The Kawasaki Versys 1000 Tourer motorcycle specifications include a 1,043 cc (63.64 cu in) engine, a 6-speed gearbox, and a listed weight of 250 kg (551.2 lb).
Key specifications
2015, 2020, 2021, 2023Model years
1,043 ccDisplacement
102.0 Nm @ 7,700 rpmTorque
250 kgWet weight
845 mmSeat height
21 LFuel tank
1,520 mmWheelbase
155 mmGround clearance
Model years covered
2015202020212023
Year-specific specification changes
The 2015 model is treated as the standard specification. Only later model years with a different supplied value are shown below.
Front brakes
2023Double disc. ABS. Petal discs. Dual opposed 4-piston caliper
Front suspension
2020202143mm inverted front fork with adjustable rebound and preload
202343 mm inverted fork with stepless rebound damping (right side) and spring preload adjustability
Fuel system
2023Injection. Ø 38 mm x 4 (Keihin) with oval sub-throttles
Rear brakes
2023Single disc. ABS. Petal disc. Single-piston caliper.
Rear suspension
2023Horizontal Back-link, gas-charged, with stepless rebound damping and remote spring preload adjustability
Torque
20202023102.0 Nm (10.4 kgf-m or 75.2 ft.lbs) @ 7,500 rpm
Wet weight
2021257 kg (566.6 lb)
2023253 kg (557.8 lb)
Ground clearance
20202023150 mm (5.9 inches)
Overall height
202020211,400 mm (55.1 inches)
20231,490 mm (58.7 inches)
Overall length
202020232,270 mm (89.4 inches)
Overall width
2020895 mm (35.2 inches)
20212023950 mm (37.4 inches)
Seat height
20202023840 mm (33.1 inches)
How the Kawasaki Versys 1000 Tourer 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.
Displacement1,043 cc
Low 84 ccAverage 687 ccHigh 1,700 cc
About 52% higher than the Kawasaki database average. Around the 84th percentile across Kawasaki models.
Wet weight250 kg
Low 70.3 kgAverage 208 kgHigh 383.1 kg
About 20% heavier than the Kawasaki database average. Around the 74th percentile across Kawasaki models.
Seat height845 mm
Low 680 mmAverage 801 mmHigh 955 mm
About 6% taller than the Kawasaki database average. Around the 82nd percentile across Kawasaki models.
Fuel capacity21 L
Low 3.8 LAverage 15.3 LHigh 24 L
About 37% larger than the Kawasaki database average. Around the 90th percentile across Kawasaki models.
This model Kawasaki database average
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 / 180/55-ZR17 rear
Additional useful specifications
| Front tire size |
120/70-ZR17 |
| Rear tire size |
180/55-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) @ 7,700 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 |
Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC) |
| 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
| Frame |
Twin-tube, aluminium |
| Front suspension |
KYB 43mm inverted front fork with adjustable rebound and preload |
| Rear suspension |
Horizontal back-link shock with adjustable rebound damping and adjustable spring preload, remote preload adjuster |
| Front wheel travel |
150 mm (5.9 inches) |
| Rear wheel travel |
150 mm (5.9 inches) |
| Rake |
27.0° |
| Trail |
106 mm (4.2 inches) |
Brakes, wheels and tires
| Front brakes |
Double disc. Petal discs. Dual opposed 4-piston caliper |
| Rear brakes |
Single disc. Petal disc. Single-piston caliper. |
| Front tire |
120/70-ZR17 |
| Rear tire |
180/55-ZR17 |
Dimensions and weight
| Wet weight |
250 kg (551.2 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) |
| Carrying capacity |
Saddle bags |
Fuel and emissions
| Fuel capacity |
21.00 L (5.55 US gal) |
Other specifications
| Color options |
Candy Burnt Orange/Metallic Spark Black, Flat Ebony/Metallic Spark Black, Grey/Ebony |
| Comments |
Small windscreen. |
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