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Buyer's Guide > Versys 1000 LT
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This street-friendly 'adventure' bike comes with electronically adjustable windshield, hard bags, ABS, as well as three-level traction control and engine management modes. There's lots here to keep a hard-core touring rider happy, but the inline four engine and 17 inch wheels may not take you far off asphalt.
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Brand
Kawasaki
Model
Versys 1000 LT
Categories
Adventure - Street
New/Returning
Returning for 2017
Msrp
$ 15,299
Enginesize
1,043 cc
Engine Type
Inline four, DOHC with 4 valves/cyl, liquid-cooled, 4-stroke
Transmission
6-speed, chain
Clutch
Wet multi-plate
Fueling
Fuel Injection
Max Power
118 HP (88 kW) @ 9000 rpm
Max Torque
75.2 ft-lbs (102 Nm) @ 7500 rpm
Seat Height, std
840 mm (33.1 in.)
Seat Height, options
Wheelbase
1520 mm (59.8 in.)
Fuel Capacity
21 L (5.55 USG)
Dry Weight
Curb Weight
249 kg (549 lbs.)
Brakes, front
Twin 310 mm discs with 4-piston calipers
Brakes, rear
Single 250 mm disc with 1-piston caliper
Antilock Brakes (ABS)
ABS Standard
Suspension, front
43 mm Inverted/USD forks, rebound & preload adjustable with 150 mm of travel
Suspension, rear
Single shock, rebound & preload adjustable with 150 mm of travel
Tires, front
120/70ZR17
Tires, rear
180/55ZR17
Paint/Colours
Metallic Flat Spark Black
Warranty
12 months, unlimited mileage

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