25-08-16, 05:48 PM
I have signed the papers on a new Kawasaki Versys 1000 which I hope to pick up next Wednesday. This will be my first new bike in 14 years and I am more then a little excited.
The Fazer has been nothing but excellent for the last 7 years and 50,000 miles, but she is showing her age now and the maintenance costs are starting to climb steeply. Given that it was already 5 years old when I bought it and I only bought it as a stop gap, it has exceeded all my expectations and sets a very high benchmark for the Versys to try and beat. The Versys brings ABS and traction control and a more upright and relaxed riding position. Its lights suck and like the Fazer, the suspension will need attention.
Thanks for all the wisdom and help over the years, this has been and remains one of the best forums I have been involved with. I will keep you posted on how I get on. /Paul.
The Fazer has been nothing but excellent for the last 7 years and 50,000 miles, but she is showing her age now and the maintenance costs are starting to climb steeply. Given that it was already 5 years old when I bought it and I only bought it as a stop gap, it has exceeded all my expectations and sets a very high benchmark for the Versys to try and beat. The Versys brings ABS and traction control and a more upright and relaxed riding position. Its lights suck and like the Fazer, the suspension will need attention.
Thanks for all the wisdom and help over the years, this has been and remains one of the best forums I have been involved with. I will keep you posted on how I get on. /Paul.