Across 11 covered model years from 2012 to 2024, the Kawasaki Versys 1000 motorcycle has supplied wet/running weights ranging from 526.9 lb (239 kg) to 566.6 lb (257 kg) and dry weights ranging from 526.9 lb (239 kg), depending on model year.
Kawasaki Versys 1000 weight overview
This is firmly on the heavier side. The real penalty is not necessarily normal riding; it is low-speed work, awkward parking and moving the bike around manually.
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How heavy is the Kawasaki Versys 1000?
wet weight
Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Kawasaki Versys 1000 is heavier than about 80% of 20 Kawasaki allround models with compatible weight data.
Dry vs ready-to-ride weight
Bike + rider total weight
These totals use the model’s representative wet weight. They exclude riding gear, luggage and a passenger.
Kawasaki Versys 1000 weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2023, 2024 |
|---|---|
| Wet / running weight | 526.9 lb (239 kg) to 566.6 lb (257 kg) |
| Dry weight | 526.9 lb (239 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 1,043 cc |
| Power | 116.4 hp to 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 2012 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 | 21.18 hp / 100 lb to 22.77 hp / 100 lb |
|---|---|
| Pounds per horsepower | 4.39 lb / hp to 4.72 lb / hp |
| Torque per 100 lb | 13.28 lb-ft / 100 lb to 14.28 lb-ft / 100 lb |
| Displacement per pound | 1.84 cc / lb to 1.98 cc / lb |
| Weight per 100 cc | 50.5 lb / 100 cc to 54.3 lb / 100 cc |
| Fuel weight as % of bike weight | 6.1% to 6.5% |
| Weight with full tank | 561.4 lb (254.6 kg) |
What the weight numbers tell you
Kawasaki Versys 1000 weight FAQ
What does the Kawasaki Versys 1000 weigh ready to ride?
The supplied figures span 526.9 lb (239 kg) to 566.6 lb (257 kg) for wet/running weight and 526.9 lb (239 kg) for dry weight across the years in this page. Wet weight is the better guide to what you actually manage on the road.
Is the Kawasaki Versys 1000 heavy compared with other Kawasaki allround models?
Relatively speaking, it is on the heavier side. The model sits near the 80th weight percentile in its Kawasaki category, so it is heavier than most of the compatible comparison set.
Does the Kawasaki Versys 1000 weight change by model year?
Not every covered year uses the same figure. The page groups identical values together and lists the later model years where the supplied weight specification changes.
How much does the Kawasaki Versys 1000 fuel weigh?
The listed tank capacity is 5.55 US gal (21 L). Using approximately 0.745 kg/L gasoline, a full tank is roughly 34.5 lb (15.6 kg). That is an estimate for fuel mass, not an official Kawasaki curb-weight calculation.
How heavy is the Kawasaki Versys 1000 with an average-size rider?
A 180 lb rider brings the simple bike-plus-rider total to roughly 731.2 lb (331.6 kg) using the representative wet/running figure. Gear and luggage would add more.
How much horsepower does the Kawasaki Versys 1000 have per 100 lb?
Where compatible power and weight figures are available, it works out to 21.18 hp per 100 lb to 22.77 hp per 100 lb. That places it around the 88th percentile within the compatible Kawasaki allround power-to-weight comparison.
How heavy is the Kawasaki Versys 1000 after filling the fuel tank?
The page calculates about 561.4 lb (254.6 kg) with a full tank by adding the listed fuel mass to the dry figure. Treat this as a practical estimate, not an official Kawasaki curb-weight number.
What is the Kawasaki Versys 1000 torque-to-weight ratio?
The calculated torque-to-weight range is 13.28 lb-ft per 100 lb to 14.28 lb-ft per 100 lb. It is useful for comparing bikes with very different overall weights.
How large is the Kawasaki Versys 1000 engine for its weight?
Engine displacement relative to bike weight is 1.84 cc per lb to 1.98 cc per lb. It can help compare motorcycles from very different displacement classes without relying on cc alone.
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.