Kawasaki Versys 1000 Gets Massive Discounts, But There’s A Catch

The offer stands for existing Versys 650 owners upgrading to the new Versys 1000

• The exchange offer is available only at Anzen Kawasaki in Mumbai.
• Existing Kawasaki Versys 650 owners can exchange their bikes for upto 90 per cent of its ex-showroom price.
• The exchange rate is subjective to the bike’s condition. 
• The Kawasaki Versys 1000 is priced at Rs 10.69 lakh (ex-showroom).

Anzen Kawasaki, a dealership based out of Mumbai has rolled out some exciting exchange offers for the newly launched Versys 1000. According to the offer, customers who own a model year 2016-18 Versys 650 can exchange their bikes for a brand new Versys 1000. Depending on the model year (2016-2018), the dealership is willing to buy back the Kawasaki Versys 650 at 70-90 per cent of the ex-showroom price of the bike (the Versys 650).

To break it down, upto 70 per cent can be availed on the 2016 model, upto 80 per cent on the 2017 version and upto 90 per cent on last year's model. That said, the exchange rate will vary based on the current condition of the motorcycle.

As for the motorcycle in the limelight, Kawasaki launched the Versys 1000 in India at a price of Rs 10.69 lakh (ex-showroom). The bike makes its way to India via the CKD (Completely Knocked Down) route with just one colour option on offer - metallic white. Deliveries for the bike will commence as early as March next month. 

Powering the bike is a 1,043cc, liquid-cooled, inline-four motor that dishes out 120PS at 9,000rpm and 102Nm of torque at 7,500rpm. It comes mated to 6-speed transmission with a slip & assist clutch. The bike also comes with electronic rider aids like cruise control, traction control and cornering ABS. In terms of features, the Kawasaki Versys 1000 gets a convenient DC socket, an adjustable windscreen and LED lighting at both ends. Its fuel tank capacity stands at 21 litres. 

It employs a twin-tube frame with 43mm upside down front forks and a monoshock at the rear. Both get preload and rebound damping. Braking duties are handled by twin 310mm petal discs coupled with radially mounted four-piston calipers at the front and a single 250mm petal disc paired with a single-pot caliper at the rear. Its 17-inch wheels come shod in 120/70-section front and 180/55-section rear tyres.

Priced a little over Rs 10 lakh (ex-showroom), the Kawasaki Versys 1000 completes against the likes of the Honda Africa Twin (Rs 13.23 lakh) and the Ducati Multistrada 950 priced at Rs 12.8 lakh (both prices, ex-showroom, Delhi)