Kawasaki Versys 1000 - 2016 Specifications and Reviews
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.
General information | |
| Category | Allround |
| Year | 2016 |
| Model | Kawasaki Versys 1000 |
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Engine and Transmission Specifications | |
| Driveline | Sealed chain |
| Clutch | Wet multi-disc, manual |
| Transmission type,final drive | Chain |
| Gearbox | 6-speed |
| Cooling system | Liquid |
| Lubrication system | Forced lubrication, wet sump |
| Ignition | Digital |
| Fuel control | Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC) |
| Fuel system | Injection. 38 mm x 4 with oval sub-throttles |
| Valves per cylinder | 4 |
| Bore x Stroke | 77.0 x 56.0 mm (3.0 x 2.2 inches) |
| Compression | 10.3:1 |
| Torque | 102.00 Nm (10.4 kgf-m or 75.2 ft.lbs) @ 7700 Revolutions">RPM |
| Power | 120.00 Horsepower">HP (87.6 Kilowatt">kW)) @ 9000 Revolutions">RPM |
| Engine type | In-line four, four-stroke |
| Capacity: | 1043.00 ccm (63.64 cubic inches) |
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Brakes, suspension, Frame and wheels | |
| Rear brakes diameter | 250 mm (9.8 inches) |
| Rear brakes | Single disc. Petal disc. Single-piston caliper. |
| Front brakes diameter | 310 mm (12.2 inches) |
| Front brakes | Double disc. Petal discs. Dual opposed 4-piston caliper |
| Rear tyre | 180/55-ZR17 |
| Front tyre | 120/70-ZR17 |
| Rear wheel travel | 150 mm (5.9 inches) |
| Rear Suspension | Horizontal Back-link, gas-charged, |
| Front wheel travel | 150 mm (5.9 inches) |
| Front Suspension | 43 mm inverted fork with stepless |
| Trail | 106 mm (4.2 inches) |
| Rake (fork angle) | 27.0° |
| Frame type | Aluminium twin-tube |
Physical measures and capacities | |
| Fuel capacity | 21.00 litres (5.55 gallons) |
| Wheelbase | 1,520 mm (59.8 inches) |
| Ground clearance | 150 mm (5.9 inches) |
| Overall width | 895 mm (35.2 inches) |
| Overall length | 2,240 mm (88.2 inches) |
| Overall height | 1,400 mm (55.1 inches) |
| Seat height | 840 mm (33.1 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting. |
| Weight incl. oil, gas, etc | 250.0 kg (551.2 pounds) |
Other specs | |
| Comments | Small windscreen. |
| Starter | Electric |
| Color options | Candy Lime Green/Metallic Spark Black, Metallic Raw Titanium/Metallic Spark Black, Metallic Carabon Gray/Metallic Spark Black |










































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