Kawasaki VERSYS 1000 LT
- Production years
- 2015–2018
- Brand
- Kawasaki
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KAWASAKI VERSYS 1000 LT (2016-Present)
Selected year: 2018
Technical specifications
- Engine capacity
- 1,000 cm³
- Power
- 120 hp (89 kW) at 9,000 rpm
- Wet weight
- 249 kg
- Seat height
- 841 mm
Overview
The Kawasaki VERSYS 1000 LT is an adventure motorcycle produced from 2015 to 2018. For 2018, its 1000 cm³ liquid-cooled inline-four makes 120 hp (89 kW) and 102 Nm of torque at 7700 rpm; wet weight is 249 kg.
The 841 mm seat height can make it harder for shorter riders to plant both feet at a stop, and its 249 kg wet weight takes more effort to manage when maneuvering slowly. Adjustable front and rear suspension let riders tune the setup, while 150 mm of travel at each end helps absorb bumps; ABS supports controlled braking, and saddle-bag carrying capacity suits trips that need luggage.
Specifications
Engine
Engine
- Bore x stroke
- 77.0 x 56.0 mm
- Engine capacity
- 1,000 cm³
- Compression ratio
- 10.3:1
- Cooling system
- Liquid
- Engine type
- In-line four, four-stroke
- Fuel system
- Injection
- Ignition
- TCBI with digital advance
- Lubrication system
- Forced lubrication, wet sump
- Starting
- Electric
- Valves per cylinder
- 4
Performance and transmission
Performance and transmission
- Power
- 120 hp (89 kW) at 9,000 rpm
- Power weight ratio
- 0.4819 HP/kg (wet)
- Torque
- 102 Nm at 7,700 rpm
- Clutch
- Wet multi-disc, manual
- Final drive
- Chain
- Gearbox
- Manual 6-speed
- Transmission type
- Manual
Dimensions and weight
Dimensions and weight
- Carrying capacity
- Saddle bags
- Fuel capacity
- 20.8 L
- Ground clearance
- 150 mm
- Overall height
- 1,400 mm
- Overall length
- 2,240 mm
- Overall width
- 1,026 mm
- Seat height
- 841 mm
- Wet weight
- 249 kg
- Wheelbase
- 1,519 mm
Chassis and suspension
Chassis and suspension
- Frame
- Twin-spar aluminum
- Front suspension
- KYB 43mm inverted front fork with adjustable rebound and preload
- Front wheel travel
- 150 mm
- Rake
- 27.0°
- Rear suspension
- Horizontal back-link shock with adjustable rebound damping and adjustable spring preload, remote preload adjuster
- Rear wheel travel
- 150 mm
- Trail
- 102 mm
Brakes and wheels
Brakes and wheels
- Abs
- Yes
- Front brakes
- Double disc. ABS. Four-piston calipers.
- Front brakes diameter
- 310 mm
- Front tyre
- 120/70-17
- Rear brakes
- Single disc. ABS. Single-piston caliper.
- Rear brakes diameter
- 250 mm
- Rear tyre
- 180/55-17
Colours and equipment
Colours and equipment
- Colours
- Metallic Flat Spark Black/Metallic Spark Black
- Warranty
- 24
Model years
2016
Power: 116 hp (87 kW) → 120 hp (89 kW)
2017
Seat height: 845 mm → 841 mm; Fuel capacity: 21 L → 20.8 L
| Specification | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine capacity | 1,000 cm³ | 1,000 cm³ | 1,000 cm³ | 1,000 cm³ |
| Power | 116 hp (87 kW) | 120 hp (89 kW) | 120 hp (89 kW) | 120 hp (89 kW) |
| Torque | 102 Nm | 102 Nm | 102 Nm | 102 Nm |
| Wet weight | 249 kg | 249 kg | 249 kg | 249 kg |
| Seat height | 845 mm | 845 mm | 841 mm | 841 mm |
| Fuel capacity | 21 L | 21 L | 20.8 L | 20.8 L |
Pros and cons
Advantages
Adjustable suspension
The fork and rear shock offer damping and preload adjustment, with a remote rear preload adjuster making changes easier when carrying a different load.
ABS brakes
ABS on both the front and rear brakes helps prevent wheel lockup during hard braking.
Luggage capacity
Saddle-bag carrying capacity gives the VERSYS 1000 LT room for touring luggage.
Things to consider
Tall seat
At 841 mm, the seat may leave shorter riders reaching for the ground at stops.
Heavy at walking speed
Its 249 kg wet weight can make parking and tight, slow maneuvers more demanding.
Chain final drive
The chain needs periodic cleaning, lubrication, and adjustment.
Rider fit
Rider fit calculator
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Estimated from your height: 79 cm
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
841 mm
Approx. loaded height
811 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 20.8 L at 5.5 L/100 km
Lower consumption = longer range.
Estimated range
378 km
With 10% reserve
340 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 2018 Kawasaki VERSYS 1000 LT have?
It has a 1000 cm³ liquid-cooled, fuel-injected inline-four four-stroke engine.
How much power and torque does the 2018 VERSYS 1000 LT make?
It produces 120 hp (89 kW) and 102 Nm of torque at 7700 rpm.
What is the seat height of the 2018 Kawasaki VERSYS 1000 LT?
The seat height is 841 mm.
Does the 2018 Kawasaki VERSYS 1000 LT have ABS?
Yes, ABS is fitted to both the front and rear brakes.
