The Kawasaki Versys 1000 S motorcycle specifications include a 1,043 cc (63.64 cu in) engine, a 6-speed gearbox, and a listed weight of 257 kg (566.6 lb).
Key specifications
The 2021 model is treated as the standard specification. Only later model years with a different supplied value are shown below.
How the Kawasaki Versys 1000 S 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 52% higher than the Kawasaki database average. Around the 84th percentile across Kawasaki models.
About 24% heavier than the Kawasaki database average. Around the 78th percentile across Kawasaki models.
Very close to the Kawasaki database average. Around the 76th percentile across Kawasaki models.
About 37% larger than the Kawasaki database average. Around the 90th 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.
1,043 cc — larger displacement than about 84% of Kawasaki models.
257 kg — heavier than about 78% of Kawasaki models, or lighter than about 22%.
838 mm — taller than about 76% of Kawasaki models.
21 L — larger than about 90% 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.
2,270
2,122
7% above average.
950
833
14% above average.
1,490
1,175
27% above average.
1,520
1,441
6% above average.
838
801
5% above average.
150
187
20% below average.
Mechanical overview
Additional useful specifications
| Front tire size | 120/70-ZR17 |
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| Rear tire size | 180/55-ZR17 |
| Estimated theoretical fuel range | 382 km |
| Bore/stroke ratio | 1.38:1 (Oversquare) |
Model information
| Category | Allround |
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Engine specifications
| Engine type | In-line four, four-stroke |
|---|---|
| Displacement | 1,043 cc (63.64 cu in) |
| Torque | 102.0 Nm (10.4 kgf-m or 75.2 ft.lbs) @ 7,500 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. Ø 38 mm x 4 (Keihin) with oval sub-throttles |
| Fuel control | Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC) |
| Ignition | Digital |
| Starter | Electric |
| Lubrication | Forced lubrication, wet sump |
Transmission and drivetrain
| Gearbox | 6-speed |
|---|---|
| Final drive | Chain (final drive) |
| Clutch | Wet multi-disc, manual |
Chassis and suspension
| Frame | Twin-tube, aluminium |
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| Front suspension | 43 mm inverted fork with KECS-controlled rebound and compression damping, manual spring preload adjustability and top-out springs |
| Rear suspension | Horizontal Back-link, BFRC lite shock, KECS-controlled compression damping, rebound damping and spring preload adjustability. |
| Front wheel travel | 150 mm (5.9 inches) |
| Rear wheel travel | 152 mm (6.0 inches) |
| Rake | 27.0° |
| Trail | 106 mm (4.2 inches) |
Brakes, wheels and tires
| Front brakes | Double disc. Petal discs. Dual opposed 4-piston caliper |
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| Rear brakes | Single disc. Petal disc. Single-piston caliper. |
| Front tire | 120/70-ZR17 |
| Rear tire | 180/55-ZR17 |
Dimensions and weight
| Wet weight | 257 kg (566.6 lb) |
|---|---|
| Seat height | 838 mm (33.0 inches) |
| Alternate seat height | 840 mm (33.1 inches) If adjustable, highest setting. |
| Overall length | 2,270 mm (89.4 inches) |
| Overall width | 950 mm (37.4 inches) |
| Overall height | 1,490 mm (58.7 inches) |
| Wheelbase | 1,520 mm (59.8 inches) |
| Ground clearance | 150 mm (5.9 inches) |
| Carrying capacity | 56l Panniers |
Fuel and emissions
| Fuel capacity | 21.00 L (5.55 US gal) |
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| Fuel consumption | 5.50 L/100 km (18.2 km/l or 42.77 mpg) |
| Greenhouse gases | 127.6 CO 2 g/km. (CO2 – Carbon dioxide emission) |
Electrical and instruments
| Instruments | TFT meter |
|---|---|
| Lights | LED headlamps |
Other specifications
| Color options | Emerald Blazed Green/Metallic Diablo Black/Metallic Flat Spark Black, Pearl Storm Gray/Metallic Diablo Black/Metallic Flat Spark Black |
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| Comments | Small windscreen. Smartphone connectivity. Sport, road, rain riding modes. |
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.