New Kawasaki Versys 1000 in 2012 - Page 30

Stridercal · 09-21-2012, 05:24 PM

Anybody taken one of these things to the track yet?

The lack of centerstand might be worthwhile if the bike can boogie on the track without embarrassing itself...

Paulvt1 · 09-21-2012, 11:04 PM

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Originally Posted by aquadog

Now that it's getting dark at nights, I can say that the headlight is also pretty good. Dark at night...what a concept. Come spring we'll be welcoming more light! SW-Motech now has some accessories out, centre stand, luggage, engine guards, skid. There's also radiator guards, some other brands of engine guards and luggage racks, handguards and the like. After market seems to be starting to respond. For Canadians, try A Vicious Cycle. Still pleased. Soon time to put the bike away for winter, but next spring I'll add a couple items.

Thanks for the SW Motech tip.

Might have to test ride one - now you can get a centerstand for it..

davidji · 09-21-2012, 11:49 PM

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Originally Posted by eakins

it's coming to the US for 2013! info to be released oct 2
http://www.totalmotorcycle.com/motor...Versys1000.htm

Nice! I hope I can demo one at IMS this fall. Last year motorcycle demo rides were rained out on the day I attended.

colodak · 09-22-2012, 08:24 PM

One issue I'm having with this, as I read the pricing on a couple of sites, the US pricing on this bike is going to be close to $14,000 based on the pricing in other areas. That's kinda on the high side for a sport touring bike.

GrahamD · 09-22-2012, 11:35 PM

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Originally Posted by colodak

That's kinda on the high side for a sport touring bike.

That OK, The bikes kinda on the high side for a Sports Touring bike.

RED CAT · 09-23-2012, 06:00 AM

Its $13,999. in Canada so it should be about $11,000. in the U.S. even though our $ is higher right now. Bikes are always cheaper in the U.S. We get shafted here price wise on just about everything. But I guess its alot worse in Europe and Austrailia.

aquadog · 09-23-2012, 05:37 PM

Paid $12,800 out the door, good deal for the spring - I ordered one, so the dealer didn't have to put it on his shop financing, sometimes you can both benefit. I know the guys, didn't mind putting down a deposit to get a deal. I also needed a new quad, so we worked a combo deal.

I usually wait until Christmas and act a bit like a vulture, choosing from what's left (you can usually get what you want if you search), but this time I was pretty sure that I wanted a specific model and for this summer. If there are any around this fall you can probably do as well or better. When I bought my 2003 FZ1 at Christmas of that year, it was almost $4,000 off list...some dealers just want old stock gone.

aquadog · 10-01-2012, 10:39 PM

Winterized and put in the shed yesterday. Snowed today, already -5 tonight, riding is about over for this year. For anybody who is looking for a versatile, reasonably high performance bike that can do some gravel roading and perhaps a bit more, I highly recommend the Versys 1000. Looking forward to next year's riding season.

coast range rider · 10-02-2012, 10:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by eakins

it's coming to the US for 2013! info to be released oct 2
http://www.totalmotorcycle.com/motor...Versys1000.htm

cb4017 · 10-02-2012, 10:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by coast range rider

Me too. I've been on the web all morning trying to find something positive.

Dubl-A · 10-02-2012, 11:39 AM

Doesn't look too bad

eakins · 10-02-2012, 12:10 PM

so today is oct 2nd???

Quote:

Originally Posted by eakins

it's coming to the US for 2013! info to be released oct 2
http://www.totalmotorcycle.com/motor...Versys1000.htm

cb4017 · 10-02-2012, 03:35 PM

Looks like today will not be the day we hoped for. The Total Motorcycle web site no longer says October 2nd will be the US information release date. It now says," As soon as released". I may have to start thinking about a V-Strom 1000. Sigh....

colodak · 10-02-2012, 06:07 PM

was really hoping to hear something on this today.....have two people interested in mine, just need to know what's going on

eakins · 10-03-2012, 07:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by coast range rider

the website was changed to this:

2013 Kawasaki Versys 1000 - USA Specifications/Technical Details
US MSRP Price: $TBA USD

As soon as released.

09-23-2012, 06:00 AM	#441
RED CAT Bumpy Backroader Joined: Jun 2005 Location: Western Canada Oddometer: 2,432	Doubt it! Its $13,999. in Canada so it should be about $11,000. in the U.S. even though our $ is higher right now. Bikes are always cheaper in the U.S. We get shafted here price wise on just about everything. But I guess its alot worse in Europe and Austrailia.

10-02-2012, 11:39 AM	#446
Dubl-A MADE IN BURQUE Joined: Mar 2009 Location: 505 Oddometer: 598	Doesn't look too bad __________________ Jealousy, hate, and envy are the common tribute mediocre self-hating people pay to genius

10-02-2012, 03:35 PM	#448
cb4017 Adventurer Joined: Oct 2007 Location: Northern Nevada Oddometer: 78	Crap! Looks like today will not be the day we hoped for. The Total Motorcycle web site no longer says October 2nd will be the US information release date. It now says," As soon as released". I may have to start thinking about a V-Strom 1000. Sigh.... __________________ Cliff 2012 Suzuki DL1000 VStrom FPD Ret., USN Ret. Never underestimate the power of stupid people in large groups.

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09-21-2012, 05:24 PM	#436
Stridercal Adventurer Joined: Sep 2010 Oddometer: 20	Anybody taken one of these things to the track yet? The lack of centerstand might be worthwhile if the bike can boogie on the track without embarrassing itself...

09-22-2012, 08:24 PM	#439
colodak Adventurer Joined: Jul 2012 Oddometer: 80	One issue I'm having with this, as I read the pricing on a couple of sites, the US pricing on this bike is going to be close to $14,000 based on the pricing in other areas. That's kinda on the high side for a sport touring bike.

09-23-2012, 05:37 PM	#442
aquadog Dude Buddha Joined: Feb 2007 Location: Yukon Oddometer: 581	Paid $12,800 out the door, good deal for the spring - I ordered one, so the dealer didn't have to put it on his shop financing, sometimes you can both benefit. I know the guys, didn't mind putting down a deposit to get a deal. I also needed a new quad, so we worked a combo deal. I usually wait until Christmas and act a bit like a vulture, choosing from what's left (you can usually get what you want if you search), but this time I was pretty sure that I wanted a specific model and for this summer. If there are any around this fall you can probably do as well or better. When I bought my 2003 FZ1 at Christmas of that year, it was almost $4,000 off list...some dealers just want old stock gone.

10-01-2012, 10:39 PM	#443
aquadog Dude Buddha Joined: Feb 2007 Location: Yukon Oddometer: 581	Winterized and put in the shed yesterday. Snowed today, already -5 tonight, riding is about over for this year. For anybody who is looking for a versatile, reasonably high performance bike that can do some gravel roading and perhaps a bit more, I highly recommend the Versys 1000. Looking forward to next year's riding season.

10-02-2012, 06:07 PM	#449
colodak Adventurer Joined: Jul 2012 Oddometer: 80	was really hoping to hear something on this today.....have two people interested in mine, just need to know what's going on