| General |
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Year
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2018
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2018
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Manufacturer
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Kawasaki
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Kawasaki
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Model Name
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Versys® 1000 LT
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Versys® 1000 LT
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Trim Name
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Base
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Base
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Generic Type (Primary)
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Sport Touring
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Sport Touring
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| Engine |
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Engine
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4-stroke, 4-cylinder, DOHC, 16-valve
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4-stroke, 4-cylinder, DOHC, 16-valve
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Displacement
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1,043cc
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1,043cc
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Cooling System
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Liquid-cooled
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Liquid-cooled
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Bore
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77.0 mm
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77.0 mm
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Stroke
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56.0 mm
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56.0 mm
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Compression Ratio
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10.3:1
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10.3:1
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Fuel System
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DFI® with 38mm Keihin throttle bodies (4) and oval sub-throttles
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DFI® with 38mm Keihin throttle bodies (4) and oval sub-throttles
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Ignition
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TCBI with digital advance
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TCBI with digital advance
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| Drivetrain |
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Transmission
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6-speed
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6-speed
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Final Drive
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Sealed chain
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Sealed chain
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| Chassis |
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Frame Type
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Twin-spar aluminum
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Twin-spar aluminum
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| Suspension |
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Front Suspension
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KYB 43mm inverted front fork with adjustable rebound and preload
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KYB 43mm inverted front fork with adjustable rebound and preload
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Rear Suspension
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Horizontal back-link shock with adjustable rebound damping and adjustable spring preload, remote preload adjuster
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Horizontal back-link shock with adjustable rebound damping and adjustable spring preload, remote preload adjuster
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| Wheels & Tires |
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Front Tire
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120/70x17
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120/70x17
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Front Wheel Travel
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5.9 in
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5.9 in
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Rear Tire
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180/55x17
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180/55x17
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Rear Wheel Travel
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5.9 in
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5.9 in
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| Brakes |
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Front braking system
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Dual 310mm petal rotors with four-piston calipers, ABS
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Dual 310mm petal rotors with four-piston calipers, ABS
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Rear braking system
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Single 250mm petal rotor with single-piston caliper, ABS
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Single 250mm petal rotor with single-piston caliper, ABS
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| Dimensions |
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Rake/trail
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27.0°/4.0 in
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27.0°/4.0 in
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Overall Length
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88.2 in
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88.2 in
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Overall Width
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40.4 in
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40.4 in
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Overall Height
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55.1 in/57.7 in
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55.1 in/57.7 in
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Ground Clearance
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5.9 in
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5.9 in
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Seat Height
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33.1 in
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33.1 in
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Wheelbase
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59.8 in
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59.8 in
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| Capacities |
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Fuel Capacity
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5.5 gal
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5.5 gal
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| Weights |
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Curb Weight
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549.0 lb (+ Saddlebags, Handguards, & Hardware approx. 20 lb.)
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549.0 lb (+ Saddlebags, Handguards, & Hardware approx. 20 lb.)
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| Color |
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Colors
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Metallic Flat Spark Black/Metallic Spark Black
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Metallic Flat Spark Black/Metallic Spark Black
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| Features |
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Features
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Kawasaki Protection Plus™ (optional): 12, 24, 36 or 48 months
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Kawasaki Protection Plus™ (optional): 12, 24, 36 or 48 months
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Note
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**Curb weight includes all necessary materials and fluids to operate correctly, full tank of fuel (more than 90 percent capacity) and tool kit (if supplied).
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**Curb weight includes all necessary materials and fluids to operate correctly, full tank of fuel (more than 90 percent capacity) and tool kit (if supplied).
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| Warranty |
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Warranty
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24 Month Limited Warranty
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24 Month Limited Warranty
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