What category is the 2021 Kawasaki Versys 1000?

General information
Category	Allround
Model	Kawasaki Versys 1000
Year	2021
Engine and Transmission Specifications
Greenhouse gases	127.6 CO2 g/km. (CO2 - Carbon dioxide emission)
Fuel consumption	5.50 litres/100 km (18.2 km/l or 42.77 mpg)
Driveline	Sealed chain
Clutch	Wet multi-disc, manual
Transmission type	Chain (final drive)
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. Ã˜ 38 mm x 4 (Keihin) 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	102.0 Nm (10.4 kgf-m or 75.2 ft.lbs) @ 7500 RPM
Power	120.0 HP (87.6 kW) @ 9000 RPM
Engine type	In-line four, four-stroke
Capacity:	1043.0 ccm (63.64 cubic inches)
Brakes, suspension, Frame and wheels
Rear brakes	Single disc. Petal disc. Single-piston caliper.
Diameter	310 mm (12.2 inches)
Front brakes	Double disc. Petal discs. Dual opposed 4-piston caliper
Rear tire	180/55-ZR17
Front tire	120/70-ZR17
Rear wheel travel	152 mm (6.0 inches)
Rear Suspension	Horizontal Back-link, BFRC lite shock, KECS-controlled compression damping, rebound damping and spring preload adjustability.
Front wheel travel	150 mm (5.9 inches)
Front Suspension	43 mm inverted fork with KECS-controlled rebound and compression damping, manual spring preload adjustability and top-out springs
Trail	106 mm (4.2 inches)
Rake (fork angle)	27.0°
Frame type	Twin-tube, aluminium

Physical measures and capacities
Fuel capacity	21.00 litres (5.55 US gallons)
Wheelbase	1520 mm (59.8 inches)
Ground clearance	150 mm (5.9 inches)
Overall width	950 mm (37.4 inches)
Overall length	2270 mm (89.4 inches)
Overall height	1490 mm (58.7 inches)
Seat height	840 mm (33.1 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting.
Weight incl. oil, gas, etc	257.0 kg (566.6 pounds)

Other specs
Maintenance	Find parts, fluids, filters, maintenance tools and service items on eBay
Comments	Small windscreen.
Starter	Electric
Color options	Candy Lime green/Metallic Spark Black Black, Pearl Flat Stardust White/Metallic Flat Spark Black

Performance Profile & Rider Fit

120 hp

Peak Power

3.4s

0-60 mph

Best For

Track45%

City65%

Cornering75%

Daily Riding80%

Touring90%

Passenger82%

Rider Profile

Best For	Suits intermediate to experienced riders who want a confident, easy-going machine that can still deliver strong performance when pushed.
Purpose	Built primarily as a long-distance and all-round road tourer that can comfortably handle daily commuting and spirited weekend rides.
Rider Fit	The 840 mm seat height and 253 kg weight make it manageable for most adult riders, though shorter riders may want to check reach to the ground at stops.
Character	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.

Character map is an editorial estimate based on this bike's specifications, not a lab-tested measurement.

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At 840mm, a rider of 68.9" with a 31" (estimated) inseam will reach the ground with balls of both feet on the 2021 Kawasaki Versys 1000, with a relaxed knee angle of around 135 degrees and a forward-leaning riding position.

Data quality: measured. Assumes about 30mm of suspension sag once seated (a typical street-bike rule of thumb - stiffer or softer suspension will vary). This is an approximation from category-typical geometry and generic body proportions, not a measurement of this specific bike or you - sit on it before you buy.

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