2011 KAWASAKI Versys, The Super-Capable, Go-Anywhere, Do-Anything Ride When the Versys. arrived on the scene just a few years ago, it astonished the motorcycling press and public. Journalists and riders alike began to heap praise on the versatile do-everything bike: it was named Motorcycle of the Year by Motorcyclist magazine and was included on numerous top 10 lists in enthusiast publications. And with numerous updates in 2010, the bike that is equal parts useful, affordable and fun is still going strong for 2011.