| Kawasaki's profilation of this bike | 
  | The engine they chose was a 1,043 cm3 In- line Four, tuned for flexibility. Superb throttle response, strong torque at all rpm (especially in the low-mid range), and a seductive intake howl ensure that every twist of the throttle delivers a physical and aural sensation that riders may easily find addictive. | 
    
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            General information         | 
    
  
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                            Model                    
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                                    Kawasaki Versys 1000                         | 
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                            Model year                    
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                                    2012                         | 
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                            Category                    
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                                    Sport touring                         | 
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                            Rating                    
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                     3.5   See the detailed rating of touring capabilities, reliability, accident risk, etc. Compare with any other motorbike.             | 
    
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            Engine and transmission         | 
    
  
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                            Displacement                    
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                                    1043.0 ccm (63.64 cubic inches)                         | 
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                            Engine type                    
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                                    In-line four, four-stroke                         | 
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                            Power output                    
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                                    116.4 HP (85.0  kW))                         | 
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                            Torque                    
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                                    102.0 Nm (10.4 kgf-m or 75.2 ft.lbs) @ 10400 RPM                         | 
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                            Compression                    
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                                    10.3:1                         | 
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                            Bore x stroke                    
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                                    77.0 x 56.0 mm (3.0 x 2.2 inches)                         | 
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                            Valves per cylinder                    
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                                    4                         | 
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                            Fuel system                    
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                                    Injection                         | 
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                            Fuel control                    
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                                    Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC)                         | 
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                            Ignition                    
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                                    Digital                         | 
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                            Lubrication system                    
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                                    Forced lubrication, wet sump                         | 
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                            Cooling system                    
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                                    Liquid                         | 
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                            Transmission type                    
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                                    Chain  (final drive)                         | 
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                            Clutch                    
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                                    Wet mDouble disk, manual                         | 
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                            Driveline                    
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                                    Sealed chain                         | 
    
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            Chassis, suspension, brakes and wheels         | 
    
  
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                            Frame type                    
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                                    Aluminium twin-tube                          | 
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                            Rake (fork angle)                    
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                                    27.0°                         | 
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                            Front suspension                    
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                                    43 mm inverted fork with stepless                         | 
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                            Rear suspension                    
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                                    Horizontal Back-link, gas-charged,                         | 
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                            Front tire                    
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                                    120/70-ZR17                          | 
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                            Rear tire                    
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                                    180/55-ZR17                          | 
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                            Front brakes                    
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                                    Double disc                         | 
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                            Rear brakes                    
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                                    Single disc                         | 
    
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            Physical measures and capacities         | 
    
  
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                            Dry weight                    
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                                    239.0 kg (526.9 pounds)                         | 
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                            Power/weight ratio                    
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                                    0.4870 HP/kg                         | 
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                            Seat height                    
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                                    845 mm (33.3 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting.                         | 
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                            Overall height                    
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                                    1405 mm (55.3 inches)                         | 
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                            Overall length                    
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                                    2235 mm (88.0 inches)                         | 
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                            Overall width                    
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                                    900 mm (35.4 inches)                         | 
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                            Ground clearance                    
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                                    155 mm (6.1 inches)                         | 
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                            Wheelbase                    
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                                    1520 mm (59.8 inches)                         | 
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                            Fuel capacity                    
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                                    21.00 litres (5.55 US gallons)                         | 
    
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            Other specifications         | 
    
  
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                            Starter                    
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                                    Electric                         | 
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