New 2025 Kawasaki Versys 1100 Announced in the UK

2025 Kawasaki Versys 1100 on a twisty road.

Kawasaki has rolled out the 2025 Versys 1100 in the UK, and despite a bigger heart beating within, you’d be forgiven for mistaking it for last year’s model. The 1100 doesn’t stray far from the Versys 1000 in looks—just a fresh set of graphics and a sneaky “1100” on the shrouds.

Bumping Up the Displacement Births the 2025 Kawasaki Versys 1100

The slight changes might seem like a head-scratcher, but the real magic here is that new engine. Kawasaki’s bumped up the displacement to 1,099cc to comply with stricter Euro5+ emissions, stretching the stroke while keeping the same 77 mm bore.

What’s this mean for the rider? A beefier inline-four now boasting 133 horses at 9,000 rpm, up from the Versys 1000’s 118, with torque kicking in at a respectable 82.6 lb-ft. Engineers also played with cam profiles, funnel lengths, and ECU settings, giving the Versys more punch between 4,000 and 7,000 rpm—right where you need it.

2025 Kawasaki Versys 1100
The new Versys has a bigger and better engine but more or less looks the same.

Kawasaki’s also added a heavier flywheel, new balancer, and connected the headers for smoother exhaust flow. Transmission tweaks, including a smaller rear sprocket, help things move quicker, with a quick shifter updated to shift as low as 1,500 rpm.

As for trims, Europe gets three flavors: the base model, the S with TFT and smartphone connectivity, and the top-tier SE with Showa electronic suspension. U.S. availability? Well, stay tuned.

Kawasaki’s got a teaser for October 1, and we’re betting on a Ninja 1100SX to follow suit. Expect different trims, but the same rock-solid engineering.

Source: Kawasaki UK

Author: Wade Thiel

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