Overview
2025 Kawasaki Versys 1100 SE LT is a well-equipped, large-displacement sport-touring motorcycle designed for long-distance riders, those who seeks comfort, technology, and versatility.
Features
With features like smartphone connectivity, multiple power modes, KTC- Kawasaki Traction control, cruise control, electronically adjustable suspension, and a KQS – Kawasaki Quick Shifter, the Versys 1100 SE LT is ready for anything—from routine commutes to long drive escapes.
Engine
At the heart of this machine is a newly designed 1,099cc liquid-cooled inline-four engine, featuring a 16-valve head and a slipper/assist clutch.
Kawasaki has increased the stroke by 3mm over the previous 1,043cc engine, along with modifications to the piston shape, intake funnel, intake port, and cam profile.
The engine’s output of the new model is increased by 13 horsepower compared to the 2024 model. There is an option to select from two power modes Full and Low with the help of electronic throttle system, three levels of traction control are available & has the option to disable Kawasaki’s KTRC (Kawasaki Traction Control).
2025 Kawasaki Versys 1100 SE LT Braking
Versys 1100 SE LT comes with Kawasaki’s advanced KIBS (Kawasaki Intelligent anti-lock Brake System), which utilizes a “supersport-grade” high-precision brake pressure control for finer modulation. This is paired with four-piston radial-mount Monoblock calipers and 310mm rotors up front, and a single-piston caliper with a 250mm rotor at the rear.
Tires
The tires are sized 120/70-17 at the front and 180/55-17 at the rear, helping versys better at cornering and have a confident handling.
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Frame & Suspension
2025 Kawasaki Versys 1100 SE LT features a twin-tube aluminum frame and a 43mm inverted fork with electronically controlled compression and rebound damping, as well as manual preload adjustment.
The Showa BFRC gas-charged shock offers 5.96 inches of suspension travel and allows for electronically controlled compression, rebound, and preload adjustments. Kawasaki’s Electronic Control Suspension (KECS) system ensures that damping adjustments are made in real-time, adapting to changing road conditions.
Connectivity
The bike also has some nice mechanical upgrades, it comes with cornering lights, an adjustable windscreen, USB-C outlet, and the latest version of Kawasaki’s Rideology smartphone app for seamless connectivity.
Pricing
MSRP of Versys 1100 SE LT will be $19,499 & a Destination Charge $800 (destination charges vary depending on the dealer).
Final Thoughts
2025 Kawasaki Versys 1100 SE LT has an impressive set of features, but it faces stiff competition in the sport-touring category which is fiercely evolving.
Tourer segment sees rivals to continuously innovate and the Versys 1100 SE LT may fall short of some of the premium offerings like Ducati Multistrada V4 S Grand Tour, which is priced at $28,395, and KTM 1290 Super Duke GT which has a price of $20,499, but versys has a lot to it other than its nice looksa to make it an all-around performer that has some great technology with practicality, there is no doubt that it is a strong contender in the segment.
Engine Specs:
Engine 4-stroke, in-line 4-cylinder, DOHC, liquid-cooled
Displacement 1,099cc
Bore x Stroke 77.0 x 59.0mm
Compression Ratio 11.8:1
Maximum Horsepower 133.0 hp¹ @ 9,000 rpm
Maximum Torque 82.5 lb-ft @ 7,600 rpm
Fuel System DFI® with 38mm throttle bodies (4)
Ignition TCBI with Electronic Advance
Transmission 6-speed, return shift with wet multi-disc manual Assist & Slipper Clutch
Final Drive Chain
Electronic Rider Aids Economical Riding Indicator, Electronic Cruise Control, Kawasaki TRaction Control (KTRC), Kawasaki Electronic Control Suspension (KECS), Kawasaki Intelligent anti-lock Brake System (KIBS), Anti-lock Brake System (ABS), Power Modes, Kawasaki Cornering Management Function (KCMF), Kawasaki Quick Shifter (KQS), IMU-Enhanced Chassis Orientation Awareness
Claimed Performance Specs
Front Suspension / Wheel Travel 43mm inverted Showa fork with KECS-controlled rebound and compression damping, manual spring preload adjustability and top-out springs/5.9 in
Rear Suspension / Wheel Travel Horizontal back-link, Showa BFRC Lite gas-charged shock with piggyback reservoir, KECS-controlled compression and rebound damping electronically-adjustable spring preload/5.9 in
Front Tire 120/70-17
Rear Tire 180/55-17
Front Brakes Dual 310mm petal discs with radial-mount 4-piston monobloc calipers, Kawasaki Intelligent anti-lock Brake System (KIBS)
Rear Brakes Single 260mm petal disc with single-piston caliper, Kawasaki Intelligent anti-lock Brake System (KIBS)
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