2008 Kawasaki Versys Motorcycle Review Road Test

[ronmann606]

No way the wee strom is better off road for sure

[rudolfhess666]

what`s the deal with that one statement of the dude thats been fired????

[pavelow235]

How comfortable would this bike be for a tourer...say a several thousand mile tour.

[hamrmark]

@pavelow235 I owned a '07 Versys, and took the bike on a 4500km run. All stock gearing, tires, seat, etc, used the Givi hard bags with a tailpack bag. My first bike, and didn't have any issues or problems on the trip. Exceded US hwy speeds, handled well in the rain. I would rec. one for a day to day drive, AND a tourer. Hope this helps.

[kingjames81895]

at :17 that front tire starts liftin

[PLdrummer]

4:08 Sunglasses + dark shield = muthafacking cool. Good review, tho. I'm really hoping to trade my old bike in for a versys.

[ScourgeDCP]

Seems odd this rider puts his foot down on like every tight corner...

[pilsberry23]

@ScourgeDCP if he put his foot down on every corner he'd either change gear or hit his break, which he doesn't appear to be doing. I'm thinking you don't ride?

[ScourgeDCP]

@pilsberry23 I'm thinking you didn't understand my comment.

[KingPanther13]

@pilsberry23 He's taking his foot off of the peg completely....heh.

[soodlorr]

@ScourgeDCP It's the Motard Style. Super motard can keep up with sport bike easily.

[bmertg]

Is he drifting at 3:37?

[mmodnao]

Yes, I think you're right.

[juneride]

I'm 5'6'', and this bike is not for me.

[odracirseraoseia1999]

At 5'6", few are.

[NetcashGP]

@batmodem sure is

[batmodem]

Is this bike comfortable for someone 6' and with long legs?

[bandguy360]

haha the camera man waves

[giannis11781]

einai to kalitero mixanaki. auto ksero ego, tora ti lete eseis sta arxidia mou to grafo!!! ante malakes

[barnett682]

not as good as a triumph tiger!

[brlong1010]

Half the price of a Triumph Tiger - and better looking.  This coming from a Triumph rider.

[barnett682]

damm well thanks for heads up,i'm gonna have to get a test drive!!!

[640duke]

What comparision?? Tiger  3 cylinder, 1100cc, european bike, ............

[BroadeMuset]

I like a shuttle !!!

[COBRA1993JOE]

v-storm not fast as versys...v storm is just for a man who want to go to his job!

[ed301]

Ive had this machine for a year now and I love it. There are aftermarket products available such as a lowering kit for shorter riders. I outfited mine with a Two Brothers racing slip on and Juice Box and it really feels more like a sport bike capable of keeping up with the best of them.

[Shumshedi]

I personally like VStrom more than the Versys..

[billybalfour]

It looks so cool and retro, looks like a 1970's bike.

The 09 black is the one i'd like, but the 08 blue looks retro and cool and would be my 2nd choice.

Excellent bike :D

[wirelessoptical]

my only problem with the versys is that the engine has NO PULL from 75 mph onward...maybe 80 mph onward.

[darbllob]

Ha - they sped up some of the riding footage in editing!

[biglandfarm]

thats becasue all of their tester cant ride for shit/

[clevername333]

I think the Versys is my next bike.

My current bike is a KTM duke ll. It is a simple beast, but I love it.

[aujax]

just put 600 miles on my new red versys. it could be the best all around bike ever built.

[komorias]

i have to choose Versys or V-strom

[gangstaawankstaa]

versys .. just cause of the design and the cheaper stuff

[australianmazda]

i have one too got 2 months ago faboulous bike my colour is candy lime green with black rims

[roybfr]

Putting the foot down is a dirt/supermoto thing.

I have this bike and it's fantastic, definitely one of the best bikes I have ever owned.

[ashmilo2112]

What is wrong with this guy? He keeps putting his foot down like a total idiot. He is also riding way too close to the yellow line. Either this guy is trying to kill himself or he has way too little experience to review a motorcycle with any authority.

[WRfourfiddy]

Yeah, lol, that foot thing is strange! Maybe the rider has a supermoto background?

[cydoniaquest]

I realize you don't want to be putting your foot down like that on pavement...but, by the same token, isn't that accepted style on dirt? Like fiddy says said...maybe he has a supermoto background (old habits are tough to break)? Otherwise...It's a good review. I'm glad to hear a personal real world opinion for once, not just a reading of the tech specs....I found it very helpful.

[gamer025]

I must say, I don't ride yet, but with respect to the "too close to the yellow line" thing: he is probably on a closed course, so he has some freedom to move around.

[dimics]

3:58 -> it`s an AGUSTA...

[therealbox28]

gracias