Centre piece of world cycling and recognised as one of the most viewed sports events globally, the Tour de France is an enthralling spectacle that relies on a huge and efficient infrastructure. 

An intrinsic component of what keeps the wheels spinning are the myriad of team and organiser support vehicles, among them this year a fleet of Kawasaki Versys 1100 machines as Official Motorcycles of the 2025 event and for the following two years.

Thanks to their generous luggage capacity, smooth engine response at all speeds and any road, all day comfort, the Versys 1100 support machines add to the efficiency of the race by ensuring road closures are maintained, the crowds are kept safe and that the whole travelling entourage of competitors, team support vehicles and attendant media pack are able to negotiate each stage unhindered.

With twenty one stages and 3338kms for competitors to cover in racing conditions, the  Tour de France offers a mixture or road surfaces, vast elevation changes from mountains to sea level plains plus countless  twists and turns creating the ultimate test for the cyclists – and equally demanding of the support personnel and machinery.

The Versys 1100 excels in its role thanks to its fuel efficiency, any-speed engine flexibility and all road surface agility; plus an ergonomic riding position and luggage capacity that ensure rider and passenger can enjoy their ride and the scenery in ultimate comfort.  Kawasaki wishes all 2025 Tour de France competitors good fortune and the reassurance that the Versys 1100 will be “along for the ride”.