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General => General => Topic started by: BIG MAC on 08 November 2011, 11:31:41 am

Title: New Versys 1000
Post by: BIG MAC on 08 November 2011, 11:31:41 am
Kawasaki have unveiled their Versys 1000 in Milan. I kinda liked the idea of the original Versys just thought it was a bit challenged in the looks dept and didnt like all the 'trellis' work around the rear.
The new bike I am not sure what to make of it...my mind says it looks like a 'Town and Country' sx1000...is that accurate or even fair..I don't know..But not sure that this type of bike needs or suits an inline 4...
 
 
http://www.kawasaki.co.uk/Versys1000 (http://www.kawasaki.co.uk/Versys1000)
Title: Re: New Versys 1000
Post by: bigralphie on 08 November 2011, 01:07:55 pm
Ummm bit parts bin special ,them brakes are very old hat
Title: Re: New Versys 1000
Post by: Robbie8666 on 08 November 2011, 01:25:23 pm
confused... if i were looking for that kinda bike why not go for the original n best?? Beemers GS !!
Title: Re: New Versys 1000
Post by: bigralphie on 08 November 2011, 01:50:17 pm
well you might want to have friends lol
Title: Re: New Versys 1000
Post by: kebab19 on 08 November 2011, 03:08:53 pm
Very nice indeed, bit heavy @ 239kg kerb weight....wonder if it'll be more like a 'TDM' than a Tuono? 
Title: Re: New Versys 1000
Post by: flesh on 08 November 2011, 10:39:33 pm
I took a 650 Versys out for a test a few months ago with a view using one as my all round hack. Lasted 10 mins on it and thought it was a bag of sh*te. No power whatsoever and "interesting" handling. Could not see what all the reviewers raved about.
A 1000cc version may be a different proposition though......
Title: Re: New Versys 1000
Post by: pitternator on 09 November 2011, 07:23:47 am
maybe try the 1200 triumph explorer ??
 
in the blurb it claims to have  a low seat option for shortleggers like me...only 810mm...methinks thats  a good marketing strategy.( I suggested such to triumph 4 yrs ago, and they poo pooed me ! )
 I do like the idea of a fazer / adventure type chassis, with gizmos , and of course that fantastic torquey characterful triple engine. Its got my vote at the moment.Where do I sign please ??