Kawasaki Versys 1000 (KLZ1000): review, history, specs
Class: dual sport
Production: 2012+
Also called: Kawasaki KLZ1000 Versys
Related: Kawasaki Z1000
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| Kawasaki Versys 1000
2012-2014 (All markets) |
Kawasaki Versys 1000
2015-2018 (All markets) |
Kawasaki Versys 1000 / SE
2019+ (All markets) |
Kawasaki Versys 1000 S
2021+ (Europe, Australia) |
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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 | ||
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| 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 | ||
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| 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 kgf*m) / 7700 rpm – Versys 1000 (2012-2014)
102,0 Nm (10,4 kgf*m) / 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 |
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| 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 |
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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Videos
Kawasaki Versys 1000: video.
Manuals
Kawasaki Versys 1000: manuals, parts, microfiches.