The Kawasaki Versys 1000 motorcycle specifications include a 1,043 cc (63.64 cu in) engine, power of 116.4 hp (85.0 kW), and a listed weight of 239 kg (526.9 lb).
Key specifications
2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2023Model years
1,043 ccDisplacement
116.4 hpPower
102.0 Nm @ 10,400 rpmTorque
239 kgDry weight
845 mmSeat height
21 LFuel tank
1,520 mmWheelbase
Model years covered
2012201320142015201620172018201920202023
Year-specific specification changes
The 2012 model is treated as the standard specification. Only later model years with a different supplied value are shown below.
Frame
20172023Twin-tube, aluminium
Front brakes
20132020Double disc. Petal discs. Dual opposed 4-piston caliper
2023Double disc. Petal discs. Dual opposed 4-piston caliper. ABS.
Front suspension
2018201943 mm inverted fork with stepless rebound damping (right side) and spring preload adjustability
2020202343 mm inverted fork with KECS-controlled rebound and compression damping, manual spring preload adjustability and top-out springs
Fuel system
20162019Injection. 38 mm x 4 with oval sub-throttles
20202023Injection. Ø 38 mm x 4 (Keihin) with oval sub-throttles
Power
20152016120 hp (87.6 kW) @ 9,000 rpm
20182023120 hp (87.6 kW) @ 9,000 rpm
Rear brakes
20132020Single disc. Petal disc. Single-piston caliper.
2023Single disc. Petal disc. Single-piston caliper. ABS.
Rear suspension
20182019Horizontal Back-link, gas-charged, with stepless rebound damping and remote spring preload adjustability
20202023Horizontal Back-link, BFRC lite shock, KECS-controlled compression damping, rebound damping and spring preload adjustability.
Torque
20132018102.0 Nm (10.4 kgf-m or 75.2 ft.lbs) @ 7,700 rpm
20192023102.0 Nm (10.4 kgf-m or 75.2 ft.lbs) @ 7,500 rpm
Clutch
20132023Wet multi-disc, manual
Ground clearance
20162023150 mm (5.9 inches)
Overall height
201620181,400 mm (55.1 inches)
201920201,490 mm (58.7 inches)
20231,400 mm (55.1 inches)
Overall length
20162,240 mm (88.2 inches)
201720232,270 mm (89.4 inches)
Overall width
20162018895 mm (35.2 inches)
2019890 mm (35.0 inches)
2020950 mm (37.4 inches)
2023895 mm (35.2 inches)
Seat height
20162023840 mm (33.1 inches)
How the Kawasaki Versys 1000 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 power116.4 hp
Low 10 hpAverage 73.9 hpHigh 203.3 hp
About 58% higher than the Kawasaki database average. Around the 80th 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.
Seat height845 mm
Low 680 mmAverage 801 mmHigh 955 mm
About 6% taller than the Kawasaki database average. Around the 82nd 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
Mechanical overview
Engine layout snapshot
In-line four, four-stroke • 1,043 cc • Liquid cooled • 116.4 hp
Chassis snapshot
Wheelbase 1,520 mmSeat 845 mmClearance 155 mm
Chain (final drive) • 120/70-ZR17 front / 180/55-ZR17 rear
Additional useful specifications
| Front tire size |
120/70-ZR17 |
| Rear tire size |
180/55-ZR17 |
| Power-to-weight ratio |
0.487 hp/kg |
| Power-to-weight |
487.0 hp/tonne |
| Specific power |
111.6 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 |
116.4 hp (85.0 kW) |
| Torque |
102.0 Nm (10.4 kgf-m or 75.2 ft.lbs) @ 10,400 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 |
| 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 mDouble disk, manual |
Chassis and suspension
| Frame |
Aluminium twin-tube |
| Front suspension |
43 mm inverted fork with stepless |
| Rear suspension |
Horizontal Back-link, gas-charged, |
| Rake |
27.0° |
Brakes, wheels and tires
| Front brakes |
Double disc |
| Rear brakes |
Single disc |
| Front tire |
120/70-ZR17 |
| Rear tire |
180/55-ZR17 |
Dimensions and weight
| Dry weight |
239 kg (526.9 lb) |
| Seat height |
845 mm (33.3 inches) |
| Overall length |
2,235 mm (88.0 inches) |
| Overall width |
900 mm (35.4 inches) |
| Overall height |
1,405 mm (55.3 inches) |
| Wheelbase |
1,520 mm (59.8 inches) |
| Ground clearance |
155 mm (6.1 inches) |
Fuel and emissions
| Fuel capacity |
21.00 L (5.55 US gal) |
Performance
| Power/weight ratio |
0.4870 hp/kg |
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