The Kawasaki Versys 1000 SE motorcycle specifications include a 1,043 cc (63.64 cu in) engine and a listed weight of 257 kg (566.6 lb).
Key specifications
The 2019 model is treated as the standard specification. Only later model years with a different supplied value are shown below.
How the Kawasaki Versys 1000 SE compares
This compares the motorcycle with all Kawasaki models in this specifications database. The blue marker is this model and the grey line is the Kawasaki database average.
About 52% higher than the Kawasaki database average. Around the 84th percentile across Kawasaki models.
About 24% heavier than the Kawasaki database average. Around the 78th percentile across Kawasaki models.
Very close to the Kawasaki database average. Around the 79th percentile across Kawasaki models.
About 37% larger than the Kawasaki database average. Around the 90th percentile across Kawasaki models.
Dimensions compared with Kawasaki average
Each measurement is compared with the average value across Kawasaki models where that dimension is available.
2,270
2,122
7% above average.
950
833
14% above average.
1,490
1,175
27% above average.
1,520
1,441
6% above average.
840
801
5% above average.
150
187
20% below average.
Mechanical overview
Additional useful specifications
| Front tire size | 120/70-17 |
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| Rear tire size | 180/55-17 |
| Front tire width | 120 mm |
| Front tire aspect ratio | 70% |
| Front rim diameter | 17 in |
| Rear tire width | 180 mm |
| Rear tire aspect ratio | 55% |
| Rear rim diameter | 17 in |
| Bore/stroke ratio | 1.38:1 (Oversquare) |
Model information
| Category | Touring |
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Engine specifications
| Engine type | In-line four, four-stroke |
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| Displacement | 1,043 cc (63.64 cu in) |
| Torque | 102.0 Nm (10.4 kgf-m or 75.2 ft.lbs) @ 7,500 rpm |
| Bore × stroke | 77.0 x 56 mm (3.0 x 2.2 inches) |
| Compression ratio | 10.3:1 |
| Cooling system | Liquid |
| Fuel system | Injection. DFI 4 X 38 mm with oval sub throttles |
| Fuel control | Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC) |
| Ignition | Digital |
| Starter | Electric |
| Lubrication | Forced lubrication, wet sump |
Transmission and drivetrain
| Final drive | Chain (final drive) |
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| Clutch | Wet multi-disc, manual |
Chassis and suspension
| Frame | Twin -spar aluminium |
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| Front suspension | Inverted fork with compression and rebound damping and spring preload adjustability, and top-out springs |
| Rear suspension | Horizontal Back-link, gas-charged with stepless rebound damping and spring preload adjustability |
| Rake | 27.0° |
| Trail | 102 mm (4.0 inches) |
Brakes, wheels and tires
| Front brakes | Double disc. Semi-floating petal discs |
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| Rear brakes | Single disc. Petal disc |
| Front tire | 120/70-17 |
| Rear tire | 180/55-17 |
Dimensions and weight
| Wet weight | 257 kg (566.6 lb) |
|---|---|
| Seat height | 840 mm (33.1 inches) |
| Overall length | 2,270 mm (89.4 inches) |
| Overall width | 950 mm (37.4 inches) |
| Overall height | 1,490 mm (58.7 inches) |
| Wheelbase | 1,520 mm (59.8 inches) |
| Ground clearance | 150 mm (5.9 inches) |
Fuel and emissions
| Fuel capacity | 21.00 L (5.55 US gal) |
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Other specifications
| Color options | Emerald Blazed Green/ Pearl Storm Gray |
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| Factory warranty | 24 Months Unlimited Kilometres |
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