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A photo (what can be shared ![]() ![]() The Jap guy is their Head of Sales. And reportedly a manic rider himself. That's how to sell bikes! ![]() | |
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However, while test riding the bonnie at 225 odd kgs, i found it relatively light to throw around, whereas while test riding the tiger 800Xrx which is lighter than bonnie, it felt heavy. Must the the CG and weight distribution. From the web reviews, the versys 650 seems to be well balanced and relatively nimble. Will only know when we get to test one. Also, have been riding bullets all these days so that should help a bit with weight. ![]() Quote:
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There is a senior member here, arpandiv, who owns and rides a Ninja 650 and has lived with and ridden a Versys for a week in Thailand. He would be a proper go to guy for a nice seat of the pants zero internet/journo jargon comparo. Quote:
![]() Again, a bhpian here, and one who is silent and rides a lot more than he talks. Some impressive rides too. Sire planning to get off his arthritic backside and joining him soon. | ||
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| ![]() The Versys 650 LT seemed to be fit the bill for me (Can't afford the Tiger) but the absence of ABS is a deal breaker. Someone please help me by suggesting an alternative. My requirements are 1. Long distance tourer with limited off roading. 2. Comfort 3. Safety ie ABS is a must. 4. Budget approx 7 Lakhs. 5. A somewhat reasonable dealer network since I shift often all over the country. Thank you. |
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If not, i was intending to get the scrambler and modify a bit from touring point. And its not that we are on highway all the time, and this one can be used with ease for day to day riding as well. I have done a few long rides on 390, and was quite ok with the sitting posture over time except that towards the end of the day, the legs feel a bit cramped cos of the rear set pegs. Scramblers posture is slightly better. So Versys 650 ABS or the Scrambler for me. Waiting for the next best thing on the horizon is a never ending process. | |
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Yes, she doesn't have ABS but apart from that, with a King and Queen seat slapped on and some soft panniers, she'll go anywhere. | |
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| ![]() Not to go even further off topic, but I wonder if there is some consensus from respective pillions across the country as to which is the most comfortable/least painful or traumatic bike for two-up riding from a pillion's perspective. I think nothing comes close to the seat of the Kinetic Honda to be honest, but that's just me. I know an uncle in Jamshedpur who's meticulously restored his old Norton and then fitted a slightly reworked Kinetic seat (same base) on to it. The result was aesthetically quite pleasing to be honest. |
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| ![]() @nasirkaka thanks for the advice man. A friend who knows someone in Kawasaki told me that there is a fair chance that ABS will be removed to save costs. Hope they are not silly enough to do that. The Bonnie is a beaut but a tad uncomfortable for the taller guys. |
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| ![]() Kawasaki has already imported ABS versions of the bike, if they planned remove it, they could have saved more by importing Non ABS version. And I wonder what they would do with the ABS kits. |
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| ![]() Problem with these bikes is that the ladies feel as if they are sitting in the sky. Which is a creepy feeling when you are hurtling along at triple digit speeds. Not that I have ever been able to get above 40 off late with any of my ladies sitting behind me ..... |
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