Versys 650

[O.C.]

Yes Rog bought a Versys, I think it will be a cracking bike, but time alone will tell. But after the 4 hours out on Orrells demonstrator I really liked the way it went about its business. But most of all last winter was the first one without a winter bike for a long time, and I hated it, so I just had to make sure that I put that right for this coming winter. I think the Versys will fit the bill ok.

Excellent, is it a new 'un then Geoff ?

[Boomer]

Chain-drive winter bike? <shudder>
Get a ScottOiler and a jetwash.
Me, I have an ancient 1989 GTR1000 that I use.
Shaft-drive, excellent fairing and comfy!!

I tried the Versys for size at the dealers where I bought the GTR from.
Height was spot on but my substantial gut nearly covered the tank and the bars were WAY too close.
So, perfect if ya have long legs & short arms. 

[100milesaway]

Boomer, that just sums me up 6 feet tall, but short arms. As I said I had the demonstrator for 4 hours and it just felt perfect, no aches or discomfort at all. The chain will only be a minor irritation as I clean and lube it after every ride, just because I call it the winter bike doesn't mean it will have any less love and attention than the GTR, it will be kept in mint condition just like the big fella.          Roger yes its a new un, solar yellow, The big K are doing a promotion where they throw in pannier frames, 2 X 35 litre colour matched panniers, colour matched hand guards, a vario screen, and tank protectors. Bike should be making its debut at the Bridge a week on Sunday.

[pistole]

- very good choice for a middle-weight bike.

- and they look great with the Givi V35 colour matched panniers.

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[Deon]

Boomer, that just sums me up 6 feet tall, but short arms. As I said I had the demonstrator for 4 hours and it just felt perfect, no aches or discomfort at all. The chain will only be a minor irritation as I clean and lube it after every ride, just because I call it the winter bike doesn't mean it will have any less love and attention than the GTR, it will be kept in mint condition just like the big fella.          Roger yes its a new un, solar yellow, The big K are doing a promotion where they throw in pannier frames, 2 X 35 litre colour matched panniers, colour matched hand guards, a vario screen, and tank protectors. Bike should be making its debut at the Bridge a week on Sunday.

No !!! Surely it has to be a green one ?????   

[O.C.]

I like the yellow colour its  ...nice bike too 

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/KAWASAKI-KLE650-VERSYS-/150864560023?pt=UK_Motorcycles&hash=item23203a7f97

[100milesaway]

OOPS Wrong colour (slightly) Rog, I think that picture is from last years model. The 012 one also has the colours reversed ie the tank and mudguards are yellow, but the fairing side bits are black.           Come on Rog dig deeper

[O.C.]

well i am olde ya know  ..still looks good though