine Stroke  4-Stroke
Torque (Ft Lbs/Nm)  44.9 / 60.9
Torque RPM  6800
Cooling  Liquid
Valves  8
Valves Per Cylinder  4
Valve Configuration  DOHC
Bore (mm/in)  83 / 3.27
Stroke (mm/in)  60 / 2.36
Displacement (cc/ci)  649 / 39.6
Compression Ratio  10.6:1
Starter  Electric
Ram Air Induction  No
Fuel Type  Gas
Carburetion Brand  Keihin
Fuel Injector  Yes
Fuel Injector Size (mm)  38
Carburetor  No
Carburetion Type  Fuel Injected
Transmission:  
Transmission Type  Manual
Number Of Speeds  6
Primary Drive (Rear Wheel)  Chain
Reverse  No
Wheels & Tires:  
Wheels Composition  Aluminum
Front Tire Width  120
Front Tire Aspect Ratio  70
Front Wheel Diameter  17
Rear Tire Width  160
Rear Tire Aspect Ratio  60
Rear Wheel Diameter  17
Front Tire (Full Spec)  120/70 R17
Rear Tire (Full Spec)  160/60 R17
Brakes:  
Front Brake Type  Dual Disc
Front Brake Diameter (in/mm)  11.8 / 300
Front Caliper Pistons  2
Rear Brake Type  Disc
Rear Brake Diameter (in/mm)  8.7 / 220
Rear Caliper Pistons  1
Suspension:  
Front Suspension Type  Inverted Fork
Front Suspension Size (in/mm)  1.6 / 41
Front Travel (in/mm)  5.9 / 149.9
Front Adjustable Fork Pre-Load  Yes
Front Adjustable Rebound Damping  Yes
Front Central Suspension Strut  No
Steering Damper  No
Rear Suspension Type  Twin Sided Swing Arm
Rear Travel (in/mm)  5.7 / 144.8
Rear Adjustable Shock / Spring Pre-Load  Yes
Rear Adjustable Rebound Damping  Yes
Number Rear Shock Absorbers  1
Rear Suspension Material  Aluminum
Air Adjustable  No
Steering:  
Steering Control  Handlebar
Technical Specifications:  
Length (ft)  6.98
Width (in/mm)  33.1 / 840.7
Height (in/mm)  51.8 / 1315.7
Wheelbase (in/mm)  55.7 / 1414.8
Rake (degrees)  25
Trail (in/mm)  4.3 / 109.2
Length (ft/ft)  6
Length (ft/in)  0
Dry Weight (lbs/kg)  399 / 181
Fuel Capacity (gal/l)  5 / 18.9
Engine Displacement to Weight (cc)  1.63
Seats:  
Seat Type  Two-Piece
Adjustable  No
Seat Material  Vinyl
Seat Location  Driver and Passenger
Folding  No
Seat Height (in/mm)  33.1 / 840.7
Number Of Seats  2
Grab Rail or Strap  Standard
Exterior:  
Frame  Steel
Body Material  Plastic
Hand Grip Material  Rubber
Foot Peg Material  Rubber
Foot Peg Location  Driver and Passenger
Adjustable  No
Chain Guard  Yes
Drive Shaft Guard  No
Fork Guards  Yes
Saddle Bag Guard  No
Belt Guard  No
Hand Guards  No
Brush Guard  No
Light Guard  No
Drive Shaft Cover  No
Front Fender Material  Plastic
Rear Fender Material  Plastic
Top Crown  Standard
Stand Type  Kick
Handlebars  Standard
Upper Fairing  Standard
License Plate  Standard
Instrumentation:  
Digital Instrumentation  Standard
Clock  Standard
Tachometer  Standard
Trip Odometer  Standard
Speedometer  Standard
Temperature Warning Type  Light
Fuel Level Warning Type  Gauge
Pricing:  
Warranty (Condition)  Limited
Zero Price Schema  0
Identification:  
Generic Type (Primary)  Standard
Manufacturer Country  Japan
Introduction Year  2008
MIC Model Segment  ON-HWY Traditional
Mounts:  
Windshield Mounts  Standard
Paint & Finish:  
Metallic  No
Convenience:  
Handlebar Lock  Standard
Lights:  
Headlight Mounts  Standard
Halogen Headlight (s)  Standard
Glass:  
Rearview Mirrors  Standard
Windshield Lowers  No
Height Adjustable  Yes
Tinted  Yes
Height  Mid

 

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