New Kawasaki 1000 grand tourer

[O.C.]

i thought the Versys panniers are 28Litre capacity, the GTR1400  are indeed 35 Litre

The Versys panniers, despite their unusual shape (maybe form over function) will accomodate most full face helmets

[PRD]

Quite a drop in capacity that. If two up travelling that will limit things. Especially if a woman is involved!!

[O.C.]

Quite a drop in capacity that. If two up travelling that will limit things. Especially if a woman is involved!!

The same panniers are used for all models now

I don't like the shape and appearance of the latest panniers,  however they are capable of carrying more than their looks might suggest even with the superb quality fitted inner bags that are included.       

[pross]

Quite a drop in capacity that. If two up travelling that will limit things. Especially if a woman is involved!!

The panniers are for the women you have the top box and your pockets and how much you can wear 😂👍

[PRD]

The panniers are for the women you have the top box and your pockets and how much you can wear 😂👍

Now I see where I have been going wrong. Thought it was equal rights......

[Robbieben]

Having owned a couple of bikes with smaller panniers it's a struggle to pack enough clothing, toiletries etc for a 2 week trip away on the bike for two people. I have no such problem with the GTR panniers and a 47 litre top box. I have one pannier, the wife has one pannier and the top box has the wife's overspill and essentials,(read that as 40 of the 47 litres) waterproofs, tyre repair kit etc.

[PRD]

Having owned a couple of bikes with smaller panniers it's a struggle to pack enough clothing, toiletries etc for a 2 week trip away on the bike for two people. I have no such problem with the GTR panniers and a 47 litre top box. I have one pannier, the wife has one pannier and the top box has the wife's overspill and essentials,(read that as 40 of the 47 litres) waterproofs, tyre repair kit etc.

just another reason to keep the good old Gtr. Panniers on the k16 are smaller than ours as well.

[ChrisB]

To put this into realistic perspective, the difference in volume of say 8 litres per pannier equates to a fair amount of whiskey (my choice) or vodka (her choice).

[O.C.]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5Sg7yAxqrrs   

Some may find this interesting....granted it is one persons view/opinion... look at the quality of finish       

[PRD]

Looks nice.

[Rusty]

I have to say ..in a strange way I quite like it    ..BUT it looks as if it needs much bigger luggage or a least a bigger top box and maybe a Kawasaki bag .. those diddly panniers won't be good for much when out and about. I was always pleased with the overall finish too.

[O.C.]

I have to say ..in a strange way I quite like it    ..BUT it looks as if it needs much bigger luggage or a least a bigger top box and maybe a Kawasaki bag .. those diddly panniers won't be good for much when out and about. I was always pleased with the overall finish too.

I'm not sure what type of bag you mean, the luggage does include very good quality Kawasaki branded inner bags for the panniers and top box    

I agree the panniers aren't what I would call 'practical' but as I previously mentioned they do hold more than I thought     

[PRD]

I do like the bike but I think the panniers are too small for serious touring. The BMW GS loses a lot of capacity on one side due to raised exhaust as well.

[Robbieben]

I had the opportunity to have a good look at the new 2019 Versys this weekend and without a doubt it looks great, I like the TFT Screen which is similar to the Ducati Multi screen, a great touring bike for one person I'd say, panniers let it down for two up longer trips.

[GTRpilot]

I'm looking at the Versys as a replacement for my GTR. Regards panniers, just fold the clothes differently and take less, we always take far to much crap with us, "Just in case", and never end up using half of it. Hopefully I can still fit my Givi maxia top box on it which will give more room