versys 1000 to gtr1400

[walmsleyr]

hi all newby here,im still riding my orange versys 1000,im getting itchy feet ive asked for a gtr 1400 test ride at a kwak dealer it seems not many dealers have the gtr available for a test ride.any way we will see who pops up with an offer.my main reason to move up is the versys is not very good on the auto routes in Europe when pushing it in my opinion. its a good machine except high speed issue.iv edone 16000 miles  in 2 years.has any one any comment s..im going to the nec bike show so I'm going to get all the info from the kwak stable.

[BigAlan]

Mate of mine also has a Versys in orange and is trading it in for a new Yamaha MT10 as the Versys are over 120 mph seems in his opinion to go light on the front and weave around, obviously that's not happening here in this country but it did when we were blasting along the motorways in Germany earlier.

Paid a deposit and collects in when the new reg comes out.

On the other hand my GTR handled the speed easily enough.

[PRD]

I think the GTR is being dropped from the UK line up next year so it may not be at NEC. You won't regret the change if you do it?

[O.C.]

Hi Walmsley and welcome along  to this excellent forum where good solid advice and fun is in abundance.  (I know you from the Versys forum)

It really depends what your needs and expectations are from a bike, and you have clearly stated that you need a bike which is perhaps better suited to your long distance touring trips.

I'm currently riding  my fourth GTR1400 and also had a first generation Versys 1000 back in 2013, ~~ now, the Versys is a very fine bike and it did everything I asked of it with the majority of my riding being within the U.K, But the GTR simply does all that and more even better than the big Versys, yes its a big heavy bike but it carries its weight very well and it is faaàast.

Without stating the obvious you REALLY need to try one, I'm not sure which dealer near you has a demo so ring around and get yourself a good ride out booked

Good luck and keep us posted      

[zedmeister]

I think the GTR is being dropped from the UK line up next year so it may not be at NEC. You won't regret the change if you do it?

Quite right PRD unfortunately the GTR is being dropped as it will not make the Euro 4 regulations ( Also the Honda CBR 600RR ) Mr K not sure when a replacement will be available but my guess is Late 2018, wouldn't surprise me if the groundwork has already been done. 

Walmsleyr  - Have you tried Robspeed? - Italia Moto?

[nightrider]

One thing. You will notice on the gtr is how super smooth. They are  even at very high speed it feels like it's just ticking over , have just read a road trip test on the versy and one of the things that was said was at 95 it's doing 6500 revs ,the gtr don't do that at 120 so is very relaxed at speed , it's a ideal motorway blaster , I had a zzr11 then 12  , but the gtr is in another league ,  one test ride and i though I having one of these , 4 years later I still love it , 

[Macskwak]

One thing. You will notice on the gtr is how super smooth. They are  even at very high speed it feels like it's just ticking over , have just read a road trip test on the versy and one of the things that was said was at 95 it's doing 6500 revs ,the gtr don't do that at 120 so is very relaxed at speed , it's a ideal motorway blaster , I had a zzr11 then 12  , but the gtr is in another league ,  one test ride and i though I having one of these , 4 years later I still love it , 

Yep ditto. Ive had big bms n hondas and little racers but the gtr is by far the best yet. It has pois  size  handling  oh so much speed and its pretty from every angle. Ive lost count how many times its being eyed up n down at lights. Engine is bullet proof and pulls like a train. You wont regret it for sure 👍👍

[Macskwak]

Oh welcome to the forum by the way 👍

[Wookie]

Also the GTR power plant is soooo easy to run its a turbine and will last if looked after for 100 miles .. the very engine whilst being tough is primarily a screamer .. the GTR gives LOADS of weather and wind protection ..were as a side adventure bike doesn't (trust me 30k in a trumpet tiggur across Europe ain't fun )
Go for the GTR it will save you money in the long run and make u grin every time you press the button

[shaggs147]

100 miles? eek 

[Wookie]

Oh bugga ..wook missed the K off ...100.000k how's dat ??

[O.C.]

Oh bugga ..wook missed the K off ...100.000k how's dat ??

no wookie now youve gone too far, I'm thinking you meant 100,000 or 100K     

[Wookie]

Oh bugga .. AGAIN !!!
Ya get the idea tho

[virginiajim]

What's a versys 1000?

[O.C.]

one of these Jim, they are available in the Good ol US of A     

http://www.autotrader.co.uk/bikes/motorcycles/kawasaki/versys-1000?gclid=CL7Xq66Sm9ACFbgW0wod8yABzg&gclsrc=aw.ds&dclid=CI_J1K6Sm9ACFUekUQodl-MCwA