Adventure Motorcycles
2016Kawasaki Versys 1000
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The 2016 Kawasaki Versys 1000 is a sport-touring motorcycle designed for riders seeking versatility and performance. Known for its aggressive styling, powerful engine, and nimble handling, it excels at combining spirited road riding with practical everyday usability. The compact windscreen and 250kg weight make it accessible while maintaining the capability for both canyon carving and longer distance cruising.
- Capacity
- 1043.0 ccm
- Engine
- In-line four, four-stroke
- Gearbox
- 6-speed
- Wet weight
- 250.0 kg
- Seat height
- 840 mm
- Power
- 120.0 HP (87.6 kW) @ 9000 RPM
What’s new for the 2016 Kawasaki Versys 1000
vs the 2015| Spec | 2015 | 2016 |
|---|---|---|
| Engine capacity | 1043.00 ccm (63.64 cubic inches) | 1043.0 ccm (63.65 cubic inches) |
| Power | 120.00 HP (87.6 kW) @ 9000 RPM | 120.0 HP (87.6 kW) @ 9000 RPM |
| Torque | 102.00 Nm (10.4 kgf-m or 75.2 ft.lbs) @ 7700 RPM | 102.0 Nm (10.4 kgf-m or 75.2 ft.lbs) @ 7700 RPM |
| Weight | 239.0 kg (526.9 pounds) | 250.0 kg (551.2 pounds) |
| Seat height | 845 mm (33.3 inches) | 840 mm (33.1 inches) |
| Fuel capacity | 21.00 litres (5.55 gallons) | 21.00 litres (5.55 US gallons) |
| Wheelbase | 1,520 mm (59.8 inches) | 1520 mm (59.8 inches) |
How it rides
Editorial estimate from the spec sheet - not lab tested- Best for
- Built primarily as a long-distance and all-round road tourer that can comfortably handle daily commuting and spirited weekend rides.
- Built for
- A refined, torquey in-line four wrapped in an adventure-touring body, offering smooth power delivery, adjustable electronic suspension, and a relaxed yet capable riding position.
- Not ideal for
- Not the right choice for riders seeking genuine off-road capability or a lightweight, stripped-down machine for pure track days.
Scores are derived from the spec sheet using the same model across every bike, so they compare like for like.
Will it fit you?
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- Capacity
- 1043.0 ccm
- Power
- 120.0 HP (87.6 kW) @ 9000 RPM
- Torque
- 102.0 Nm (10.4 kgf-m) @ 7700 RPM
- Engine type
- In-line four, four-stroke
- Power/weight ratio
- 0.4800 HP/kg
- Bore x stroke
- 77.0 x 56.0 mm
- Compression
- 10.3:1
- Cooling system
- Liquid
- Fuel system
- Injection
- Starting
- Electric
- Ignition
- Digital
- Valves per cylinder
- 4
- Lubrication system
- Forced lubrication, wet sump
Transmission
- Gearbox
- 6-speed
- Transmission type
- Manual
- Final drive
- Chain
- Clutch
- Wet multi-disc, manual
Dimensions & weight
- Wheelbase
- 1520 mm
- Overall length
- 2240 mm
- Overall width
- 895 mm
- Overall height
- 1400 mm
- Seat height
- 840 mm
- Wet weight
- 250.0 kg
- Fuel capacity
- 21.00 litres
- Ground clearance
- 150 mm
- Dry weight
- Not on record - add it
Chassis & suspension
- Frame
- Aluminium twin-tube
- Front suspension
- 43 mm inverted fork with stepless
- Rear suspension
- Horizontal Back-link, gas-charged,
- Front wheel travel
- 150 mm
- Rear wheel travel
- 150 mm
- Rake (fork angle)
- 27.0°
- Trail
- 106 mm
Brakes & wheels
- Front brakes
- Double disc. Petal discs. Dual opposed 4-piston caliper
- Front brakes diameter
- 310 mm
- Rear brakes
- Single disc. Petal disc. Single-piston caliper.
- Rear brakes diameter
- 250 mm
- Front tyre
- 120/70-ZR17
- Rear tyre
- 180/55-ZR17
Other
- Color options
- Candy Lime Green/Metallic Spark Black, Metallic Raw Titanium/Metallic Spark Black, Metallic Carabon Gray/Metallic Spark Black
- Comments
- Small windscreen.
Compiled from manufacturer documentation and user contributions, corrected on an ongoing basis. Spotted something wrong? Tell us.
What changed, year to year
Differences highlighted| Specification | 2012 | 2015 | 2016 | 2018 | 2021 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 1043.00 ccm (63.64 cubic inches) | 1043.00 ccm (63.64 cubic inches) | 1043.00 ccm (63.64 cubic inches) | 1043.00 ccm (63.64 cubic inches) | 1043.0 ccm (63.64 cubic inches) | 1043.0 ccm (63.64 cubic inches) |
| Dry weight | 239.0 kg (526.9 pounds) | — | — | — | — | — |
| Seat height | 845 mm (33.3 inches) | 845 mm (33.3 inches) | 840 mm (33.1 inches) | 840 mm (33.1 inches) | 840 mm (33.1 inches) | 840 mm (33.1 inches) |
| Fuel capacity | 21.00 litres (5.55 gallons) | 21.00 litres (5.55 gallons) | 21.00 litres (5.55 gallons) | 21.00 litres (5.55 gallons) | 21.00 litres (5.55 US gallons) | 21.00 litres (5.55 US gallons) |
| Color options | — | Orange/black, black, grey/black | Candy Lime Green/Metallic Spark Black, Metallic Raw Titanium/Metallic Spark Black, Metallic Carabon Gray/Metallic Spark Black | Metallic Flat Spark Black/Metallic Spark Black, Candy Lime Green/Metallic Spark Black | Candy Lime green/Metallic Spark Black Black, Pearl Flat Stardust White/Metallic Flat Spark Black | Metallic Matte Graphenesteel Gray/Metallic Spark Black |
Illustrative - generated automatically by diffing the year records already on file, not a manufacturer-published changelog.
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Common questions
What is the engine size of the Kawasaki Versys 1000?
The 2016 Kawasaki Versys 1000 has a Capacity of 1043.0 ccm (63.65 cubic inches).
What engine power does the Kawasaki Versys 1000 have?
The 2016 Kawasaki Versys 1000 has a Power of 120.0 HP (87.6 kW) @ 9000 RPM.
How many gears does the Kawasaki Versys 1000 have?
The 2016 Kawasaki Versys 1000 has a Gearbox of 6-speed.
What is the torque of the Kawasaki Versys 1000?
The 2016 Kawasaki Versys 1000 has a Torque of 102.0 Nm (10.4 kgf-m or 75.2 ft.lbs) @ 7700 RPM.
How much does the Kawasaki Versys 1000 weigh?
The 2016 Kawasaki Versys 1000 has a Wet weight of 250.0 kg (551.2 pounds).
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