The Kawasaki Versys 1000 Grand Tourer motorcycle specifications include a 1,043 cc (63.64 cu in) engine, a 6-speed gearbox, and a listed weight of 239 kg (526.9 lb).
Key specifications
2012, 2013, 2015, 2016, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023Model years
1,043 ccDisplacement
102.0 Nm @ 10,400 rpmTorque
239 kgWet weight
845 mmSeat height
21 LFuel tank
1,520 mmWheelbase
155 mmGround clearance
Model years covered
20122013201520162020202120222023
Year-specific specification changes
The 2012 model is treated as the standard specification. Only later model years with a different supplied value are shown below.
Front brakes
2013Double disc. Floating discs.
20152021Double disc. Petal discs. Dual opposed 4-piston caliper
20222023Double disc. ABS. Petal discs. Dual opposed 4-piston caliper
Front suspension
201343 mm inverted fork with stepless
2015201643 mm inverted fork with stepless rebound damping (right-side) and spring preload adjustability
2020202243 mm inverted fork with KECS-controlled rebound and compression damping, manual spring preload adjustability and top-out springs
202343 mm inverted fork with stepless rebound damping (right side) and spring preload adjustability
Fuel system
20152016Injection. 38 mm x 4 with oval sub-throttles
20202023Injection. Ø 38 mm x 4 (Keihin) with oval sub-throttles
Rear brakes
2013Single disc
20152021Single disc. Petal disc. Single-piston caliper.
20222023Single disc. ABS. Petal disc. Single-piston caliper.
Rear suspension
2013Horizontal Back-link, gas-charged,
20152016Horizontal back-link shock with adjustable rebound damping and adjustable spring preload, remote preload adjuster
20202022Horizontal Back-link, BFRC lite shock, KECS-controlled compression damping, rebound damping and spring preload adjustability.
Rear tire
20132023180/55-ZR17
Torque
20152016102.0 Nm (10.4 kgf-m or 75.2 ft.lbs) @ 7,700 rpm
20202023102.0 Nm (10.4 kgf-m or 75.2 ft.lbs) @ 7,500 rpm
Wet weight
20152020250 kg (551.2 lb)
20212022257 kg (566.6 lb)
2023253 kg (557.8 lb)
Clutch
2023Wet multi-disc, manual. Assist and Slipper.
Fuel control
20132023Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC)
Ground clearance
20152023150 mm (5.9 inches)
Overall height
20201,400 mm (55.1 inches)
202120221,490 mm (58.7 inches)
20231,400 mm (55.1 inches)
Overall length
201520162,240 mm (88.2 inches)
202020232,270 mm (89.4 inches)
Overall width
20152020895 mm (35.2 inches)
20212022950 mm (37.4 inches)
2023895 mm (35.2 inches)
Rake
2015202327.0°
Rear wheel travel
20152016150 mm (5.9 inches)
20202023152 mm (6.0 inches)
Seat height
20162023840 mm (33.1 inches)
Trail
20152023106 mm (4.2 inches)
Mechanical overview
Engine layout snapshot
In-line four, four-stroke • 1,043 cc • Liquid cooled
Chassis snapshot
Wheelbase 1,520 mmSeat 845 mmClearance 155 mm
6-speed • Chain (final drive) • 120/70-ZR17 front / 160/60-ZR17 rear
Additional useful specifications
| Front tire size | 120/70-ZR17 |
|---|---|
| Rear tire size | 160/60-ZR17 |
| Bore/stroke ratio | 1.38:1 (Oversquare) |
Engine specifications
| Engine type | In-line four, four-stroke |
|---|---|
| Displacement | 1,043 cc (63.64 cu in) |
| Torque | 102.0 Nm (10.4 kgf-m or 75.2 ft.lbs) @ 10,400 rpm |
| Bore × stroke | 77.0 x 56 mm (3.0 x 2.2 inches) |
| Compression ratio | 10.3:1 |
| Valves per cylinder | 4 |
| Cooling system | Liquid |
| Fuel system | Injection |
| Fuel control | Overhead Valves (OHV) |
| Ignition | Digital |
| Starter | Electric |
| Lubrication | Forced lubrication, wet sump |
Transmission and drivetrain
| Gearbox | 6-speed |
|---|---|
| Final drive | Chain (final drive) |
| Clutch | Wet multi-disc, manual |
Chassis and suspension
| Front suspension | 43 mm inverted fork with stepless rebound damping and spring preload adjustability |
|---|---|
| Rear suspension | Horizontal Back-link, gas-charged, with stepless rebound damping and remote spring preload adjustability |
| Front wheel travel | 150 mm (5.9 inches) |
| Rear wheel travel | 145 mm (5.7 inches) |
| Rake | 25.0° |
| Trail | 108 mm (4.3 inches) |
Brakes, wheels and tires
| Front brakes | Double disc. Semi-floating petal discs |
|---|---|
| Rear brakes | Single disc. Petal disc |
| Front tire | 120/70-ZR17 |
| Rear tire | 160/60-ZR17 |
Dimensions and weight
| Wet weight | 239 kg (526.9 lb) |
|---|---|
| Seat height | 845 mm (33.3 inches) |
| Overall length | 2,235 mm (88.0 inches) |
| Overall width | 900 mm (35.4 inches) |
| Overall height | 1,405 mm (55.3 inches) |
| Wheelbase | 1,520 mm (59.8 inches) |
| Ground clearance | 155 mm (6.1 inches) |
Fuel and emissions
| Fuel capacity | 21.00 L (5.55 US gal) |
|---|
Other specifications
| Color options | Red/black |
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