Yea bit modern and different I didn't fall in love at first but it's growing on me

I bought a 2002 636 model back in 2018 for £1900 still using it!

I risked my 2024 versys 650 by crossing a hard mountain (toe to toe with gs 1250 and norden 900) in morocco just with road stock tires, it was difficult but feasible! By the way this capable bike surprised me.

I ALMOST pulled the trigger on a a Versys-650. At the last minute, an older Triumph Tiger came into the showroom that I just HAD to have. Maybe my wife will be interested in the Versys, when she gets her M-class endorsement.

I got one and put my trainers and waterproofs in. I was bambosled by the strap system though. I'm sure i haven't done it right.

I ve had it blue one 2001...Im gonna buy it again...2000-2002...God, help me to sit again on "ZEUS"...Akrapović change sound...Pitty, Yoshimura is dead...Good old fashion analog cockpit...Heaven...

If you think the Versys is too tall for you, wait till you try an adventure bike, it will be worst and feel even more top heavy. Keep the Versys, you will miss it when its gone

Your enthusiasm and enjoyment is infectious. Love it! I agree with your statement, if Harley enthusiasts are hating on it, they can jog on. It's awesome.

Value for money hard to beat i would consider one,im not into the normal harleys as per say but this ticks a lot of boxes.

Amazing ride, your laugh is contagious! Versys 650 will be my best bike, I currently own a Husqvarna 401 Svartpilen which is lot of fun but I want to be able to do long road trips with a passenger.

Neither looks nor sounds like a Harley.

Having less electronics is a pro not a con!

This is not a review. It's affective b/shit

Can you say anything more about the riding position please? I am 6' tall and about 86kgs (190lbs), and in some videos the rider's knees seem crunched up really high. I am just not sure my old body could cope with that for more than a 15 minute test ride. I ride a Dyna Super Glide and was considering a Street Rod 750 as my every day bike.

Same, re mood and motorcycling. I came back to it 2 years ago after 25/30 year break at 61 and bought a V650MK2 2011 in ‘buzzy bee’ colours. It goes great!

Sounds pretty good 👍 u love giving it a bit of stick 😂

I've had mind 2 and half years modified loads forward controls are amazing transform the ride lowered the back on black springs raised the front of the tank 2 inches full custom spray job, I love mine 2 I've had over 20 bikes and this is the one that makes me smile the most

I bought my 2021 Versys 650 at the end of July, 2022. It's a great bike which can reach 180 km/h. I don't know, how much faster do you need to go? The farthest I rode it in one day was 750 km. The longest time ever spent with the bike in a single riding day was 18 hours. You can do that on a Versys. Next week it will get its 24,000 km oil change and a wee bit of warranty work on the trip odometer cluster. It's the only problem I have encountered. I've taken the bike off road here and there which is evident from some scars and scratches. My bike came with panniers which I find very handy and in which I carry a bunch of stuff: bungee cords, a first aid kit, a hatchet, rope, duct tape, zip ties, a ground sheet, a small stove and gas and then when I go camping or on a longer ride, a thermos of coffee, sandwiches, water... I highly recommend this motorcycle because it will do whatever you want. Mine is running on Shinko E 705 tires. And, now that I'm done commenting, I am going to go ride my slate grey, with red and silver highlighted Kawasaki Versys since it's a nice day to do so. Thanks for the video. It is nice to see a bit of Cornwall from the saddle of our favourite bike. Cheers from Alberta.

They should have kept this in the line up instead of the nighster, and sold it for, lol $7-8k US, then they would still have an affordable starter bike.

Have a 2000 zx6r with the 599, the cluster claims current mileage at 27k miles, I hope to have it looking as good as yours is one day the sooner the better, as currently its pretty rough. No fairings and it needs a few things just to get working on it. The starter is spinning reverse to what it is supposed to and I have no headlamp as of now. It leaks oil everywhere and I have not even dug into the cooling system. Really cannot wait to ride it though!

what rpm to do cruise at? mine seems to been around 6k on the highway. is that normal?

After owning and experiencing around 5 -6 600cc bikes...I recently bought Street rod and took almost 3 months to get used to the riding position, ergonomics, weight etc. Post that... its been my fav bike till date and no question of changing at this point.

Hahaha ya geet tuss brilliant 😂buy my gasser no worries then ;)

I bought my 2021 Versys in July 22. I use Shinko E 705 tires and have ridden some serious gravel, some sand, and various non paved places. Not my preference but the bike handles it all very well. It has dropped five times at extreme low speeds and shows some scars. One day I rode it for 750 km with no problems. Last summer in one session I spent 18 hours with the bike. I had to get away from forest fires in BC. I like my bike. It also looks great in its dark grey, red and silver livery. I have added a windshield extension, Givi crash bars, wider foot pegs, heated grips and plugs ins for USB and cigarette lighter. I am just short of 24,000 km on the odometer and ready for its next complete warranty check over before that expires in August. Fastest speed I reached was 180 km/hr. An American rider clocked me at 110 miles per hour last summer on Hwy 93, the Banff/Jasper Parkway. I am 73. If your life is boring, get a motorcycle. It is Never 2 Late.

Do you get any vibrations through the handlebars into your hands? I do on my Versys 2011 MK2. I have tried everything to dampen the vibes. I bought anti-vibe Rox risers. There is some improvement but the mirrors still blur at low rpm. Great bikes though!

I have one and don’t want any other model from Harley. Time and again I compared this bike with other Harley but I felt this bike looks and rides fun. The foot peg can be swapped with the regular street 750 foot mounts( OEM). Right side just a swap. Left side mount need one drill on the mount( online forum will have details). Rox 2 inches or 3.5 inch risers will fit - no additional cable needed. Corbin has great seats for this bike. If you install Ohlins forks and rear shocks( made for street rod 750 specs) the ride is improved vastly.

Tilt sensor killed the engine, you have to reset it by turning the ignition off before it will start 👍

Come and ride my tenere, much better off road than the versys and more than capable at touring and best of all Japanese reliability! I’m only in Truro we can take it down some lanes so you can get a feel for it

Have you thought about an f850gs but that's 21/17 spoked? Maybe even a 750 but then sticking 19+17 spoked wheels etc (like beanie autistic rider). I started watching your vids after seeing you had the versys. Just passed my tests thru bmw on a 750 so after loving that for a week, I've decided this was my go to bike. Getting it delivered soon. For me it'd be perfect if it was a shaft drive. Maybe I'll get the Moto Guzzi v85tt in a couple of years or so 😉

Hello again mate. Can I just ask how tall you are? Is it a small bike? I'm not exactly a giant at 5 10

I went from Versys 650 to Super Adventure nearly 2 years ago. I was like you, wanted a step up in toys and power. The super adventure is brilliant at smashing out big days, done two ironbutts on it and I've done some trails in Wales. It's not perfect, it's heavy and it can be frustrating riding a powerful bike on 20mph and busy roads etc. Be aware that both the 1290 and GS will cost more to own and run than a versys. The valve check is about a grand. I nearly bought another versys to run alongside the 1290 but ended up picking up a Nc750s to use for commuting as I wanted lower power, naked easy to work on bike with no toys and better mpg. Haha cant win!

61k ?? Mine was in 75k before it got nicked 😢 it hasnt had tbe valves checked since 18k miles either yet it ride superb The calipers are crap tbh,the pad retaining pins eventually wear the holes larger so they rattle

The art cans sound the best,but are rare now

I've been offered a swap for my triumph bonneville t100 for the exact bike you're riding. Haven't ridden one or actually seen the bike in the flesh. Never even sat on a HD. What do you think??

I think this era of bikes looks the best, especially Kawasaki as they were into bold colors and graphics and colored wheels. Soon, they will take off in the collector market as the nicer ones get harder to find and more people realize how fun they are to ride and how nicely they are styled.

I have a bmw f800gs as well as a 2013 versys 650. I find the gs isnt bad on road and yet offroad its really good. You dont want loads of electric gadgets for offroad use as it could go wrong. E.g. tft dash can in some cases get broken and then you cant start the bike and your stuck. Crusie control is a nice thing to have but again if it gies wrong its another expense. I would say keep the versys and have a gs 800 or something that will go offroad if you want but can still do well on road. Honestly most who own a gs 1250 or africa twin and things like that barely go offroad. Imagine dropping the bike. Can you pick it up on your own? With my gs i have had the abs go wrong and i have turnwd it off, howevwr i have spent £600 on replacing the abs pump, that didnt fix it, £70 on an abs sensor, no luck, replaced all discs and pads incase there was excessive play to no avail. Also replaced reluctor ring. Still no luck. It was expensive but i could still use the bike. On some of the new stuff this maybe A more expensive and B may stop the bike being ridden all together. Just some thibgs to consider. With issue i have, the abs active, sometimes the lever will pulse thinking i have locked the front wheel. I just turn it off and there is no issue. Some of the modern stuff its all linked into each other meaning multiple system failure. My gs is a 2009 model with nearly 70k miles on the clock so its been going a while but mechanically still sound. My versys is up to nearly 60k miles on it

I'm still riding my 2007 Versys 650, no one needs a new bike. Its just a want, my bike is mine, paid for owes me nothing and is in mint condition and still does everything I need.

Triumph Tiger 850/900

How about a smaller KTM890 over the 1290? Similar to what @CaptainPugwashRides has. Certainly quick enough for the road.

Too bad the V-Strom 650 lacks a cruise control, otherwise it would probably be the perfect bike for you. But I suppose the Tuareg would also fit the bill, though I don't know how reliable those Italians are nowadays. Conversely, I would stay away from KTM precisely due to reliability issues. It's a shame bc I'm sure the 790 ADV is a great bike when it runs, but I've read just too many reports of technical problems ranging from damp displays over screws coming loose down to flat-out breakdowns. Things you just don't have to worry about with any of the Japanese manufacturers.

Hi, have you done any tunning or remapping to the engine after exgaust change?

Don't think you should get rid because I'm sure in time you will regret it 😢, I'm seriously considering purchasing one for touring and general every day riding, they look really smart and seem to be enough power and performance for what I'm looking for so my advice is stick with the devil 😈 you know. Good luck and enjoying your content.

I love my 2020 versys 650, use it mostly for touring. Like you, I wanted to start doing some gentle off-roading and wasn’t sure what to do. With Anakee Adventure tires on it I managed to get in and out of some back country, but at my skill level it wasn’t fun or confidence inspiring. I opted to add a second bike and got an RE Himalayan and have really enjoyed that on the trails. If you replace the Versys, I recommend a mid-size adventure bike, Tenere, V-strom 800, Transalp, the re-released 790 Adventure, F900 GS, something like that.

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Judging by what you've said in the video, i think the following options might be applicable for you, honestly: 1: Keep your Versys and pay it off, you'll OWN a bike, you owe nothing on it, nobody can simply take it away from you.. Then you can use the money saved from finance payments to fund say, a 2nd hand GS310, CRF300L, etc for your offroad trips. 2: Vstrom 1050 or 800RE - I believe the 800RE's going to have cruise control, the 1050 DOES have cruise control, but the 1050 is definitely not an offroader, the 800's a bit more focused on that. 3: Aprillia Tuareg 660 - Has the things you desire, WILL do offroad particularly well, comfortable enough for tours, much more reliable than your old Aprillia RS125.