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2023 Kawasaki Versys 650 | Test Ride Review: Better Than The Tracer?

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Today I'm test riding the new 2023 Kawasaki Versys 650 fully dressed with a top box and panniers. Although in this review the panniers have been removed they come standard with the GT model. As of 2022 the Versys 650 comes standard with a TFT screen and traction control.
Find out what I think about this motorcycle in this video and if I think it's worth buying in 2023.
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14 авг 2024

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@Probablyevil Год назад

After the variety of bikes I’ve had the privilege to ride, the Versys was always my favorite.

@nazirkazi2588 9 месяцев назад

I've ridden many bikes, owned a few, this is my favourite. I had a 2013 Versys that got stolen, I now have a 2019 and glad I came back to it after an Aprilia and a Tiger. Just can't fault this bike.

@Richaag Год назад

I originally ordered a Versys 650 but due to supply problems in the U.S. waited over 6 months without being able to get one. So I went in to the dealer one morning and was about to cancel my order when I saw they had a Versys 1000 in stock, on the showroom floor, ready for an owner. That bike is now in my garage.

@gmmotomedia Год назад

Interesting! How much more did you pay for the 1000?

@Richaag Год назад

@@gmmotomedia The 650 LT that I wanted was $9,999. The 1000 I ended up with (after a little negotiation) was $16,799. It was certainly more than I wanted to pay because I only wanted the bike for riding in town. It’s just that I’m 55 years old and I don’t have the time to wait for months on end to get a bike anymore.

@gmmotomedia Год назад

I understand thanks for sharing your experience 👍

@migtomsar2008 Год назад

I bought the same exact bike. Very Happy.

@americandude3825 8 месяцев назад

I owned the 650. Test rode the 1000. I prefer the 1000. On my bucket list to own.

@meazmo Год назад

I've had mine 5 years, still a fun ride.

@HDB112 Год назад

Looking forward to downgrading from a BMW R1200RT. Sold it yesterday. Looking for a lighter commuter bike, that's also capable of doing a serious tour with a pillion once a year. This seems like a good choice.

@Loiczzr 7 месяцев назад

Back in October I did 1339 miles in 23 hrs on my 2020 versys 650. I did add hwy pegs on my crash bars and that helped. I often go ride about 300 miles with my 13 years old son (he is almost as tall as me) not much complain from him. (I added a backrest on the top box for him)

@jorgeantunesclaro4450 3 месяца назад

Did you got the versys?

@user-xo7le5hq1b 28 дней назад

I have the vulcan s , and thinking of getting the versys 650 next, to add , just love that engine. Would like a diferent riding position for longer rides

@chaoticneutralgiraffe5514 25 дней назад

Yeah i'm on the same position. BEcause i'm really tall i'm wondering if it would be a good choice for me..

@gilc6733 11 дней назад

Same here I have the vulcan s as well but looking to do longer rides on the versys.

@15lastone Год назад

This bike is absolutely a Beast 😊😊 in a whole another league. Thanks for sharing 😊😊 and safe riding

@gmmotomedia Год назад

🙏🤙

@googlelimp9834 Год назад

How is that a beast with only 65bhp? Ĺol

@joecamel6835 11 месяцев назад

@@googlelimp9834 A bike isn't all about HP and the engine, size Queen !

@richardmorrison2686 2 месяца назад

I have a 2018 model , 55-58 mpg , cruises at 90 all day long , fun to ride , fits like a glove

@Zeuspwns 11 месяцев назад

I absolutely loved my 2018 Versys that I had but the issues I had with it and the low service mileage made it just a little to expensive for my liking after almost 4 years, might try a new one soon!

@ZuanhardieFamily Год назад

serius i love it ..... still waiting it to came to Malaysia

@MsDenver2 9 месяцев назад

Can you tell me can it be quite gentle easy to ride as I used to ride 1000cc bikes but that was over 40 years ago , I’m 64 and looking for a bike to tour on ?

@jimh2061 Месяц назад

My only issue is the seat always feels like its leaning towards the gas tank. Its a good bike but a budget bike.

@scottdavis9318 5 месяцев назад

Is it ok to rev a new bike that high ? I'm used to taking it easy on a brand new bike. Cool bike and I hope it ends up in my garage. 👍

@giovannimh 28 дней назад

Cant decide between Versys 650 24 or tracer 7 24 as a daily commuter.

@gmmotomedia 27 дней назад

That's a very good problem to have. Test ride them both and also add to the list the Triumph Tiger Sport 660

@MetalRex100 Год назад

Hey, thanks for review! Would be nice to see Yamaha Tracer 7! What do you personally think is better for city: Tracer 7 or Versys 650?

@gmmotomedia Год назад

Will do as soon as 2023 demos are available. I'm leaning slightly in Kawasaki's favour but I might be wrong 🤔

@MetalRex100 Год назад

@@gmmotomedia great, looking forward to check Tracer 7 review asap :) I know that Kawasaki is better from the quality perspective and electronics, but it seems like it more for touring. And weight is also high (219 killos dry). Personally for me yamaha midnight black view is outstanding and it’s very light. So I’m in love with Tracer 7 even if for my tall (190 cm) it will be a bit less comfortable, but for city should be ok ;)

@ed.t.hansen6499 Год назад

Wish the seat was an inch lower

@ed.t.hansen6499 5 месяцев назад

840mm seat; bring a step ladder. sits higher but more leg room ? 20kg more than a 500x or tiger 900.

@emanuelperez2329 3 месяца назад

When will the Kawasaki Versys 650 2024 testride be possible? I'm 1.64m tall and would like to hear about your experience and solutions for lowering, maintaining normal cycling and dynamic behavior. Thanks

@gmmotomedia 3 месяца назад

Best thing is to check with your local dealer. Kawasaki offers a lowering kit for this bike 👍

@frda5219 Год назад

Merci super test

@gmmotomedia Год назад

🙏👍

@franciscoajanel 8 месяцев назад

why dont show your speedometer?

@gmmotomedia 8 месяцев назад

No reason really, I think my camera sometimes plays up a little 😉

@glenndelacruz2906 4 месяца назад

you don't want to show evidence for over-speeding

@marksanderson5135 Месяц назад

Doesn't want to show how much he's breaking the law by.

@ArshLX12 Месяц назад

Why couldn't they make it sound better 🥲

@thodoris3790 Год назад

yes, its better than the tracer

@americandude3825 8 месяцев назад

I just wish it was an 800. I don’t need a 1000 but man the versys 1000 is perfect. I had the 650. Wasn’t super great above 70 mph for me at 245 pounds. The 650 sounds PERFECT with a two brothers full exhaust

@vedranvugrinec7744 Год назад

Hi, very nice review! It would be great to see how it behaves with two up, any impressions? Thanks!

@gmmotomedia Год назад

Thanks! I haven't had a chance to have a pillion during my test ride but I heard it's fantastic 2 up 👍

@a.j.westendorp3971 Год назад

Bought this bike 6 weeks ago and I am now trading it in for the versys 1000, the engine has the power of a lawnmower and you have to keep it in the higher revs to have some power, I bought it without a testride as a commuter bike and I just cannot get used to the lack of power. Frame and suspension and build quality it excellent and it is made for more horses. Definitely not good for 2 up only due to the engine

@amesnfire1098 Год назад

@@a.j.westendorp3971 The 1000 is so much higher in base price though. So that's a huge consideration for anyone looking to get a decent motorcycle that won't break the bank.

@Voolthe Год назад

Guys, I have a versys x 300 and I traveled many km with my wife without major issues, Versys 650 has a plenty of power to do even high highway speeds like 150/160km/h no problem

@vedranvugrinec7744 Год назад

Hi guys, thanks for the replies! In the meantime, I checked F750GG, V-strom 650 and KTM Adv 790. At the end, circled back to Versys (love on first sight, I guess😀) as my first bike. Bike should come next week -pls keep the fingers crossed!

@FnLn55 Год назад

Is the rear preload difficult to adjust?

@gmmotomedia Год назад

Not at all thanks to the knob you can easily adjust it by turning it step by step.

@willyspessoa6255 Год назад

Ótimo vídeo brother, mas eu não falo inglês 🏍️🏍️🏍️🇧🇷

@nursuziani3131 Год назад

Hi, is there high vibration at 5000 to 6000 rpm?

@gmmotomedia Год назад

Nope only after 6 👍

@jamescharald8192 Год назад

Sir what is the real fuel consumption that you had inside and outside the city? At 140 kilometers how many revs you have and what fuel consumption at that speed?

@gmmotomedia Год назад

As I only had this bike for a few hours during the test ride I managed to average short of 50mpg. At that speed you're likely to be at about 7k rpm but I'm not sure as these speeds were never reached during my test ride.

@jamescharald8192 Год назад

@@gmmotomedia thanks a lot

@patrikmiguelongcog6005 Год назад

With my Versys 650 with city traffic in the Metro of Manila it goes at roughly 17-19km/L General average for weekend trips is at 21-23km/L Cruising with little to no traffic at speeds of 100-140km/h (only playing within 5-7k rpm) yielded me about 24-25.4km/L.

@ace100hyper3 10 месяцев назад

Does it have a snatchy throttle on low RPM?

@gmmotomedia 10 месяцев назад

It really doesn't!

@williamzeller294 9 месяцев назад

@@gmmotomedia The 2018 V650LT we had had horrendous throttle snatch. That was the reason we got rid of it with only 2400 miles. I've test-ridden a 2022 and a 2023 both at demo days and the throttle snatch was greatly reduced. Nor did they vibrate anywhere near as much as our '18. Here's hoping this real improvement carries over to all production bikes as the bike has excellent suspension and balance.

@upward_onward Год назад

How will be its performance off-road ?

@gmmotomedia Год назад

I haven't had a chance to take this bike off-road but to be honest I would probably look elsewhere if you just wanna ride off-road. I feel like the 17" front wheel might let you down a bit 🤔

@upward_onward Год назад

@@gmmotomedia wonderful

@dhavald4359 4 месяца назад

which bike can go 70mph at 3500rpm or less?

@chrispack3131 3 месяца назад

Kawasaki GTR1400 is very low revving at highway speeds.. I used to own one fantastic motorcycle but very heavy 315kgs !!

@mollygrubber 2 месяца назад

Honda NC750X might be close to that

@jDot2414 Год назад

how much is this bike fully dressed ?

@gmmotomedia Год назад

The Grand Tourer is £ 10,749.00

@pitdog2544 Год назад

А какая максималка унево примерно...

@zahirpatel9676 Месяц назад

Censored the speed limit 😅

@agostinoborrelli9099 Год назад

Che dici me a.cossigli come prima moto??????......

@gmmotomedia Год назад

Certo è un'ottima moto però fossi in te prenderei la Z650 perché pesa complessivamente di meno ed è più facile da gestire nelle zone urbane 👍

@joecamel6835 11 месяцев назад

Better than a Tracer..lmao

@eddzuki0 Год назад

same roads i ride brother. Gt Harwood

@gmmotomedia Год назад

😎🤙

@googlelimp9834 Год назад

It's a 17inch front wheel, so no offence that's a tour bike not and not a sports tour eather, to consider it for adventure being on or off road adventures id say it needs on and off road. Like a 21inch or a 19inch for a 50/50 adventure. I think Kawasaki needs a catch up. Very nice but do think it needs the 19 for a good burst off road.