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69/100Sporty
Power/Weight
0.56 hp/kg
Torque
1112 Nm
Engine
1099 ccm
Technical Overview
2025 Kawasaki Versys 1100 SE Grand Tourer Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown
Engineered by Kawasaki for the sport touring motorcycle segment, the 2025 Kawasaki Versys 1100 SE Grand Tourer pairs a 1099 cc (67.1 cu in) liquid-cooled in-line four, four-stroke architecture with road-focused gearing. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 133 HP (97.1 kW) at 9,000 rpm while maximum torque reaches 1112 Nm (820.2 lb-ft) at 7,600 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through a 6-speed gearbox and chain final drive. With a specific output of 121 HP per liter and a 1,400 rpm working window between peak torque (7,600 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 1100 SE Grand Tourer measures 259 kg (571 lbs) wet (curb), translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.51 HP/kg (1.95 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 paired with a rated consumption of 5.6 L/100 km provides an estimated theoretical range of roughly 375 km (233 miles) between fill-ups.
Specific Output
121 HP/L
Power-to-Weight
0.51 HP/kg (1.95 kg/HP)
Power Band Window
7,600–9,000 rpm
Theoretical Range
~375 km (233 mi)
Engine
Displacement1099.0 ccm (67.06 cubic inches)
Engine TypeIn-line four, four-stroke
Power133.0 HP (97.1 kW)) @ 9000 RPM
Torque1112.0 Nm (113.4 kgf-m or 820.2 ft.lbs) @ 7600 RPM
Compression10.8:1
Bore x Stroke77.0 x 59.0 mm (3.0 x 2.3 inches)
Valves/Cylinder4
Fuel SystemInjection. DFI® with 38mm Keihin ETV throttle bodies (4)
Fuel ControlDouble Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC)
IgnitionTCBI with digital advance
LubricationForced lubrication, wet sump
CoolingLiquid
Transmission
Gearbox6-speed
Final DriveChain (final drive)
ClutchWet multi-disc, manual
DrivelineSealed chain
Performance
Fuel Consumption5.60 litres/100 km (17.9 km/l or 42.00 mpg)
Greenhouse Gases129.9 CO2 g/km. (CO2 - Carbon dioxide emission)
Chassis
Frame TypeTwin-spar aluminum
Rake27.0°
Trail102 mm (4.0 inches)
Front Suspension43mm inverted Showa fork with KECS-controlled rebound and compression damping, manual spring preload adjustability and top-out springs
Front Travel150 mm (5.9 inches)
Rear SuspensionHorizontal back-link, Showa BFRC Lite gas-charged shock with piggyback reservoir, KECS-controlled compression and rebound damping electronically-adjustable spring preload.
Rear Travel152 mm (6.0 inches)
Wheelbase1520 mm (59.8 inches)
Ground Clearance150 mm (5.9 inches)
Wheels & Brakes
Front Tyre120/70-ZR17
Rear Tyre180/55-ZR17
Front BrakesDouble disc. ABS. Four-piston calipers. Petal-style discs.
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