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2025 Kawasaki Versys 1100 Debuts in Malaysia: Ready for Touring!

Malaysian riders, get ready to rumble! The 2025 Kawasaki Versys 1100 has officially landed on our shores, and it's packing some serious heat for touring enthusiasts. With three models to choose from, there's a Versys 1100 to fit every budget and riding style.

Pricing and Models: Which Versys is for You?

Here's the breakdown of the 2025 Versys 1100 lineup and their respective prices (OTR, without insurance and road tax):

• Versys 1100 Standard: RM65,100 (Metallic Graphene Steel/Metallic Diablo Black)
• Versys 1100 S: RM76,600 (Pearl Robotic White/Metallic Diablo Black)
• Versys 1100 SE: RM82,900 (Metallic Graphite Gray/Metallic Diablo Black)

All models come with a 2-year or 20,000 km warranty against manufacturing defects from Modenas Kawasaki.

Power and Performance: Upgraded Engine for More Grunt

Underneath the fairings, all three Versys 1100 variants boast a liquid-cooled, 1,099 cc inline-four engine. Kawasaki has bumped up the displacement from the previous 1,043 cc, resulting in improved power delivery. This DOHC, 16-valve engine now produces 135 PS at 9,000 rpm and 112 Nm of torque at 7,600 rpm. Previously it was 120 hp and 102Nm.

A smooth-shifting six-speed gearbox with a quickshifter and assist & slipper clutch helps to manage all that power.

Key Differences: Standard, S, and SE – What Sets Them Apart?

The main differences between the models lie in their equipment levels. Here's a closer look:

Braking System: SE Gets Brembo

The Versys 1100 SE gets top-spec Brembo radial-mount monobloc four-piston calipers paired with dual 320 mm discs up front. The Standard and S models get Kawasaki-branded radial-mount monobloc four-piston calipers and 320 mm discs. All three share the same single-piston caliper and disc at the rear.

Suspension: Electronic Wizardry on the SE

The SE stands out with its Showa 41 mm upside-down front forks featuring Showa Skyhook electronic suspension. This provides electronic adjustment for compression and rebound damping, along with manual preload adjustability. The rear is equipped with a fully-electronic BFRC monoshock with similar adjustability.

Electronics and Features: Cornering Lights for the SE

All three models come with a comprehensive electronic riding suite, including:

• Four ride modes: Sport, Road, Rain, and Rider
• Three-level traction control
• Three-level cornering traction control
• Four power delivery modes
• Two-channel ABS

However, cornering lights are exclusively available on the Versys 1100 SE.

Practicality and Convenience

All variants roll on 17-inch wheels with 120/70 front and 180/55 rear tyres. You also get cruise control, a USB-C charging port, LED lighting, and Kawasaki's Clean-Mount Pannier System for optional luggage. Fuel capacity is a generous 21 litres, and the seat height sits at 840 mm across the range. A combination analogue/digital instrument panel provides all the essential riding information.

Weight-wise, the Versys 1100 SE tips the scales at 259 kg, the S at 257 kg, and the Standard at 255 kg.