Kawasaki Versys 1000 SE LT+: history, specs, pictures
| Kawasaki Versys 1000 SE LT+ | |
| Manufacturer | |
|---|---|
| Production | 2018 |
| Class | Road |
| Engine | 4-stroke, 4-cylinder, DOHC, 16-valve, liquid-cooled |
| Bore / Stroke | 76.2mm x 76.2mm |
| Compression ratio | 10.3:1 |
| Torque | 75.24 ft/lbs (102.0 Nm) @ 7500RPM |
| Fuel System | DFI with 38mm Keihin ETV throttle bodies (4) |
| Transmission | Gear box: 6-Speed, return shift, Kawasaki Quick Shifter (KQS) Final Drive: Chain |
| Suspension | Front: 43mm inverted fork with KECS-controlled rebound and compression damping, manual spring preload adjustability and top-out springs/5.9 in Rear: Horizontal back-link New Uni-Trak®, BFRC gas charged shock with piggyback reservoir, KECS-controlled compression and rebound damping electronically-adjustable spring preload, and top-out spring/5.9 in |
| Brakes | Front: Double discs 310 mm Rear: Single disc 250 mm |
| Front Tire | 120/70 ZR-17 |
| Rear Tire | 180/55 ZR17 |
| Wheelbase | 59.8 inches (1519 mm) |
| Length | 3.5 inches (89 mm) |
| Width | 1.5 inches (38 mm) |
| Seat Height | 33.11 inches (841 mm) |
| Weight | 257.0 kg (wet) |
| Recommended Oil | K-tech 10W-40 |
| Manuals | Service Manual |
The Kawasaki Versys 1000 SE LT+ was a 4-stroke, 4-cylinder, DOHC, 16-valve, liquid-cooled Road motorcycle produced by Kawasaki in 2018. Max torque was 75.24 ft/lbs (102.0 Nm) @ 7500 RPM.
Engine[edit | edit source]
A 76.2mm bore x 76.2mm stroke result in a displacement of just 1043.0 cubic centimeters.
Drive[edit | edit source]
The bike has a 6-Speed, return shift, Kawasaki Quick Shifter (KQS) transmission. Power was moderated via the Wet multi-plate.
Chassis[edit | edit source]
It came with a 120/70 ZR-17 front tire and a 180/55 ZR17 rear tire. Stopping was achieved via Double discs 310 mm in the front and a Single disc 250 mm in the rear. The front suspension was a 43mm inverted fork with KECS-controlled rebound and compression damping, manual spring preload adjustability and top-out springs/5.9 in while the rear was equipped with a Horizontal back-link New Uni-Trak®, BFRC gas charged shock with piggyback reservoir, KECS-controlled compression and rebound damping electronically-adjustable spring preload, and top-out spring/5.9 in. The wheelbase was 59.8 inches (1519 mm) long.
2018 Kawasaki Versys 1000 SE LT+[edit | edit source]
With a technical package that pretty much makes it a go-anywhere bike, the all-new Kawasaki Versys 1000 SE LT+ was unveiled at the 2018 EICMA, in Milan. The bike's frame is a five-piece aluminum construction, with the 1,043 cc four-cylinder being used as a stressed member. Kawasaki's contactless-type quickshifter (KQS) offers fast, full-power upshifts and clutchless downshifts to improve both comfort and performance, while the Electronic Control Suspension (KECS) system is shared with the H2 SX SE+ hypersport bike.