New Kawasaki Versys 1000 in 2012 - Page 5

danketchpel · 10-13-2011, 06:35 PM

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Originally Posted by eakins

here here on the KLR twin!!!
just fix the suspension too.

i've been on a versys and that is a spunky little engine.
i really like the 800gs and 800xc but prefer living with what the Japanese bring to the table

+1

That was my feeling when I rode the Versys, it's a very nice engine that puts a smile on your face. It also lugs down pretty well with a very solid mid-range and nice rev out. I think a 270 crank and just a touch more flywheel weight would make it excellent off-road.

I'd also like to have some thing just a bit lighter and "less expensive" than the Euro pair. I don't mean KLR cheap, maybe around $8.5-9k with some decent suspension. It doesn't need to be state of the art motocross, just in this decade technology and fully adjustable.

MODNROD · 10-13-2011, 07:44 PM

On one of the "highways" I have around here, I came swinging round an open bend on the Kaboom 640 SM at about 120kph, 30kg of crap in the gearsack, to hit a pothole 3ft wide and over 8" deep caused by heavy rain the night before, no sign of it before then.
The suspension squated enough front and rear to scrape my toe on the tar while over at only 30deg lean.

I rekn Kwak are onto a winner.

Maggot12 · 10-15-2011, 10:03 AM

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Originally Posted by BikePilot

Maybe it'll prompt Suzuki to come out with a TL-powered sporty-strom with sticky 17" rubber and superbike spec brakes and suspension... one can dream

No need to dream, Suzuki does make something really close. It's called a 1200 Bandit.

GrahamD · 10-18-2011, 08:18 PM

996DL · 10-18-2011, 09:27 PM

If one could get past the appearance !

996DL

GrahamD · 10-18-2011, 09:40 PM

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Originally Posted by paul thompson

So Suzuki - what do you have?

The BKing engine would be a good start...

See Paul, Kawasaki read this blog!

They couldn't do the motor so they stuck some B-King style robot tank side thingy's on it for you.

They want your business.

Paulvt1 · 10-18-2011, 11:38 PM

Jesus. That is one acid trip photoshop.

RaY YreKa · 10-19-2011, 11:04 AM

Being launched at Milan next month, apparently.

RaY YreKa · 10-19-2011, 11:05 AM

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Originally Posted by Evil Invader

Why, Kawi, Why????????????

They need to maximise revenue from the development of the Z1000 engine, and it's been a while since they had the KLV..

Paulvt1 · 10-19-2011, 11:16 AM

My only real hope is that this lights a fire under Suzuki's ass. Give me a GSXR 1000 powered mad bastard on stilts with a 30 lt tank and i will love you long time.
A Bakker Grizzly for 11 grand. Oh yes.

FlyingFinn · 10-19-2011, 12:13 PM

Since Honda has its head too far up its own ass and is not bringing the cbf1000 to US, I hope Kawasaki will do better with this "Versys 1000"

I still have to say, damn the CBF1000 has so many things going for it!

--
Mikko

Rick West · 10-19-2011, 02:54 PM

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Originally Posted by GrahamD

Graham Graham Graham

That is the worst thing you ever posted.

GrahamD · 10-19-2011, 03:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rick West

Graham Graham Graham

That is the worst thing you ever posted.

There may be more to come.

lukasteam · 10-19-2011, 04:51 PM

Looks like Suzuki's DR.BIG updated and on a lot, a lot of steroids . Love it !!!

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Originally Posted by GrahamD

Cortez · 10-24-2011, 11:00 AM

I like it.

I don't like the vibrations of my 650R (same engine as Versys 650),
would love an upright bike, loved the ergos of the current Versys
but wouldn't buy one with the 2 cyl engine (maybe a V, I much prefer
the vibes of a V2..to the buzz of parallel).

This will be smooth, quiet and fast, with great ergos.
Looks like a perfect bike for me.

10-13-2011, 07:44 PM	#62
MODNROD Perpetual ponderer Joined: Feb 2009 Location: Midwest, West Oz Oddometer: 1,679	On one of the "highways" I have around here, I came swinging round an open bend on the Kaboom 640 SM at about 120kph, 30kg of crap in the gearsack, to hit a pothole 3ft wide and over 8" deep caused by heavy rain the night before, no sign of it before then. The suspension squated enough front and rear to scrape my toe on the tar while over at only 30deg lean. I rekn Kwak are onto a winner. __________________ Every ride's an adventure if you can't ride for crap http://www.dragtimes.com/Ducati-Mons...lip-10329.html

10-18-2011, 08:18 PM	#64
GrahamD Beastly Adventurer Joined: Oct 2009 Location: Blue Mnts Ozstralia Oddometer: 3,912	__________________ "It's better to ride a boring bike than push an interesting one" ... Canuman The 2012 Yamaha Super Tenere is a hungry bike. Touring? Eats it up. Twisties? Eats it up. Back country camping with a heavy load. Eats it up." - Tumu Rock AMA.

10-19-2011, 11:04 AM	#68
RaY YreKa I Am the Mayor Joined: Mar 2007 Location: YreKa BaKery Oddometer: 15,668	Being launched at Milan next month, apparently. __________________ IBA #40578 shine on, you crazy emo diamond

10-19-2011, 12:13 PM	#71
FlyingFinn Studly Adventurer Joined: Jul 2005 Location: San Jose, CA Oddometer: 937	Since Honda has its head too far up its own ass and is not bringing the cbf1000 to US, I hope Kawasaki will do better with this "Versys 1000" I still have to say, damn the CBF1000 has so many things going for it! -- Mikko __________________ "It is not when or how you die but how and if you truly were ever alive!" Dr. Jerri Nielsen FitzGerald

10-24-2011, 11:00 AM	#75
Cortez BAZINGA! Joined: Apr 2006 Location: Croatia Oddometer: 3,991	I like it. I don't like the vibrations of my 650R (same engine as Versys 650), would love an upright bike, loved the ergos of the current Versys but wouldn't buy one with the 2 cyl engine (maybe a V, I much prefer the vibes of a V2..to the buzz of parallel). This will be smooth, quiet and fast, with great ergos. Looks like a perfect bike for me. __________________ '12 Kymco Downtown 300i ABS, '08 Yamaha FZ6n S2 ABS SOLD: '03 Peugeot Speedfight2, '07 Kawasaki ER6F ABS, '06 Kymco Agility 125 My Flickr gallery

10-18-2011, 09:27 PM	#65
996DL Buell me Joined: Aug 2006 Location: too far from the Rockies... Oddometer: 2,023	If one could get past the appearance ! 996DL

10-18-2011, 11:38 PM	#67
Paulvt1 Beastly Adventurer Joined: Mar 2004 Location: Wolverhampton. England. Oddometer: 2,848	Jesus. That is one acid trip photoshop.

10-19-2011, 11:16 AM	#70
Paulvt1 Beastly Adventurer Joined: Mar 2004 Location: Wolverhampton. England. Oddometer: 2,848	My only real hope is that this lights a fire under Suzuki's ass. Give me a GSXR 1000 powered mad bastard on stilts with a 30 lt tank and i will love you long time. A Bakker Grizzly for 11 grand. Oh yes.

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