2016 Kawasaki Versys 1000LT is a fantastic bike launched by Kawasaki Company, Reviews of 2016 Kawasaki Versys 1000LT are mentioned below. This bike is continuously getting famous among Kawasaki’s lovers. This bike is well-known for its comfort, upright riding position, and sheer speed, adjustable and long-travel suspension which helps bike to soak up bumps, incredibly powerful engine, incredible torque and acceleration, the excellent package of accessories like saddlebags to accommodate any necessary item. These saddlebags can easily attach and remove from the bike which is the amazing feature of this bike. The bike runs smoothly, it has excellent design and receives minimum air drag, it has the fantastic electronic system, the suspension and braking system are performing well, and in short it is an adventurous bike for those who want adventure in life.
2016 Kawasaki Versys 1000LT – specs
Engine
2016 Kawasaki Versys 1000LT comes with the amazingly powerful engine of 1,043cc displacement having inline four- cylinder. The engine has four strokes, four cylinders, DOHC, 16-valve and is liquid-cooled.
The motorcycle has a fantastic bore to stroke ratio of 77.0 into 56.0 mm and has the compression ratio of 10.3:1. The bike has a fuel system of DFI with four 38 mm Keihin throttle bodies with oval sub-throttles and the ignition system of the motorcycle is TCBI with digital advance. It has a six-speed gearbox and has a sealed chain as a final drive.
Chassis
2016 Kawasaki Versys 1000LT has a twin-spar aluminum frame which helps bike to respond precisely and efficiently to rider inputs. The bike has a rake of 27 degrees and trail of 4 inches which reduces the fatigue of rider during a long ride. The best feature of the bike is that is a rear luggage rack that can accommodate to a Kawasaki Genuine Accessories top case. The bike is designed by the designer of Kawasaki keeping given the minimum air drag received by the motorcycle and the rider. The motorcycle has a top case that can be used in combination with the standard KQR hard saddlebags and has a same one key system for convenience. The new 2016 Kawasaki Versys 1000LT also has hand guards for the comfort of a rider during harsh weather and has an adjustable windshield to avoid wind protection.
Suspension
2016 Kawasaki Versys 1000LT comes with all new suspension systems which help the bike to soak up the bumps during the long ride. The bike has the fantastic combination of the long-travel suspension and nimble chassis, which reduces the fatigue of the rider and increases the overall efficiency of the motorcycle. 2016 Kawasaki Versys 1000LT has a long outer tube on the 43 mm inverted fork which helps in providing rigidity as well as lightweight, precise steering, and handling of the bike. The best feature of the motorcycle is that it has remote preload adjuster for the horizontal back-link rear suspension which gives the advantage to adjust the suspension accordingly.
Dimension
2016 Kawasaki Versys 1000LT comes with ideal design and size. The bike has the overall length of 88.2 inches; maximum height is 57.7 inches while overall width is 40.4 inches. The bike has the excellent ground clearance of 5.9 inches which is considered the ideal for all bikes. The height of the seat is 33.1 inches and curbs weight is 549 pounds. The bike has a fuel capacity of 5.5 gallons, and the wheelbase is about 59.8 inches. In short this is a fantastic bike with amazing style and look.
Braking system
2016 Kawasaki Versys 1000LT comes with excellent and well performing right ABS braking system which provides great stopping power to the bike. The motorcycle has a three-mode KTRC traction control, selectable engine power modes, ECO, Economical Riding Indicator with the support of ABS braking system which Assist and Slipper Clutch features. The bike has a dual front brake of 310 mm petal rotors with four-piston calipers while the rear brakes contain only one petal rotor of 250 mm with single piston caliper.
Colors
2016 Kawasaki Versys 1000LT comes with only two color option
- Candy Lime Green/ Metallic Spark Back.
- Metallic Rae Titanium/ Metallic Spark Black.
2016 Kawasaki Versys 1000LT price
2016 Kawasaki Versys 1000LT with all above features and amazing features comes with only $12,999. This model is very famous in Europe and all over the world due to its fantastic design and best features. The bike has incredible torque, acceleration and braking power which makes this bike an ideal one to ride on a mountain and city roads.
2016 Kawasaki Versys 1000LT – specs
Engine
Type | 4-stroke, four cylinders, DOHC, liquid-cooled, 16-valve |
Displacement | 1,043 cc |
Bore x Stroke | 77.0 x 56.0 mm |
Compression ratio | 10.3:1 |
Fuel System | DFI with four 38mm Keihin throttle bodies |
Ignition | TCBI with digital advance |
Transmission
Gear box | Six-speed |
Final Drive | Sealed chain |
Suspension
Front Suspension | KYB 43mm inverted front fork with adjustable preloaded rebound |
Wheel Travel | 5.9 inches |
Rear Suspension | Horizontal back-link shock with adjustable rebound damping and adjustable spring preload, remote preload adjuster |
Wheel Travel | 5.9 inches |
Front Tire | 120/70×17 |
Rear Tire | 180/55×17 |
Front Brakes | Dual 310mm petal rotors with four-piston calipers, ABS |
Rear Brakes | Single 250mm petal rotor with single-piston caliper, ABS |
Details
Frame Type | Twin-spar aluminum |
Rake/Trail | 27.0°/4.0 inches |
Overall Length | 88.2 inches |
Overall Width | 40.4 inches |
Overall Height | 55.1 in/57.7 inches |
Ground Clearance | 5.9 inches |
Seat Height | 33.1 inches |
Curb Weight | 549.0 pounds (+ Saddlebags, Handguards, & Hardware approx. 20 lbs) |
Fuel Capacity | 5.5 gallons |
Wheelbase | 59.8 inches |
Color Choices | Candy Lime Green/Metallic Spark Black |
Warranty
Warranty | 24 Month Limited Warranty |
Kawasaki Protection Plus™ (optional) | 12, 24, 36 or 48 months |
Conclusion
The new launched 2016 Kawasaki Versys 1000LT is an excellent bike, and its review is covered under www.bikescatalog.com today. This article provides complete information about it. 2016 Kawasaki Versys 1000LT is a fantastic bike which can be used to ride on both on city road and on mountains, this is only possible due to the powerful engine which produces amazing torque and acceleration with an incredible braking system. It is a good bike with extraordinary features, technology, comfort, nimbleness, and reliability which is the main reason for the popularity of this bike among rider, so be the first to purchase it and enjoy its ride with your friends and be here to have more details in the shape of review.