2012 Kawasaki Versys 1000 Grand Tourer. Image credits - Kawasaki.
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Supreme style and ultimate flexibility, the Versys 1000 Grand Tourer comes complete with capacious colour coded panniers and a helmet swallowing top case as standard. Add the practicality of hand-guards plus a tank pad and you have a truly distinctive and desirable Grand Tourer.
General information
Model name
Kawasaki Versys 1000 Grand Tourer
Year of manufacture
2012
Type
Touring
Rating
3.7 See the detailed rating of touring capabilities, reliability, accident risk, etc. Compare with any other motorbike.
Engine and transmission
Engine size
1043.0 ccm (63.64 cubic inches)
Type of engine
In-line four, four-stroke
Torque
102.0 Nm (10.4 kgf-m or 75.2 ft.lbs) @ 10400 RPM
Compression
10.3:1
Bore x stroke
77.0 x 56.0 mm (3.0 x 2.2 inches)
Valves per cylinder
4
Fuel system
Injection
Fuel control
Overhead Valves (OHV)
Ignition
Digital
Lubrication system
Forced lubrication, wet sump
Cooling system
Liquid
Gearbox
6-speed
Transmission type
Chain (final drive)
Clutch
Wet multi-disc, manual
Driveline
Sealed chain
Chassis, suspension, brakes and wheels
Rake (fork angle)
25.0°
Trail
108 mm (4.3 inches)
Front suspension
43 mm inverted fork with stepless rebound damping and spring preload adjustability
Front wheel travel
150 mm (5.9 inches)
Rear suspension
Horizontal Back-link, gas-charged, with stepless rebound damping and remote spring preload adjustability
Rear wheel travel
145 mm (5.7 inches)
Front tire
120/70-ZR17
Rear tire
160/60-ZR17
Front brakes
Double disc. Semi-floating petal discs
Diameter
300 mm (11.8 inches)
Rear brakes
Single disc. Petal disc
Diameter
250 mm (9.8 inches)
Physical measures and capacities
Weight incl. oil, gas, etc
239.0 kg (526.9 pounds)
Seat height
845 mm (33.3 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting.
Overall height
1405 mm (55.3 inches)
Overall length
2235 mm (88.0 inches)
Overall width
900 mm (35.4 inches)
Ground clearance
155 mm (6.1 inches)
Wheelbase
1520 mm (59.8 inches)
Fuel capacity
21.00 litres (5.55 US gallons)
Other specifications
Color options
Red/black
Starter
Electric
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