MY27 Kawasaki Versys 1100 Launch Details
India Kawasaki Motors launched the MY27 Kawasaki Versys 1100 with an ex-showroom price starting at INR 13,89,000. Deliveries for the motorcycle will begin from mid-September 2026. The available color scheme is “Metallic Matte Graphene Steel Gray / Metallic Diablo Black”.
Engine and Performance
- Engine Type: Liquid-cooled, 4-stroke In-Line Four DOHC.
- Displacement: 1099cc.
- Power Output: 135 PS @ 9000 rpm.
- Torque Output: 112 N.m @ 7600 rpm.
- Transmission: 6-speed, return.
- Engine Enhancements: Revised engine components, longer 5th and 6th gears, and a lower rev limit simultaneously increase engine power and improve fuel economy.
Chassis and Suspension
- Frame: Lightweight aluminium twin-tube frame utilizing the engine as a stressed member for confident handling.
- Front Suspension: ø43 mm inverted fork with rebound damping on the right side and spring preload adjustability, offering 150mm of wheel travel.
- Rear Suspension: Horizontal Backlink, gas-charged rear shock featuring rebound damping and remote spring preload adjustability, yielding 152mm of wheel travel.
Braking Hardware
- Front Brakes: Dual ø310 mm discs equipped with opposed 4-piston radial-mount monobloc callipers using differentiated piston diameters (ø32 mm upper, ø30 mm lower).
- Rear Brakes: A larger ø260 mm disc (increased from ø250 mm) matched with a single-piston calliper.
Electronic Rider Aids
- KTRC (Traction Control): Features three active modes for varying traction surfaces, plus an OFF mode.
- Power Modes: Riders can toggle between Full Power or Low Power, the latter limiting output to approximately 75% with a milder throttle response.
- KCMF (Cornering Management): Utilizes an Inertial Measurement Unit (IMU) to monitor chassis orientation, modulating brake force and engine power smoothly through corners.
- KIBS (Intelligent ABS): Links the ABS ECU and engine ECU to regulate brake pressure with high precision, limiting rear-wheel lift under heavy braking.
- KQS (Quick Shifter): Available as an accessory, the upgraded system supports clutchless shifting and now functions at a lower threshold of 1,500 rpm.
- Cockpit and Convenience: Negative display LCD instrumentation, standard Electronic Cruise Control, a 65mm stepless adjustable windshield, a 12V DC socket, and a handlebar-mounted USB Type-C outlet.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the ex-showroom price of the MY27 Kawasaki Versys 1100? The starting ex-showroom price in India is INR 13,89,000.
- What are the engine specifications? The motorcycle is powered by a 1,099cc in-line four-cylinder engine generating 135 PS at 9000 rpm and 112 N.m of torque at 7600 rpm.
- When will Kawasaki begin deliveries? Deliveries are officially scheduled to begin from mid-September 2026.
- Does the Versys 1100 come with a quick shifter? The Kawasaki Quick Shifter (KQS) is available as an accessory and now engages at a lower 1,500 rpm mark.
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