The Kawasaki Versys 1000 S motorcycle dimensions for 2021-2023 is length 89.4 in (2,270 mm), width 37.4 in (950 mm), height 58.7 in (1,490 mm), wheelbase 59.8 in (1,520 mm), seat height 33 in (838 mm) to 33.1 in (840 mm), and the ground clearance is 5.9 in (150 mm).
Kawasaki Versys 1000 S 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.
Seat height
Useful dimension ratios
Seat height feel
About 33 in — a seat height around the category middle. This is a geometry comparison, not a guarantee of rider fit.
Wheelbase / length
67% 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 29.5 in (750 mm) combined beyond the axle-to-axle distance.
Bounding-box footprint
About 23.2 sq ft (2.16 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 | 89.4 in (2,270 mm) | 84.6 in (2,150 mm) | 4.7 in above median |
| Width | 37.4 in (950 mm) | 33.1 in (841 mm) | 4.3 in above median |
| Height | 58.7 in (1,490 mm) | 54.2 in (1,377 mm) | 4.4 in above median |
| Wheelbase | 59.8 in (1,520 mm) | 55.7 in (1,415 mm) | 4.1 in above median |
| Seat height | 33 in (839 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 S dimensions by year
| Year | Length | Width | Height | Wheelbase | Seat height | Ground clearance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 in (838 mm) | 5.9 in (150 mm) |
| 2023 | 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) |
Kawasaki Versys 1000 S dimensions FAQ
Is the Kawasaki Versys 1000 S seat height low or tall?
The representative seat height is 33 in (839 mm), which is a seat height around the category middle. About the same as the category median.
Does the Kawasaki Versys 1000 S have a short or long wheelbase?
The representative wheelbase is 59.8 in (1,520 mm), giving the Kawasaki Versys 1000 S one of the longest wheelbases in its category. 4.1 in above the category median. The wheelbase is about 67% of overall length.
How much ground clearance does the Kawasaki Versys 1000 S 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 S compact or large?
The representative overall length is 89.4 in (2,270 mm), making the Kawasaki Versys 1000 S among the longest comparable Kawasaki models. 4.7 in above the category median. Its rough length × width storage footprint is about 23.2 sq ft (2.16 m²).
What do the Kawasaki Versys 1000 S width and height suggest?
Its representative width is 37.4 in (950 mm) and representative height is 58.7 in (1,490 mm). The width is among the widest comparable Kawasaki models. The height is among the tallest comparable Kawasaki models.
Did the Kawasaki Versys 1000 S dimensions change much by year?
The biggest supplied shift is in seat height: increased from 33 in (838 mm) in 2021 to 33.1 in (840 mm) in 2023, a change of 0.1 in. Check the year-by-year section above for the full breakdown.