Across 8 covered model years from 2012 to 2023, the Kawasaki Versys 1000 Grand Tourer motorcycle has supplied wet/running weights ranging from 526.9 lb (239 kg) to 566.6 lb (257 kg).
Kawasaki Versys 1000 Grand Tourer weight overview
This is firmly on the heavier side. The real penalty is not necessarily normal riding; it is low-speed work, awkward parking and moving the bike around manually.
Heavy Motorcycle
How heavy is the Kawasaki Versys 1000 Grand Tourer?
wet weight
Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Kawasaki Versys 1000 Grand Tourer is heavier than about 80% of 20 Kawasaki allround models with compatible weight data.
Ready-to-ride weight range
Bike + rider total weight
These totals use the model’s representative wet weight. They exclude riding gear, luggage and a passenger.
Kawasaki Versys 1000 Grand Tourer weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 2012, 2013, 2015, 2016, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023 |
|---|---|
| Wet / running weight | 526.9 lb (239 kg) to 566.6 lb (257 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 1,043 cc |
| Power | 116.4 hp to 120 hp |
| Torque | 75.2 lb-ft (102 Nm) |
| Fuel capacity | 5.55 US gal (21 L) |
| Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) | 34.5 lb (15.6 kg) |
Weight changes by model year
The 2012 model is used as the baseline where data is available. Only later supplied values that differ are shown below. A year pill does not mean every individual weight field was supplied for that year.
Useful weight calculations
| Horsepower per 100 lb | 21.77 hp / 100 lb to 22.09 hp / 100 lb |
|---|---|
| Pounds per horsepower | 4.53 lb / hp to 4.59 lb / hp |
| Torque per 100 lb | 13.28 lb-ft / 100 lb to 14.28 lb-ft / 100 lb |
| Displacement per pound | 1.84 cc / lb to 1.98 cc / lb |
| Weight per 100 cc | 50.5 lb / 100 cc to 54.3 lb / 100 cc |
| Fuel weight as % of bike weight | 6.1% to 6.5% |
What the weight numbers tell you
Kawasaki Versys 1000 Grand Tourer weight FAQ
How heavy is the Kawasaki Versys 1000 Grand Tourer ready to ride?
Listed ready-to-ride weight is 526.9 lb (239 kg) to 566.6 lb (257 kg). The year-specific section above shows which years use each figure where the supplied value changes.
Is the Kawasaki Versys 1000 Grand Tourer heavy compared with other Kawasaki allround models?
Relatively speaking, it is on the heavier side. The model sits near the 80th weight percentile in its Kawasaki category, so it is heavier than most of the compatible comparison set.
Does the Kawasaki Versys 1000 Grand Tourer weight change by model year?
Not every covered year uses the same figure. The page groups identical values together and lists the later model years where the supplied weight specification changes.
How much does the Kawasaki Versys 1000 Grand Tourer fuel weigh?
The listed tank capacity is 5.55 US gal (21 L). Using approximately 0.745 kg/L gasoline, a full tank is roughly 34.5 lb (15.6 kg). That is an estimate for fuel mass, not an official Kawasaki curb-weight calculation.
How heavy is the Kawasaki Versys 1000 Grand Tourer with an average-size rider?
A 180 lb rider brings the simple bike-plus-rider total to roughly 731.2 lb (331.6 kg) using the representative wet/running figure. Gear and luggage would add more.
How much horsepower does the Kawasaki Versys 1000 Grand Tourer have per 100 lb?
Where compatible power and weight figures are available, it works out to 21.77 hp per 100 lb to 22.09 hp per 100 lb. That places it around the 96th percentile within the compatible Kawasaki allround power-to-weight comparison.
How much torque does the Kawasaki Versys 1000 Grand Tourer have per 100 lb?
The calculated torque-to-weight range is 13.28 lb-ft per 100 lb to 14.28 lb-ft per 100 lb. It is useful for comparing bikes with very different overall weights.
What is the Kawasaki Versys 1000 Grand Tourer displacement per pound?
Engine displacement relative to bike weight is 1.84 cc per lb to 1.98 cc per lb. It can help compare motorcycles from very different displacement classes without relying on cc alone.
What is the Kawasaki Versys 1000 Grand Tourer weight difference versus the category median?
The model sits about 80.5 lb (36.5 kg) heavier than the compatible median Kawasaki allround weight used on this page.
Motorcycle specifications can vary by model year, market, equipment and the exact dry/curb-weight definition. Calculated fuel-weight and ratio figures on this page are estimates derived from the supplied specifications. Confirm critical figures in the owner’s manual or on the official Kawasaki website.