The Kawasaki Versys 1000 Grand Tourer motorcycle dimensions for 2012-2023 is length 88 in (2,235 mm) to 89.4 in (2,270 mm), width 35.2 in (895 mm) to 37.4 in (950 mm), height 55.1 in (1,400 mm) to 58.7 in (1,490 mm), wheelbase 59.8 in (1,520 mm), seat height 33.1 in (840 mm) to 33.3 in (845 mm), and the ground clearance is 5.9 in (150 mm) to 6.1 in (155 mm).
Kawasaki Versys 1000 Grand Tourer dimensions at a glance
Dimension charts
Position within similar Kawasaki models
Representative dimensions shown within the observed range for comparable Kawasaki models in the same category.
Compared with the category median
Percentile and median comparisons use the same comparable Kawasaki model group.
Dimension changes by model year
The earliest supplied value is the baseline. Only later values that actually change are shown.
Overall length
Overall width
Overall height
Seat height
Ground clearance
Useful dimension ratios
Seat height feel
About 33.1 in — a higher-than-typical seat height. This is a geometry comparison, not a guarantee of rider fit.
Wheelbase / length
67.4% of overall length. This shows how much of the bike’s total length is axle-to-axle distance rather than overhang.
Length beyond wheelbase
About 28.9 in (735 mm) combined beyond the axle-to-axle distance.
Bounding-box footprint
About 21.8 sq ft (2.02 m²), calculated from listed overall length × width. Useful for rough storage planning.
Clearance / wheelbase
9.9%. A simple ratio showing listed ground clearance relative to wheelbase.
How its dimensions compare
Compared with other Kawasaki models in the same Bikez category where enough usable data is available.
| Dimension | This model | Category median | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall length | 88.8 in (2,255 mm) | 84.6 in (2,150 mm) | 4.1 in above median |
| Width | 35.3 in (898 mm) | 33.1 in (841 mm) | 2.2 in above median |
| Height | 55.3 in (1,405 mm) | 54.2 in (1,377 mm) | 1.1 in above median |
| Wheelbase | 59.8 in (1,520 mm) | 55.7 in (1,415 mm) | 4.1 in above median |
| Seat height | 33.1 in (840 mm) | 33.1 in (840 mm) | About the same as median |
| Ground clearance | 5.9 in (150 mm) | 6.7 in (169 mm) | 0.7 in below median |
Kawasaki Versys 1000 Grand Tourer dimensions by year
| Year | Length | Width | Height | Wheelbase | Seat height | Ground clearance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 88 in (2,235 mm) | 35.4 in (900 mm) | 55.3 in (1,405 mm) | 59.8 in (1,520 mm) | 33.3 in (845 mm) | 6.1 in (155 mm) |
| 2013 | 88 in (2,235 mm) | 35.4 in (900 mm) | 55.3 in (1,405 mm) | 59.8 in (1,520 mm) | 33.3 in (845 mm) | 6.1 in (155 mm) |
| 2015 | 88.2 in (2,240 mm) | 35.2 in (895 mm) | 55.3 in (1,405 mm) | 59.8 in (1,520 mm) | 33.3 in (845 mm) | 5.9 in (150 mm) |
| 2016 | 88.2 in (2,240 mm) | 35.2 in (895 mm) | 55.3 in (1,405 mm) | 59.8 in (1,520 mm) | 33.1 in (840 mm) | 5.9 in (150 mm) |
| 2020 | 89.4 in (2,270 mm) | 35.2 in (895 mm) | 55.1 in (1,400 mm) | 59.8 in (1,520 mm) | 33.1 in (840 mm) | 5.9 in (150 mm) |
| 2021 | 89.4 in (2,270 mm) | 37.4 in (950 mm) | 58.7 in (1,490 mm) | 59.8 in (1,520 mm) | 33.1 in (840 mm) | 5.9 in (150 mm) |
| 2022 | 89.4 in (2,270 mm) | 37.4 in (950 mm) | 58.7 in (1,490 mm) | 59.8 in (1,520 mm) | 33.1 in (840 mm) | 5.9 in (150 mm) |
| 2023 | 89.4 in (2,270 mm) | 35.2 in (895 mm) | 55.1 in (1,400 mm) | 59.8 in (1,520 mm) | 33.1 in (840 mm) | 5.9 in (150 mm) |
Kawasaki Versys 1000 Grand Tourer dimensions FAQ
Is the Kawasaki Versys 1000 Grand Tourer seat height low or tall?
The representative seat height is 33.1 in (840 mm), which is a higher-than-typical seat height. About the same as the category median.
Does the Kawasaki Versys 1000 Grand Tourer have a short or long wheelbase?
The representative wheelbase is 59.8 in (1,520 mm), giving the Kawasaki Versys 1000 Grand Tourer one of the longest wheelbases in its category. 4.1 in above the category median. The wheelbase is about 67.4% of overall length.
How much ground clearance does the Kawasaki Versys 1000 Grand Tourer have?
The representative ground clearance is 5.9 in (150 mm), which is lower-than-typical ground clearance. 0.7 in below the category median.
Is the Kawasaki Versys 1000 Grand Tourer compact or large?
The representative overall length is 88.8 in (2,255 mm), making the Kawasaki Versys 1000 Grand Tourer among the longest comparable Kawasaki models. 4.1 in above the category median. Its rough length × width storage footprint is about 21.8 sq ft (2.02 m²).
What do the Kawasaki Versys 1000 Grand Tourer width and height suggest?
Its representative width is 35.3 in (898 mm) and representative height is 55.3 in (1,405 mm). The width is wider than most comparable Kawasaki models. The height is among the tallest comparable Kawasaki models.
Did the Kawasaki Versys 1000 Grand Tourer dimensions change much by year?
The biggest supplied shift is in overall height: increased from 55.3 in (1,405 mm) in 2012-2016 to 58.7 in (1,490 mm) in 2021-2022, a change of 3.3 in. Check the year-by-year section above for the full breakdown.