The Kawasaki Voyager XII motorcycle specifications include a 1,196 cc (72.98 cu in) engine, power of 97 hp (70.8 kW) @ 7,000 rpm, a 5-speed gearbox, and a listed weight of 361 kg (795.9 lb).
Key specifications
The 1998 model is treated as the standard specification. Only later model years with a different supplied value are shown below.
How the Kawasaki Voyager XII compares
This compares the motorcycle with all Kawasaki models in this specifications database. The blue marker is this model and the grey line is the Kawasaki database average.
About 31% higher than the Kawasaki database average. Around the 70th percentile across Kawasaki models.
About 74% higher than the Kawasaki database average. Around the 88th percentile across Kawasaki models.
About 74% heavier than the Kawasaki database average. Around the 96th percentile across Kawasaki models.
About 6% lower than the Kawasaki database average. Around the 23rd percentile across Kawasaki models.
About 52% larger than the Kawasaki database average. Around the 98th percentile across Kawasaki models.
Kawasaki database percentile rankings
Percentiles show where this motorcycle sits across the Kawasaki specifications database. They are descriptive database rankings, not performance ratings.
97 hp — more powerful than about 70% of Kawasaki models with power data.
1,196 cc — larger displacement than about 88% of Kawasaki models.
361 kg — heavier than about 96% of Kawasaki models, or lighter than about 4%.
755 mm — taller than about 23% of Kawasaki models.
23.2 L — larger than about 98% of Kawasaki fuel tanks in this database.
Dimensions compared with Kawasaki average
Each measurement is compared with the average value across Kawasaki models where that dimension is available.
1,620
1,441
12% above average.
755
801
6% below average.
140
187
25% below average.
Mechanical overview
Additional useful specifications
| Front tire size | 130/90-16 |
|---|---|
| Rear tire size | 150/90-15 |
| Front tire width | 130 mm |
| Front tire aspect ratio | 90% |
| Front rim diameter | 16 in |
| Rear tire width | 150 mm |
| Rear tire aspect ratio | 90% |
| Rear rim diameter | 15 in |
| Estimated theoretical fuel range | 444 km |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 0.269 hp/kg |
| Power-to-weight | 268.7 hp/tonne |
| Specific power | 81.1 hp/L |
| Bore/stroke ratio | 1.26:1 (Oversquare) |
Engine specifications
| Engine type | In-line four, four-stroke |
|---|---|
| Displacement | 1,196 cc (72.98 cu in) |
| Power | 97 hp (70.8 kW) @ 7,000 rpm |
| Torque | 107.8 Nm (11.0 kgf-m or 79.5 ft.lbs) @ 5,000 rpm |
| Bore × stroke | 78.0 x 62 mm (3.1 x 2.4 inches) |
| Compression ratio | 10.0:1 |
| Valves per cylinder | 4 |
| Cooling system | Liquid |
| Fuel system | Carburettor. Kehin ckv 30 (4) constant Velocity, Diaphram type. |
| Fuel control | Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC) |
| Ignition | 12 v Battery and coil, Transistorized Breakerless |
| Starter | Electric |
Transmission and drivetrain
| Gearbox | 5-speed |
|---|---|
| Final drive | Shaft drive (cardan) (final drive) |
| Clutch | Wet, Multi-disc, Manual |
Chassis and suspension
| Front suspension | Air/Oil fork |
|---|---|
| Rear suspension | Air/Spring shocks |
Brakes, wheels and tires
| Front brakes | Double disc. Hydraulic |
|---|---|
| Rear brakes | Single disc. Hydraulic |
| Front tire | 130/90-16 |
| Rear tire | 150/90-15 |
Dimensions and weight
| Wet weight | 361 kg (795.9 lb) |
|---|---|
| Dry weight | 330 kg (727.5 lb) |
| Seat height | 755 mm (29.7 inches) |
| Wheelbase | 1,620 mm (63.8 inches) |
| Ground clearance | 140 mm (5.5 inches) |
Fuel and emissions
| Fuel capacity | 23.20 L (6.13 US gal) |
|---|---|
| Fuel consumption | 5.22 L/100 km (19.2 km/l or 45.06 mpg) |
| Greenhouse gases | 121.1 CO 2 g/km. (CO2 – Carbon dioxide emission) |
Performance
| Power/weight ratio | 0.2939 hp/kg |
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Other specifications
| Color options | Dark Green |
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Disclaimer: Specifications may vary by market, trim, production date and optional equipment, and scraped or historical data can contain errors. Comparison and percentile values are calculated from Kawasaki models in this specifications database. Always double-check important specifications against the motorcycle owner’s/service manual and official Kawasaki information before relying on them. Visit the official Kawasaki website.