Allround · 2022
Versys 1000 Grand Tourer
MotoLibrary Score
56
/100
Balanced
Power/Weight
0.47 hp/kg
Torque
102 Nm
Engine
1043 ccm
Engine
Displacement
1043.0 ccm (63.64 cubic inches)
Engine Type
In-line four, four-stroke
Power
120.0 HP (87.6 kW)) @ 9000 RPM
Torque
102.0 Nm (10.4 kgf-m or 75.2 ft.lbs) @ 7500 RPM
Compression
10.3:1
Bore x Stroke
77.0 x 56.0 mm (3.0 x 2.2 inches)
Valves/Cylinder
4
Fuel System
Injection. Ø 38 mm x 4 (Keihin) with oval sub-throttles
Fuel Control
Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC)
Ignition
Digital
Lubrication
Forced lubrication, wet sump
Cooling
Liquid
Transmission
Gearbox
6-speed
Final Drive
Chain (final drive)
Clutch
Wet multi-disc, manual
Driveline
Sealed chain
Performance
Fuel Consumption
5.50 litres/100 km (18.2 km/l or 42.77 mpg)
Greenhouse Gases
127.6 CO2 g/km. (CO2 - Carbon dioxide emission)
Chassis
Frame Type
Twin-tube, aluminium
Rake
27.0°
Trail
106 mm (4.2 inches)
Front Suspension
43 mm inverted fork with KECS-controlled rebound and compression damping, manual spring preload adjustability and top-out springs
Front Travel
150 mm (5.9 inches)
Rear Suspension
Horizontal Back-link, BFRC lite shock, KECS-controlled compression damping, rebound damping and spring preload adjustability.
Rear Travel
152 mm (6.0 inches)
Wheelbase
1520 mm (59.8 inches)
Ground Clearance
150 mm (5.9 inches)
Wheels & Brakes
Front Tyre
120/70-ZR17
Rear Tyre
180/55-ZR17
Front Brakes
Double disc. ABS. Petal discs. Dual opposed 4-piston caliper
Front Brake Ø
310 mm (12.2 inches)
Rear Brakes
Single disc. ABS. Petal disc. Single-piston caliper.
Rear Brake Ø
250 mm (9.8 inches)
Dimensions & Weight
Weight incl.
257.0 kg (566.6 pounds)
Seat Height
840 mm (33.1 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting.
Overall Height
1490 mm (58.7 inches)
Overall Length
2270 mm (89.4 inches)
Overall Width
950 mm (37.4 inches)
Fuel Capacity
21.00 litres (5.55 US gallons)
Other
Starter
Electric
Color Options
Emerald Blazed Green/Metallic Diablo Black/Metallic Flat Spark Black, Pearl Storm Grey/Metallic Diablo Black/Metallic Flat Spark Black
Instruments
TFT colour instrumentation
Light
LED lights
Carrying Capacity
Panniers. Top box.
Notes
3 three modes. Inertial Measurement Unit. Traction control. Adjustable windscreen. Smartphone connectivity.
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Suspension
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Transmission
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Rider Profile
Who Is This Bike For?
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Advanced
High performance — experienced riders only.
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Best For
All-Round & Adventure
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Seat Height
84 cm / 33.1 in
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Handling
Heavy bike — requires confident handling
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