Kawasaki VERSYS 1000 Grand Tourer
- Production years
- 2012–2024
- Brand
- Kawasaki
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KAWASAKI Versys 1000 Grand Tourer (2011-2012)
Selected year: 2024
Technical specifications
- Engine capacity
- 1,043 cm³
- Power
- 120 hp (89 kW) at 9,000 rpm
- Wet weight
- 253 kg
- Seat height
- 840 mm
Overview
The Kawasaki VERSYS 1000 Grand Tourer is an adventure motorcycle in the VERSYS family, produced from 2012 through 2024. For 2024, it uses a 1043 cm³ liquid-cooled inline-four four-stroke engine making 120 hp (89 kW) and 102 Nm of torque at 7500 rpm, with a wet weight of 253 kg.
Its 840 mm seat height and 253 kg wet weight can make stopping and slow-speed maneuvering more demanding for shorter riders. The 21-liter tank and 5.50 liters/100 km fuel consumption give an estimated full-tank range of about 382 km, while panniers and a top box provide luggage space. ABS is fitted, and both ends of the suspension offer adjustments that let riders tune damping and spring preload; the assist-and-slipper clutch helps steady the rear wheel during hard downshifts.
Specifications
Engine
Engine
- Bore x stroke
- 77.0 x 56.0 mm
- Engine capacity
- 1,043 cm³
- Compression ratio
- 10.3:1
- Cooling system
- Liquid
- Engine type
- In-line four, four-stroke
- Fuel system
- Injection
- Ignition
- Digital
- Lubrication system
- Forced lubrication, wet sump
- Starting
- Electric
- Valves per cylinder
- 4
Performance and transmission
Performance and transmission
- Co2 emissions
- 128 g/km CO₂
- Fuel consumption
- 5.5 L/100 km
- Power
- 120 hp (89 kW) at 9,000 rpm
- Power weight ratio
- 0.4743 HP/kg (wet)
- Torque
- 102 Nm at 7,500 rpm
- Clutch
- Wet multi-disc, manual. Assist and Slipper.
- Final drive
- Chain
- Gearbox
- Manual 6-speed
- Transmission type
- Manual
Dimensions and weight
Dimensions and weight
- Carrying capacity
- Panniers. Top box.
- Fuel capacity
- 21 L
- Ground clearance
- 150 mm
- Overall height
- 1,400 mm
- Overall length
- 2,270 mm
- Overall width
- 895 mm
- Seat height
- 840 mm
- Wet weight
- 253 kg
- Wheelbase
- 1,520 mm
Chassis and suspension
Chassis and suspension
- Frame
- Twin-tube, aluminium
- Front suspension
- 43 mm inverted fork with stepless rebound damping (right side) and spring preload adjustability
- Front wheel travel
- 150 mm
- Rake
- 27.0°
- Rear suspension
- Horizontal Back-link, gas-charged, with stepless rebound damping and remote spring preload adjustability
- Rear wheel travel
- 152 mm
- Trail
- 106 mm
Brakes and wheels
Brakes and wheels
- Abs
- Yes
- Front brakes
- Double disc. ABS. Petal discs. Dual opposed 4-piston caliper
- Front brakes diameter
- 310 mm
- Front tyre
- 120/70-ZR17
- Rear brakes
- Single disc. ABS. Petal disc. Single-piston caliper.
- Rear brakes diameter
- 250 mm
- Rear tyre
- 180/55-ZR17
Colours and equipment
Colours and equipment
- Colours
- Metallic Matte Graphenesteel Gray/Metallic Spark Black
Model years
2013
Power: 120 hp (89 kW) → 116 hp (87 kW)
2015
Power: 116 hp (87 kW) → 120 hp (89 kW); Wet weight: 239 kg → 250 kg
2016
Seat height: 845 mm → 840 mm
2020
Power: 120 hp (89 kW) → 118 hp (88 kW)
2021
Wet weight: 250 kg → 257 kg
2022
Power: 118 hp (88 kW) → 120 hp (89 kW); Fuel consumption: 5.7 L/100 km → 5.5 L/100 km
2023
Wet weight: 257 kg → 253 kg
| Specification | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine capacity | 1,043 cm³ | 1,043 cm³ | 1,043 cm³ | 1,043 cm³ | 1,043 cm³ | 1,043 cm³ |
| Power | 120 hp (89 kW) | 118 hp (88 kW) | 118 hp (88 kW) | 120 hp (89 kW) | 120 hp (89 kW) | 120 hp (89 kW) |
| Torque | 102 Nm | 102 Nm | 102 Nm | 102 Nm | 102 Nm | 102 Nm |
| Wet weight | 250 kg | 250 kg | 257 kg | 257 kg | 253 kg | 253 kg |
| Seat height | 840 mm | 840 mm | 840 mm | 840 mm | 840 mm | 840 mm |
| Fuel capacity | 21 L | 21 L | 21 L | 21 L | 21 L | 21 L |
Pros and cons
Advantages
Touring luggage included
Panniers and a top box provide dedicated space for carrying gear.
Adjustable suspension
Rebound damping and spring preload adjustments at both ends allow the suspension to be tuned for the rider and load.
ABS brakes
ABS on both wheels helps prevent wheel lock during hard braking.
Things to consider
Heavy at low speeds
Its 253 kg wet weight takes more effort to manage when maneuvering slowly or backing up.
Tall seat
The 840 mm seat can make it harder for shorter riders to put their feet down securely at a stop.
Chain final drive
The chain needs cleaning, lubrication, and adjustment as part of routine upkeep.
Rider fit
Rider fit calculator
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How to measure
Stand barefoot with your back to a wall. Hold a book firmly between your legs, then measure from the floor to the top edge of the book.
Estimated ground reach
Balls of both feet likely down
You should reach on both sides, but probably not with your heels fully down.
Seat height
840 mm
Approx. loaded height
810 mm
Estimate assumes about 30 mm of suspension sag. Seat width, footwear, luggage and suspension settings can change real reach. Always sit on the motorcycle before buying.
Fuel range calculator
Enter your expected fuel consumption to estimate the distance on a full tank, with or without a fuel reserve.
Tank 21 L at 5.5 L/100 km
Lower consumption = longer range.
Estimated range
382 km
With 10% reserve
344 km
This is a planning estimate, not a measured result. Speed, route, weather, load and riding style can change real consumption.
FAQ
What engine does the 2024 Kawasaki VERSYS 1000 Grand Tourer have?
It has a 1043 cm³ liquid-cooled inline-four four-stroke engine.
How much power and torque does the 2024 VERSYS 1000 Grand Tourer make?
It produces 120 hp (89 kW) and 102 Nm of torque at 7500 rpm.
How much fuel does the 2024 VERSYS 1000 Grand Tourer hold?
Its fuel capacity is 21 liters, with an estimated full-tank range of about 382 km.
Does the 2024 Kawasaki VERSYS 1000 Grand Tourer have ABS?
Yes, ABS is fitted to the front and rear brakes.
