Kawasaki Versys 1000 Specs

2012 - 2015 • 3 variants

First introduced in 2012, the Kawasaki Versys 1000 is an all-round motorcycle that has seen 3 variants through 2015. The engine displaces 1043.0 cc. It delivers 102 Nm of torque.

About the Kawasaki Versys 1000

Kawasaki introduced the Versys 1000 as part of their All-Round range, with production running from 2012 to 2023. This technical reference page documents the full specification sheet for the Kawasaki Versys 1000, including engine displacement, power and torque figures, frame and suspension geometry, braking systems, and overall dimensions. Select a model year above to view year-specific technical data. Specifications are compiled from official manufacturer sources.

Kawasaki Versys 1000 by Year

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Spec Evolution

How key specs changed across production years.

Specification	2012	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2023
Ground Clearance (mm)	155 mm	155 mm	155 mm	155 mm	150 mm ↓	150 mm	150 mm	150 mm	150 mm	150 mm
Ground Clearance (in.)	6.1 inches	6.1 inches	6.1 inches	6.1 inches	5.9 inches ↓	5.9 inches	5.9 inches	5.9 inches	5.9 inches	5.9 inches
Fuel Control	DOHC	DOHC	DOHC	Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC)	Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC)	Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC)	Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC)	Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC)	Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC)	Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC)
Engine Type	In-line four, four-stroke	V2, four-stroke	V2, four-stroke	In-line four, four-stroke	In-line four, four-stroke	In-line four, four-stroke	In-line four, four-stroke	In-line four, four-stroke	In-line four, four-stroke	In-line four, four-stroke
Displacement (cc)	1043.00 cc	1043.00 cc	1043.00 cc	1043.00 cc	1043.00 cc	1043.00 cc	1043.00 cc	1043.0 cc	1043.0 cc	1043.0 cc
Comments	-	-	-	Small windscreen.	Small windscreen.	Small windscreen.	Small windscreen.	Small windscreen.	Small windscreen.	Traction control. Cruise control. Small windscreen.
Brakes - Front Diameter (in.)	-	11.8 inches	11.8 inches	12.2 inches ↑	12.2 inches	12.2 inches	12.2 inches	-	-	-
Brakes - Front Diameter (mm)	-	300 mm	300 mm	310 mm ↑	310 mm	310 mm	310 mm	-	-	-
Seat Height	845 mm / 33.3 in.	845 mm / 33.3 in.	845 mm / 33.3 in.	845 mm / 33.3 in.	840 mm / 33.1 in. ↓	840 mm / 33.1 in.	840 mm / 33.1 in.	840 mm / 33.1 in.	840 mm / 33.1 in.	840 mm / 33.1 in.
Frame Type	Aluminium twin-tube	Aluminium twin-tube	Aluminium twin-tube	Aluminium twin-tube	Aluminium twin-tube	Twin-tube, aluminium	Twin-tube, aluminium	Twin-tube, aluminium	Twin-tube, aluminium	Twin-tube, aluminium
Brakes - Front	Double disc	Double disc. Petal discs. Dual opposed 4-piston caliper	Double disc. Petal discs. Dual opposed 4-piston caliper	Double disc. Petal discs. Dual opposed 4-piston caliper	Double disc. Petal discs. Dual opposed 4-piston caliper	Double disc. Petal discs. Dual opposed 4-piston caliper	Double disc. Petal discs. Dual opposed 4-piston caliper	Double disc. Petal discs. Dual opposed 4-piston caliper	Double disc. Petal discs. Dual opposed 4-piston caliper	Double disc. Petal discs. Dual opposed 4-piston caliper. ABS.
Wheelbase	1,520 mm / 59.8 in.	1,520 mm / 59.8 in.	1,520 mm / 59.8 in.	1,520 mm / 59.8 in.	1,520 mm / 59.8 in.	1,520 mm / 59.8 in.	1,520 mm / 59.8 in.	1520 mm / 59.8 in. ↑	1520 mm / 59.8 in.	1520 mm / 59.8 in.
Fuel Capacity	21.00 litres / 5.55 gallons	21.00 litres / 5.55 gallons	21.00 litres / 5.55 gallons	21.00 litres / 5.55 gallons	21.00 litres / 5.55 gallons	21.00 litres / 5.55 gallons	21.00 litres / 5.55 gallons	21.00 litres / 5.55 US gallons	21.00 litres / 5.55 US gallons	21.00 litres / 5.55 US gallons
Brakes - Rear	Single disc	Single disc. Petal disc. Single-piston caliper.	Single disc. Petal disc. Single-piston caliper.	Single disc. Petal disc. Single-piston caliper.	Single disc. Petal disc. Single-piston caliper.	Single disc. Petal disc. Single-piston caliper.	Single disc. Petal disc. Single-piston caliper.	Single disc. Petal disc. Single-piston caliper.	Single disc. Petal disc. Single-piston caliper.	Single disc. Petal disc. Single-piston caliper. ABS.
Suspension - Front	43 mm inverted fork with stepless	43 mm inverted fork with stepless	43 mm inverted fork with stepless	43 mm inverted fork with stepless	43 mm inverted fork with stepless	43 mm inverted fork with stepless	43 mm inverted fork with stepless rebound damping (right side) and spring preload adjustability	43 mm inverted fork with stepless rebound damping (right side) and spring preload adjustability	43 mm inverted fork with KECS-controlled rebound and compression damping, manual spring preload adjustability and top-out springs	43 mm inverted fork with KECS-controlled rebound and compression damping, manual spring preload adjustability and top-out springs
Suspension - Rear	Horizontal Back-link, gas-charged,	Horizontal Back-link, gas-charged,	Horizontal Back-link, gas-charged,	Horizontal Back-link, gas-charged,	Horizontal Back-link, gas-charged,	Horizontal Back-link, gas-charged,	Horizontal Back-link, gas-charged, with stepless rebound damping and remote spring preload adjustability	Horizontal Back-link, gas-charged, with stepless rebound damping and remote spring preload adjustability	Horizontal Back-link, BFRC lite shock, KECS-controlled compression damping, rebound damping and spring preload adjustability.	Horizontal Back-link, BFRC lite shock, KECS-controlled compression damping, rebound damping and spring preload adjustability.
Fuel System	Injection	Injection	Injection	Injection	Injection. 38 mm x 4 with oval sub-throttles	Injection. 38 mm x 4 with oval sub-throttles	Injection. 38 mm x 4 with oval sub-throttles	Injection. 38 mm x 4 with oval sub-throttles	Injection. Ø 38 mm x 4 (Keihin) with oval sub-throttles	Injection. Ø 38 mm x 4 (Keihin) with oval sub-throttles
Colours	Realtree APG HD camouflage	Gray, orange/black	Green, black	Orange/black, black, grey/black	Candy Lime Green/Metallic Spark Black, Metallic Raw Titanium/Metallic Spark Black, Metallic Carabon Gray/Metallic Spark Black	Candy Burnt Orange/Flat Ebony, Candy Lime Green/Metallic Carbon Grey, Metallic Flat Spark Black	Metallic Flat Spark Black/Metallic Spark Black, Candy Lime Green/Metallic Spark Black	Pearl Flat Stardust White/Metallic Flat Spark Black Candy Steel Furnace Orange/Metallic Spark Black Candy Steel Furnace Orange/Metallic Spark Black	Candy Lime green/Metallic Spark Black Black, Pearl Flat Stardust White/Metallic Flat Spark Black	Metallic Matte Graphenesteel Gray/Metallic Spark Black
Clutch	Wet mDouble disk, manual	Wet multi-disc, manual	Wet multi-disc, manual	Wet multi-disc, manual	Wet multi-disc, manual	Wet multi-disc, manual	Wet multi-disc, manual	Wet multi-disc, manual	Wet multi-disc, manual	Wet multi-disc, manual
Final Drive	Chain	Chain	Chain	Chain	Chain	Chain	Chain	Chain (final drive)	Chain (final drive)	Chain (final drive)
Height	1,405 mm / 55.3 in.	1,405 mm / 55.3 in.	1,405 mm / 55.3 in.	1,405 mm / 55.3 in.	1,400 mm / 55.1 in.	1,400 mm / 55.1 in.	1,400 mm / 55.1 in.	1490 mm / 58.7 in. ↑	1490 mm / 58.7 in.	1400 mm / 55.1 in. ↓
Length	2,235 mm / 88.0 in.	2,235 mm / 88.0 in.	2,235 mm / 88.0 in.	2,235 mm / 88.0 in.	2,240 mm / 88.2 in.	2,270 mm / 89.4 in. ↑	2,270 mm / 89.4 in.	2270 mm / 89.4 in. ↑	2270 mm / 89.4 in.	2270 mm / 89.4 in.
Wet Weight	292.1 kg / 643.9 lbs	239.0 kg / 526.9 lbs ↓	239.0 kg / 526.9 lbs	239.0 kg / 526.9 lbs	250.0 kg / 551.2 lbs ↑	250.0 kg / 551.2 lbs	250.0 kg / 551.2 lbs	257.0 kg / 566.6 lbs ↑	257.0 kg / 566.6 lbs	253.0 kg / 557.8 lbs ↓
Width	900 mm / 35.4 in.	900 mm / 35.4 in.	900 mm / 35.4 in.	900 mm / 35.4 in.	895 mm / 35.2 in. ↓	895 mm / 35.2 in.	895 mm / 35.2 in.	890 mm / 35.0 in. ↓	950 mm / 37.4 in. ↑	895 mm / 35.2 in. ↓
Gearbox	-	2-speed	2-speed	6-speed ↑	6-speed	6-speed	6-speed	6-speed	6-speed	6-speed
Rake	27.0°	-	-	27.0°	27.0°	27.0°	27.0°	27.0°	27.0°	27.0°
Lighting system	30W x 2 halogen	30W x 2 halogen	30W halogen headlights / 5W taillight / 18W stoplight	-	-	-	-	-	-	LED lights
Wheel Travel - Rear	-	-	-	150 mm / 5.9 in.	150 mm / 5.9 in.	150 mm / 5.9 in.	150 mm / 5.9 in.	150 mm / 5.9 in.	152 mm / 6.0 in. ↑	152 mm / 6.0 in.
Max Torque	102.00 Nm (10.4 kgf-m or 75.2 ft.lbs) @ 10400	102.00 Nm (10.4 kgf-m or 75.2 ft.lbs) @ 7700	102.00 Nm (10.4 kgf-m or 75.2 ft.lbs) @ 7700	102.00 Nm (10.4 kgf-m or 75.2 ft.lbs) @ 7700 Revolutions	102.00 Nm (10.4 kgf-m or 75.2 ft.lbs) @ 7700 Revolutions	102.00 Nm (10.4 kgf-m or 75.2 ft.lbs) @ 7700 Revolutions	102.00 Nm (10.4 kgf-m or 75.2 ft.lbs) @ 7700 Revolutions	102.0 Nm (10.4 kgf-m or 75.2 ft.lbs) @ 7500 Revolutions	102.0 Nm (10.4 kgf-m or 75.2 ft.lbs) @ 7500 Revolutions	102.0 Nm (10.4 kgf-m or 75.2 ft.lbs) @ 7500 Revolutions

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