Is the Kawasaki Versys 650 a good touring bike?
Is the Kawasaki Versys 650 a good touring bike?
Comfort over distance and touring It’s no armchair, but most owners seem pretty happy with the comfort level, even with the handy 200+ mile tank range available. It’s maybe a little cramped for long distance two-up touring but most owners seemed to do most of their mileage solo.
Can the Versys 650 go off-road?
The Kawasaki Versys 650 held the balance and took the curves on dusty old roads with ease and elegance. On the downside, it almost feels like the suspension is a little too soft with the Showa forks, especially for offroad scenarios.
Is the Versys 650 a dual sport?
Stock the versys is not a true dual sport, you can do graded dirt road if you air down fairly easy though.
Is Versys 650 heavy?
Kawasaki Versys 650
| 2020 Kawasaki Versys 650 LT, with rear saddlebags and handguards | |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Kawasaki Motorcycle & Engine Company |
| Seat height | 845 mm (33.3 in) |
| Weight | 206 kg (454 lb) (wet) |
| Fuel capacity | 19 L (4.2 imp gal; 5.0 US gal) |
Is the Kawasaki Versys 650 a street bike?
The 2016 Kawasaki Versys 650 motorcycle continues to lead the way in the street adventure segment with its proven reliability, back-road capability and stellar performance.
What’s the price of a new Kawasaki Versys?
The new 2015 Versys comes in three forms; Standard at £6,749, Tourer at £7,299 (includes hand guards plus hard panniers with internal bags), and the Grand Tourer at £7,999 (as with the Tourer plus a top box, spot lights, gear indicator and a 12v socket).
How big is the frame on a Kawasaki Versys?
Kawasaki are not alone in this practice of omitting essentials in the bottom line price. Ergonomically the Versys is spot on for my 6ft 2in frame with the hand, backside and foot positions offering a very satisfying upright riding position and the ability to have both feet flat on the floor at stops.
Is the Kawasaki 650 twin a good bike?
This 650 twin is more than adequate for touring unless your plans regularly include a pillion where a larger capacity machine would be a better option. You can take any bike off-road, but some are more suited and better at it than others. Best to look elsewhere if you have dirt and mud aspirations.