Review Kawasaki Versys 1100 SE - Touring highlight 2025?

For 2025, Kawasaki is launching the already familiar Versys 1000 on the market in a revised form and is once again entering the race for the best touring bike. With a larger displacement, more power and higher torque as well as numerous other improvements, the model will be further developed into the Versys 1100. Martin Bauer tests the SE version for 1000PS.
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[@SpringfieldFatts]

I've always felt the Versys 1k was a hidden gem in the segment, at least here in the US. Hope some of these updates trickle down to the Ninja.

[@JDeezle21]

They did Ninja 1100 was confirmed for US

[@RobertLowe-j7u]

Love my '21 SE. Not much I would change on it. I did replace the stock seat with a Corbin, which has made this a comfortable place to sit for over 500 miles per day. I wish Kawasaki would change the design of the saddlebags from concave to convex, ala Concours 14. They would still be attractive without loosing valuable space. Also, a windshield that you can change height on with a single hand while riding.

[@joseantoniowermelinger5914]

A Kawasaki continua muito conservadora. É praticamente a mesma moto de 2020. Poderiam ter colocado uma chave presencial, assistente de partida em rampa, aquecimento no banco, espelhamento de gps no painel, etc.... São itens que não alterariam muito seu custo x benefício e a deixariam mais próxima, tecnologicamente falando, das suas concorrentes. Falo isso, pois tenho uma V1000 SE -2022, e não fiquei nem um pouco tentado a migrar para a nova 1.100; e sim passei a considerar a mudar de marca.

[@arthurcayer6630]

Excellent review. I'm intrigued, enough to check one out.👍

[@pzelenka00]

Where is the bridge from the video?

[@steve-wu7jp]

Nice review

[@bratnikola]

I have a problem with a fuel consumption with this motorcycle. Also, side cases are to small for this bike, giving the fact of its size and max load. Other then that, perfect motorcycle.

[@orionswitness]

They are way over priced in Australia new $23,500 rideaway …for 2024 version .
But on used market you can pickup a 2020 SE model complete with panniers 15000kms for $13000.
For an ultra reliable bike they devalue heavily .

[@tf3834]

Thanks for the test and honest information. I plan to trade the V-Strom 650 for a Versys. I'm wondering if the bike upgrades make sense to wait and buy a Versys 1100 or buy a Versys 1000 where I expect special prices and discounts from sellers. What do you think? Thanks.

[@ArsMoriendiSynthPop]

I've owned a V1000SE for 4 years and will certainly trade it for a V1100 when time has come. However, If it could save me some money I'd definitely buy a V1000SE all over again: I have ZERO need for more power (120ps already makes it a rocketship vs most vehicles on the road and keeping my license is a challenge).
The main selling point of the new model IMO: the improved quickshifter (mainly for downshifts).
All in all it's an absolutely brilliant bike.

[@PaoloD2R2]

Good workhorse but Kawasaki is getting LAZY AS F***

[@sarilarin.sulo31]

güzel motor

[@gogopedia]

Ready for dakkar

[@scottastell9415]

I am sure it's mother loves it but motorcycle has been hit with a big ugly stick. LOL

[@ChipZilla69]

Your mother loves it 😛