New Kawasaki Versys 1000 in 2012 - Page 6

SpaceManSpiff · 10-27-2011, 10:55 PM

the engine in the ninja 1000/ Z1000SX is a beast (fabulous mid-range)! Would make for a delish paved road tourer....

RED CAT · 10-28-2011, 06:27 AM

Yea, but look at that seat! Total crap. Can't see a market for this, maybe as a bargin bin upright a la Bandit. Whoopie shit!

Kawidad · 10-28-2011, 06:41 AM

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Originally Posted by RED CAT

Yea, but look at that seat! Total crap. Can't see a market for this, maybe as a bargin bin upright a la Bandit. Whoopie shit!

Maybe, but if Kawq can bring it in for under $10 grand US and under 450 lbs. It'll sell.

Evil Invader · 10-29-2011, 09:28 AM

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Originally Posted by RED CAT

Yea, but look at that seat! Total crap.

Seat!? Look at the frekin BIKE!
No "dualsport", all tarmac....

eakins · 10-29-2011, 04:02 PM

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Originally Posted by RED CAT

Yea, but look at that seat! Total crap. Can't see a market for this, maybe as a bargin bin upright a la Bandit. Whoopie shit!

did not get the concept that the pic a page back is just a photoshop job?
the real bike is on page 1 and that seat looks comfy.

ColonelS · 11-07-2011, 06:11 PM

New pictures are available on this website

http://www.nieuwsmotor.nl/dagelijks-...rsys-1000.html

eakins · 11-07-2011, 07:37 PM

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Originally Posted by ColonelS

New pictures are available on this website

http://www.nieuwsmotor.nl/dagelijks-...rsys-1000.html

bike hasn't changed from the original pics

flienlow · 11-07-2011, 08:25 PM

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Originally Posted by eakins

bike hasn't changed from the original pics

Gawd Dawg!

That's one homely looking heifer!

Twilight · 11-07-2011, 08:38 PM

GrahamD · 11-07-2011, 08:45 PM

I think the V-Strom just lost its title.

What a Beastly Beast. It looks worse at the front than a GS/A and that's saying something.

Good work Kawasaki, You just raised the bar another notch.

You will never be able to un-notice that.

Will be interesting to see what it is like. on the road.

I might have to take holidays to test ride all this new stuff.

danketchpel · 11-08-2011, 12:03 AM

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Originally Posted by GrahamD

I think the V-Strom just lost its title.

What a Beastly Beast. It looks worse at the front than a GS/A and that's saying something.

Ya, Kawi is really struggling with the front end styling, it just doesn't work. The rest of the bike looks fine, just like the Versys 650. They need to toss that vertical headlight setup and just start over and give both Versys a nice looking front end.

Maybe they can hire an Italian for a couple hours.......

I think my Vstrom looks down right beautiful in comparison and I thought I'd NEVER say that...... well except....... when making references to BMW's master piece the GS. At least BMW didn't even try to make it styled, it's just "assembled".

Cortez · 11-08-2011, 12:37 AM

OMG I love the looks!

Bikeaddict · 11-08-2011, 12:37 AM

As I said a couple of years ago for its sibling the 650, its the poor man's Multistrada. More so for this new one. Nice, anyway. Does it come in black too?

Twilight · 11-08-2011, 12:45 AM

Well, I kind of like it. Look like a heavy duty bike to me. They say the tank is 21 liters, with a range of 400 km. I hope they are right about that.

Twilight · 11-08-2011, 12:51 AM

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Originally Posted by Bikeaddict

As I said a couple of years ago for its sibling the 650, its the poor man's Multistrada. More so for this new one. Nice, anyway. Does it come in black too?

It comes in brown. Any good?

10-28-2011, 06:27 AM	#77
RED CAT Bumpy Backroader Joined: Jun 2005 Location: Western Canada Oddometer: 2,416	Seat! Yea, but look at that seat! Total crap. Can't see a market for this, maybe as a bargin bin upright a la Bandit. Whoopie shit!

11-07-2011, 08:38 PM	#84
Twilight Adventurer Joined: Jun 2011 Location: Norway Oddometer: 48	Twilight screwed with this post 11-07-2011 at 09:18 PM

11-07-2011, 08:45 PM	#85
GrahamD Beastly Adventurer Joined: Oct 2009 Location: Blue Mnts Ozstralia Oddometer: 3,816	I think the V-Strom just lost its title. What a Beastly Beast. It looks worse at the front than a GS/A and that's saying something. Good work Kawasaki, You just raised the bar another notch. You will never be able to un-notice that. Will be interesting to see what it is like. on the road. I might have to take holidays to test ride all this new stuff. __________________ "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.

11-08-2011, 12:37 AM	#87
Cortez BAZINGA! Joined: Apr 2006 Location: Croatia Oddometer: 3,887	OMG I love the looks! __________________ '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

11-08-2011, 12:37 AM	#88
Bikeaddict Bikeless Due To Recession Joined: Feb 2004 Location: Athens,Greece Oddometer: 198	As I said a couple of years ago for its sibling the 650, its the poor man's Multistrada. More so for this new one. Nice, anyway. Does it come in black too? __________________ Versys 650 (sold), Yam XT 660R (sold), Yam TDM 900 (sold), Suzie VStrom 650 (sold), KTM Adventure 950 (sold), Honda Transalp 650 (sold), Suzie DR 650 (sold)

10-27-2011, 10:55 PM	#76
SpaceManSpiff Man of Mystery Joined: Mar 2007 Location: Tucson, Arizona Oddometer: 984	the engine in the ninja 1000/ Z1000SX is a beast (fabulous mid-range)! Would make for a delish paved road tourer....

11-07-2011, 06:11 PM	#81
ColonelS Adventurer Joined: Jul 2008 Oddometer: 28	New pictures are available on this website http://www.nieuwsmotor.nl/dagelijks-...rsys-1000.html

11-08-2011, 12:45 AM	#89
Twilight Adventurer Joined: Jun 2011 Location: Norway Oddometer: 48	Well, I kind of like it. Look like a heavy duty bike to me. They say the tank is 21 liters, with a range of 400 km. I hope they are right about that.

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