For the 2011 model year, the Kawasaki Versys City motorcycle has a listed wet/running weight of 454.2 lb (206 kg).
Kawasaki Versys City 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 City?
wet weight
Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Kawasaki Versys City is lighter than about 60% of 20 Kawasaki allround models 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 City weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 2011 |
|---|---|
| Wet / running weight | 454.2 lb (206 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 649 cc |
| Torque | 45 lb-ft (61 Nm) |
| Fuel capacity | 5.02 US gal (19 L) |
| Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) | 31.2 lb (14.2 kg) |
Useful weight calculations
| Torque per 100 lb | 9.91 lb-ft / 100 lb |
|---|---|
| Displacement per pound | 1.43 cc / lb |
| Weight per 100 cc | 70 lb / 100 cc |
| Fuel weight as % of bike weight | 6.9% |
What the weight numbers tell you
Kawasaki Versys City weight FAQ
How heavy is the Kawasaki Versys City ready to ride?
Listed ready-to-ride weight is 454.2 lb (206 kg).
Is the Kawasaki Versys City heavy compared with other Kawasaki allround models?
It sits fairly close to the middle of the category. Its representative wet weight is around the 40th percentile among 20 compatible Kawasaki allround models.
How much does the Kawasaki Versys City fuel weigh?
The listed tank capacity is 5.02 US gal (19 L). Using approximately 0.745 kg/L gasoline, a full tank is roughly 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 City with an average-size rider?
A 180 lb rider brings the simple bike-plus-rider total to roughly 634.2 lb (287.6 kg) using the representative wet/running figure. Gear and luggage would add more.
What is the Kawasaki Versys City torque-to-weight ratio?
The calculated torque-to-weight range is 9.91 lb-ft per 100 lb. It is useful for comparing bikes with very different overall weights.
How large is the Kawasaki Versys City engine for its weight?
Engine displacement relative to bike weight is 1.43 cc per lb. It can help compare motorcycles from very different displacement classes without relying on cc alone.
Is the Kawasaki Versys City above or below the typical Kawasaki allround weight?
The model sits about 16.5 lb (7.5 kg) lighter than the compatible median Kawasaki allround weight used on this page.
Will the Kawasaki Versys City feel heavy at low speed?
It is heavy enough that smart parking matters. Avoid situations where you have to paddle it backward uphill or catch it after it leans too far.
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.