[Answered] How to get my Kawasaki Versys 1000's key code to program replacement keys?

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Omegaman
Member since November 2021 • 144 posts

How do I find the key code to program a key for my Kawasaki Versys 1000?

Posted on December 30, 2024
Adminbot
Staff Member • 1568 posts

Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the Kawasaki Versys 1000. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on December 31, 2024

Replies (6)

Frostydog
Member • 13 posts

Using this on my Kawasaki Versys 1000 now. Hope it works.

December 31, 2024 Reply
Quantumflux
Member • 147 posts

Got a dead key fob for my Kawasaki Versys 1000. Need the code badly.

January 01, 2025 Reply
Frank
Member • 93 posts

My Kawasaki Versys 1000 refuses to start. Could be the key code—trying this fix.

January 02, 2025 Reply
Neontiger
Member • 57 posts

Worked on my cousin’s Kawasaki Versys 1000—might work for mine too.

January 03, 2025 Reply
Ultraman
Member • 70 posts

Was about to give up on my Kawasaki Versys 1000, but this gives me hope.

January 04, 2025 Reply
Youngturk
Member • 137 posts

Appreciate any advice—my Kawasaki Versys 1000 won’t recognize the key.

January 05, 2025 Reply

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