Across the 2007 and 2014 model years, the Kawasaki Versys ABS motorcycle has supplied wet/running weights ranging from 460.8 lb (209 kg) and dry weights ranging from 399 lb (181 kg), depending on model year.
Kawasaki Versys ABS 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 ABS?
wet weight
Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Kawasaki Versys ABS is lighter than about 51.7% of 144 Kawasaki motorcycles 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 ABS weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 2007, 2014 |
|---|---|
| Wet / running weight | 460.8 lb (209 kg) |
| Dry weight | 399 lb (181 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 649 cc |
| Torque | 33 lb-ft (44.8 Nm) to 45 lb-ft (61 Nm) |
| Fuel capacity | 5 US gal (18.93 L) to 5.02 US gal (19 L) |
| Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) | 31.1 lb (14.1 kg) to 31.2 lb (14.2 kg) |
Weight changes by model year
The 2007 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
| Torque per 100 lb | 7.17 lb-ft / 100 lb to 11.27 lb-ft / 100 lb |
|---|---|
| Displacement per pound | 1.41 cc / lb to 1.63 cc / lb |
| Weight per 100 cc | 61.5 lb / 100 cc to 71 lb / 100 cc |
| Fuel weight as % of bike weight | 6.7% to 7.8% |
| Weight with full tank | 430.2 lb (195.2 kg) |
What the weight numbers tell you
Kawasaki Versys ABS weight FAQ
What does the Kawasaki Versys ABS weigh ready to ride?
The supplied figures span 460.8 lb (209 kg) for wet/running weight and 399 lb (181 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 ABS heavy compared with other Kawasaki motorcycles?
It sits fairly close to the middle of the category. Its representative wet weight is around the 48th percentile among 144 compatible Kawasaki motorcycles.
Does the Kawasaki Versys ABS weight change by model year?
Not in the usable weight data on this page. Across the covered 2007 and 2014 years, the supplied weight figure remains the same where comparable values are available.
How much does the Kawasaki Versys ABS fuel weigh?
The listed tank capacity is 5 US gal (18.93 L) to 5.02 US gal (19 L). Using approximately 0.745 kg/L gasoline, a full tank is roughly 31.1 lb (14.1 kg) to 31.2 lb (14.2 kg). That is an estimate for fuel mass, not an official Kawasaki curb-weight calculation.
How heavy is the Kawasaki Versys ABS with an average-size rider?
A 180 lb rider brings the simple bike-plus-rider total to roughly 640.8 lb (290.6 kg) using the representative wet/running figure. Gear and luggage would add more.
What is the estimated Kawasaki Versys ABS weight with a full tank of gas?
Based on the available dry-weight and tank-capacity data, a full-tank estimate is 430.2 lb (195.2 kg). Oil, coolant and market-specific equipment can still make actual ready-to-ride weight different.
How much torque does the Kawasaki Versys ABS have per 100 lb?
The calculated torque-to-weight range is 7.17 lb-ft per 100 lb to 11.27 lb-ft per 100 lb. It is useful for comparing bikes with very different overall weights.
What is the Kawasaki Versys ABS displacement per pound?
Engine displacement relative to bike weight is 1.41 cc per lb to 1.63 cc per lb. It can help compare motorcycles from very different displacement classes without relying on cc alone.
How much does Kawasaki Versys ABS weight vary by year?
The usable year data ranges from 399 lb (181 kg) in 2007 to 460.8 lb (209 kg) in 2014.
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.