Adventure Motorcycles
2022Kawasaki Versys 1000 Tourer
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The 2022 Kawasaki Versys 1000 Tourer is a four-cylinder adventure tourer fitted with side cases for long trips. Its liquid-cooled 1,043cc inline four makes 118.3 hp at 9,000 rpm and 102 Nm through a six-speed gearbox and chain. An 840 mm seat and 21-litre tank suit big distances, at 257 kg wet.
- Capacity
- 1043.0 ccm
- Engine
- In-line four, four-stroke
- Gearbox
- 6-speed
- Wet weight
- 257.0 kg
- Seat height
- 840 mm
- Power
- 118.3 HP (86.3 kW) @ 9000 RPM
How it rides
Editorial estimate from the spec sheet - not lab tested- Best for
- Built primarily for long-distance touring with the ability to handle spirited road riding when desired.
- Built for
- A refined, electronically-adjustable sport-tourer that blends inline-four performance with all-day comfort and premium touring amenities.
- Not ideal for
- Not ideal for off-road adventures, tight urban parking, or riders seeking a lightweight, minimalist motorcycle.
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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Worked out in your browser - nothing is sent to usBased on the maker's published fuel consumption and tank size. Real-world figures depend on how and where you ride, and the last litres of a tank are reserve. Prices shown greyed are examples - type your own.
Engine
- Capacity
- 1043.0 ccm
- Power
- 118.3 HP (86.3 kW) @ 9000 RPM
- CO2 Emissions
- 132 CO2 g/km
- Torque
- 102.0 Nm (10.4 kgf-m) @ 7500 RPM
- Engine type
- In-line four, four-stroke
- Fuel consumption
- 5.70 litres/100 km (17.5 km/l)
- Power/weight ratio
- 0.4603 HP/kg (wet)
- 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
- 2270 mm
- Overall width
- 950 mm
- Overall height
- 1400 mm
- Seat height
- 840 mm
- Wet weight
- 257.0 kg
- Fuel capacity
- 21.00 litres
- Ground clearance
- 150 mm
- Dry weight
- Not on record - add it
Chassis & suspension
- Frame
- Twin-tube, aluminium
- Front suspension
- 43mm inverted front fork with adjustable rebound and preload
- Rear suspension
- Horizontal back-link shock with adjustable rebound damping and adjustable spring preload, remote preload adjuster
- 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
- Emerald Blazed Green/Metallic Diablo Black/Metallic Flat Spark Black Pearl Storm Grey/Metallic Diablo Black/Metallic Flat Spark Black Pearl Storm Grey/Metallic Diablo Black/Metallic Flat Spark Black
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 | 2015 | 2017 | 2020 | 2022 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 1043 cc | 1043 cc | 1043 cc | 1043 cc | 1043 cc |
| Seat height | 845 mm | 845 mm | 840 mm | 840 mm | 840 mm |
| Fuel capacity | 21 L | 21 L | 21 L | 21 L | 21 L |
Illustrative - generated automatically by diffing the year records already on file, not a manufacturer-published changelog.
Rider Reviews
Common questions
What is the engine size of the Kawasaki Versys 1000 Tourer?
The 2022 Kawasaki Versys 1000 Tourer has a Capacity of 1043.0 ccm (63.65 cubic inches).
What engine power does the Kawasaki Versys 1000 Tourer have?
The 2022 Kawasaki Versys 1000 Tourer has a Power of 118.3 HP (86.3 kW) @ 9000 RPM.
How many gears does the Kawasaki Versys 1000 Tourer have?
The 2022 Kawasaki Versys 1000 Tourer has a Gearbox of 6-speed.
What is the torque of the Kawasaki Versys 1000 Tourer?
The 2022 Kawasaki Versys 1000 Tourer has a Torque of 102.0 Nm (10.4 kgf-m or 75.2 ft.lbs) @ 7500 RPM.
How much does the Kawasaki Versys 1000 Tourer weigh?
The 2022 Kawasaki Versys 1000 Tourer has a Wet weight of 257.0 kg (566.6 pounds).
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