The Kawasaki KLV 1000 motorcycle specifications include a 996 cc (60.78 cu in) engine, power of 98 hp (71.5 kW) @ 7,600 rpm, a 6-speed gearbox, and a listed weight of 207 kg (456.4 lb).
Key specifications
The 2004 model is treated as the standard specification. Only later model years with a different supplied value are shown below.
How the Kawasaki KLV 1000 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 33% higher than the Kawasaki database average. Around the 71st percentile across Kawasaki models.
About 45% higher than the Kawasaki database average. Around the 73rd percentile across Kawasaki models.
Very close to the Kawasaki database average. Around the 79th percentile across Kawasaki models.
About 44% larger than the Kawasaki database average. Around the 96th percentile across Kawasaki models.
Kawasaki database percentile rankings
Percentiles show where this motorcycle sits across the Kawasaki specifications database. They are descriptive database rankings, not performance ratings.
98 hp — more powerful than about 71% of Kawasaki models with power data.
996 cc — larger displacement than about 73% of Kawasaki models.
840 mm — taller than about 79% of Kawasaki models.
22 L — larger than about 96% of Kawasaki fuel tanks in this database.
Dimensions compared with Kawasaki average
Each measurement is compared with the average value across Kawasaki models where that dimension is available.
1,540
1,441
7% above average.
840
801
5% above average.
Mechanical overview
Additional useful specifications
| Front tire size | 110/80-R19 |
|---|---|
| Rear tire size | 150/70-R17 |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 0.473 hp/kg |
| Power-to-weight | 473.4 hp/tonne |
| Specific power | 98.4 hp/L |
Engine specifications
| Engine type | Twin, four-stroke |
|---|---|
| Displacement | 996 cc (60.78 cu in) |
| Power | 98 hp (71.5 kW) @ 7,600 rpm |
| Valves per cylinder | 2 |
| Cooling system | Liquid |
Transmission and drivetrain
| Gearbox | 6-speed |
|---|---|
| Final drive | Chain (final drive) |
Brakes, wheels and tires
| Front brakes | Double disc |
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| Rear brakes | Single disc |
| Front tire | 110/80-R19 |
| Rear tire | 150/70-R17 |
Dimensions and weight
| Dry weight | 207 kg (456.4 lb) |
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| Seat height | 840 mm (33.1 inches) |
| Wheelbase | 1,540 mm (60.6 inches) |
Fuel and emissions
| Fuel capacity | 22.00 L (5.81 US gal) |
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Performance
| Power/weight ratio | 0.4734 hp/kg |
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Other specifications
| Color options | Orange |
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Disclaimer: Specifications may vary by market, trim, production date and optional equipment, and scraped or historical data can contain errors. Comparison and percentile values are calculated from Kawasaki models in this specifications database. Always double-check important specifications against the motorcycle owner’s/service manual and official Kawasaki information before relying on them. Visit the official Kawasaki website.