Kawasaki Voyager XII: history, specs, pictures

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Kawasaki Voyager XII
Manufacturer
Production 1998 - 2001
Engine
in-line four, four-stroke
Bore / Stroke 78.0mm x 62.6mm
Horsepower 84.22 HP (62.8 KW) @ 7000RPM
Torque 8.11 ft/lbs (11.0 Nm) @ 5000RPM
Fuel System carburetor. keihin cvk 30mm x 4
Ignition transistor controlled breaker less
Transmission Gear box: 5-speed

Final Drive: shaft drive (cardan)

Clutch: hydraulic actuation wet plate
Suspension Front: air adjustable 41mm hydraulic forks
Rear: swing arm air assisted shocks 4- way rebound damping
Brakes Front: double disc. single piston calipers
Rear: single disc. single piston caliper
Front Tire 130/90-16
Rear Tire 150/90-15
Wheelbase 63.82 inches (1621 mm)
Length 99.21 inches (2520 mm)
Width 37.99 inches (965 mm)
Height 59.29 inches (1506 mm)
Seat Height 29.69 inches (754 mm)
Weight 727.97 pounds (330.2 Kg) (dry), 362.4 kg (wet)
Oil Capacity 1.03 Gallon (3.90 Liters)
Recommended Oil K-tech 10W-40
Fuel Capacity 6.1 Gallon (23.08 Liters)
Fuel Consumption 5.47 liters/100 km (18.3 km/l or 43.00 mpg)
Manuals Service Manual


The Kawasaki Voyager XII was a in-line four, four-stroke standard produced by Kawasaki between 1998 and 2001. Max torque was 8.11 ft/lbs (11.0 Nm) @ 5000 RPM. Claimed horsepower was 84.22 HP (62.8 KW) @ 7000 RPM.

Engine[edit | edit source]

The engine was a liquid cooled in-line four, four-stroke. A 78.0mm bore x 62.6mm stroke result in a displacement of just 1196.0 cubic centimeters. Fuel was supplied via a double overhead cams/twin cam (dohc).

Drive[edit | edit source]

The bike has a 5-speed transmission. Power was moderated via the hydraulic actuation wet plate.

Chassis[edit | edit source]

It came with a 130/90-16 front tire and a 150/90-15 rear tire. Stopping was achieved via double disc. single piston calipers in the front and a single disc. single piston caliper in the rear. The front suspension was a air adjustable 41mm hydraulic forks while the rear was equipped with a swing arm air assisted shocks 4- way rebound damping. The Voyager XII was fitted with a 6.1 Gallon (23.08 Liters) fuel tank. The bike weighed just 727.97 pounds (330.2 Kg). The wheelbase was 63.82 inches (1621 mm) long.