Versys TBR - what the rider hears

[shadowmanghostrider]

love these bikes. i'm 6'7" and i actually fit comfortably on that bike. it's kinda rare for me lol.

[TaTaTaTaTodayJr]

SICK!!!!

[wirelessoptical]

First time rider here- do you often wear Earplugs? I am thinking of getting a Versys, but I don't want my ears to hate me for it...

[unconditionalhostili]

Hi wirelessoptical,

I wear earplugs for all but the shortest of trips. For a stock Versys, the exhaust isn't the issue - it's the wind noise across your helmet that will generate most of the noise. Above about 80kph, I could barely hear the bike any more. I find that the earplugs make for a much more comfortable ride, and help me concentrate. You'll still be able to hear traffic and other important noises.

Good choice on the bike, by the way - the Versys is awesome :)

[wirelessoptical]

Thanks for the info. Can't wait. Finished the MSF course and now saving up the last few pennys to buy this bad boy :)

And would you agree with me...the Versys'...interesting....looks are one of it's best qualities!

[mongrelchild]

@wirelessoptical every biker should wear earplugs. It's not the bike motor you hear that deafens you, it's the sustained wind noise.