Across 7 covered model years from 2007 to 2014, the Kawasaki Versys motorcycle has supplied wet/running weights ranging from 454.2 lb (206 kg) and dry weights ranging from 399 lb (181 kg) to 454.2 lb (206 kg), depending on model year.
Kawasaki Versys 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?
wet weight
Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Kawasaki Versys is lighter than about 90.4% of 26 Kawasaki touring 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 weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2013, 2014 |
|---|---|
| Wet / running weight | 454.2 lb (206 kg) |
| Dry weight | 399 lb (181 kg) to 454.2 lb (206 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 649 cc |
| Torque | 33 lb-ft (44.8 Nm) to 45 lb-ft (61 Nm) |
| Fuel capacity | 5 US gal (18.92 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 | 7.28 lb-ft / 100 lb to 11.27 lb-ft / 100 lb |
|---|---|
| Displacement per pound | 1.43 cc / lb to 1.63 cc / lb |
| Weight per 100 cc | 61.5 lb / 100 cc to 70 lb / 100 cc |
| Fuel weight as % of bike weight | 6.8% to 7.8% |
| Weight with full tank | 430.1 lb (195.1 kg) to 485.2 lb (220.1 kg) |
What the weight numbers tell you
Kawasaki Versys weight FAQ
What does the Kawasaki Versys weigh ready to ride?
The supplied figures span 454.2 lb (206 kg) for wet/running weight and 399 lb (181 kg) to 454.2 lb (206 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 heavy compared with other Kawasaki touring motorcycles?
It is on the lighter side in this dataset. Its representative wet weight sits around the 10th weight percentile among 26 Kawasaki touring motorcycles, meaning most compatible models are heavier.
Does the Kawasaki Versys 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 fuel weigh?
The listed tank capacity is 5 US gal (18.92 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 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.
How heavy is the Kawasaki Versys after filling the fuel tank?
Using the listed dry weight plus the calculated fuel mass, the estimated weight with a full tank is 430.1 lb (195.1 kg) to 485.2 lb (220.1 kg). That still may not equal official curb weight because dry-weight definitions can exclude other fluids or equipment.
What is the Kawasaki Versys torque per 100 lb of bike weight?
The calculated torque-to-weight range is 7.28 lb-ft per 100 lb to 11.27 lb-ft per 100 lb. It is useful for comparing bikes with very different overall weights.
How many cc does the Kawasaki Versys have per pound?
Engine displacement relative to bike weight is 1.43 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 does the Kawasaki Versys compare with the median Kawasaki touring motorcycle weight?
The model sits about 332 lb (150.6 kg) lighter than the compatible median Kawasaki touring motorcycle weight used on this page.
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.