Touring Motorcycles
1989Kawasaki Voyager XII
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The 1989 Kawasaki Voyager XII is a full-dress touring bike with a 1196cc liquid-cooled inline four making 97 hp. It has a 755 mm seat and a 23-litre tank.
- Capacity
- 1196.0 ccm
- Engine
- In-line four, four-stroke
- Gearbox
- 5-speed
- Dry weight
- 317.0 kg
- Seat height
- 755 mm
- Power
- 97.0 HP (72.3 kW) @ 7000 RPM
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How it rides
Editorial estimate from the spec sheet - not lab tested- Best for
- Built as a full-dress touring machine designed to eat highway miles in comfort rather than chase apex speeds or lap times.
- Built for
- A smooth, shaft-driven in-line four with plush suspension and a relaxed riding position that rewards patience over aggression.
- Not ideal for
- Not for riders seeking sharp cornering agility, off-road capability, or a lightweight, flickable city commuter.
Scores are derived from the spec sheet using the same model across every bike, so they compare like for like.
Will it fit you?
Worked out in your browser - nothing is sent to usReliability & safety
Bike Reliability score, safety recalls and owner complaintsUS owner complaints
None filed for 1989 · 3 across all yearsNo US owner complaints are on record for the 1989 model; owners of other years of the Kawasaki Voyager XII have filed 3.
Source: NHTSA owner complaints (United States). These are unverified reports from owners, not confirmed defects — a handful is normal for a popular model.
Bike Reliability
How the score works →61
out of 100Good
The Kawasaki Voyager XII passed its annual roadworthiness test first time 84.5% of the time, 3.1 points above expected for bikes of the same age and mileage. That beats 61% of models.
This covers every year of the model.
84.5%Passed first time
11.8%Failed outright
3.6%Fixed during test
33,000Typical miles
110Tests
Against its rivals · ranks 5 of 6
| # | Model (all years) | Score | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Harley-Davidson Electra Glide Ultra Classic | 86 Excellent | 582 |
| 2 | Harley-Davidson FLHS 1340 Electra Glide Sport | 77 Good | 1,031 |
| 3 | Honda GL 1500/6 Gold Wing | 67 Good | 6,517 |
| 4 | Harley-Davidson FLHTC 1340 Electra Glide Classic | 67 Good | 560 |
| 5 | Kawasaki Voyager XII | 61 Good | 110 |
| 6 | Harley-Davidson FLTC 1340 Tour Glide Classic | 47 Average | 180 |
Rivals are the most-viewed bikes on MotorcycleDB in the same category and engine size, from within three years of this model.
From British annual roadworthiness tests, 2005-2025. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0 (DVSA MOT test data, Great Britain). How Bike Reliability works.
Engine
- Capacity
- 1196.0 ccm
- Power
- 97.0 HP (72.3 kW) @ 7000 RPM
- Torque
- 107.9 Nm (11.0 kgf-m)
- Engine type
- In-line four, four-stroke
- Power/weight ratio
- 0.3060 HP/kg (dry)
- Bore x stroke
- 78.0 x 62.6 mm
- Compression
- 10.0:1
- Cooling system
- Liquid
- Fuel system
- Carburettor
- Starting
- Electric
- Ignition
- Electronic with vacuum advance
Transmission
- Gearbox
- 5-speed
- Transmission type
- Manual
- Final drive
- Shaft
Dimensions & weight
- Wheelbase
- 1620 mm
- Seat height
- 755 mm
- Dry weight
- 317.0 kg
- Fuel capacity
- 23.00 litres
- Ground clearance
- 140 mm
Chassis & suspension
- Front suspension
- 41mm equalized air fork with remote filler
- Rear suspension
- Equalized air shocks with remote filler and adjustable rebound damping
- Front wheel travel
- 140 mm
- Rear wheel travel
- 100 mm
Brakes & wheels
- Front brakes
- 2x 260mm discs 2 piston calipers
- Front brakes diameter
- 260 mm
- Rear brakes
- Single 250mm disc
- Rear brakes diameter
- 250 mm
- Front tyre
- 130/90-16
- Rear tyre
- 150/90-15
Specs last verified against published sources: .
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 | 1986 | 1989 | 1990 | 1995 | 1999 | 2003 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 1196 cc | 1196 cc | 1196 cc | 1196 cc | 1196 cc | 1196 cc |
| Dry weight | 317 kg | 317 kg | 317 kg | 317 kg | 330 kg | 317 kg |
| Seat height | 755 mm | 755 mm | 755 mm | 755 mm | 755 mm | 755 mm |
| Fuel capacity | 23 L | 23 L | 23 L | 23 L | 23.2 L | 23 L |
| Bike Reliability ⓘ | Too few tests | Too few tests | Too few tests | Too few tests | Too few tests | Too few tests |
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 Voyager XII?
The 1989 Kawasaki Voyager XII has a Capacity of 1196.0 ccm (72.98 cubic inches).
What engine power does the Kawasaki Voyager XII have?
The 1989 Kawasaki Voyager XII has a Power of 97.0 HP (72.3 kW) @ 7000 RPM.
How many gears does the Kawasaki Voyager XII have?
The 1989 Kawasaki Voyager XII has a Gearbox of 5-speed.
What is the torque of the Kawasaki Voyager XII?
The 1989 Kawasaki Voyager XII has a Torque of 107.9 Nm (11.0 kgf-m or 79.6 ft.lbs).
How much does the Kawasaki Voyager XII weigh?
The 1989 Kawasaki Voyager XII has a Dry weight of 317.0 kg (698.9 pounds).
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