Across the 2022 and 2023 model years, the Kawasaki Versys 1000 SE Tourer motorcycle has supplied wet/running weights ranging from 562.2 lb (255 kg) to 566.6 lb (257 kg).
Kawasaki Versys 1000 SE Tourer weight overview
At this weight, footing and parking technique matter. Once moving, geometry and balance can disguise the mass, but you still have to manage the full weight at walking speed.
Heavy Motorcycle
How heavy is the Kawasaki Versys 1000 SE Tourer?
wet weight
Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Kawasaki Versys 1000 SE Tourer is heavier than about 90% 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 SE Tourer weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 2022, 2023 |
|---|---|
| Wet / running weight | 562.2 lb (255 kg) to 566.6 lb (257 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 1,043 cc |
| Power | 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 2022 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 | 21.35 hp / 100 lb |
|---|---|
| Pounds per horsepower | 4.68 lb / hp |
| Torque per 100 lb | 13.28 lb-ft / 100 lb to 13.38 lb-ft / 100 lb |
| Displacement per pound | 1.84 cc / lb to 1.86 cc / lb |
| Weight per 100 cc | 53.9 lb / 100 cc to 54.3 lb / 100 cc |
| Fuel weight as % of bike weight | 6.1% to 6.1% |
What the weight numbers tell you
Kawasaki Versys 1000 SE Tourer weight FAQ
What is the Kawasaki Versys 1000 SE Tourer wet weight?
The supplied wet/running weight is 562.2 lb (255 kg) to 566.6 lb (257 kg) across the model years covered here. That figure is the most useful available number for real-world handling because operating fluids and fuel are included.
Is the Kawasaki Versys 1000 SE Tourer lighter or heavier than other Kawasaki allround models?
Compared with similar Kawasakis in this dataset, it is heavier than about 90% of 20 allround models using the same weight basis.
Which Kawasaki Versys 1000 SE Tourer years have different weight specs?
The supplied data shows different weight figures across the 2022-2023 model years. Use the year-specific changes section above for the exact value attached to each changed year.
How much does a full tank add to the Kawasaki Versys 1000 SE Tourer?
Based on the supplied 5.55 US gal (21 L) tank capacity, the gasoline itself weighs about 34.5 lb (15.6 kg) when full. On models with a wet/running weight, that fuel mass is already included in the listed ready-to-ride figure.
What is the combined Kawasaki Versys 1000 SE Tourer and rider weight?
Using the model’s representative wet/running weight and a 180 lb rider, the combined bike-and-rider mass is about 744.4 lb (337.6 kg) before riding gear, luggage or a passenger.
What is the Kawasaki Versys 1000 SE Tourer power-to-weight ratio?
Available model-year data produces 21.35 hp per 100 lb. It shows engine output relative to motorcycle mass rather than just quoting peak horsepower. That places it around the 81st percentile within the compatible Kawasaki allround power-to-weight comparison.
How much torque does the Kawasaki Versys 1000 SE Tourer have per 100 lb?
Where compatible torque and weight figures are available, the model works out to 13.28 lb-ft per 100 lb to 13.38 lb-ft per 100 lb. This gives more context than torque alone because it relates engine twist to the mass it has to move.
What is the Kawasaki Versys 1000 SE Tourer displacement per pound?
The available figures work out to 1.84 cc per lb to 1.86 cc per lb. This is not a performance rating, but it is a useful way to compare engine size against total motorcycle mass.
How much does Kawasaki Versys 1000 SE Tourer weight vary by year?
Among years with usable comparable figures, 2022 is the lightest at 562.2 lb (255 kg), while 2023 is the heaviest at 566.6 lb (257 kg).
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.