Revised mounting system for the accessory panniers gives them a more integrated look, and ensures the rear of the bike looks sharp when the panniers are removed (Available as accessory).
Versys 1000 Tourer Plus
- Engine type
- Liquid-cooled, 4-stroke In-Line Four
- Compression ratio
- 10.3:1
- Valve system
- DOHC, 16 valves
- Bore x stroke
- 77.0 x 56.0 mm
- Displacement
- 1,043 cm³
- Fuel system
- Fuel injection: Ø 38 mm x 4
- Ignition
- Digital
- Starting System
- Electric
- Lubrication
- Forced lubrication, wet sump
- Maximum torque
- 102 N•m {10.4 kgf•m} / 7,500 rpm
- Maximum power
- 88.2 kW {120 PS} / 9,000 rpm
- Power down kit 85 kW
- Available
- CO2 emission
- 128 g/km
- Fuel consumption 85 kW kit
- 5.5 l/100 km
- CO2 emission 85 kW kit
- 128 g/km
- Transmission
- 6-speed, return
- Clutch
- Wet multi-disc, manual
- Primary Reduction Ratio
- 1.627 (83/51)
- Gear Ratios 1st
- 2.692 (35/13)
- Gear Ratios 2nd
- 1.950 (39/20)
- Gear Ratios 3rd
- 1.529 (26/17)
- Gear Ratios 4th
- 1.304 (30/23)
- Gear Ratios 5th
- 1.136 (25/22)
- Gear Ratios 6th
- 0.958 (23/24)
- Final drive
- Sealed chain
- Final reduction ratio
- 2.867 (43/15)
- Brakes, front
- Dual semi-floating 310 mm petal discs. Caliper: Dual radial-mount, monobloc, opposed 4-piston
- Brakes, rear
- Single 250 mm petal disc. Caliper: Single-piston
- Suspension, front
- ø43 mm inverted fork with rebound damping (right-side) and spring preload adjustability
- Suspension, rear
- Horizontal Back-link, gas-charged, with rebound damping and remote spring preload adjustability
- Frame type
- Twin-tube, aluminium
- Trail
- 106 mm
- Wheel travel front
- 150 mm
- Wheel travel rear
- 152 mm
- Tyre, front
- 120/70ZR17M/C (58W)
- Tyre, rear
- 180/55ZR17M/C (73W)
- Steering angle L/R
- 34° / 34°
- L x W x H
- 2,270 x 950 x 1,490 (1,530 high position screen) mm
- Wheelbase
- 1,520 mm
- Wheelbase
- 1,520 mm
- Ground clearance
- 150 mm
- Fuel capacity
- 21 litres
- Seat height
- 840 mm
- Curb mass
- 255 kg
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KEY FEATURES

Clean-mount pannier system

Tank pad
Top quality gel-resin self-adhesive tank protector featuring the Versys model logo, black or semi-transparent allowing the tank colour to show through.

Pannier Bags
These Kawasaki branded zip up nylon pannier inner bags feature convenient carry handles allowing you to safely store your gear with 27 litres of capacity in each bag.

Foglamps
Night time visibility can be hugely enhanced with these LED spotlights, shaped to fit under the top cowl and around the radiator shrouds.

Versys handguards
The Versys handguards are equipped with a stong aluminum bar and have Kawasaki-branded shells. They provide excellent protection.
TECHNOLOGY
ABSDISCOVER MOREABS (Anti-lock Brake System) ensures stable braking performance by preventing wheel lock during braking.
HORIZONTAL BACK-LINK REAR SUSPENSIONDISCOVER MOREHorizontal Back-link Rear Suspension arranges its shock unit horizontally, greatly contributing to efficient use of space and mass centralisation.
KECS-KAWASAKI ELECTRONIC CONTROL SUSPENSIONDISCOVER MOREKECS (Kawasaki Electronic Control Suspension) adapts to road and riding conditions in real time, providing the ideal amount of damping called for.
KQS - KAWASAKI QUICK SHIFTERDISCOVER MOREKQS (Kawasaki Quick Shifter) enables clutchless shifting.
ELECTRONIC THROTTLE VALVESDISCOVER MOREElectronic Throttle Valves allow the ECU to deliver the ideal amount of fuel and air to the engine.
KCMF - KAWASAKI CORNERING MANAGEMENT FUNCTION)DISCOVER MOREKCMF (Kawasaki Cornering Management Function) monitors engine and chassis parameters throughout the corner.
IMU - INERTIAL MEASUREMENT UNITDISCOVER MORECombined with Kawasaki’s proprietary dynamic modelling program, input from the IMU (Inertial Measurement Unit) enables even more precise chassis orientation awareness, the key to bringing Kawasaki’s electronics to the next level.
ASSIST & SLIPPER CLUTCHDISCOVER MOREBased on racing technology, the Assist & Slipper Clutch acts as both a back-torque limiter and a self-servo mechanism that enables a lighter clutch lever pull.
KTRC (3-MODE)DISCOVER MORE3-Mode KTRC (Kawasaki TRaction Control), Kawasaki's most advanced traction control system, offers a selection of modes to suit a variety of riding situations, from sport riding to touring.
POWER MODESDISCOVER MOREPower Mode selection allows engine power delivery to be changed to suit the riding situation.
ELECTRONIC CRUISE CONTROLDISCOVER MOREElectronic Cruise Control allows vehicle speed to be fixed. Rider support technology that helps reduce rider fatigue on long trips and contributes to increased touring comfort.
ECONOMICAL RIDING INDICATORDISCOVER MOREThe Economical Riding Indicator is a mark appearing on the instrument panel to indicate favourable fuel consumption, encouraging fuel efficient riding.
SMARTPHONE CONNECTIVITYDISCOVER MORESmartphone connectivity contributes to an enhanced motorcycling experience by enabling riders to connect to their motorcycle wirelessly.