The
Kawasaki Versys is the replacement for the Kawasaki KLE 500. The 649cc parallel twin engine
is taken from the new ER-6n with adjustments made to provide more torque
at lower rpms.
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review by anonymous
I gave up a V Star 650 for the 2008 Kawasaki Versys. “Wow”,
I have no regrets! "This bike is a blast”! It’s fast, nimble,
and the seat, & seating position are very comfortable for all
day rides. Go down and take one for a test ride, "you won't
be sorry". As for any women thinking about getting a bike, "don't
be scared off by some of the reviews, about the bike being too
tall". I have been riding a Versys for a year now, and I have
"never" had a problem reaching the ground, and I am 5'5"! It
is a "absolute must” to include the Versys in your test rides
before you make your final decision to buy a bike. "I guarantee
you'll love it".
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review by R.E.
I have recently purchased a Kawasaki Versys, after riding it
for 2 months I find that the bike has a lot of vibration at
around 3000 revs which is extremely annoying. I informed the
dealer about it on its first service but, the problem is still
there. This is my first Kawasaki and if they are happy to produce
and sell a bike that vibrates so much then I am not impressed.
I think the Kawasaki Versys would have been better with a little
more power, possibly a 750 motor would have been more suitable
for this type of bike which is obviously designed for 2 up and
has all the matching luggage to go with it if you wish.
The bike is very comfortable to ride but it is very high and
would not be suitable for the shorter rider, I am 6 foot tall
and I am on my tip-toes when stopped.
Overall, the Kawasaki Versys has some good points and is fun
to ride on the bends but, too many annoying things for me and
I don't think it will be long before I trade back to a Suzuki
or Honda again.
R.E.
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review by anonymous
I am a new owner of the Versys, and I couldn't be more happy
with this bike. It's very comfortable, lightweight, and (for
a 650) grunty. Wheelies only require a small amount of cluch.
It could use a little up top but it has no problem pulling 3
digits. The styling is incredible, Euro taste for sure. Cheers.
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review by anonymous
Coming off a Yamaha VStar 650, to a Kawasaki Versys 650 I bought
over labor day weekend 2007 and I love it! This bike rocks,
and is a blast to ride! I am female, 5' 5", with a 32"
inseam, and the cockpit fit’s me perfectly, but is a little
cramped for a 5'10" man. The Versys is quiet, nimble, and
well balanced, making it feel light and manageable, but it’s
heavy enough not be blown around. The power is there for the
asking, and I got the front wheel off the ground in third gear,
but the 650 cc engine isn't "crazy fast".
There is a little high frequency buzzyness in the foot pegs,
and mildly in the handle bars while in the lower gears, but
it mostly disappears in the higher gears, and I don't find it
bothersome. The wind shield is only mildly helpful even in the
high position, and because of my neck problems, I found 55 to
be the limit of helpfulness, so I will be adding the larger
version Givi offers. I found the Kawasaki Versys handles uneven
pavement extremely well, and the ride is very comfortable. Passenger
accommodations are good, and the extra weight doesn't seem to
take away much corning ability. The bike is tall, but there
are pre load adjustments you can make on the rear spring and
in the front forks to lower the height a bit. (Kawasaki addresses
this by offering a 50mm-lower gel seat as an OEM accessory).
If you can find one, it lowers the seat about one inch.
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- Kawasaki KLE 500
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