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Originally Posted by shan_ned I own the Ninja version and not the Versys. I would have gone for Versys over Ninja if that was available an year ago. I am waiting for the Test Ride vehicle to be available in Bangalore and that is only for my own curiosity sake. Anyway, I have no plans of moving away from my Ninja for the next 1 decade |
Opps. My bad! For some reason I recalled you owned a Versys 650. Anyhoo, Please do ride the V650 and share your experience (rather comparison) which I'm very curious to know
Also, that's a super long commitment to the Ninja. Can you share the reasons on why you are so much smitten?
I haven't been smitten so much with even myself yet
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Originally Posted by predatorwheelz launched in India in the recent past, the Versys 650 is what I've been eyeing most intently. And your detailed review helps a lot in that regard. |
Glad to know that you have short-listed the Versys 650. It's indeed an amazing bike and just so you know, I'm truly happy with my decision
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Originally Posted by predatorwheelz 1. Does it come only in Black, or does Kawasaki India offer color options (even if it means an inordinate wait?) |
For whatever stupid reasons, it indeed comes ONLY in Black. Kawasaki India do not plan to release any other color option anytime in future. So if you like the bike, your best bet is to buy it NOW
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Originally Posted by predatorwheelz 2. To utilize this bike for true touring, luggage panniers are a must. Does Kawasaki India sell the factory panniers as an option? |
Kawasaki India does not have even a single accessory for sale as of now which as you can imagine is ridiculous. But, there are plenty of after market options for all accessories which are of equally high-quality and there are already many of them sourcing it in India so it should not be a problem at all
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Originally Posted by predatorwheelz 3. You mentioned somewhere that the V650 is smaller and a more manageable size than the V1000. However I note that the seat height of both motorcycles is the same (840mm). Can that height be adjusted? If yes, how much? |
Versys 650 vs. Versys 1000 (My personal observation)
Overall, Versys 1000 looks and feels "Massive" and is very intimidating. It's size is almost similar to the Triumph Explorer (Not Tiger)
Even though the differences in Length and Width(LXW) is only a few MM ( Height being same-840mm which is not adjustable)
V1000 has much more wider seats, bigger pannier handle bars, wider tank, tucked-out exhaust (vs. tucked in exhaust of Versys 650)
All of above makes V1000 feel like a really big bike and little unmanageable when compared to V650 which is comparatively smaller and Petite..LOL!
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Originally Posted by predatorwheelz The reason for the above question is that an old biker friend and I are both interested in the motorcycle. He is 5'4" while I'm 6'2". Hence we both need to know about height adjustment, for different reasons |
Oh boy! A guy with 5.4 height will surely have a tough time on Versys 650 as I personally think that it's most comfortable for people with 5ft.9in and above.
But, if your friend is a skilled rider then he needn't really worry about the overall height of the motorcycle because then "where there is a will; there is a way" will come into the picture
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Originally Posted by predatorwheelz 4. What are accessories would you recommend if the bike were to be used a daily ride? Which of these would be available from the dealer? |
If you want to use the bike as a daily ride. I would not recommend any accessory
But, if you wish to ride long distances then the following is recommended
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Saddle Bags/Panniers (Depending on budget)
2. Engine Guard
That's pretty much it? I'm not the type of person who will go the "whole hog" on accessories. I like to keep the bike as much stock as possible and will take my own sweet time to add accessories when I feel like it