New street only Kaw adv bike

[stealth1]

New version of Versys 1000 introduced.

https://www.cycleworld.com/2014/09/30/2015-kawasaki-versys-motorcycle-review-first-look-photos-at-intermot-2014/?cmpid=enews100214&spPodID=030&spMailingID=21527002&spUserID=NzM4NjMxMzQwMTQS1&spJobID=420127513&spReportId=NDIwMTI3NTEzS0

Older version has been available in Europe for some time.

Definitely not intended for off road,

Upright ergos and large tank are appealing.

Chain drive haters need not look.

 

[Bungie]

I test road one of them last year (available in Canada). Meh.

 

[FJRBound]

Just the other day I remarked to a colleague, "I wish somebody would stuff an inline four into a long-travel, ADV-style package." Guess I forgot to mention "with shaft drive." Dang.

 

[SkooterG]

I test road one of them last year (available in Canada). Meh.

Years ago I test rode the 650 Versys with great expectations and came away with the same feeling.

The new 1000 sure looks good, but if it don't put a smile on your face........

 

[ULEWZ]

Looks just like a Ducati Multi which I think is stunning. Too bad it did not live up to the $22,000 price tag.

 

[RadioHowie]

Local dealer already has one....you guys would hate it.....it has soft paint.

 

[900gc]

Hopefully the 120 HP is at the wheel and not the crank. Lot of nice bikes on the market these days.

 

[kballowe]

Maybe it would be an alernative to a liter VStrom. ???

I have the Versys 650. Partly because it was cheap. 2014, $6,800 brand new out the door w/ABS. Added some cans. Longest trip (so far) 2,100 miles.

Does OK on gravel, considering the street tires.

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[stealth1]

Maybe it would be an alernative to a liter VStrom. ???
I have the Versys 650. Partly because it was cheap. 2014, $6,800 brand new out the door w/ABS. Added some cans. Longest trip (so far) 2,100 miles.

Does OK on gravel, considering the street tires.

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How much does your gas mileage drop when you put those bags on?

 

[kballowe]

Maybe it would be an alernative to a liter VStrom. ???
I have the Versys 650. Partly because it was cheap. 2014, $6,800 brand new out the door w/ABS. Added some cans. Longest trip (so far) 2,100 miles.

Does OK on gravel, considering the street tires.

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How much does your gas mileage drop when you put those bags on?

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I don't know for sure, because mounted the bags shortly after buying the bike. Getting in the low 40's on the interstates.

 

[900gc]

Maybe it would be an alernative to a liter VStrom. ???
I have the Versys 650. Partly because it was cheap. 2014, $6,800 brand new out the door w/ABS. Added some cans. Longest trip (so far) 2,100 miles.

Does OK on gravel, considering the street tires.

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How much does your gas mileage drop when you put those bags on?

I was wondering how much cornering clearance is lost. Looks like they'll drag along with the peg feelers.

 

[Denver_FJR]

"Street only Kaw adv bike".... that right there is funny.

 

[kballowe]

Maybe it would be an alernative to a liter VStrom. ???
I have the Versys 650. Partly because it was cheap. 2014, $6,800 brand new out the door w/ABS. Added some cans. Longest trip (so far) 2,100 miles.

Does OK on gravel, considering the street tires.

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How much does your gas mileage drop when you put those bags on?

I was wondering how much cornering clearance is lost. Looks like they'll drag along with the peg feelers. :winksmiley02:

Lowered the bike about an inch front and rear - and have run the rear tire all the way out to the edge. Haven't dragged the cans yet.