The Kawasaki Versys 1000LT motorcycle specifications include a 1,043 cc (63.64 cu in) engine, power of 116.4 hp (85.0 kW) @ 9,000 rpm, and a listed weight of 249 kg (549 lb).
Key specifications
The 2015 model is treated as the standard specification. Only later model years with a different supplied value are shown below.
How the Kawasaki Versys 1000LT 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 58% higher than the Kawasaki database average. Around the 80th percentile across Kawasaki models.
About 52% higher than the Kawasaki database average. Around the 84th percentile across Kawasaki models.
About 20% heavier than the Kawasaki database average. Around the 74th percentile across Kawasaki models.
About 6% taller than the Kawasaki database average. Around the 82nd percentile across Kawasaki models.
About 37% larger than the Kawasaki database average. Around the 90th percentile across Kawasaki models.
Mechanical overview
Additional useful specifications
| Front tire size | 120/70-ZR17 |
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| Rear tire size | 180/55-ZR17 |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 0.467 hp/kg |
| Power-to-weight | 467.5 hp/tonne |
| Specific power | 111.6 hp/L |
| Bore/stroke ratio | 1.38:1 (Oversquare) |
Engine specifications
| Engine type | In-line four, four-stroke |
|---|---|
| Displacement | 1,043 cc (63.64 cu in) |
| Power | 116.4 hp (85.0 kW) @ 9,000 rpm |
| 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
| Final drive | Chain (final drive) |
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| Clutch | Wet multi-disc, manual |
Chassis and suspension
| Frame | Twin-spar aluminum |
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| 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 |
| Rake | 27.0° |
| Trail | 102 mm (4.0 inches) |
Brakes, wheels and tires
| Front brakes | Double disc. ABS. Petal discs. Dual opposed 4-piston caliper |
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| Rear brakes | Single disc. ABS. Petal disc. Single-piston caliper. |
| Front tire | 120/70-ZR17 |
| Rear tire | 180/55-ZR17 |
Dimensions and weight
| Wet weight | 249 kg (549 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) |
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Other specifications
| Color options | Candy Burnt Orange/Metallic Spark Black, Flat Ebony/Metallic Spark Black |
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| Factory warranty | 24 Month Limited Warranty |
| Price as new | US$ 12799. MSRP depends on country, taxes, accessories, etc. |
| Comments | Windscreen. |
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