Across 4 covered model years from 2015 to 2018, the Kawasaki Versys 1000LT motorcycle has a listed wet/running weight of 549 lb (249 kg).
Kawasaki Versys 1000LT weight overview
This is a substantial motorcycle. The weight matters most when stopped, backing it up, parking on a slope or recovering from a lean.
Heavy Motorcycle
How heavy is the Kawasaki Versys 1000LT?
wet weight
Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Kawasaki Versys 1000LT is lighter than about 53% of 50 Kawasaki sport-touring motorcycles with compatible weight data.
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 1000LT weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018 |
|---|---|
| Wet / running weight | 549 lb (249 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 1,043 cc |
| Power | 120 hp |
| Torque | 75.2 lb-ft (102 Nm) |
| Fuel capacity | 5.5 US gal (20.82 L) to 5.55 US gal (21 L) |
| Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) | 34.2 lb (15.5 kg) to 34.5 lb (15.6 kg) |
Weight changes by model year
The 2015 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 | 21.86 hp / 100 lb |
|---|---|
| Pounds per horsepower | 4.57 lb / hp |
| Torque per 100 lb | 13.7 lb-ft / 100 lb |
| Displacement per pound | 1.9 cc / lb |
| Weight per 100 cc | 52.6 lb / 100 cc |
| Fuel weight as % of bike weight | 6.2% to 6.3% |
What the weight numbers tell you
Kawasaki Versys 1000LT weight FAQ
How much does the Kawasaki Versys 1000LT weigh?
The available wet/running figure is 549 lb (249 kg). This is more representative of the motorcycle you actually push, park and ride than a dry-only specification.
How does the Kawasaki Versys 1000LT weight compare with similar Kawasakis?
It is not an extreme outlier for the category. The model ranks around the 47th percentile for weight among 50 compatible Kawasaki sport-touring motorcycles.
Are all Kawasaki Versys 1000LT model years the same weight?
The supplied comparable weight values do not show a meaningful change across the 2015-2018 years covered here.
What does a full tank of gas weigh on the Kawasaki Versys 1000LT?
A full tank works out to about 34.2 lb (15.5 kg) to 34.5 lb (15.6 kg) from the listed 5.5 US gal (20.82 L) to 5.55 US gal (21 L) capacity. Actual fuel density varies slightly, so treat it as a practical estimate.
What does the Kawasaki Versys 1000LT weigh with a 180 lb rider?
The approximate combined total is 729 lb (330.6 kg) with a 180 lb rider, based on the representative wet/running weight used on this page.
Is the Kawasaki Versys 1000LT strong for its weight?
The calculated range is 21.86 hp per 100 lb. This ratio is usually more informative for acceleration comparisons than horsepower alone. That places it around the 71st percentile within the compatible Kawasaki sport touring power-to-weight comparison.
What is the Kawasaki Versys 1000LT torque-to-weight ratio?
Available data gives 13.7 lb-ft per 100 lb. That ratio helps explain how strong the engine is relative to the bike’s mass, especially at lower speeds.
How large is the Kawasaki Versys 1000LT engine for its weight?
The model has about 1.9 cc per lb in the available data. This simply shows how much engine displacement there is for each pound of motorcycle weight.
Is the Kawasaki Versys 1000LT above or below the typical Kawasaki sport-touring motorcycle weight?
The representative wet weight is about 9.4 lb (4.2 kg) lighter than the median Kawasaki sport-touring motorcycle weight of 558.3 lb (253.2 kg) in this dataset.
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.