Versys 1000 SE

2019 Kawasaki Versys 1000 SE Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown

Built around Kawasaki's touring motorcycle platform, the 2019 Kawasaki Versys 1000 SE utilizes a 1043 cc (63.6 cu in) liquid-cooled in-line four, four-stroke layout. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 118.3 HP (86.3 kW) at 9,000 rpm while maximum torque reaches 102 Nm (75.2 lb-ft) at 7,500 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through chain final drive. With a specific output of 113.4 HP per liter and a 1,500 rpm working window between peak torque (7,500 rpm) and peak power (9,000 rpm), the engine character is reflecting a performance-oriented street tune that balances strong mid-range pull with an energetic top-end rush.

On the scales, the Versys 1000 SE measures 257 kg (567 lbs) wet (curb), translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.46 HP/kg (2.17 kg per horsepower). Rider ergonomics and chassis geometry center around a 840 mm (33.1 in) seat height — resulting in a taller command-style riding posture suited to medium-to-tall inseams, combined with a 1,520 mm (59.8 in) wheelbase engineered for balanced agility and highway composure. The 21-liter (5.5 US gal) fuel tank supports practical everyday commuting and weekend road stints.

Within MotoLibrary's Kawasaki archive, this model family spans 5 indexed model years from 2019 to 2023, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.