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2002Kawasaki Voyager XII

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The 2002 Kawasaki Voyager XII is a full-dress tourer with a 1196cc liquid-cooled inline four and five-speed gearbox. 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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What’s new for the 2002 Kawasaki Voyager XII

vs the 2001

Spec	2001	2002
Power	86.0 HP (63.3 kW)	97.0 HP (72.3 kW) @ 7000 RPM
Torque	—	107.9 Nm (11.0 kgf-m or 79.6 ft.lbs)
Dry weight	330.2 kg (728.0 pounds)	317.0 kg (698.9 pounds)
Wet weight	362.4 kg (799.0 pounds)	not listed
Front suspension	air adjustable 41mm hydraulic forks	41mm equalized air fork with remote filler
Rear suspension	swing arm air assisted shocks 4- way rebound damping	Equalized air shocks with remote filler and adjustable rebound damping
Front brakes	Double disc. single piston calipers	2x 260mm discs 2 piston calipers
Rear brakes	Single disc. single piston caliper	Single 250mm disc

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

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.

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Inseam (optional)

Units

At 755mm, a rider of 68.9" with a 31" (estimated) inseam will reach the ground with both feet flat on the 2002 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 2002 · 3 across all years

No US owner complaints are on record for the 2002 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 →

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 6 of 6

#	Model (all years)	Score	Tests
1	Harley-Davidson FLHTCUI Ultra Classic Electra Glide	94 Excellent	6,221
2	BMW K 1200 LT	94 Excellent	723
3	Harley-Davidson Road King	93 Excellent	6,459
4	Harley-Davidson FLTRI Road Glide	90 Excellent	677
5	Harley-Davidson Electra Glide Ultra Classic	86 Excellent	582
6	Kawasaki Voyager XII	61 Good	110

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: November 2026.

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	1990	1995	1999	2002	2003
Capacity	1196 cc	1196 cc	1196 cc	1196 cc	1196 cc	1196 cc
Dry weight	317 kg	317 kg	317 kg	330 kg	317 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	23.2 L	23 L	23 L
Bike Reliability ⓘ	Too few tests	Too few tests	Too few tests	Too few tests	Too few tests	Too few tests