Adventure Motorcycles
2024Kawasaki Versys 1000 Grand Tourer
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The 2024 Kawasaki Versys 1000 Grand Tourer is a sport-touring motorcycle designed for riders seeking versatile long-distance capability paired with spirited performance. Its 1043cc liquid-cooled inline-four engine delivers 120 horsepower and responsive mid-range torque, making it equally comfortable on highways and twisting roads. Known for its commanding riding position, comprehensive touring features, and confident handling, this bike excels at bridging the gap between adventure and sport riding.
- Capacity
- 1043.0 ccm
- Engine
- In-line four, four-stroke
- Gearbox
- 6-speed
- Wet weight
- 253.0 kg
- Seat height
- 840 mm
- Power
- 120.0 HP (88.3 kW) @ 9000 RPM
How it rides
Editorial estimate from the spec sheet - not lab tested- Best for
- Built primarily for long-distance touring and comfortable road covering with a pillion and luggage, blending sport-touring performance with all-day comfort.
- Built for
- A refined, torquey in-line four with a plush chassis, full electronics suite, and standard hard luggage that rewards smooth, unhurried riding over long distances.
- Not ideal for
- Not the ideal choice for riders seeking a lightweight city commuter, an off-road adventure bike, or a razor-sharp track-focused sportbike.
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
- 120.0 HP (88.3 kW) @ 9000 RPM
- CO2 Emissions
- 128 CO2 g/km
- Torque
- 102.0 Nm (10.4 kgf-m) @ 7500 RPM
- Engine type
- In-line four, four-stroke
- Fuel consumption
- 5.50 litres/100 km (18.2 km/l)
- Power/weight ratio
- 0.4743 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. Assist and Slipper.
Dimensions & weight
- Wheelbase
- 1520 mm
- Overall length
- 2270 mm
- Overall width
- 895 mm
- Overall height
- 1400 mm
- Seat height
- 840 mm
- Wet weight
- 253.0 kg
- Fuel capacity
- 21.00 litres
- Ground clearance
- 150 mm
- Carrying capacity
- Panniers. Top box.
- Dry weight
- Not on record - add it
Chassis & suspension
- Frame
- Twin-tube, aluminium
- Front suspension
- 43 mm inverted fork with stepless rebound damping (right side) and spring preload adjustability
- Rear suspension
- Horizontal Back-link, gas-charged, with stepless rebound damping and remote spring preload adjustability
- Front wheel travel
- 150 mm
- Rear wheel travel
- 152 mm
- Rake (fork angle)
- 27.0°
- Trail
- 106 mm
Brakes & wheels
- Front brakes
- Double disc. ABS. Petal discs. Dual opposed 4-piston caliper
- Front brakes diameter
- 310 mm
- Rear brakes
- Single disc. ABS. Petal disc. Single-piston caliper.
- Rear brakes diameter
- 250 mm
- ABS
- Yes
- Front tyre
- 120/70-ZR17
- Rear tyre
- 180/55-ZR17
Other
- Color options
- Metallic Matte Graphenesteel Gray/Metallic Spark Black
- Comments
- 3 three modes. Inertial Measurement Unit. Traction control. Cruise control. Adjustable windscreen. Smartphone connectivity.
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 | 2018 | 2021 | 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.
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Common questions
What is the engine size of the Kawasaki Versys 1000 Grand Tourer?
The 2024 Kawasaki Versys 1000 Grand Tourer has a Capacity of 1043.0 ccm (63.65 cubic inches).
What engine power does the Kawasaki Versys 1000 Grand Tourer have?
The 2024 Kawasaki Versys 1000 Grand Tourer has a Power of 120.0 HP (88.3 kW) @ 9000 RPM.
How many gears does the Kawasaki Versys 1000 Grand Tourer have?
The 2024 Kawasaki Versys 1000 Grand Tourer has a Gearbox of 6-speed.
What is the torque of the Kawasaki Versys 1000 Grand Tourer?
The 2024 Kawasaki Versys 1000 Grand 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 Grand Tourer weigh?
The 2024 Kawasaki Versys 1000 Grand Tourer has a Wet weight of 253.0 kg (557.8 pounds).
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