Across 5 covered model years from 2019 to 2023, the Kawasaki Versys 1000 SE LT Plus motorcycle has a listed wet/running weight of 566.8 lb (257.1 kg).
Kawasaki Versys 1000 SE LT Plus weight overview
This is firmly on the heavier side. The real penalty is not necessarily normal riding; it is low-speed work, awkward parking and moving the bike around manually.
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How heavy is the Kawasaki Versys 1000 SE LT Plus?
wet weight
Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Kawasaki Versys 1000 SE LT Plus is heavier than about 57% of 50 Kawasaki sport-touring motorcycles with compatible weight data.
Ready-to-ride weight
Bike + rider total weight
These totals use the model’s representative wet weight. They exclude riding gear, luggage and a passenger.
Kawasaki Versys 1000 SE LT Plus weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023 |
|---|---|
| Wet / running weight | 566.8 lb (257.1 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 1,043 cc |
| Power | 120 hp |
| Torque | 75.2 lb-ft (102 Nm) |
| Fuel capacity | 5.5 US gal (20.82 L) |
| Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) | 34.2 lb (15.5 kg) |
Weight changes by model year
Useful weight calculations
| Horsepower per 100 lb | 21.17 hp / 100 lb |
|---|---|
| Pounds per horsepower | 4.72 lb / hp |
| Torque per 100 lb | 13.27 lb-ft / 100 lb |
| Displacement per pound | 1.84 cc / lb |
| Weight per 100 cc | 54.3 lb / 100 cc |
| Fuel weight as % of bike weight | 6% |
What the weight numbers tell you
Kawasaki Versys 1000 SE LT Plus weight FAQ
How heavy is the Kawasaki Versys 1000 SE LT Plus ready to ride?
Listed ready-to-ride weight is 566.8 lb (257.1 kg). The year-specific section above shows which years use each figure where the supplied value changes.
Is the Kawasaki Versys 1000 SE LT Plus heavy compared with other Kawasaki sport-touring motorcycles?
It sits fairly close to the middle of the category. Its representative wet weight is around the 57th percentile among 50 compatible Kawasaki sport-touring motorcycles.
Does the Kawasaki Versys 1000 SE LT Plus weight change by model year?
Not in the usable weight data on this page. Across the covered 2019-2023 years, the supplied weight figure remains the same where comparable values are available.
How much does the Kawasaki Versys 1000 SE LT Plus fuel weigh?
The listed tank capacity is 5.5 US gal (20.82 L). Using approximately 0.745 kg/L gasoline, a full tank is roughly 34.2 lb (15.5 kg). That is an estimate for fuel mass, not an official Kawasaki curb-weight calculation.
How heavy is the Kawasaki Versys 1000 SE LT Plus with an average-size rider?
A 180 lb rider brings the simple bike-plus-rider total to roughly 746.8 lb (338.7 kg) using the representative wet/running figure. Gear and luggage would add more.
How much horsepower does the Kawasaki Versys 1000 SE LT Plus have per 100 lb?
Where compatible power and weight figures are available, it works out to 21.17 hp per 100 lb. That places it around the 65th percentile within the compatible Kawasaki sport touring power-to-weight comparison.
What is the Kawasaki Versys 1000 SE LT Plus torque-to-weight ratio?
The calculated torque-to-weight range is 13.27 lb-ft per 100 lb. It is useful for comparing bikes with very different overall weights.
How large is the Kawasaki Versys 1000 SE LT Plus engine for its weight?
Engine displacement relative to bike weight is 1.84 cc per lb. It can help compare motorcycles from very different displacement classes without relying on cc alone.
Is the Kawasaki Versys 1000 SE LT Plus above or below the typical Kawasaki sport-touring motorcycle weight?
The model sits about 8.5 lb (3.9 kg) heavier than the compatible median Kawasaki sport-touring motorcycle weight used on this page.
Motorcycle specifications can vary by model year, market, equipment and the exact dry/curb-weight definition. Calculated fuel-weight and ratio figures on this page are estimates derived from the supplied specifications. Confirm critical figures in the owner’s manual or on the official Kawasaki website.