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KAWASAKI VERSYS 1000 LT (2016-Present) Specs, Performance & Photos

Segment: All-road
Production started year: 2016

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In 2016, the Japanese motorcycle manufacturer launched the Kawasaki Versys 1000 LT, which was first introduced to the US market in 2015 the model continued as the ultimate asphalt, adventure, street touring machine with its comfortable upright seating position, adjustable suspension, and engine that delivered plenty of power and torque along with legendary Kawasaki dependability.

The bike was loaded with features that complemented the powerful engine, such as the three-mode Kawasaki Traction Control (KTRC) system, selectable engine power modes, economical riding indicator, ABS brakes, and the Assist and Slipper Clutch system.

The long-travel suspension contributed to the comfort of the 2016 Kawasaki Versys 1000 LT motorcycle, while the Candy Lime Green with Metallic Spark Black and Metallic Raw Titanium with Metallic Spark Black color schemes gave it a distinctive look.

In the power department, the 2015 Kawasaki Versys 1000 LT was powered by a 1,043cc four-stroke four-cylinder liquid-cooled engine that delivered an output power of 118 hp with a peak at 9,000 rpm and 102 Nm (75 lb-ft) of torque available at 7,700 rpm.

As for braking performance, the bike packed two 300 mm petal discs with four-piston calipers on the front wheel and a 250 mm petal disc squeezed by a single-piston caliper on the rear wheel.

Also, the Versys 1000 LT model packed a set of color-matched 28-liter composite side-cases that featured the Kawasaki Quick Release (KQR) system and a convenient one-key system for ignition, side-case unlocking, and removal.

KAWASAKI VERSYS 1000 LT 2016-Present

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engine specs
Type:Liquid-cooled, 4-stroke In-Line Four
Displacement:1043 cm3
Bore X Stroke:3.0x2.2 in OR 76 mm
Compression Ratio:10.3:1
Horsepower:118/9000 KW(hp)/RPM
Torque:75/7700 lb-ft/RPM OR 102/7700 Nm/RPM
Fuel System:Fuel injection: 38 mm x 4 (Keihin) with oval sub-throttles
transmission specs
Gearbox:6-Speed manual
Clutch:Wet multiplate
Primary Drive:-
Final Drive:Sealed Chain
chassis specs
Frame:Twin-spar aluminum
Front Suspension:KYB 43mm inverted front fork
Rear Suspension:Horizontal back-link shock with adjustable rebound damping and adjustable spring preload
Front Brake:Double discs 310mm
Rear Brake:Single disc 250mm
dimension specs
Overall Length:88.2 in OR 2240 mm
Overall Width:40.4 in OR 1026 mm
Seat Height:33.1 in OR 841 mm
Wheelbase:59.8 in OR 1519 mm
Ground Clearance:5.9 in OR 150 mm
Weight:549 lbs OR 249 kg
Fuel Capacity:5.5 gallons OR 20.8 L
tyres specs
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Rear:-
power system specs
Power pack:-
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Charger type:-
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Notes
Ignition: TCBI with digital advance
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