Kawasaki KLZ Versys 1000 2012 – 2019 Stainless De-cat exhaust pipe & clamps

The kawasaki klz versys 1000 2012 – 2019 stainless de-cat exhaust pipe & clamps is one of the most effective bolt-on performance upgrades you can make to your Versys 1000, delivering a meaningful weight saving, sharper throttle response, and a far cleaner mid-section appearance — all without the need for welding or specialist fabrication skills. If you have been riding around with that bulky, heavy OEM catalytic converter box hanging beneath your bike, this is the upgrade you have been waiting for. The standard Kawasaki KLZ Versys 1000 cat box tips the scales at a hefty 4.2 kg. The kawasaki klz versys 1000 2012 – 2019 stainless de-cat exhaust pipe & clamps that replaces it weighs just 0.5 kg — a direct saving of 3.7 kg of centralised, unsprung weight removed from your machine in a single afternoon’s work.

On a bike built for touring and adventure riding, shedding that kind of mass from the exhaust mid-section makes a genuinely noticeable difference to how the bike carries itself. You will feel it during low-speed manoeuvring, when loaded for a long tour, and every time you crack the throttle open coming out of a bend. The benefits are real, tangible, and immediate — and once you have ridden the bike with the kawasaki klz versys 1000 2012 – 2019 stainless de-cat exhaust pipe & clamps fitted, going back to the standard OEM arrangement simply will not be an option.

What You Receive with the Kawasaki KLZ Versys 1000 2012 – 2019 Stainless De-Cat Exhaust Pipe & Clamps

Every kit has been designed to make the installation process as straightforward as possible. When your order arrives, you will find everything you need to complete the job cleanly and securely. Here is exactly what is included:

• One CNC mandrel-bent 50mm diameter de-cat link pipe — precision formed for a perfect, unrestricted flow path
• Fabricated from T304 stainless steel — corrosion-resistant, durable, and built to outlast your ownership of the bike
• Supplied complete with new clamps — no need to source additional fixings, everything required is in the box
• No welding required — the pipe is designed to clamp directly into position once your OEM headers have been prepared
• Full photographic guidance provided — detailed instructions and imagery to assist with header preparation and fitment

The kawasaki klz versys 1000 2012 – 2019 stainless de-cat exhaust pipe & clamps is CNC mandrel bent throughout, which means the internal diameter is fully maintained around every curve of the pipe. Unlike cheaper crush-bent alternatives — which narrow the bore at every bend and restrict gas flow — mandrel bending preserves a consistent 50mm bore size from end to end. The result is improved exhaust gas velocity, a more responsive throttle feel across the entire rev range, and a cleaner, fuller exhaust note that suits the character of the Versys 1000 perfectly.

T304 stainless steel is used throughout the construction because it offers an outstanding balance of tensile strength, heat resistance, and long-term corrosion protection. Your Versys will be ridden in all weathers — especially if touring is your game — and the last thing you want is a de-cat pipe that begins to degrade or rust after its first winter. With T304 stainless construction, that is simply not a concern you will ever need to entertain. This is the same material specification used across our wider range, including the popular Triumph 765 Moto 2 De-Cat pipe — a precision-engineered stainless solution that has proven enormously popular with Street Triple and Moto2 owners.

Fitment Guide for the Kawasaki KLZ Versys 1000 2012 – 2019 Stainless De-Cat Exhaust Pipe & Clamps

This de-cat pipe is designed specifically to fit the Kawasaki KLZ Versys 1000 from 2012 through to 2019. It connects directly to your existing OEM headers once the standard cat box has been removed. It is important to note that the installation process does require your standard OEM headers to be cut at the correct position — full photographic instructions and guidance on exactly where to make this cut are provided with every order, so you know precisely what is involved before you begin.

Once the headers have been prepared, the kawasaki klz versys 1000 2012 – 2019 stainless de-cat exhaust pipe & clamps fits cleanly into place and is secured using the included clamps. There is no welding required at any stage, which keeps this firmly within the capability of a competent home mechanic with a good set of tools. That said, if you are not entirely confident with the header preparation stage, any local workshop will be able to complete the cut quickly and at minimal cost before you finish the rest of the installation yourself.

Your rear silencer — whether it is the standard OEM can or an aftermarket performance can — will connect and fit exactly as it did before. The kawasaki klz versys 1000 2012 – 2019 stainless de-cat exhaust pipe & clamps maintains the same mounting positions and dimensions as the original cat box, so there is no conflict with your existing silencer fitment whatsoever. You simply gain all the performance benefits of cat removal without any compromise to the rest of your setup.

Installation Steps for the Kawasaki KLZ Versys 1000 2012 – 2019 Stainless De-Cat Exhaust Pipe & Clamps

This installation is classed as a workshop-level job in terms of skill, but a mechanically minded owner with access to the right tools should be perfectly capable of completing it at home. The key steps are as follows:

• Remove the standard OEM cat box and associated pipework from the bike
• Cut the OEM headers at the correct position as clearly indicated in the supplied photographic guidance
• Offer up the kawasaki klz versys 1000 2012 – 2019 stainless de-cat exhaust pipe & clamps and align it correctly with the prepared headers
• Secure the pipe using the included clamps, ensuring all joints are seated cleanly
• Reconnect your rear silencer or aftermarket performance can as standard
• Check all clamp positions and tighten securely before taking the bike out for its first run

Full supporting photographs and detailed written instructions are provided with your purchase. A video walkthrough is also available to help you visualise the complete process before you start. If you are ever unsure about any stage, we always recommend consulting a qualified motorcycle technician — but for the majority of Versys owners with even modest mechanical experience, this is a very achievable home fit.

Will the Kawasaki KLZ Versys 1000 2012 – 2019 Stainless De-Cat Exhaust Pipe & Clamps Affect My MOT?

This is a question we receive regularly, and the answer will reassure most UK road riders. In the United Kingdom, motorcycles are tested on noise during an MOT inspection — not on emissions. Provided your rear silencer is road-legal and within the permitted noise limits, fitting the kawasaki klz versys 1000 2012 – 2019 stainless de-cat exhaust pipe & clamps will not cause your bike to fail its annual test. This makes it one of those rare performance modifications that is both genuinely effective and entirely practical for riders who rely on their bike every day and still need it to pass its MOT without issue.

The restrictive, unnecessarily heavy OEM cat box is gone. Your bike is lighter, the exhaust note is fuller and more characterful, and throttle response feels noticeably sharper from the moment you pull away. It is genuinely difficult to think of a more cost-effective single upgrade available for the Versys 1000. If you are interested in exploring high-quality de-cat solutions for other machines, take a look at our Aprilia RS660 De-Cat DownPipes — another precision-built stainless option that has been exceptionally well received.

Why Buy the Kawasaki KLZ Versys 1000 2012 – 2019 Stainless De-Cat Exhaust Pipe & Clamps from Max Torque Cans?

At Max Torque Cans, we specialise exclusively in motorcycle exhausts and performance cans. We are not a general parts retailer — every product we stock, design, and supply is focused on one thing: getting the best possible performance and sound from your bike. The kawasaki klz versys 1000 2012 – 2019 stainless de-cat exhaust pipe & clamps has been developed with exactly that same single-minded focus. We know what Versys 1000 riders want from their machine, and this product delivers it directly. Every component is quality-checked before despatch, and our UK-based team is on hand to answer any fitment questions you may have before or after your purchase.

Frequently Asked Questions

• Does this de-cat pipe require any welding? No. The kawasaki klz versys 1000 2012 – 2019 stainless de-cat exhaust pipe & cl