New Kawasaki 1000 grand tourer

[O.C.]

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 

I have a Givi Maxia Monokey which I use on the standard plate, it works perfectly

[GTRpilot]

The big question is, is the new Versys worth the extra £5 grand just for electronic gizmo's? 

[Robbieben]

The big question is, is the new Versys worth the extra £5 grand just for electronic gizmo's? 

It seems to be the way all the manufacturers are going, more electronics for safety and comfort means a bigger purchase price, doesn't matter which manufacturer these days, If and it's a big "IF" Kawasaki were to update and replace the GTR I think we would see a price tag near £18,000.00 in todays market.

[GTRpilot]

It seems to be the way all the manufacturers are going, more electronics for safety and comfort means a bigger purchase price, doesn't matter which manufacturer these days, If and it's a big "IF" Kawasaki were to update and replace the GTR I think we would see a price tag near £18,000.00 in todays market.

Yep, I think your right. Gone are the days when motorcycling was a cheap form of transport.

[PRD]

Yep it's a leisure market now and yet they should be encouraging use of small bikes to get around and help save the environment. Instead we have one person per car sitting in jams. And then massive 4 X 4's....

[O.C.]

IMHO it is extremely unlikely that the venerable GTR will be re-introduced especially since KHI  now have an extremely modern and competent line up of alternatives..... HS SX SE ...... Z 1000 SX  & VERSYS 1000 (several versions). The GTR did not meet Euro 4 emissions requirements let alone the impending Euro 5 requirements.

The only real way to find out about the qualty of the latest version of the Versys 1000 is to try one for yourself      

OOI, only the top of the range Versys1000 SE GT costs around £16000, other versions are more competitively priced      

[Tregosy]

Good write up in this months Ride magazine for the Versys. I'll be keeping my GTR though.

[Robbieben]

IMHO it is extremely unlikely that the venerable GTR will be re-introduced especially since KHI  now have an extremely modern and competent line up of alternatives..... HS SX SE ...... Z 1000 SX  & VERSYS 1000 (several versions). The GTR did not meet Euro 4 emissions requirements let alone the impending Euro 5 requirements.

Yes, I agree, I think the supercharged platform is the new evolution for Kawasaki, though I do hope they release a real touring version to replace the GTR. The H2 SX is great, I've tried one but just not suitable as a replacement for my GTR taking into consideration that I use it for longer 2 up tours with the wife. Though if I was to leave the wife at home....

[PRD]

I had a look at the new Versys 1000 se yesterday. I really liked it but chain drive and the panniers are too small. Will definitely
Consider it if I decide to get rid of gtr though.

[Rusty]

Roger .. I may be mistaken in my old age but I thought Kawasaki did soft luggage too ? Like a strap down bag for the rear seat ? Perhaps not, but I am glad you found plenty of room in what was already there. Lots to choose from out there .. Kriega are always very good quality.

[O.C.]

Roger .. I may be mistaken in my old age but I thought Kawasaki did soft luggage too ? Like a strap down bag for the rear seat ? Perhaps not, but I am glad you found plenty of room in what was already there. Lots to choose from out there .. Kriega are always very good quality.

There may be such an item in the Kawasaki accessory range but I'm not aware of it. Kawasaki hard luggage does include branded inner bags nowadays and they are very good quality plus they fit the panniers/top box perfectly

https://www.kawasaki.co.uk/en/accessories/Merchandise/Luggage?UidCat=0201W0YNBkU9Iw&UidSubCat=0634WlhZXFhaWllYWF1cXVxRUFlZUVFZWkYNBkU9Iw


IMHO Givi are the best at that kind of equipment      

[Rusty]

Excellent .. I should know better than to query you !   

[O.C.]

Excellent .. I should know better than to query you !   

Oh, I don't know about that