For the 2015 model year, the Kawasaki Versys 1000 Tourer Plus motorcycle has a listed wet/running weight of 551.2 lb (250 kg).
Kawasaki Versys 1000 Tourer 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 Tourer Plus?
wet weight
Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Kawasaki Versys 1000 Tourer Plus is heavier than about 74% of 144 Kawasaki 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 Tourer Plus weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 2015 |
|---|---|
| Wet / running weight | 551.2 lb (250 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 1,043 cc |
| Torque | 75.2 lb-ft (102 Nm) |
| Fuel capacity | 5.55 US gal (21 L) |
| Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) | 34.5 lb (15.6 kg) |
Useful weight calculations
| Torque per 100 lb | 13.65 lb-ft / 100 lb |
|---|---|
| Displacement per pound | 1.89 cc / lb |
| Weight per 100 cc | 52.8 lb / 100 cc |
| Fuel weight as % of bike weight | 6.3% |
What the weight numbers tell you
Kawasaki Versys 1000 Tourer Plus weight FAQ
How heavy is the Kawasaki Versys 1000 Tourer Plus ready to ride?
Listed ready-to-ride weight is 551.2 lb (250 kg).
Is the Kawasaki Versys 1000 Tourer Plus heavy compared with other Kawasaki motorcycles?
Relatively speaking, it is on the heavier side. The model sits near the 74th weight percentile in its Kawasaki category, so it is heavier than most of the compatible comparison set.
How much does the Kawasaki Versys 1000 Tourer Plus fuel weigh?
The listed tank capacity is 5.55 US gal (21 L). Using approximately 0.745 kg/L gasoline, a full tank is roughly 34.5 lb (15.6 kg). That is an estimate for fuel mass, not an official Kawasaki curb-weight calculation.
How heavy is the Kawasaki Versys 1000 Tourer Plus with an average-size rider?
A 180 lb rider brings the simple bike-plus-rider total to roughly 731.2 lb (331.6 kg) using the representative wet/running figure. Gear and luggage would add more.
How much torque does the Kawasaki Versys 1000 Tourer Plus have per 100 lb?
The calculated torque-to-weight range is 13.65 lb-ft per 100 lb. It is useful for comparing bikes with very different overall weights.
What is the Kawasaki Versys 1000 Tourer Plus displacement per pound?
Engine displacement relative to bike weight is 1.89 cc per lb. It can help compare motorcycles from very different displacement classes without relying on cc alone.
What is the Kawasaki Versys 1000 Tourer Plus weight difference versus the category median?
The model sits about 87.6 lb (39.8 kg) heavier than the compatible median Kawasaki motorcycle weight used on this page.
Will the Kawasaki Versys 1000 Tourer Plus feel heavy at low speed?
It is heavy enough that smart parking matters. Avoid situations where you have to paddle it backward uphill or catch it after it leans too far.
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.