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Kawasaki VERSYS 1000 Grand Tourer
2012–2024 · Adventure Motorcycles
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Key specifications
| Specification | Kawasaki VERSYS 1000 Grand Tourer2024 | Honda CRF 1000L Africa Twin2022 |
|---|---|---|
| Engine displacement | 1,043 cm³ | 1,084 cm³ |
| Power | 120 hp (89 kW) | 101 hp (75 kW) |
| Torque | 102 Nm | 105 Nm |
| Wet weight | 253 kg | 226 kg |
| Seat height | 840 mm | 850 mm |
| Fuel tank capacity | 21 L | 18.8 L |
Full specification comparison
Engine
| Specification | Kawasaki VERSYS 1000 Grand Tourer2024 | Honda CRF 1000L Africa Twin2022 |
|---|---|---|
| Engine displacement | 1,043 cm³ | 1,084 cm³ |
| Power | 120 hp (89 kW) | 101 hp (75 kW) |
| Torque | 102 Nm | 105 Nm |
| Engine type | In-line four, four-stroke | Parallel Twin, four-stroke |
| Cooling | Liquid | Liquid |
| Fuel system | Injection | Injection |
Transmission
| Specification | Kawasaki VERSYS 1000 Grand Tourer2024 | Honda CRF 1000L Africa Twin2022 |
|---|---|---|
| Gearbox | Manual 6-speed | Manual 6-speed |
| Final drive | Chain | Chain |
Dimensions and weight
| Specification | Kawasaki VERSYS 1000 Grand Tourer2024 | Honda CRF 1000L Africa Twin2022 |
|---|---|---|
| Wet weight | 253 kg | 226 kg |
| Seat height | 840 mm | 850 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1,520 mm | 1,575 mm |
| Ground clearance | 150 mm | 250 mm |
| Fuel tank capacity | 21 L | 18.8 L |
Chassis and suspension
| Specification | Kawasaki VERSYS 1000 Grand Tourer2024 | Honda CRF 1000L Africa Twin2022 |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Twin-tube, aluminium | Steel semi-double cradle type with high-tensile strength steel rear sub-frame |
| Front suspension | 43 mm inverted fork with stepless rebound damping (right side) and spring preload adjustability | Inverted telescopic fork |
| Rear suspension | Horizontal Back-link, gas-charged, with stepless rebound damping and remote spring preload adjustability | Pro-Link® system w/ single shock |
Brakes and wheels
| Specification | Kawasaki VERSYS 1000 Grand Tourer2024 | Honda CRF 1000L Africa Twin2022 |
|---|---|---|
| Front brakes | Double disc. ABS. Petal discs. Dual opposed 4-piston caliper | Double disc. Switchable ABS. 4-piston calipers and sintered metal pads |
| Rear brakes | Single disc. ABS. Petal disc. Single-piston caliper. | Single disc. Switchable ABS. 2-piston caliper and sintered metal pads. |
| Front tyre | 120/70-ZR17 | 90/90-21 |
| Rear tyre | 180/55-ZR17 | 150/70-18 |