Adventure Motorcycles
2027Kawasaki Versys 1100 SE
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The Kawasaki Versys 1100 SE returns for 2027 as the range-topping trim of Kawasaki's sport-touring platform, sharing the 1,099cc in-line four (a claimed 133 hp at 9,000 rpm) and 6-speed chain-drive gearbox with the rest of the Versys 1100 lineup. It carries the same twin-spar aluminium frame, adjustable Showa suspension, and radial-mount front brakes, finished with a full electronics package - cruise control, traction control, cornering management, heated grips, and smartphone connectivity - plus hard saddlebags as standard. At roughly 259 kg wet, it's tuned for long-distance comfort over outright agility.
- Capacity
- 1099.0 ccm
- Engine
- In-line four, four-stroke
- Gearbox
- 6-speed
- Dry weight
- 235.9 kg
- Seat height
- 840 mm
- Power
- 133.0 HP (97.1 kW) @ 9000 RPM
How it rides
Editorial estimate from the spec sheet - not lab tested- Best for
- Built primarily for long-distance sport touring, blending strong in-line four performance with comfort-oriented ergonomics and luggage capacity.
- Built for
- Confident, refined, and technology-laden, this bike rewards riders who enjoy covering big miles quickly with electronic suspension, cruise control, and rider aids managing the experience.
- Not ideal for
- Not the right choice for off-road adventures or riders seeking a lightweight, flickable bike for tight urban commuting.
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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Engine
- Capacity
- 1099.0 ccm
- Power
- 133.0 HP (97.1 kW) @ 9000 RPM
- CO2 Emissions
- 156 CO2 g/km
- EPA Certificate No.
- VKAXC1.10AAA-008
- EPA Est. Fuel Consumption
- 6.64 L/100km (35.4 US mpg)
- EPA CO Emissions
- 1.0 CO g/km
- Engine type
- In-line four, four-stroke
- Fuel consumption
- 5.60 litres/100 km (17.9 km/l)
- Power/weight ratio
- 0.5638 HP/kg (dry)
- Bore x stroke
- 77.0 x 59.0 mm
- Compression
- 10.3:1
- Cooling system
- Liquid
- Fuel system
- Injection
- Starting
- Electric
- Ignition
- TCBI with digital advance
- Aspiration
- Naturally aspirated
- Valves per cylinder
- 4
- Lubrication system
- Forced lubrication, wet sump
- Torque
- Not on record - add it
Transmission
- Gearbox
- 6-speed
- Transmission type
- Manual
- Final drive
- Chain
- Clutch
- Assist and Slipper Clutc
Performance
- 0-60 mph
- 3.50 seconds
- 0-100 km/h (0-62 mph)
- 3.70 seconds
Dimensions & weight
- Wheelbase
- 1520 mm
- Overall length
- 2270 mm
- Overall width
- 950 mm
- Overall height
- 1530 mm
- Seat height
- 840 mm
- Dry weight
- 235.9 kg
- Wet weight
- 259.0 kg
- Fuel capacity
- 21.00 litres
- Ground clearance
- 150 mm
- Carrying capacity
- Hard saddle bags
Chassis & suspension
- Frame
- Twin-spar aluminum
- Front suspension
- 43mm inverted Showa fork with KECS-controlled rebound and compression damping, manual spring preload adjustability and top-out springs
- Rear suspension
- Horizontal back-link, Showa BFRC Lite gas-charged shock with piggyback reservoir, KECS-controlled compression and rebound damping electronically-adjustable spring preload.
- 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. Four-piston calipers. Petal-style discs.
- Rear brakes
- Single disc. ABS. Single-piston caliper. Petal-style discs.
- ABS
- Yes
- Front tyre
- 120/70-ZR17
- Rear tyre
- 180/55-ZR17
Other
- Color options
- Metallic Graphite Gray/Metallic Diablo Black Pearl Robotic White/Metallic Diablo Black Pearl Robotic White/Metallic Diablo Black
- Comments
- Adjustable windscreen. Ride modes. Economical riding indicator. Electronic cruise control. Traction control. Corner Management. Heated grips. Smartphone connectivity with voice command.
- Fuel Tank Material
- Metal
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 | 2025 | 2026 | 2027 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 1099 cc | 1100 cc | 1099 cc |
| Dry weight | 236 kg | 236 kg | 236 kg |
| Seat height | 841 mm | 840 mm | 840 mm |
| Fuel capacity | 20.8 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 1100 SE?
The 2027 Kawasaki Versys 1100 SE has a Capacity of 1099.0 ccm (67.07 cubic inches).
What engine power does the Kawasaki Versys 1100 SE have?
The 2027 Kawasaki Versys 1100 SE has a Power of 133.0 HP (97.1 kW) @ 9000 RPM.
How many gears does the Kawasaki Versys 1100 SE have?
The 2027 Kawasaki Versys 1100 SE has a Gearbox of 6-speed.
How much does the Kawasaki Versys 1100 SE weigh?
The 2027 Kawasaki Versys 1100 SE has a Dry weight of 235.9 kg (520.1 pounds).
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