Kawasaki Versys 1000 (KLZ1000): review, history, specs

Class: dual sport

Production: 2012-2024

Also called: Kawasaki KLZ1000 Versys

Models
Kawasaki Versys 1000 2012-2014 (All markets)	Kawasaki Versys 1000 2015-2018 (All markets)	Kawasaki Versys 1000 / SE 2019-2024 (All markets)	Kawasaki Versys 1000 S 2021-2024 (Europe, Australia)
Kawasaki Versys 1000 (2012-2014)	Kawasaki Versys 1000 (2015-2018)	Kawasaki Versys 1000 (2019-2024)	Kawasaki Versys 1000 S (2021-2024)

Kawasaki Versys 1000: electronic equipment

ABS
KTRC (Kawasaki TRaction Control)
Power Mode
Assist & Slipper clutch
KECS (Kawasaki Electronic Control Suspension) - from 2019, standard equipment for SE-version
KCMF (Kawasaki Cornering Management Function) - from 2019
KQS (Kawasaki Quick Shifter) - from 2019, standard equipment for S & SE-version
Electronic Cruise Control - from 2019
KIBS (Kawasaki Intelligent anti-lock Brake System) - from 2019
LED Cornering Lights (only S & SE-version) - from 2019
Smartphone Connectivity (S & SE-version) - from 2019
Heated grips

History

History
Year	Country	Name / Frame / Engine
2012	All	Name: Kawasaki Versys 1000 Code: KLZ1000ACF
2013	All	Name: Kawasaki Versys 1000 Code: KLZ1000ADF
2014	All	Name: Kawasaki Versys 1000 Code: KLZ1000AEF
2015	All	Name: Kawasaki Versys 1000 Code: KLZ1000BFF
2016	All	Name: Kawasaki Versys 1000 Code: KLZ1000BGF
2017	All	Name: Kawasaki Versys 1000 Code: KLZ1000BHF
2018	All	Name: Kawasaki Versys 1000 Code: KLZ1000BJF
2019	All	Name: Kawasaki Versys 1000 Code: KLZ1000CKF, KLZ1000DKF
2020	All	Name: Kawasaki Versys 1000 Code: KLZ1000CLF, KLZ1000DLF
2021	All	Name: Kawasaki Versys 1000 / SE / S Code: KLZ1000CMFNN, KLZ1000DMFNN, KLZ1000EMFNN
2022	All	Name: Kawasaki Versys 1000 / SE / S Code: KLZ1000CNFNN, KLZ1000DNFNN, KLZ1000ENFNN
2023	All	Name: Kawasaki Versys 1000 / SE / S Code: KLZ1000CPFNN, KLZ1000DPFNN
2024	All	Name: Kawasaki Versys 1000 / SE / S

Specifications

Kawasaki Versys 1000: specs.

Specifications
DIMENSIONS	Overall length	2235 mm / 88,0 in – Versys 1000 (2012-2014) 2270 mm / 89,4 in – Versys 1000 (2015+)
	Overall width	900 mm / 35,4 in – Versys 1000 (2012-2014) 895 mm / 35,2 in – Versys 1000 (2015-2018) 950 mm / 37,4 in – Versys 1000 (2019+)
	Overall height	1405 mm / 55,3 in – Versys 1000 (2012-2014) 1400 mm / 55,1 in – Versys 1000 (2015-2018) 1490 mm / 58,7 in – Versys 1000 (2019+)
	Seat height	845 mm / 33,3 in – Versys 1000 (2012-2014) 840 mm / 33,1 in – Versys 1000 (2015+)
	Wheelbase	1520 mm / 59,8 in
	Ground clearance	155 mm / 6,1 in – Versys 1000 (2012-2014) 150 mm / 5,9 in – Versys 1000 (2015+)
	Dry weight
	Curb (wet) weight	239 kg / 527 lbs - Versys 1000 (2012-2014) 250 kg / 551 lbs - Versys 1000 (2015-2018) 257 kg / 566 lbs - Versys 1000 (2019+) 255 kg / 562 lbs - Versys 1000 S (2021+)
FRAME	Type	Tubular, diamond (steel) - Versys 1000 (2012-2014) Double cradle (aluminum) - Versys 1000 (2015+)
	Front suspension, travel	43 mm upside-down telescopic fork, 150 mm / 5,9 in Adjustment: spring pre-load, rebound damping 43 mm upside-down telescopic fork (KECS-controlled rebound and compression damping, manual spring preload adjustability and top-out springs), 150 mm / 5,9 in - from 2019
	Rear suspension, travel	Swingarm Unitrak with mono-shock, 150 mm / 5,9 in Adjustment: spring pre-load, rebound damping - Versys 1000 (2012-2014) Adjustment: fully - Versys 1000 (2015+) Horizontal Back-link, BFRC lite shock, KECS-controlled compression damping, rebound damping and spring preload adjustability, 152 mm / 6,0 in - from 2019
	Front tire size	120/70ZR17M/C (58W)
	Rear tire size	180/55ZR17M/C (73W)
	Front brake	Double disc, 300 mm, 4-piston calipers (ABS) - Versys 1000 (2012-2014) Double disc, 310 mm, 4-piston radial calipers (ABS) - Versys 1000 (2015+)
	Rear brake	Single disc, 250 mm, 1-piston caliper (ABS)
	Fuel capacity	21,0 l / 5,55 US gal
	Trail	107 mm / 4,21 in - Versys 1000 (2012-2014) 106 mm / 4,17 in - Versys 1000 (2015+)
	Fuel economy / consumption	5,5 l / 100 km (42,8 US mpg)^[1]
ENGINE	Type	Liquid-cooled 4-stroke
	Cylinder arrangement	4-cylinders, inline
	Bore & Stroke	77,0 x 56,0 mm
	Displacement	1043 cm³ (63,64 cu in)
	Compression ratio	10.3:1
	Valve train	Chain driven DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder
	Max. power	118,0 hp (86,8 kW) / 9000 rpm – Versys 1000 (2012-2014) 120,0 hp (88,2 kW) / 9000 rpm – Versys 1000 (2015+)
	Max. torque	102,0 Nm (10,4 kgfm) / 7700 rpm – Versys 1000 (2012-2014) 102,0 Nm (10,4 kgfm) / 7500 rpm – Versys 1000 (2015+)
	Acceleration 0 to 100 km/h (0-60 mph)	3,1 sec.^[2]
	Top speed	226 km/h (140 mph)^[3]
CARBURETION SYSTEM	Type	Fuel injection, 4x Keihin TTK38
CARBURETION SYSTEM	ID
DRIVE TRAIN	Clutch	Wet, multi-plate, cable operated
	Transmission	6-speed
	Final drive	Chain
	Primary reduction	1.627
	Final reduction	2.867
	Gear ratio I II III IV V VI	2.692 1.950 1.529 1.304 1.136 0.958
ELECTRICAL	Ignition	Transistorized
	Alternator	Three-phase AC
	Battery capacity	12V-8Ah

Images

Kawasaki Versys 1000: images, gallery.

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