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

The Kawasaki Versys 1000 SE motorcycle specifications include a 1,043 cc (63.64 cu in) engine and a listed weight of 257 kg (566.6 lb).

Key specifications

2019-2023Model years
1,043 ccDisplacement
102.0 Nm @ 7,500 rpmTorque
257 kgWet weight
840 mmSeat height
21 LFuel tank
1,520 mmWheelbase
150 mmGround clearance
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.

Frame
20202023Twin-tube, aluminium
Front brakes
20202021Double disc. Petal discs. Dual opposed 4-piston caliper
20222023Double disc. ABS. Petal discs. Dual opposed 4-piston caliper
Front suspension
2020202343 mm inverted fork with KECS-controlled rebound and compression damping, manual spring preload adjustability and top-out springs
Front tire
20202023120/70-ZR17
Fuel system
20202023Injection. Ø 38 mm x 4 (Keihin) with oval sub-throttles
Rear brakes
20202021Single disc. Petal disc. Single-piston caliper.
20222023Single disc. ABS. Petal disc. Single-piston caliper.
Rear suspension
20202023Horizontal Back-link, BFRC lite shock, KECS-controlled compression damping, rebound damping and spring preload adjustability.
Rear tire
20202023180/55-ZR17
Trail
20202023106 mm (4.2 inches)

How the Kawasaki Versys 1000 SE 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.

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 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 height840 mm
Low 680 mmAverage 801 mmHigh 955 mm

Very close to the Kawasaki database average. Around the 79th percentile across Kawasaki models.

Fuel capacity21 L
Low 3.8 LAverage 15.3 LHigh 24 L

About 37% larger than the Kawasaki database average. Around the 90th 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 length2,270 mm
This bike

2,270

Kawasaki avg

2,122

7% above average.

Overall width950 mm
This bike

950

Kawasaki avg

833

14% above average.

Overall height1,490 mm
This bike

1,490

Kawasaki avg

1,175

27% above average.

Wheelbase1,520 mm
This bike

1,520

Kawasaki avg

1,441

6% above average.

Seat height840 mm
This bike

840

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
Chassis snapshot

Wheelbase 1,520 mmSeat 840 mmClearance 150 mm
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
Bore/stroke ratio 1.38:1 (Oversquare)

Model information

Category Touring

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
Cooling system Liquid
Fuel system Injection. DFI 4 X 38 mm with oval sub throttles
Fuel control Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC)
Ignition Digital
Starter Electric
Lubrication Forced lubrication, wet sump

Transmission and drivetrain

Final drive Chain (final drive)
Clutch Wet multi-disc, manual

Chassis and suspension

Frame Twin -spar aluminium
Front suspension Inverted fork with compression and rebound damping and spring preload adjustability, and top-out springs
Rear suspension Horizontal Back-link, gas-charged with stepless rebound damping and spring preload adjustability
Rake 27.0°
Trail 102 mm (4.0 inches)

Brakes, wheels and tires

Front brakes Double disc. Semi-floating petal discs
Rear brakes Single disc. Petal disc
Front tire 120/70-17
Rear tire 180/55-17

Dimensions and weight

Wet weight 257 kg (566.6 lb)
Seat height 840 mm (33.1 inches)
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)

Fuel and emissions

Fuel capacity 21.00 L (5.55 US gal)

Other specifications

Color options Emerald Blazed Green/ Pearl Storm Gray
Factory warranty 24 Months Unlimited Kilometres

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.