NEW Kawasaki Versys 1100 | First Ride Review

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The new Kawasaki Versys 1100 of course has more power and torque but there are also many other changes for the new model. The big question is however, what is it like to ride?
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@steveball2307 5 часов назад

Smashing vid Chops, great decision to ride alone away from the rest of the launch crowd - really illustrated what I love about solo touring, ride at what pace you fancy and even get the odd look at the view! Looks a decent bike too - very interesting how it grew on you as the ride went on. Good stuff.

@LambChopRides 5 часов назад

Yes I wish more launches were like this and you can set off on your own. It's very rare, actually the first time I've seen it! 👍

@AlienApe. 8 часов назад

A tourer designed for touring. Great stuff.

@cocky_potato 4 часа назад

Kawasaki has to be the most overlooked, underestimated manufacturer out there, I truly do think so. Brilliant review my guy.

@kwakithailand 2 часа назад

Not overlooked by my brothers and myself. We had at least 15 Kwakis between us.

@cocky_potato 2 часа назад

@@kwakithailand my dude, your family alone is keeping them in business 🤣

@RobertJones-pm3zk 4 часа назад

The tft with the analogue tach is pretty nice, wish more bikes would come like that. Interesting bike and great video, ride safe!

@LambChopRides 3 часа назад

Yes absolutely agree the screen layout is lovely. Very classy looking too 👌

@CptSlow89 20 минут назад

@@LambChopRides I saw you are doing tight and slow turns at 2nd gear @ 2000rpm without clutch, is it smooth to puul from there or its better to shift into 1st on these slow corners?

@carybarron4344 6 часов назад

I own a 2015 Versys 1000 and I will never sell it! It only has 2 power modes, 3 levels of traction control and abs, that's it! Plenty of power! I have never felt underpowered and it will lean over to ridiculous angles! I have put Michelin road 6 tires that really makes it perfect. The suspension is just right and manually adjustable for preload and damping. Incidentally, I'm also 6'2" and this bike fits me just right! Not a great bike for short people.So now I'm going to have to save my pennies so I can add this new 1100 to my garage. Great review Chopsy! One of my favorite bike reviewers! Keep up the good work sir!

@LambChopRides 5 часов назад

Thanks very much Cary and enjoy the 1100 when you get it 👍

@Cowelly84 8 часов назад

The bike looks great. Im looking forward to trying this bike next year

@davidpate6095 7 часов назад

I makes sense Kawasaki positioned the Versys as more touring oriented because they also have the Ninja 1000 SX. I had a 650 Versys years ago and thought it was a bit bland but a great all-rounder.

@grumpsrides6074 21 минуту назад

I absolutely loved my 2015 Versys 1000! I commuted, travelled and had fun in the twisties, in absolute comfort. Yes, 'on paper', the Versys is down on power and up on weight, but not everyone wants/needs 150+ bhp! Want something more sporty? buy an SX?! ALL the toys, luggage and centre stand etc. for around £15K?! Personally, I think the Versys, is a very underrated motorcycle.

@phantomrider22 29 минут назад

They are putting this engine in the Ninja, too. I wasn't sure about the changes, so I'm glad I watched this video!

@pietin4321 Час назад

my mate has a versys 1000 hes a tall chap and can really hustle it - very under rated motorcycle

@KelvinChilvers 6 часов назад

Very professional video and review. Comprehensive description of the bike and performance. Great to see another video. Is there another video to come on your trip to Copenhagen.

@LambChopRides 6 часов назад

Thanks Kelvin much appreciated 👍 Yes one more GX Tour trip to come. I wanted this one out ASAP as it's a new model so it jumped the queue 👍

@nickrider5220 6 часов назад

They've gone for a different area of the tall sports tourers, which makes more sense. Good you've got the gsx1000gx and have ridden the 1000xr recently Chopsy, it gives a good perspective 👍🏻

@LambChopRides 6 часов назад

Thanks Nick 👍

@magaudion 2 часа назад

Great bike. Had a Versys 1000 in 2015. Why pay £23k ish for a GS or even more for an M XR or Multi RS , unless you want to go dick-swinging to the local bike cafe. This 1100 is a proper comfortable touring bike for those that just want to get out there without shouting it from the rooftops.

@LambChopRides Час назад

Very true!

@evanjohn503 7 часов назад

when you see just how bad those roads were, Kawasaki must have been very confident with the bike - almost like GB roads? and still 12k for the base model. Great bike

@PeteAnda 7 часов назад

Great review. Kawasaki tend do their own thing,. Im not ready for this style (only55) but in a few years when comfort is key, it sounds brilliant.

@Achilles22 7 часов назад

I agree but I’m 6ft 4ins and comfort is very important?

@PeteAnda 4 часа назад

Blimey it should fit well then. Im only 6’2” and still fold up well. But age will get me.

@paulneedham3608 3 часа назад

Had versys 1000 for 5 years change for bmwr1250rt. But wish I had another versys 1000se.

@inspectorclouseau3880 4 часа назад

You're getting about a bit mate, great views and that Kawasaki ticks a lot of the boxes. Like you say set up for touring, nice and smooth and comfy. I think this will sell well it's great value

@LambChopRides 4 часа назад

Thanks Inpector 👍

@twowheelsoneleg5672 Час назад

I think the Versys, a little like the NT1100, maybe the 1250RT they don't grab the headlines but they are proper touring motorcycles for guys who do big miles in comfort and do have a core following

@LANKY123 49 минут назад

great video thanks, kawaskai versys has positive neutral finder - picking up your comment about finding neutral easy - the way the positive neutral finder works is that you will only be able to shift from 1st to 2nd while you are in motion. When you are stationary, you will not be able to shift into 2nd, it will go into neutral instead. The price of them ,comparatively, is a bargain

@LambChopRides 8 минут назад

OK very interesting 👍

@douglasgrosch228 8 часов назад

How is this vs. Concourse 14 such a great bike ..?? Love my connie

@craigcooper8810 8 часов назад

sweet looking bike chopsy!!!

@pgaribay8487 6 минут назад

I think you need to some more rainy fall days so you can stop riding new bikes and finish editing your trip to Denmark 🇩🇰

@MrSimonfoz 8 часов назад

I suppose if you want sporty you would buy the H2 SX . I like these but I’m going to swap my ZZR for the H2 eventually.

@carleddison7479 7 часов назад

I did just that. I find the H2 SX SE more comfortable than my GS. Stunning machine.

@Achilles22 7 часов назад

I’m a potential customer, so watching with great interest 😅

@noggintube 6 часов назад

Don't be put off the previous 2019-2024 model unless you specifically want a shiny new bike. This really is just the same bike, with a tiny increase in engine and a few tweaks - it's only 57cc after all. If you can get the previous model for a good price, a remap will sort the power out and be close to this, with very little else different. I have a 2020 SE GT model and wouldn't 'upgrade' to this as it has enough power for me to be honest. As he says at the end, don't be put off by low peak power figures, and that's just as relevant for the outgoing model.

@mrcintheuk4641 5 часов назад

So when discovered it was in rain mode and you changed to sport mode did it make a significant change to your previous comments? When in sport mode it came across that it was more than sufficient for the twisties in the Pyrenees?

@LambChopRides 5 часов назад

I was in Sport for most of the time, only a couple of miles in rain. Yes once you are dialed in it handed great at the end. But still more comfort over sports.

@deanzaZZR 51 минуту назад

The Ninja 1100SX is the bike that competes with that list of bikes you listed. What does the big Versys compete with? It's a bit of an odd duck. Perhaps the Suzuki Vstroms.

@paulfowler7618 Час назад

For a while i owned a versys 1000 2015 model but I had a z1000sx at the same time and one had to go. I kept the sx as it was more suited to my riding. I thought the versys was heavy and suffered really bad wind noise but i think the newer ones are better. Shame you couldn't try old and new back to back to see if its worth upgrading. I would think not and the same will go for the new Ninja 1100 over the current 1000 which is what I now own

@orionswitness 8 часов назад

Thanks for video , having the Versys 650 , just put half a tank of fuel in at a time and you shed approx 7kg in weight from top of tank . Even here in Australia you rarely travel more than 200kms before seeing a petrol station …..on bitumen . Good method of stopping to hydrate the body and for toilet breaks . Here in Oz it’s $23500 plus for a 2024 1000S model , and they devalue by up to 40% in three years even with low ish kms.

@jimmymc10021 Час назад

if you can find one second hand. They are pretty rare here in Perth WA

@cpuuk Час назад

You have been a busy bunny 🙂

@jmsmikey 3 часа назад

Great review but I don't understand why the passenger seat is SO much higher than the rider portion. Corbin has it at a 5.5 inch rise~ that's crazy. Previous generations of bikes had about a 2" rise, where it should be. This is a deal killer for me~

@mikkosaukkonen3108 Час назад

Pillion loves to see forward too. That seat is brilliant for twp-up touring.

@stephenclarke6114 8 часов назад

Do you find yourself getting converted into that style of bike the more you ride them I bought a versys 650 last year just to spend more time with my now 10 year old boy I love fast bikes but the more I ride the versys the more I like it I have 3 bikes and the versys has covered the most miles out of the 3

@valebliz 7 часов назад

I own a versys 650 as my daily bike while owning more expensive bikes for we riding, tbh the versys is incredibly good for what it is.

@LambChopRides 6 часов назад

Absolutely, this sort of bike just wouldn't be on my radar. But riding these at launches etc I've realised just how good they are.

@stephenclarke6114 5 часов назад

@@LambChopRidesyes and unfortunately we do get older and more sensible ISH 😅

@martinhughes9769 4 часа назад

Great bikes kawasaki, this is a big beast, wish they would of upgraded that dash, looks they same as older bikes from a few years ago, outdated compared to the new bikes on the market, Good review lovely scenery 😊👍.

@LambChopRides 3 часа назад

No the screen is updated, analogue and tft it's a lovely layout.

@n22pdf 7 часов назад

Looks very nice Chops.. suits you sir ;) Pete

@after75 Час назад

Hi @Chopsy! How would you rate this vs the new Honda NT1100 with electronic suspension? “Low” budget touring comparison with the 1250 or 1300 Bmw RT? 👍🏻

@fredh1475 7 часов назад

Good stuff mate. Not sure if I like the looks of it. At least it is not yellow. I see you have the same jacket as me. I absolutely love it. What's your opinion?

@LambChopRides 6 часов назад

Yes love the jacket and do agree on looks. Looks better in the flesh but not as good looking as the GX in my view. But very nice bike and has a higher quality feel

@_______- 3 часа назад

This or the GS for two up touring?

@ragerider6283 6 часов назад

Great review & it seems like a really good bike, but I also find it completely uninspiring. I just couldn't get excited about buying or owning one I don't think. It seems like more of a very practical, competent & capable touring workhorse etc but that just doesn't do it for me. However, I totally get why someone else would be buy it & be very happy too.

@johnstephens1447 7 часов назад

Some get production on this video, get camera shots, looks very professional. Bike looks a big old girl, but it looks like you get plenty of protection.

@Nell1052 5 часов назад

Kawasaki have always understood what the customer wants more than most, in terms of practicality, rider comfort & budget. I almost bought a Ninja 1000sx this summer but went for a used low mile V4S Multi instead as i wanted a bit more comfort & thought the previous Versys was a bit underpowered and dare i say it, fugly. This is the step in the right direction but ive heard this motor is now identical & shared with the Ninja 1000sx which means the Ninja 1000sx is detuned slightly? Be interesting to see how it compares with the Hornet 1000 derived CB1000X when it arrives 😊

@giaccos 3 часа назад

if it arrives......looks disappeared from radar....... why?

@Neutronb0mb 4 часа назад

What do you think of the Knox jacket chops? You got the chest armour in it?

@LambChopRides 3 часа назад

Yes love it really I do, I did have chest armor but lost it at the Yam AMT launch 😫

@MrAndrew1953 2 часа назад

A very impressive bike though, wonder if at 5’8 my stature is more suited to a Tracer? Can you put a topbox on that rack?

@LambChopRides Час назад

Yes with the Grand Tour pack you get the top box option Andrew. I would say it's no taller than the Tracer but you may notice the extra weight 👍

@magnuswegren7204 7 часов назад

Would this be better for two up riding than the GX you think?

@LambChopRides 6 часов назад

Yes I do believe it would be more comfortable two up, passenger seat is huge!!

@antonkuzin8544 7 часов назад

Regarding "the long 6th gear" - it's not really long for a 1100cc engine! My F800GS with 17 teeth front sprocket does the same ~4k RPM at 110 km/h.

@Stratocasterhead51 6 часов назад

Used to be VERY short. I dont know why they dont have proper overdrive gears. Will probably get a hayabusa if im looking for a big sports tourer (granted not the same type of tourer but the prices for the electronic suspension model is identical)

@antonkuzin8544 6 часов назад

@@Stratocasterhead51 yeah. It's crazy when a 1300gs with almost twice of torque gets just a bit longer gears than my 800gs.

@andrewshore262 4 часа назад

Denmark 🇩🇰 tour all things be equal (change rubber if required), which one GX or Versys?

@balazshajdu3018 5 часов назад

How is it compared to Honda NT 1100?

@johnnyblue4799 4 часа назад

13:04 that's not a wet road...

@omgitsabloodyandroid5161 56 минут назад

My relatively short legs would cause problems

@kevinroark5815 4 часа назад

The Tracer and GSXS killer.

@AldredsquashUk 6 часов назад

What mpg does it do? Average fuel range for tank? No integrated sat nav?

@LambChopRides 6 часов назад

Unfortunately we don't get to test range on these launches as they put fuel in at the stops. You can use integrated nav with the apps but we didn't test this sorry

@kwak1k 3 часа назад

My gen 2 gets 52mpg average. This is probably close to that

@andylives5575 6 часов назад

I could go a good route 😂

@raymorris952 7 часов назад

I'm sure it's a great bike, But it's Fugley! And too big and bulky. Very pro review chopsy, gets better and better.

@andylives5575 6 часов назад

Chopsy, what’s the leg room like?

@LambChopRides 6 часов назад

Pretty good, similar to the XR and GX. Maybe slightly better than those... Certainly caused no cramping issues all day

@giaccos 3 часа назад

@@LambChopRides GX and XR are really different in height.....so do not understand your point. I had the GX for 3 weeks but i had to sell it..... too little for me ( i AM 1.90 MT) Tried the XR and i tis taller and more for tall people.... May ask you your hight? Thank you very much

@MiamiJato 3 часа назад

Needs 150 horse, min then I'll be interested, GSA is still king in my book.....

@PDCRed 2 часа назад

But the GSA doesn't even have 150bhp

@_Archambaud 6 часов назад

👍

@teamtempest844 5 часов назад

Should ride the previous model before accepting the marketing invitations.

@LambChopRides 5 часов назад

Yes ideally but because I have spent many hours on the competition I could offer some worthwhile comparison

@scotthuxtable5121 7 часов назад

Good video, but at times you do talk a little but of rubbish. Of course you can track a Versys 1000/1100 and it wouldn’t be too far behind the XR. 0-100 kph also likely negligible difference between the Versys and the XR. Above that speed of course the XR will have the legs, but for the road largely irrelevant.

@valebliz 7 часов назад

Yeah because the versys problem is the HP, not that it weighs 35kgs more, the different geometry, lack of ground clearance and the softer suspension setting lmao

@Stratocasterhead51 6 часов назад

You can track a frigging goldwing, doesnt mean it will be any good. Same with the versys. Too big, too heavy. Not powerful enough. Chopsie's assessment is bang on. It is phenomenal as a cruiser, would never consider it for a trackday. If you want a sporty cruiser which can do track days, get the Ninja 1100.

@brucemckinlay2814 6 часов назад

Too heavy ???? (as are most Kawa's)

@kwak1k 3 часа назад

Built properly. Not from cheese...

@conservativesniperhunter7439 8 часов назад

Nice tourer to be sure. Kawasaki should have made it an 1150cc or better yet a 1200cc

@noggintube 6 часов назад

That would require too much work. This really isn't a 'new' bike at all, it's just the Versys 1000 with slightly modification. The Versys 1000 is 1043cc after all, so only a tiny tweak needed to increase cylinder volume, and a minor change in cams. The bike really is just the same otherwise. Making a new 1150 or 1200 model would have required much more new tooling etc, which takes a lot more money. This was a good marketing strategy from Kawasaki as it appears like a big change, with little actual effort.