The Kawasaki Versys 1000 is a sport-touring motorcycle produced since 2012 by Kawasaki. It uses a 1,043 cm<sup>3</sup> inline-four derived from the Z1000 and is positioned as the largest model in the Versys family.
The first-generation model (2012) combined upright ergonomics and long-travel suspension with a retuned version of KawasakiâÂÂs 1,043 cm<sup>3</sup> four-cylinder engine. Factory figures listed 86.8 kW (118 hp) at 9,000 rpm and 102 Nâ m at 7,700 rpm, with a wheelbase of 1,520 mm.
A major refresh for the 2019 model year added electronic throttle valves and cruise control, updated bodywork with LED lighting, and (on higher-trim versions) a full IMU-based electronics suite.
From 2019 Kawasaki offered a higher-spec Versys 1000 SE featuring KECS (Kawasaki Electronic Control Suspension) semi-active damping, an IMU-linked rider-aid package (KCMF), quick shifter (KQS), TFT instruments with smartphone connectivity, and cornering lights.