2012 Kawasaki Versys 1000 Grand Tourer

Kawasaki Versys 1000 Grand Tourer 2012


2012 Kawasaki Versys 1000 Grand Tourer specifications, pictures, reviews and rating

Kawasaki's profilation of this bike
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
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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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