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General information |
Model name
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Kawasaki Versys 1000 Tourer |
Year
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2015 |
Category
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Sport touring |
Rating
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Engine and transmission |
Displacement
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1043.0 ccm (63.64 cubic inches) |
Engine type
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In-line four, four-stroke |
Power
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120.0 HP (87.6 kW)) @ 9000 RPM |
Torque
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102.0 Nm (10.4 kgf-m or 75.2 ft.lbs) @ 7700 RPM |
Compression
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10.3:1 |
Bore x stroke
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77.0 x 56.0 mm (3.0 x 2.2 inches) |
Valves per cylinder
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4 |
Fuel system
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Injection |
Fuel control
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Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC) |
Ignition
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Digital |
Lubrication system
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Forced lubrication, wet sump |
Cooling system
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Liquid |
Gearbox
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6-speed |
Transmission type
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Chain (final drive) |
Clutch
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Wet multi-disc, manual |
Driveline
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Sealed chain |
Chassis, suspension, brakes and wheels |
Frame type
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Twin-tube, aluminium |
Rake (fork angle)
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27.0° |
Trail
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106 mm (4.2 inches) |
Front suspension
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KYB 43mm inverted front fork with adjustable rebound and preload |
Front wheel travel
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150 mm (5.9 inches) |
Rear suspension
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Horizontal back-link shock with adjustable rebound damping and adjustable spring preload, remote preload adjuster |
Rear wheel travel
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150 mm (5.9 inches) |
Front tire
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120/70-ZR17 |
Rear tire
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180/55-ZR17 |
Front brakes
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Double disc. Petal discs. Dual opposed 4-piston caliper |
Diameter
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300 mm (11.8 inches) |
Rear brakes
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Single disc. Petal disc. Single-piston caliper. |
Diameter
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250 mm (9.8 inches) |
Physical measures and capacities |
Weight incl. oil, gas, etc
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250.0 kg (551.2 pounds) |
Seat height
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845 mm (33.3 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting. |
Overall height
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1405 mm (55.3 inches) |
Overall length
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2235 mm (88.0 inches) |
Overall width
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900 mm (35.4 inches) |
Ground clearance
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155 mm (6.1 inches) |
Wheelbase
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1520 mm (59.8 inches) |
Fuel capacity
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21.00 litres (5.55 US gallons) |
Other specifications |
Color options
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Candy Burnt Orange/Metallic Spark Black, Flat Ebony/Metallic Spark Black, Grey/Ebony |
Starter
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Electric |
Carrying capacity
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Saddle bags |
Comments
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Small windscreen. |
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