2008 Kawasaki Versys - First Look

Bad Company · 06-17-2007

Oh man. This is being touted as a direct compettetor to the V-Strom dual sport. I want one.
2008 Kawasaki Versys - First Look - MotorcycleUSA.com

YurFatMom · 06-17-2007

You must have missed the last thread on this bike! It is sweet, I want one. I dont know if I like that headlight though.

ontwowheels · 06-18-2007

I like it.

For a second bike, I am still leaning towards a 650R but this is tempting.

djgrom · 06-18-2007

that looks like a naked 650r. How close is it in lineage?

MN_Smurf · 06-18-2007

Different suspension obviously....slightly detuned 650R motor.....

djgrom · 06-18-2007

Well the front is different but that rear looks pretty much the same.

ontwowheels · 06-18-2007

Quote:

Originally Posted by djgrom

Well the front is different but that rear looks pretty much the same.

bigger tank then the 650R

djgrom · 06-18-2007

That fender needs to go it is looking a little ugly.

gpzrider · 06-18-2007

I just don't like that bike. I like the idea it represents, but think it may be a little too bubbly looking. I always thought the Z1000 looked like a Praying Mantis on steroids, this looks like a bumble bee on crack. Good thing it isn't yellow.

King Buzzo · 06-18-2007

I love it. Wish the ER6n would find its way over here too...

YurFatMom · 06-18-2007

^I like that one better. Its Green(ish)!

MN_Smurf · 06-19-2007

Quote:

Originally Posted by djgrom

Well the front is different but that rear looks pretty much the same.

dj, the basic design of the suspension is the same, but the Versys has a couple of inches more suspension travel....dry seat height is about 3 inches higher than the Ninja 650...

ontwowheels · 06-19-2007

I like it...I saw a picture of one, probably the Canada version that has been out a while, with some matching hard bags.

*anamosity* · 06-19-2007

Looks just like the 650 with a few cosmetic changes and the same motor to boot.
I am just not digging it.

Christo · 06-19-2007

Transformers! Robots in disguise...........

seadood228 · 06-19-2007

I like it. One of my favorite bikes is the V-Strom 650, and this Kawi looks like a beauty queen compared to the Wee-Strom.

I only wish Kawi would ditch that P-2 and work on a V-Twin mill.

06-17-2007	#1 (permalink)
Bad Company Refrigerator Magnet Test Engineer BTK Expert Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: east kansas Posts: 498	2008 Kawasaki Versys - First Look Oh man. This is being touted as a direct compettetor to the V-Strom dual sport. I want one. 2008 Kawasaki Versys - First Look - MotorcycleUSA.com

06-17-2007	#2 (permalink)
YurFatMom Jedi master BTK Expert Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Middle E., Wisconsin Posts: 3,046	You must have missed the last thread on this bike! It is sweet, I want one. I dont know if I like that headlight though. __________________ '03 YZ250 '03 Kodiak 400 '05 YFZ450 I turned blue!

06-18-2007	#3 (permalink)
ontwowheels Extreme Forum Supporter Extreme Forum Supporter Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Gastonia, NC Posts: 2,664	I like it. For a second bike, I am still leaning towards a 650R but this is tempting. __________________ 2004 Vulcan 1600 2006 Ninja 650R

06-18-2007	#4 (permalink)
djgrom Nerdus Maximus BTK Expert Join Date: May 2007 Location: Fairfax/Newport News Posts: 477	that looks like a naked 650r. How close is it in lineage? __________________ If it is not hard then it is not worth doing.

06-18-2007	#5 (permalink)
MN_Smurf Clutch Cadet BTK Expert Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Lino Lakes, MN Posts: 387	Different suspension obviously....slightly detuned 650R motor..... __________________ 2007 Ninja 250R

06-18-2007	#6 (permalink)
djgrom Nerdus Maximus BTK Expert Join Date: May 2007 Location: Fairfax/Newport News Posts: 477	Well the front is different but that rear looks pretty much the same. __________________ If it is not hard then it is not worth doing.

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djgrom Nerdus Maximus BTK Expert Join Date: May 2007 Location: Fairfax/Newport News Posts: 477	That fender needs to go it is looking a little ugly. __________________ If it is not hard then it is not worth doing.

06-18-2007	#9 (permalink)
gpzrider Forum Supporter Forum Supporter Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Southern Indiana Posts: 2,142	I just don't like that bike. I like the idea it represents, but think it may be a little too bubbly looking. I always thought the Z1000 looked like a Praying Mantis on steroids, this looks like a bumble bee on crack. Good thing it isn't yellow. __________________ 93 Yamaha FZR600 70 F5 Bighorn 350

06-18-2007	#10 (permalink)
King Buzzo aka - Bing Kuzzo BTK Expert Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 568	I love it. Wish the ER6n would find its way over here too... __________________ '99 BMW F650 '78 SVET 999R

06-18-2007	#11 (permalink)
YurFatMom Jedi master BTK Expert Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Middle E., Wisconsin Posts: 3,046	^I like that one better. Its Green(ish)! __________________ '03 YZ250 '03 Kodiak 400 '05 YFZ450 I turned blue!

06-19-2007	#13 (permalink)
ontwowheels Extreme Forum Supporter Extreme Forum Supporter Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Gastonia, NC Posts: 2,664	I like it...I saw a picture of one, probably the Canada version that has been out a while, with some matching hard bags. __________________ 2004 Vulcan 1600 2006 Ninja 650R

06-19-2007	#14 (permalink)
anamosity secret agent BTK Expert Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Lolo, MT Posts: 13,992	Looks just like the 650 with a few cosmetic changes and the same motor to boot. I am just not digging it. __________________ ====== 08 ZX14 ======

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Christo Wants better weather! BTK Expert Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 748	Transformers! Robots in disguise........... __________________ "There's a difference between knowing your path........... ............and walking it!"

06-19-2007	#16 (permalink)
seadood228 Forum Supporter Forum Supporter Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Aurora, CO Posts: 808	I like it. One of my favorite bikes is the V-Strom 650, and this Kawi looks like a beauty queen compared to the Wee-Strom. I only wish Kawi would ditch that P-2 and work on a V-Twin mill. __________________ 05 Meanie / 07 CBR600RR

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