Kawasaki Versys 1000 2013 Maintenance Schedule
The 2013 Kawasaki Versys 1000 maintenance schedule below covers the manufacturer's recommended service intervals for valve clearance, general maintenance, oil, coolant, drive chain maintenance, tires, brake fluid, air filter and spark plugs. Intervals are shown in kilometres by default and can be switched to miles.
1043ccEngine size
50Maintenance items
Official manufacturer manual
Sourced from Kawasaki KTIVS EU/UK Manuals Portal (pws.ktivs.net/manuals) (this document covers model years 2012–2025): pws.ktivs.net
Full schedule
| Task | Interval | Difficulty | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Valve clearance inspection | Every 24,000 km | Advanced | Inspect and adjust valve clearances. |
| Throttle control system inspection | Every 12,000 km (first at 1,000 km) · Every 12 months | Easy | Inspect throttle control system for play, smooth return, no drag. |
| Front forks/rear shock absorber oil leak inspection | Every 12,000 km · Every 12 months | Moderate | Inspect front fork and rear shock absorber for oil leaks. |
| Engine oil change | Every 12,000 km (first at 1,000 km) · Every 12 months | Easy | Change engine oil. |
| Oil filter replacement | Every 12,000 km (first at 1,000 km) · Every 12 months | Easy | Replace oil filter. |
| Fuel hoses replacement | Every 60 months | Moderate | Replace fuel hoses. |
| Coolant change | Every 36,000 km · Every 36 months | Moderate | Change coolant. |
| Idle speed inspection | Every 12,000 km (first at 1,000 km) | Moderate | Inspect and adjust idle speed. |
| Engine vacuum synchronization | Every 12,000 km | Advanced | Synchronize throttle body vacuum readings. |
| Fuel leak inspection (fuel hose and pipe) | Every 12,000 km (first at 1,000 km) · Every 12 months | Moderate | Inspect fuel hose and pipe for leaks. |
| Fuel hoses damage inspection | Every 12,000 km (first at 1,000 km) · Every 12 months | Moderate | Inspect fuel hoses for damage. |
| Coolant level inspection | Every 12,000 km (first at 1,000 km) | Easy | Inspect coolant level. |
| Coolant leak inspection | Every 12,000 km (first at 1,000 km) · Every 12 months | Easy | Inspect cooling system for coolant leaks. |
| Radiator hoses damage inspection | Every 12,000 km (first at 1,000 km) · Every 12 months | Easy | Inspect radiator hoses for damage. |
| Radiator hoses installation condition inspection | Every 12,000 km (first at 1,000 km) · Every 12 months | Easy | Inspect radiator hose installation condition. |
| Air suction system damage inspection | Every 12,000 km | Advanced | Inspect air suction system for damage. |
| Clutch operation inspection | Every 12,000 km (first at 1,000 km) | Easy | Inspect clutch play, engagement, and disengagement. |
| Drive chain lubrication condition inspection | Every 600 km | Easy | Inspect and lubricate drive chain. |
| Drive chain slack inspection | Every 1,000 km | Easy | Inspect and adjust drive chain slack. |
| Drive chain wear inspection | Every 12,000 km | Moderate | Inspect drive chain for wear. |
| Drive chain guide wear inspection | Every 12,000 km | Moderate | Inspect drive chain guide for wear. |
| Tire air pressure inspection | Every 12,000 km · Every 12 months | Easy | Inspect tire air pressure. |
| Wheels/tires damage inspection | Every 12,000 km | Easy | Inspect wheels and tires for damage. |
| Tire tread wear inspection | Every 12,000 km | Easy | Inspect tire tread wear and abnormal wear. |
| Wheel bearings damage inspection | Every 12,000 km · Every 12 months | Advanced | Inspect wheel bearings for damage. |
| Brake fluid leak inspection | Every 6,000 km (first at 1,000 km) · Every 12 months | Easy | Inspect brake system for fluid leaks. |
| Brake hoses damage inspection | Every 6,000 km (first at 1,000 km) · Every 12 months | Moderate | Inspect brake hoses for damage. |
| Brake pad wear inspection | Every 6,000 km | Easy | Inspect brake pad wear. |
| Brake hose installation condition inspection | Every 6,000 km (first at 1,000 km) · Every 12 months | Moderate | Inspect brake hose installation condition. |
| Brake fluid level inspection | Every 6,000 km (first at 1,000 km) · Every 6 months | Easy | Inspect brake fluid level. |
| Brake operation inspection | Every 6,000 km (first at 1,000 km) · Every 12 months | Easy | Inspect brake effectiveness, play, and drag. |
| Brake light switch operation inspection | Every 6,000 km (first at 1,000 km) | Easy | Inspect brake light switch operation. |
| Front forks/rear shock absorber operation inspection | Every 12,000 km | Moderate | Inspect front fork and rear shock absorber damping and smooth stroke. |
| Rocker arm operation inspection | Every 12,000 km | Advanced | Inspect Uni-Trak rocker arm operation. |
| Tie rods operation inspection | Every 12,000 km | Advanced | Inspect Uni-Trak tie rods operation. |
| Steering play inspection | Every 12,000 km (first at 1,000 km) · Every 12 months | Moderate | Inspect steering play. |
| Steering stem bearings lubrication | Every 24,000 km · Every 24 months | Advanced | Lubricate steering stem bearings. |
| Lights and switches operation inspection | Every 12,000 km · Every 12 months | Easy | Inspect lights and switches operation. |
| Headlight aiming inspection | Every 12,000 km · Every 12 months | Moderate | Inspect and adjust headlight aim. |
| Side stand switch operation inspection | Every 12,000 km · Every 12 months | Easy | Inspect side stand switch operation. |
| Engine stop switch operation inspection | Every 12,000 km · Every 12 months | Easy | Inspect engine stop switch operation. |
| Chassis parts lubrication | Every 12,000 km · Every 12 months | Advanced | Lubricate chassis parts. |
| Bolts and nuts tightness inspection | Every 12,000 km (first at 1,000 km) | Moderate | Inspect bolts and nuts for tightness. |
| Air cleaner element replacement | Every 18,000 km | Advanced | Replace air cleaner element. |
| Radiator hoses and O-rings replacement | Every 36,000 km · Every 36 months | Moderate | Replace radiator hoses and O-rings. |
| Brake hoses replacement | Every 48,000 km · Every 48 months | Moderate | Replace brake hoses. |
| Brake fluid change | Every 24,000 km · Every 24 months | Moderate | Change front and rear brake fluid. |
| Rubber parts of master cylinder and caliper replacement | Every 48,000 km · Every 48 months | Advanced | Replace rubber parts of brake master cylinder and caliper. |
| Spark plug replacement | Every 12,000 km (first at 1,000 km) · Replace every 24,000 km | Moderate | Replace spark plug. |
| Fuel hoses installation condition inspection | Every 12,000 km (first at 1,000 km) · Every 12 months | Moderate | Inspect fuel hose routing and installation condition. |
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