Riding the Versys 1000 SE in Scotland | Versys Highland Tour 2023 

Super Machine " Magic carpet " I do believe so, Good video review , I own an SE myself ...

Test rode a 2019 Versys 1000 GT first and then a 2022 1250gs. You know, saving the best for last. The I-4 was a welcome change, having had various v and boxer twins for a long time; 17 front on an adv-style tourer is perfect; suspension is the best I’ve ever experienced on my previous bikes; like the simplicity of chain drive. Having had 12 BMWs, including a 1200gs, rt, LT, other r’s, f’s, and g’s, I was expecting to be blown away by the 1250gs. The gs’s torque is phenomenal but I found the overall ride very boring and imprecise; so much so that I cut the ride short. I couldn’t wait to get off of it-a complete surprise to me. No doubt, the gs is a great bike, but the v1k felt so much sportier and precise to me. And the sound of that 4 winding up is much better than the boxer to me; it’s a much more engaging ride, in my opinion. The v1k is the best all-around touring oriented bike I’ve ever had, followed by the LT-both I-4’s. I guess that means I like 4-cyl’s. Glad to be back on one, and happy that the v1k is an alternative to the mainstream choices.

I am glad to hear that the versus 1000 se gt 2019 version is a good investment when I bought it last year.

I do wish the bike had a better look. It nails everything but the over the top design and at least a 19" wheel for the gravel road.

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I had this bike bought it when covid was on the go. Eventually got to ride it to Spain on a tour. Got back sold it just couldn't get on with it terrible turning circle and very top heavy. didn't like the power delivery either. The suspension electronic version i had the SE was good but nothing like my Bmw GS1250 adventures electronic suspension.

Skyhook suspension is awesome. I did test ride this model 2 years back, it was the dealer that put me off.

Great video, very professionally done. I've not long bought that very model in that coloue scheme. Agree with everything you said about it, the suspension is immense, it's comfy but I've been averaging 55.6 mpg, and that's giving it some too.