The Kawasaki Versys 1000 Tourer 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 250 kg (551.2 lb).
Key specifications
How the Kawasaki Versys 1000 Tourer 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.
About 62% higher than the Kawasaki database average. Around the 83rd percentile across Kawasaki models.
About 52% higher than the Kawasaki database average. Around the 84th percentile across Kawasaki models.
About 20% heavier than the Kawasaki database average. Around the 74th percentile across Kawasaki models.
About 6% taller than the Kawasaki database average. Around the 82nd 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.
120 hp — more powerful than about 83% of Kawasaki models with power data.
1,043 cc — larger displacement than about 84% of Kawasaki models.
250 kg — heavier than about 74% of Kawasaki models, or lighter than about 26%.
845 mm — taller than about 82% 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.
2,235
2,122
5% above average.
900
833
8% above average.
1,405
1,175
20% above average.
1,520
1,441
6% above average.
845
801
6% above average.
155
187
17% below average.
Mechanical overview
Additional useful specifications
| Front tire size | 120/70-ZR17 |
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| Rear tire size | 180/55-ZR17 |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 0.480 hp/kg |
| Power-to-weight | 480.0 hp/tonne |
| Specific power | 115.1 hp/L |
| Bore/stroke ratio | 1.38:1 (Oversquare) |
Model information
| Year released | 2015 |
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Engine specifications
| Engine type | In-line four, four-stroke |
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| 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) @ 7,700 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. 38 mm x 4 with oval sub-throttles |
| Fuel control | Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC) |
| Ignition | Digital |
| 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 stepless rebound damping (right-side) and spring preload adjustability |
| 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 | 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 | 250 kg (551.2 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) |
| Carrying capacity | Saddle bags |
Fuel and emissions
| Fuel capacity | 21.00 L (5.55 US gal) |
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Other specifications
| Color options | Candy Burnt Orange/Metallic Spark Black, Flat Ebony/Metallic Spark Black, Grey/Ebony |
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| Comments | Small windscreen. |
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