Segment: All-road
Production started year: 2016
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.
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 |
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transmission specs | Gearbox: | 6-Speed manual | Clutch: | Wet multiplate | Primary Drive: | - | Final Drive: | Sealed Chain |
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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 |
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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 |
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tyres specs | Front: | - | Rear: | - |
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power system specs | Power pack: | - | Nominal Capacity: | - | Maximum Capacity: | - | Charger type: | - | Charging time (normal): | - | Charging time (quick): | - | Range: | - |
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Notes |
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Ignition: TCBI with digital advance |