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1995Kawasaki Voyager XII

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The 1995 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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Other years 1986 1987 1988 1989 1990 1991 1992 1993 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003

How it rides

Editorial estimate from the spec sheet - not lab tested
Speed 55Agility 29Comfort 92Off-road 5Touring 95Road manners 65
Off-road & trail5%
Cornering40%
City riding35%
Daily riding60%
Touring96%
Two-up90%
Track15%
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?

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At 755mm, a rider of 68.9" with a 31" (estimated) inseam will reach the ground with both feet flat on the 1995 Kawasaki Voyager XII, with a moderate knee angle of around 115 degrees and an upright riding position.

Assumes about 30mm of suspension sag once seated. This is an approximation from category-typical geometry, not a measurement of this bike or of you - sit on one before you buy.

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Reliability & safety

Bike Reliability score, safety recalls and owner complaints

US owner complaints

None filed for 1995 · 3 across all years

No US owner complaints are on record for the 1995 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)ScoreTests
1 Honda GL 1500 SE Gold Wing 93 Excellent 6,563
2 Honda GL 1500 Gold Wing Aspencade 89 Excellent 1,249
3 Harley-Davidson Ultra Classic Electra Glide 86 Excellent 582
4 BMW K 1100 LT 65 Good 2,009
5 Kawasaki Voyager XII 61 Good 110
6 Kawasaki GPZ 1100 44 Average 5,636

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.

Full specifications

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 19861990199519992003
Capacity 1196 cc 1196 cc 1196 cc 1196 cc 1196 cc
Dry weight 317 kg 317 kg 317 kg 330 kg 317 kg
Seat height 755 mm 755 mm 755 mm 755 mm 755 mm
Fuel capacity 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

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 1995 Kawasaki Voyager XII has a Capacity of 1196.0 ccm (72.98 cubic inches).

What engine power does the Kawasaki Voyager XII have?

The 1995 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 1995 Kawasaki Voyager XII has a Gearbox of 5-speed.

What is the torque of the Kawasaki Voyager XII?

The 1995 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 1995 Kawasaki Voyager XII has a Dry weight of 317.0 kg (698.9 pounds).

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