Kawasaki Versys 1000 SE LT Plus Specs (Top Speed | Horsepower | Weight)

The Kawasaki Versys 1000 SE LT Plus motorcycle specifications include a 1,043 cc (63.64 cu in) engine, power of 120 hp (87.6 kW) @ 9,000 rpm, a 6-speed gearbox, and a listed weight of 257.1 kg (566.7 lb).

Key specifications

2019-2023Model years
1,043 ccDisplacement
120 hpPower
102.0 Nm @ 7,500 rpmTorque
257.1 kgWet weight
841 mmSeat height
20.8 LFuel tank
1,519 mmWheelbase
Model years covered
20192020202120222023
Year-specific specification changes

The 2019 model is treated as the standard specification. Only later model years with a different supplied value are shown below.

Front brakes
20212023Double disc. ABS. Four-piston calipers. Petal-style discs.
Front suspension
2021202343mm inverted fork with KECS-controlled rebound and compression damping, manual spring preload adjustability and top-out springs
Front tire
20212023120/70-ZR17
Fuel system
20212023Injection. DFI® with 38mm Keihin ETV throttle bodies (4)
Rear brakes
20212023Single disc. ABS. Single-piston caliper. Petal-style discs.
Rear suspension
20212023Horizontal back-link New Uni-Trak®, BFRC gas charged shock with piggyback reservoir, KECS-controlled compression and rebound damping electronically-adjustable spring preload
Rear tire
20212023180/55-ZR17
Carrying capacity
2023Hard saddle bags
Clutch
20212023Assist and Slipper Clutc

How the Kawasaki Versys 1000 SE LT Plus 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.

Engine power120 hp
Low 10 hpAverage 73.9 hpHigh 203.3 hp

About 62% higher than the Kawasaki database average. Around the 83rd percentile across Kawasaki models.

Displacement1,043 cc
Low 84 ccAverage 687 ccHigh 1,700 cc

About 52% higher than the Kawasaki database average. Around the 84th percentile across Kawasaki models.

Wet weight257.1 kg
Low 70.3 kgAverage 208 kgHigh 383.1 kg

About 24% heavier than the Kawasaki database average. Around the 78th percentile across Kawasaki models.

Seat height841 mm
Low 680 mmAverage 801 mmHigh 955 mm

About 5% taller than the Kawasaki database average. Around the 80th percentile across Kawasaki models.

Fuel capacity20.8 L
Low 3.8 LAverage 15.3 LHigh 24 L

About 36% larger than the Kawasaki database average. Around the 86th percentile across Kawasaki models.

This model Kawasaki database average

Dimensions compared with Kawasaki average

Each measurement is compared with the average value across Kawasaki models where that dimension is available.

Overall length2,271 mm
This bike

2,271

Kawasaki avg

2,122

7% above average.

Overall width950 mm
This bike

950

Kawasaki avg

833

14% above average.

Overall height1,491 mm
This bike

1,491

Kawasaki avg

1,175

27% above average.

Wheelbase1,519 mm
This bike

1,519

Kawasaki avg

1,441

5% above average.

Seat height841 mm
This bike

841

Kawasaki avg

801

5% above average.

Ground clearance150 mm
This bike

150

Kawasaki avg

187

20% below average.

Mechanical overview

Engine layout snapshot

In-line four, four-stroke • 1,043 cc • Liquid cooled • 120 hp
Chassis snapshot

Wheelbase 1,519 mmSeat 841 mmClearance 150 mm
6-speed • Chain (final drive) • 120/70-17 front / 180/55-17 rear

Additional useful specifications

Front tire size 120/70-17
Rear tire size 180/55-17
Front tire width 120 mm
Front tire aspect ratio 70%
Front rim diameter 17 in
Rear tire width 180 mm
Rear tire aspect ratio 55%
Rear rim diameter 17 in
Power-to-weight ratio 0.467 hp/kg
Power-to-weight 466.7 hp/tonne
Specific power 115.1 hp/L
Bore/stroke ratio 1.38:1 (Oversquare)

Engine specifications

Engine type In-line four, four-stroke
Displacement 1,043 cc (63.64 cu in)
Power 120 hp (87.6 kW) @ 9,000 rpm
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
Cooling system Liquid
Fuel system Injection. DFI® with 38mm Keihin throttle bodies (4) and oval sub-throttles
Fuel control Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC)
Ignition TCBI with digital advance
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-spar aluminum
Front suspension KECS 43mm inverted front fork with adjustable rebound and preload
Rear suspension Horizontal back-link shock with adjustable rebound damping and adjustable spring preload, remote preload adjuster
Front wheel travel 150 mm (5.9 inches)
Rear wheel travel 150 mm (5.9 inches)
Rake 27.0°
Trail 102 mm (4.0 inches)

Brakes, wheels and tires

Front brakes Double disc. ABS. Four-piston calipers.
Rear brakes Single disc. ABS. Single-piston caliper.
Front tire 120/70-17
Rear tire 180/55-17

Dimensions and weight

Wet weight 257.1 kg (566.7 lb)
Seat height 841 mm (33.1 inches)
Overall length 2,271 mm (89.4 inches)
Overall width 950 mm (37.4 inches)
Overall height 1,491 mm (58.7 inches)
Wheelbase 1,519 mm (59.8 inches)
Ground clearance 150 mm (5.9 inches)
Carrying capacity Saddle bags

Fuel and emissions

Fuel capacity 20.82 L (5.50 US gal)

Other specifications

Color options Metallic Flat Spark Black/Pearl Flat Stardust White
Factory warranty 24 Month Limited Warranty
Price as new US$ 17999. MSRP depends on country, taxes, accessories, etc.
Comments Windscreen.

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