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				<td valign='top'>&nbsp;Standard</td>
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				<td valign='top'><strong class="total">&nbsp;$6,899.00</strong></td>
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				<td valign='top'>&nbsp;Parallel Twin</td>
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				<td valign='top'>&nbsp;2</td>
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				<td valign='top'>&nbsp;4-Stroke</td>
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				<td valign='top'>&nbsp;Liquid</td>
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				<td valign='top'>&nbsp;8</td>
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				<td valign='top'>&nbsp;4</td>
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				<td valign='top'>&nbsp;DOHC</td>
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				<td valign='top'>&nbsp;10.6:1</td>
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				<td valign='top'>&nbsp;Electric</td>
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				<td valign='top'>&nbsp;Gas</td>
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				<td valign='top'>&nbsp;Manual</td>
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				<td valign='top'>&nbsp;6</td>
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				<td valign='top'>&nbsp;120/70 R17</td>
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				<td valign='top'>&nbsp;160/60  R17</td>
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				<td valign='top'>&nbsp;Dual Disc</td>
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				<td valign='top'>&nbsp;55.7 / 1414.8</td>
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Model Type	Standard
BASE MSRP(US)	$6,899.00
Warranty	12
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Engine:
Engine Type	Parallel Twin
Cylinders	2
Engine Stroke	4-Stroke
Cooling	Liquid
Valves	8
Valves Per Cylinder	4
Valve Configuration	DOHC
Compression Ratio	10.6:1
Starter	Electric
Fuel Type	Gas
Transmission:
Transmission Type	Manual
Number Of Speeds	6
Primary Drive (Rear Wheel)	Chain
Wheels & Tires:
Front Tire (Full Spec)	120/70 R17
Rear Tire (Full Spec)	160/60 R17
Brakes:
Front Brake Type	Dual Disc
Rear Brake Type	Disc
Technical Specifications:
Wheelbase (in/mm)	55.7 / 1414.8
Fuel Capacity (gal/l)	5 / 18.9

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Kawasaki Versys Equals Great Fun

By William Dailey(Owner), Nov. 13, 2008

I have been waiting a long long time for someone to build the perfect bike. A bike that can be rode to work. A bike that can blast through the corners. A bike that you can take trips on. A bike that you can ride on most USFS roads on. The Versys can do all of that stuff and you will be grinning fro Read Full Review

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