// Generation · 2019 — 2024

THIRD GENERATION — RIDE-BY-WIRE & IMU

Major overhaul. Ride-by-wire, 6-axis IMU, cruise control, full LED. SE: KECS Showa semi-active, bidirectional KQS, TFT Rideology, cornering lights. S introduced 2021: SE spec without semi-active suspension. Last model year 2024 — replaced by Versys 1100 (1099cc) in 2025.

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Buyer score / 100
6
Vintages
11
Changes
6
Overhauls
1
Updates
4
Minor
↘ Changes by category
M
ENGINE
1 change
2021
Euro 5 compliance — revised injection mapping
Major
E
ELECTRONICS
5 changes
2019
Ride-by-wire standard + 6-axis IMU — cornering ABS and lean-sensitive KTRC
Major
2019
Electronic cruise control standard — 4 riding modes (Rain / Road / Sport / Rider)
Major
2019
SE version: KECS Showa semi-active suspension + bidirectional KQS quickshifter + colour TFT screen + Rideology Bluetooth + LED cornering lights
Major
2021
New S model replaces base — KQS + heated grips + cornering lights + TFT Rideology now standard on S
Major
2021
SE: updated Showa Skyhook EERA semi-active suspension — more reactive and precise algorithm
Medium
A
AESTHETICS
5 changes
2019
Full bodywork overhaul — full LED lighting — adjustable seat height — 255 kg (S) / 257 kg (SE)
Major
2020
New colour options — mechanicals unchanged — last Euro 4 model year
Minor
2022
New S and SE colour options — mechanicals unchanged
Minor
2023
Colour carryover — mechanicals unchanged
Minor
2024
Final colour options — model discontinued end of year, replaced by Versys 1100 (1099cc, 135hp) for 2025
Minor