Versys on-board vid (squidly).

skewterdewd · 05-13-2008

While I can't condone this guys riding style, this video helps answer some questions about the speeds attainable on the Versys. Numbers on the display are KPH, but still, this guy is haulin' the mail..

YouTube - Kawasaki Versys

bross · 05-13-2008

That'll quiet any comments about whether a "little" 650 has enough juice for the highway or not.

fretbuzz · 05-13-2008

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Originally Posted by bross

That'll quiet any comments about whether a "little" 650 has enough juice for the highway or not.

Anyone who doubts that is just proving they nothing about bikes, bross. I know, they are out there.

Nate · 05-13-2008

And generally convinced that 1500cc constitutes "middle weight".

I saw 180 kph at least twice which works out to about 111 MPH. Assuming the standard 10% speedo optimism, it's safe to assume that he was hitting the Ton regularly.

I love the sound of that 650 twin.

skewterdewd · 05-13-2008

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Originally Posted by Nate

And generally convinced that 1500cc constitutes "middle weight".

I saw 180 kph at least twice which works out to about 111 MPH. Assuming the standard 10% speedo optimism, it's safe to assume that he was hitting the Ton regularly.

I love the sound of that 650 twin.

Yes, and if you'll notice, it sounds like the motor still has a bit left to give even when it's already wound up pretty dang far.

Gotta love the twins.

Streaking Tiger · 05-13-2008

While I admire anyone that has the nerve to do that type of driving, I still consider that style totally unsafe. Lane-splitting, passing on the outside edge of the right lane / left lane, weaving in-out between traffic, cars having to attempt to move over and not knowing what you're going to do (so they simply split 2 lanes), driving too close, and the tunnel-driving looks like the guy has a death wish. I absolutely love to ride, and ride fast sometimes, but that style bothers me. He certainly has a lot of faith in those other drivers. I never trust those guys. I wish him well - he certainly seems to be enjoying himself. If I were a driving instructor, I'd use this vid to show what NOT to do on the highway. Waaaaay too many unnecessary risks IMO. Ah well - getting old can do this to you I guess.

Nate · 05-13-2008

It's obvious that video wasn't shot in the USA. Europe is my guess and a bit of nutty behaviour seems to be tolerated over there.

MotorCDR · 05-14-2008

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Originally Posted by bross

That'll quiet any comments about whether a "little" 650 has enough juice for the highway or not.

It also answers any question about whether a "mere" 650 should get a lower insurance rate than a Z1000.

This is called "The Law of Unintended Consequences" . . .

CycleDude · 05-14-2008

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nate

And generally convinced that 1500cc constitutes "middle weight".

I saw 180 kph at least twice which works out to about 111 MPH. Assuming the standard 10% speedo optimism, it's safe to assume that he was hitting the Ton regularly.

I love the sound of that 650 twin.

Yup - I caught that, too.

CycleDude · 05-14-2008

Quote:

Originally Posted by bross

That'll quiet any comments about whether a "little" 650 has enough juice for the highway or not.

Quote:

Originally Posted by skewterdewd

Yes, and if you'll notice, it sounds like the motor still has a bit left to give even when it's already wound up pretty dang far.

Gotta love the twins.

Quote:

Originally Posted by MotorCDR

It also answers any question about whether a "mere" 650 should get a lower insurance rate than a Z1000.

This is called "The Law of Unintended Consequences" . . .

Saleenguy · 05-14-2008

Glad he had so much concern for the fellow motorists around him.

NCDave · 05-14-2008

SQUID. however, the abilities of the bike presented is exactly why I love my 650R. I did an indicated 135 on a deserted back road and still had 1 grand on the tach. it WILL run!

Sebastian600 · 05-14-2008

Nice bike. Just imagine if it was a literbike. That Versys would have gotten passed like he was standing still!

LordGT · 05-14-2008

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Originally Posted by Streaking Tiger

While I admire anyone that has the nerve to do that type of driving, I still consider that style totally unsafe. Lane-splitting, passing on the outside edge of the right lane / left lane, weaving in-out between traffic, cars having to attempt to move over and not knowing what you're going to do (so they simply split 2 lanes), driving too close, and the tunnel-driving looks like the guy has a death wish. I absolutely love to ride, and ride fast sometimes, but that style bothers me. He certainly has a lot of faith in those other drivers. I never trust those guys. I wish him well - he certainly seems to be enjoying himself. If I were a driving instructor, I'd use this vid to show what NOT to do on the highway. Waaaaay too many unnecessary risks IMO. Ah well - getting old can do this to you I guess.

I'm getting old right along with ya then...

*ispeed77* · 05-15-2008

i watched it and a few other Versys vids. man, those things sound awesome, reminds me of a quad. i love that tone.

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skewterdewd Team Zissou BTK Expert Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Portland Oregon Posts: 1,142	Versys on-board vid (squidly). While I can't condone this guys riding style, this video helps answer some questions about the speeds attainable on the Versys. Numbers on the display are KPH, but still, this guy is haulin' the mail.. YouTube - Kawasaki Versys __________________ It's just the normal noises in here...

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bross Air cooled twins ROCK! Forum Supporter Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Edmonton, Alberta, Canada Posts: 6,222	That'll quiet any comments about whether a "little" 650 has enough juice for the highway or not. __________________ 06 BMW R1200RT Pic 07 DR650 Pic 06 Triumph Scrambler

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Nate KZ Kool! Forum Supporter Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Marysville, KS Posts: 1,877	And generally convinced that 1500cc constitutes "middle weight". I saw 180 kph at least twice which works out to about 111 MPH. Assuming the standard 10% speedo optimism, it's safe to assume that he was hitting the Ton regularly. I love the sound of that 650 twin. __________________ "Riding is the reward for time spent wrenching." "Wrenching is the result of time spent riding!" KZ650 SR Last edited by Nate : 05-13-2008 at 01:10 PM.

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Streaking Tiger Geek On a Streak BTK Expert Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Birmingham, AL Posts: 516	While I admire anyone that has the nerve to do that type of driving, I still consider that style totally unsafe. Lane-splitting, passing on the outside edge of the right lane / left lane, weaving in-out between traffic, cars having to attempt to move over and not knowing what you're going to do (so they simply split 2 lanes), driving too close, and the tunnel-driving looks like the guy has a death wish. I absolutely love to ride, and ride fast sometimes, but that style bothers me. He certainly has a lot of faith in those other drivers. I never trust those guys. I wish him well - he certainly seems to be enjoying himself. If I were a driving instructor, I'd use this vid to show what NOT to do on the highway. Waaaaay too many unnecessary risks IMO. Ah well - getting old can do this to you I guess. __________________ 2005 Kawasaki Mean Streak 2006 Kawasaki 650R

05-13-2008	#7 (permalink)
Nate KZ Kool! Forum Supporter Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Marysville, KS Posts: 1,877	It's obvious that video wasn't shot in the USA. Europe is my guess and a bit of nutty behaviour seems to be tolerated over there. __________________ "Riding is the reward for time spent wrenching." "Wrenching is the result of time spent riding!" KZ650 SR

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Saleenguy Dazed and Confused BTK Expert Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: British Columbia Canada Posts: 623	Glad he had so much concern for the fellow motorists around him.

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NCDave 12 yrs old at heart! BTK Expert Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Concord, NC Posts: 5,581	SQUID. however, the abilities of the bike presented is exactly why I love my 650R. I did an indicated 135 on a deserted back road and still had 1 grand on the tach. it WILL run! __________________ Ol' Panhead Heavy Horses MC Club http://www.bikepics.com/members/ncdave

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Sebastian600 DoesNotPlayWellWithOthers BTK Expert Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 3,543	Nice bike. Just imagine if it was a literbike. That Versys would have gotten passed like he was standing still!

05-15-2008	#15 (permalink)
ispeed77 small fry mod :-) Extreme Forum Supporter Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Gardner, MA Posts: 29,325	i watched it and a few other Versys vids. man, those things sound awesome, reminds me of a quad. i love that tone. __________________ david - * M O D E R A T O R * ispeed's myspace page ispeed's photobucket link Red Lodge Pics

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