Category Archives: Kawasaki

Kawasaki refreshes Versys 650 and 1000 for MY2017

Kawasaki introduces little tweaks to their successful Versys line. Both the Versys 650 and Versys 1000 are now equipped with a gear indicator on the 2017 models. Also new colors and color schemes will be available for MY2017. For the … Continue reading

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Kawasaki Z1000SX Tourer Edition, the muscle sport-tourer

With the Z1000SX as a base, Kawasaki build the Tourer Edition to define its view on a good sport-tourer, a segment with is starting to revamp from the background. The first version of the Z1000SX Tourer Edition was born in … Continue reading

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2016 updates to Kawasaki Z1000SX and Versys 1000

Both Kawasaki’s best seller, its sport tourer Z1000SX, as well as the more adventure tourer Versys 1000 get some updates for the new model year 2016. The Z1000SX will get FCC Assist and Slipper Clutch, as well as ABS with … Continue reading

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Comparison: 2015 Kawasaki Versys 1000 LT, 2014 Suzuki V-Strom 1000 ABS, 2015 Yamaha FJ-09 / MT-09 Tracer

 The colleagues at Rider Magazine posted a comparison test between 3 most recent Japanese (street) adventure motorbikes: the Kawasaki Versys 1000 LT (2015), the Suzuki V-Strom 1000 ABS (2014), and the Yamaha FJ-09/MT-09 Tracer (2015). Pricing for all 3 is … Continue reading

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EIMCA 2014: The 2015 Kawasaki 1400 GTR

Kawasaki shows off the 2015 Kawasaki 1400 GTR, and with this there are some improvements and tweaks to its predecessor to make it an even better long-distance touring machine. Focus was on improving comfort and riding pleasure. The 1352 cc … Continue reading

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