Just a note to say about riding visor "up" many years ago I did this on my bike only doing 40mph and a fly hit me square in the right eye . It detached my retina and I had a touch and go operation to save my eye fortunately it went well . Since then I always ride with the visor down or cracked open a bit covering my eyes
@TheMissendenFlyer
6 жыл бұрын
Yes - good advice learned the hard way by the sounds of it! Thanks for passing it on...
@Forexmospherians
6 жыл бұрын
@@TheMissendenFlyer Keep an E.Y.E. out for unexpected hazards! ;0)
@robertduffield6754
5 жыл бұрын
I ride with the visor down, too. I got hit in the shield with (I think) a bolt, and never needed to question the wisdom of riding any other way.
@karlwalker1771
5 жыл бұрын
I would like to say I am glad your eyes are now ok and would just like to mention I ride a VTR1000F and find the screen directs bugs and objects into my eyes as well, and I too, have resorted to riding with the visor half open at least. I have also found the wind/bug deflection forces the laws of nature directly into my visor unless I sit back and tuck in a little under the screens protection. I will tell you a tale, I was 17 in the 80`s and riding my YAMAHA 125 lc mk2 at an indicated 90 mph when I saw a black object spinning towards me in what I can only call a KAMIKAZE flight path, It hit me with so much force I was momentarily stunned and it immediately made me close my left eye but my right eye then started to water in sympathy, when I slowly and steadily pulled over I looked in my mirrors and found I had been stung just below my eyeball! The WASP/BEE was a splashed mess on my forehead and cheek but as I glanced around I could feel the barb of the stinnger catching and indeed rubbing on my eyeball, I went to hospital and was told it was a bee sting and I was millimeters from LOOSING MY EYE:(
@carlosandleon
4 жыл бұрын
damn I got smacked in the face by an insect just today.
@Greggspies
6 жыл бұрын
Absolutely loved my Versys, took it over Stelvio, it loves the motorway cruise, reason for changing, im ODC with chains. Pain adjusting the chain on the O/S arm adjuster. Engine is just bullit proof and the gbox is the smoothest going. With full panniers it looks great, they upped the disc by 10mm to 310mm and fitted a slipper clutch amongst other tweaks. MPG not as good as the GS i was getting 54 mpg. i fitted a larger front sprocket to mine better for motorway cruise grand machine though.
@paulneedham3608
5 жыл бұрын
hi get upto 57mpg on my versys1000 mixed riding solo or two up along with good use of speed no need to rev hard on bike like this
@tricycle1814
4 жыл бұрын
They're certainly not the most glamorous nor am I a big fan of their looks and colours, but as far as my experience with motorcycles goes, Kawasaki is the one brand that seems to always get it right. Best relative comfort in their respective categories, confidence inspiring, but most particularly... the engines. I find they manage to produce just the right balance of horsepower and torque to properly feel the acceleration (not getting at 200 without realising it or feeling a monstrous tractor push to accelerate 5 km/h) and they have a fun factor I hardly find on other brands where efficiency and linearity seem to be the credo of our time. They're the one brand that seems to understand riders the best and their bikes feel like a bike should feel.
@ryanmeister8241
2 жыл бұрын
Had mine reflashed, desmoged, power commander and dynotuned. Now it's more powerful everywhere especially down low, runs cooler ansl smoother . Exceeds my expectations
@holeephuc007
9 ай бұрын
Hi, can you put the details of where you had the work done and cost. Im looking to buy a Versys. Thanks in advance.
@ondank
4 жыл бұрын
TMF in 2017 : Must get myself a 4 cylinder TMF in 2020 : Has bought several bikes. All twins.
@hedgehog3900
3 жыл бұрын
Update. Goldwing ! Who would have guessed?
@davewilson2277
3 жыл бұрын
@@hedgehog3900 6 Cylinders ?
@madmax8889
6 жыл бұрын
You only need to push the SEL button don't need to hold it down and you can change it whilst riding. The bike you also ride was a standard spec by the look of it (except the exhaust) The GT is the better spec
@ridewherever
6 жыл бұрын
2017 white van ride and review - Hey kids it’s the Missenden Flyer here, hope you’re well. Today I’m going to be showing you the 2017 white van. So stick around and Stay tuned and I’ll tell ya what I think of her.
@cloggsy1971
6 жыл бұрын
Jool Now that would be a hilarious; TMF rents a Transit & does a review 😂😂😂
@Larwenful
6 жыл бұрын
Sounds like a good idea for April next year.
@KeystoneTexan
4 жыл бұрын
Cherry on
@MrRight-df4pb
6 жыл бұрын
Been waiting a long time for Kawasaki reviews. Hope you do the 650 lineup (Ninja, Z, Versys)
@saddle8bag
6 жыл бұрын
Mine's been great. Wish they'd put a drive shaft on it though. Love that aftermarket pipe. Looks so much smaller and it isn't annoyingly loud. A few niggles I had were: 1. Windshield too small for pillion. Aftermarket to the rescue. 2. Grips are too skinny for me. Thank you Grip Puppy. 3. I found Full Power mode rather jerky. I left it in Rain mode most of the time until I got a Power Commander with a proper map. Now unless I'm riding it off road, it stays in Full Power mode. 4. Lowered it front and rear an inch. Front was just dropping the trees on the forks. Used a link at the rear. At least two mfgs make good products for this. Best part is, no suspension travel was harmed in the making of my midget bike. 5. Put a bash plate on it to protect the oil filter off road. 6. Shad provided a much cheaper and slightly larger top box. 7. Added highway pegs to stretch out the legs on longer rides. 8. Rebuilt the seat with Seat Concepts foam and cover. Firmed it up a bit. Stocker wasn't too bad, but it seemed like a fun project. Came out nice. My initial set of rotors was warped and replaced under warranty at 13k miles. Bike now has > 36k miles. New brakes have been fine as has everything else. Had the valves checked twice. Yet to have one out of spec. Bang for the buck it's among the best. If you need a slick cellphone dash with integrated kitchen sink, this ain't it. But the bones of the bike are solid. Funny thing about riding modes. On this one on the road, I'm like you, set and forget. On my Thruxton, I change them quite a bit. When it's cold out, the Thruxton gets really jerky in Sport and even Road mode. Rain mode feels really good to me. Makes it feel more like an older twin. Much easier to corner hard without the jerky throttle. When it's warm, Road mode works really well. Sport mode can still be a bit much to keep things smooth, though it's nice on the highway. I use a throttle lock so I don't get a lot of herky jerky, but it pours on the power quick of I need to overtake someone.
@judownie
6 жыл бұрын
Shaft drive mmmmmm .... also an under engine exhaust like the 650 versys. It would get rid of that ugliness.
@saddle8bag
6 жыл бұрын
James: An under engine exhaust would certainly better than the stock pipe, but I think the Akra on Missiden's bike is rather handsome back there. See 8:55 into the vid.
@BibTheBoulderTheOriginalOne
4 жыл бұрын
You still got the bike? And yes, a shaft would make so much sense for the type of riding people will be doing on a big bore Versys.....
@saddle8bag
4 жыл бұрын
@@BibTheBoulderTheOriginalOne I traded it last Sept for a Road King. Had 56+k miles on it and still ran great. I have a bad leg from an incident with a deer and swinging my leg over low slung HDs is easier.
@BibTheBoulderTheOriginalOne
4 жыл бұрын
@@saddle8bag Thanks for the reply. Enjoy the HD...
@spetersonmusic
6 жыл бұрын
Hard to disagree with anything there - it seems just a well-done bike.
@MrFrubz
6 жыл бұрын
Another great review, please do a ZZR 1400 soon.
@colindeans5972
6 жыл бұрын
Looks the part but it's a bit green (I'm a Hearts fan) and those mirrors are naff. The dash and dials look a bit long in the tooth too, it's just a mass of black. Thanks again for a top review. Is the new Street Triple R review you mentioned coming any time soon?
@richardcollins586
6 жыл бұрын
Please review the z900rs in 2018, such a lovely looking bike. 😊
@TheMissendenFlyer
6 жыл бұрын
Top of my wish list Richard!
@blipco5
6 жыл бұрын
+Alan B'Stard M P ....Why bring back the z1? The new z900 blows the original away in every aspect.
@jtjones717
6 жыл бұрын
blipco5 wish they would've made it with the shaft driven like the kz was
@blipco5
6 жыл бұрын
Jacob....A shaft would be convenient maintenance wise but I own a z900 and it's quickly becoming the best bike I've ever owned. No, it IS the best. I think. Make sure you demo one before you buy anything else.
@hessel3937
6 жыл бұрын
Commercial money maker thats all....reall not retro thats why i own my bigbore 1977 z1000
@joegriffin6699
2 жыл бұрын
I always park my bikes in gear. Always. This was highlighted when i gave a mate a go on my new zzr1200. Left it in neutral, for 10 seconds and it rolled forward boom. £500 of damage. He paid for it but, the silver didnt match proper, so i had to sell it. He learned his lesson.
@ba_al5584
6 жыл бұрын
could you please review 2017 Z1000SX. Thank you. :O))
@SuperchargedLlama
6 жыл бұрын
Just rode both of these (the DL 1000 V-Strom and Versys 1000) this morning and I am in agreement with you - the Versys is a better bike all round I think, but chiefly for me was the engine. A big four seems to suit the style of bike more than a big twin? It's a long way from you but I went to P&H Motorcycles in Crawley - they're franchised for Suzuki, Yamaha, KTM, Kawazaki, Honda and Ducati.
@BibtheBoulder
3 жыл бұрын
I do like the looks of the big Versys, but as others have pointed out (including your good self) it is just a shame it does not have shaft drive. Nonetheless, I am still keen on them. In future reviews of chain drive machines, could you possibly mention how many miles as a rule between chain adjustment?
@carsmotorbikesmountainbike6069
6 жыл бұрын
Good review! Would love to see you do a review on a Z1000sx a bike I own but would love to know your thoughts. Cheers
@BobJJ9999
6 жыл бұрын
Great to see you on a Kawasaki, I got a Versys 650 as my first big bike. Two cylinder version. Love it, I might upgrade to the 1000 in the future. Great bang for buck I think.
@mickeypopa
6 жыл бұрын
I got the 650 too, 2017 year. The fuel economy is just sublime, I'm at 450 kilometers on the trip meter (after filling up) and I still have some fuel left in the tank (not city riding though). I'll see if I can get it to 500. :)
@travelinben1966
3 жыл бұрын
I really wish it were shaft drive.Other than that, a really nice machine as are the smaller Versys.Thanks TMF👍👍
@TheMissendenFlyer
3 жыл бұрын
No problem 👍
@ozarksbackroads5484
6 жыл бұрын
Glad to see you are finally on a Kawasaki. I have owned several over the years and currently have a 1600 Vulcan Classic. I am considering buying the Versys 1000 This spring to use for local riding as a companion to my FJR 1300. Good job....
@briandexter4431
5 жыл бұрын
Can't wait for you to review the all new 2019 Versys 1000 SE LT. It's laden with a bunch of new features...about time there Kawasaki !! What's a sport-tourer without electronic cruise?
@reeceporter8344
6 жыл бұрын
Another quality review TMF. A couple of bikes I hope you get to test and review when they're available are the Z900 and also the Ninja 400. Also if you get the chance, a test and review of a Honda Crossrunner would be good. Keep the awesome videos coming TMF!
@TheMissendenFlyer
6 жыл бұрын
Will do Reece - cheers...
@ianlawrie919
6 жыл бұрын
Congratulations Mr Flyer, on popping you "Kwacky" cherry. Now be an awfully good fellow & follow up with the zzr 1400, Yours Ian from Kintyre.
@robertbates1079
6 жыл бұрын
One of the best two up bikes,smooth and affordable.my Mrs prefered it over the 1290 ktm on a recent back to back short test ride. So did I actually,especially the 8k saving.Good review as usual ,nice to see you out on the more working man 's machines..
@beanburnham01
6 жыл бұрын
Absolutely loved my versys 650. I just felt it was about 30-40 hp short of being perfect for me, which is why I now have a tracer 900
@fingerscrossed2317
4 жыл бұрын
Is IT better than the versys ?
@shreksexy6879
4 жыл бұрын
@@fingerscrossed2317 For the money the versys 650 Lt is hard to beat. Yes the Tracer 900 GT is a better & more powerful bike with more electronics, but is also atleast $4000 more. It's all in what you want to spend. Wish they would update the current 650 Lt to match the Tracer Gt as far as power & features. They updated the 1000 why not update the 650?
@theradiantchild
4 жыл бұрын
How's pillion comfort on tracer and Versys 650. Are they highway capable with a pillion?
@mrEz87
2 жыл бұрын
100% agreed. I've had soo many bikes but I loved the versys 650. It was almost perfect. Imagine that bike with the z900 motor in it. That would be a gem!
@kpk500
6 жыл бұрын
Another great review sir. I have a ZZR1400 you should try one of those. The 14 does have 2 headlights on when on dip, however I have read somewhere that a bike with 2 lights on at dip can look like a car that is far away. So maybe a safety thing?
@MrFrubz
6 жыл бұрын
The 14 looks an awesome bike, are you pleased with it? Any good at two up riding?
@kpk500
6 жыл бұрын
Very happy with the ZZR1400, I've toured the UK & made a few trips from the UK to Germany where I think the 14 is really good, especially when your on the Autobahn and there is no speed limit! I've only done relatively short trips two-up, so I can't comment what it would be like full on touring with a passenger.
@MrFrubz
6 жыл бұрын
Thanks for your reply Kevin, will have to take one for a test ride can't wait.
@geoffakachuckstrummer
6 жыл бұрын
Nice one TMF. I have a GT spec (2016) and as you know I have some connection with the brand. First off the comfort factor is as you say very good, I managed Maidenhead to Abergavenny non-stop, all off motorway, over 2 hours. Fuel consumption with 'average' riding, ie not revving the tits off it, is consistently 50/51mpg with a range of ~180miles. The clock has UK as well as US gallon setting so you need to make sure it's in the right mode! Major positive is value for money in my mind but there are a few quirks I have found in my 8000 miles. First off, the OE fitment tyres are awful; unpredictable and tend to make the bike run wide. Swap em asap for the aftermarket compound Bridgestones and enjoy a transformed ride. There is also a high frequency vibe through the seat on my bike, and the ones I test rode, it comes in at 6000rpm; with brisk acceleration you go through it very quickly and at constant throttle, 6000rpm is well above the UK national speed limit anyway. Finally, I would have liked a gear indicator as standard, it was only available as an accessory. All in all, very happy with it and planning on a trip to Spain next year!
@TheMissendenFlyer
6 жыл бұрын
Brilliant - thanks for the real world feedback Geoff....
@sussexbikerpillion
6 жыл бұрын
My missus complains if I don’t hold it at 6000rpm now and then ;)
@adamperkins3125
6 жыл бұрын
Agree on the OEM tyres, 5k miles on mine and my rear is toast! Dissapointed about mileage and grip on the oem t30's.
@stevieburrows3953
6 жыл бұрын
I rode my Versys1000 MK2 all around Spain from barcelona down to Jerez then up to santander.UNBEATABLE springs to mind
@weljo2001
6 жыл бұрын
Got my 2016 Versys 1000LT in July 2016 ....Great Bike...
@Ritalie
3 жыл бұрын
Now THAT is a proper gauge cluster. Beautiful! The analog tachometer is required.
@coverttwenty
6 жыл бұрын
A motorcycle journalist in South Africa was pulled over by a cop and fined for only having one front light working, and this is not a joke. He ended up having to get a letter from the manufacturer and present that to court where the case was eventually thrown out. Thanks for the review. I owned one Kawasaki in my life and must say it was very frugal on juice.
@r.davies2702
6 жыл бұрын
Nice that you've finally got a Kawasaki. Any plans for the Z900 in the future ?
@TheMissendenFlyer
6 жыл бұрын
It's very much on my radar - no firm plans yet but as soon as I can, I will!
@garrypeaks770
6 жыл бұрын
Been waiting for that one many thanks .the other one I want to see a review is the gtr1400 I can’t get a decent uk review on this bike as this is the one I’m looking at many thanks
@stevenharris4432
6 жыл бұрын
Thank you thank you . I like mine glad you rode it .mines the gt model love it
@fenner-g6088
6 жыл бұрын
Hay TMF, Versys 1000 is an awesome bike and like you say perhaps overlooked. Regards the weight/height, I'm around your size and found mine no problem riding solo ... but a handful at slow speeds when two up, so I'd encourage people to try them with a pillion ! I dropped mine at slow speed with the wife on the back in Switzerland (both ok) so I've now changed to a Z1000SX, that enables me to get my feet flat on the floor ! I'm missing the Versys round the bumpy twisty back roads where it was a real force to contend with and shafted a lot of "sportier" bikes. That said, get a ride of the new Z1000sx as it's a proper weapon for covering miles fast, and remarkably "upright".
@TheFlemmo123
3 жыл бұрын
16:18 so its 250 grams right? I'm getting one for sure now! 🤣 Jokes aside, thank you for a great review, looking to possibly get one of these for 2up touring. 👍
@johnhenderson1610
6 жыл бұрын
I think they only give you one headlight on at a time, so that at night you don’t tend to look like car headlights that are further off in the distance.
@dannychurcvh6558
3 жыл бұрын
makes no sense to me but i always wondered why. i mean anyone can tell its not a car if u can see.
@dannychurcvh6558
3 жыл бұрын
it does have a little switch behind the left handle grip for lighting up both if you want for passing.
@heretohear8662
2 жыл бұрын
I love this bike, but believe it or not, the one headlight being lit up while driving would keep me from buying it ...seriously! I think the bikes with the one headlight look unbalanced coming down the road.
@TheMissendenFlyer
2 жыл бұрын
I agree….
@jeremytaylor5863
Жыл бұрын
So add auxilary lighting , I have
@kyotosal
6 жыл бұрын
Hi Sir. Would love to hear what you think about the Kawasaki Vulcan 650 also. Thanks again ......Sal : )
@cloggsy1971
6 жыл бұрын
The mal-adjusted mirrors aggravated me all video 😳😖 Surprised that the Versys has a cable clutch, but guess if it’s light enough, it’s not an issue?! Surprised just how similar it is to the V-Strom, but much more expensive it seems. I’ll stick to my twin, which I prefer to in-line 4’s 😉
@Roger_White
6 жыл бұрын
Awesome review again, although and maybe because I have 650 strom, I would choose the 1000 VStrom mainly due to overall costs. 44mpg for a commuter bike is a bit low for me but you're right its a good all rounder like the Vstrom if your budget is under £11k.
@Quagmire88
6 жыл бұрын
I test rode this bike a few days ago, I was able to change the riding modes while moving. I just had to close the throttle completely and then do it. I am going to be picking up mine this coming week.
@TheMissendenFlyer
6 жыл бұрын
Congratulations!
@ppvandep
2 жыл бұрын
Hi Andy, what do you think about the comparison with the BMW S1000XR (with this Kawasaki Versys 1000)? I drove the Kawa Versys 1000 this summer and I really loved it at the canyons in Austria. Last year I drove the V-Strom 1050 at the canyons of Limburg (Belgium & The Netherlands); then I thought that's the best bike for its price. The year before I drove the S1000XR and I really, really like that bike, but I found 26k€ without the panniers and topsuitcase a price one too big for my liking. So what do you advise till 20k€ (and then it has to be the best of all worlds, with all the luggage and accessories possible)? I made a list of wishes on the new bike; shall send you those? (Tip for 2022 or 2023; do the Versys 1000 again, but then as SE and Grand Tour?)
@dsimon9s29
6 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the review. I used to own a Kaw zx-900r sportbike. Love the slime green color. No mistaking the brand. :) Although I am not a Harley fan, it would be interesting to listen to your opinions of it.
@ajb919
5 жыл бұрын
Just bought a versys 1000 lt last week and love it so far. Very good on weight and balance.
@ronaldfeast8552
6 жыл бұрын
No electronic cruise control....Kwaka needs to remedy this A.S.A.P.
@deadlyrasberry
6 жыл бұрын
I would love to hear your comparison of this and the z1000sx
@Alpine_Joe
4 жыл бұрын
I had to chop in my SX because 'er indoors found it torture on the back, even after as little as half an hour. If the Versys had had 140bhp I'd have had one in a minute but a just couldn't bring myself to drop 22 break ... so I added 22 break instead and got a S1000XR. I love the BM but I'd still prefer my SX if I had a free choice.
@marksmith8663
6 жыл бұрын
I guess the Rivals would be the triumph tiger sport or the new mt09 tracer SP as both have Cruise control And be a similar price range .
@JPWest020
2 жыл бұрын
If you could, I would love to see you do a video on the new Versys 1000 (2021/22)
@TheMissendenFlyer
2 жыл бұрын
Kawasaki's are quite difficult for us Vloggers to cover as for some reason Kawasaki UK won't engage with us.....
@JPWest020
2 жыл бұрын
@@TheMissendenFlyer That’s a bit of a shame Andy. Kawasaki UK should really reconsider their policy in that respect. I for one take a channel like yours really seriously. I’m looking into getting another bike (sports touring as it’s being called nowadays) and the Versys is on my shortlist. If a motorcycle isn’t featured on your channel it at least drops a place. The other two contenders are the S1000XR and Tracer 9GT. But my gut tells me the Versys might be better suited for my style of riding (which is a lot like yours). Nevertheless, thanks for all the effort you put into your videos. I really enjoy it;-))
@ZX300BoY
Жыл бұрын
Brilliant review.... Very informative.... Thank you.... 👍👍👍
@SiddharthVarman
6 жыл бұрын
How about a hooligans Hyperstrada... or the Hypermotard if not covered earlier?
@garyspracticalworkshop357
Ай бұрын
Hi Great Video, however , correct me if I am wrong but the crank is across the the frame which makes it transverse as opposed to say BMW Rt 1200 or a Motorguzi, Honda CX 500 ( Old) but all these are inline with the frame . Not to nit pick but I here this alot today and it does seem incorrect . just a small point .
@TheMissendenFlyer
Ай бұрын
Thanks for putting me right!
@easymoneyism
6 жыл бұрын
you have a lot of luck with those white vans there in your country...
@gordonLP
6 жыл бұрын
He's not the only one 😣
@stej484
6 жыл бұрын
People always underrate kawasaki's. Ive had my fare share of them and would go back to one in a flash. Always been reliable tools for me. Tried the versys 1000 last year and almost bought one. Superb bike. Good review as always Tmf.
@TheMissendenFlyer
6 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching and for stopping buy! All the best - TMF
@S40TBS
6 жыл бұрын
Must ride Z 900
@robh952
6 жыл бұрын
You compared the Versys to the V strom, but never mentioned the Tiger Sport which you also reviewed recently. I'm interested in how you'd compare it to the Versys. Thanks! Great videos by the way, always interested in your views.
@TheMissendenFlyer
6 жыл бұрын
Yes good point - I should have mentioned that - personally I'm a Tiger Sport fanboy, so I'd take that, I just love the big 1050 triple in that....though technically the Versys is possibly the better bike (in terms of speed/handling and up to datedness)
@Ritalie
3 жыл бұрын
It's so hard to like the new Kawasaki bikes since 2003, and on up to now. They are all so ugly. This is one of their only beautiful bikes. But the fairing is so weird, the plastic has gaps in it, and different sections and different angles, which aren't serving any purpose, and if you stop and really look at the weird side sections on the fairing, it's a bit confusing. I wish I could understand "why" Kawasaki insists on making confusing, mysterious body lines?
@TheMissendenFlyer
3 жыл бұрын
Well it’s all a matter of personal taste of course but I do tend to agree!
@zrx12gs650g
6 жыл бұрын
Nice.. Reminds me of my old 2003 ZRX1200.
@superduty131
6 жыл бұрын
I have "variable power" modes on my bikes its usually called the right wrist....LOL. Love the good old simplistic bike like this. No extra butons, just turn the key, thunb the starter and off you go!!! Thanks for the review. One of the great values is the Kawasaki line. Just looked at a new 2017 zz14r for $13,000. But the new 1000 Versys was next to it at $11,000. A whole different kind of bike but 13 K is a great deal.
@TheMissendenFlyer
6 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching and for stopping by! All the best - TMF
@davidconnell9106
3 жыл бұрын
Is there much difference between 2015 and 2017?
@waynecompton7612
6 жыл бұрын
Good Evening TMF ,a nice bike and thank you for the review and take care.
@parf2665
6 жыл бұрын
Up to the usual high standard tmf. Like many others have asked can you review the versys 650 and make comparisons with the vstrom 650 that you reviewed earlier in the year. Kept up he good work.
@TheMissendenFlyer
6 жыл бұрын
Will try my best - seems a popular choice!
@Banditmanuk
6 жыл бұрын
Owned one of these for 18 months, was a great reliable bike, did loads of touring on it. Those MCN lads must have been really thrashing their machine as my bike got over 50MPG uk with a 200 + mile range from its 22L tank. If you go for the panniers they fit neatly into the existing seat base cut outs; no need for ugly frames and very neat. Don't agree on the screen, I found I got loads of turbulence but I am 6'3" tall. A Givi airflow screen is a great fix. Its certainly a great do it all bike but if you tour with someone on the new 1200 BMW GS they will gap you out of the corners with their torque and low down grunt.
@notallgarbage
6 жыл бұрын
Oh... dude... if 119bhp is not enough for casual riding, what do you need?
@maz2496
5 жыл бұрын
notallgarbage totally agree how much bhp do you need on 2 wheels in the real world , madness
@carstenhansen5757
6 жыл бұрын
I knew you'd like it. :) Thanks for the review.
@jamesgoodwin2450
6 жыл бұрын
Nice bike but nothing special,maybe a good long commute machine,good review glad you've broken your quaka duck
@stevenharris4432
6 жыл бұрын
james goodwin all bikes are special to some one don’t be such a snob
@jamesgoodwin2450
6 жыл бұрын
steven harris O bless your little heart
@kwak1k
6 жыл бұрын
steven harris * knob 😄
@AGardenShed
6 жыл бұрын
I do love Kawasakis. I have a serious soft spot for them. Unfortunately a major down point is the service intervals. Only 3.5k.
@motomark7671
4 ай бұрын
A great review as always, I decided to go back to some of your old reviews and this stood out as I think this is an underrated bike. Although there have been some big updates with the Versys, all be it, the engine has remained the same, it’s interesting to see your view on this version, as a 6 year old one really is good value for money. It’s a credit to Kawasaki that they have continued with the same engine, which really gives you an indication on the reliability. It would be interesting to see your thoughts on the new current SE version which was updated in 2021. 👍🏼
@BibTheBoulderTheOriginalOne
2 ай бұрын
I agree. Time to revisit the mighty Versys Thou TMF.
@DwayneLoudon
6 жыл бұрын
Would love your opinion on Suzuki sv650. 😃
@stephanyunicorngirl7213
Жыл бұрын
Slick bike...I’m getting the 2018 black and red one with fog lamps. 👍🏻
@TheMissendenFlyer
Жыл бұрын
Nice!
@leandronatale4408
6 жыл бұрын
My preference would be with the 1 litre vstrom, bit more character from the v twin engine, nice bike though.
@fyorbane
6 жыл бұрын
Nah, I'd take the Triumph Tiger Sport. That triple engine is a peach.
@grahew632
6 жыл бұрын
Leandro Natale its not a v twin its a in line twin
@epmortez1019
6 жыл бұрын
Grahew no its not...the V Strom id a 90 degree V twin
@jennydiazvigneault5548
4 жыл бұрын
@@grahew632 Nooooooo its a v twin. In line would be side by side.
@MisterSuki
4 жыл бұрын
I have to agree. Shopping now myself and can buy the 2019 vstrom new for considerably less than a '19 Versys as well.
@cerberus2881
Жыл бұрын
I know this is old but, if you could only choose between this and the Ninja 1000 SX which would you pick for upright comfort?
@TheMissendenFlyer
Жыл бұрын
The Ninja 1000 SX - on looks alone
@TwoWheelTorque
6 жыл бұрын
Please review the MT07. I can’t buy a bike without you giving it a review and I’m in the market for one! Haha
@stephenchapman8344
6 жыл бұрын
Please review Z1000sx. Cheers.
@6101garryb
Жыл бұрын
Got the same one same year same color. Just done a 3k trip round Europe great. Head light my grip too. Thanks as always great video
@hudsonrilke
6 жыл бұрын
Kwackers at last and Harley’s available too. Odd to see you review my bike. Thanks. The screen is awful for me 5 10. Had to change it. The stock exhaust is fugly. Good solid bike though as you concluded. I get about 55 mpg good for well over 200 miles. New z900 when you get a chance.
@ComfyDadShoes
4 жыл бұрын
Would you rather own the 16” Versys 1000 or 13” Super Tenere?
@TheMissendenFlyer
4 жыл бұрын
ST
@katramana6469
6 жыл бұрын
Great review. I follow all your video logs. Could you review the versys-650 next? Great middle weight touring option in my books.
@TheJmebe
6 жыл бұрын
Blade Motorcycles, previously known as Honda Abingdon - I liked that Honda used to insist on single manufacturer franchises, but understandable why they've relaxed their position. The single dipped beam headlight on my old 2004 Fireblade drove me to distraction - eventually found out that the reason is simply design: reflector for the dipped beam is different to full beam. To get both sides to operate at dipped and full beam poses challenges with spread and bulb heat therefore life (both sides require two bulbs adjacent to each other). So I guess they just did it that way for functional/cost and reliability - not to mention that Ducati started doing this on the 916 so everyone probably thought it was cool 😎 back in the day.. .
@TheMissendenFlyer
6 жыл бұрын
Possible....I've heard lots of possible reasons and that's one of the better ones! Cheers - TMF
@hoxtoncurry7437
6 жыл бұрын
Great “real life” review as always. I’d like you to try a Yamaha XT1200ZE Super Tenere. I’d like to know your opinion as a Gs rider.
@TheMissendenFlyer
6 жыл бұрын
Stay tuned - it's in the can and coming soon!
@damonego207
6 жыл бұрын
Another great review, soo good to see reviews from a down to earth guy with honest opinions and covers all aspects of the bike 😁
@TheMissendenFlyer
6 жыл бұрын
Thank you
@aujax1
Жыл бұрын
just ride that seat for a few hours and get back to us
@jennydiazvigneault5548
4 жыл бұрын
I rode my friends. I just could not get to enjoy the feel of it. I felt like i was sitting too far forward like i was riding on the gas tank. Its a high bike as well. The brakes were too sensitive in town and though they had anti lock they would almost jam up at the slightest touch. The clutch felt strange. I wish I could describe it better and I wish I could like this bike but there was something just wrong about how it feels when you ride it. I loved my Kawi Concours.
@TheMissendenFlyer
4 жыл бұрын
Fair enough!
@darylcadman2863
Жыл бұрын
The Suzuki DL 1000 V Strom are fun to ride.... But boy do they look very agricultural.....Farm Bike
@TheMissendenFlyer
Жыл бұрын
Yes I tend to agree
@BibTheBoulderTheOriginalOne
2 ай бұрын
I test rode a V-Strom DL1000 and found its engine to be left 'wanting'. Just as I was expecting it to get going it needed to be changed up. Whereas the 4 cylinder Versys will almost certainly have a greater sense of urgency in the engine.
@GregsRandomShite
6 жыл бұрын
Thanks for another great review. It's a shame that the front end of this bike looks exactly like the giant bug at the end of Men in Black, because it otherwise ticks so many boxes.
@cubatime72
4 жыл бұрын
Is the rear adjustable for damping? The 650 isn't and that's a big miss. Also are the front forks fully adjustable or have they gone for the cheaper option like the 650 where one is preload and the other is damping.
@disekjoumoer
6 жыл бұрын
I love you mate!!! Kawasaki!!!! How does it compare to the Tiger Sport? If you get a chance, please do the Versys 650 and the Z900 and Z650
@darylcadman2863
Жыл бұрын
And..... Aftermarket end can
@topgun8683
6 жыл бұрын
I traded my 2014 Kawasaki Concourse 14 for the 2015 Kawasaki Versys 1000LT, because the Concourse was to heavy to ride in the city, but the Versys is an all around delight to ride ! Thanks for the nice review. Now I want to go ride if the weather isn't to bad ?
@willohagan4601
6 жыл бұрын
At last a Kawasaki review 😁
@delikurt6055
4 жыл бұрын
im looking for a adventure/touring bike and youve been very helpfull sir thnks
@TheMissendenFlyer
4 жыл бұрын
Happy to help
@sharpbends
6 жыл бұрын
Since your asking, be interesting in a review of a Ducati Hypermotard. Can't recall you reviewing a supermoto bike before, be curious of what you think, are these fun or practical in anyway ? Seat height might be a bit of a challenge being similar to your CRF. Cheers :-)
@ToxicChillz
6 жыл бұрын
first thing I noticed is that the mirrors are way out of line... that was strange. Lovely bike though, glad to see you on a kawasaki
@whittlad
6 жыл бұрын
Nice bike and review. I took a closer inspection of this bike at the NEC recently and was suitably impressed. Two bike reviews I’d like to see you do are the big Yamaha Ténéré and how about the MV Agusta Brutale (if you can find a dealer that is). Let me know if you need an assistant👍
@Kurkess
3 жыл бұрын
It most definitely is one of those bikes that need another windscreen ;-) Maybe it's an issue from me standing 190cm tall ;-) The Givi Airflow works like a charm.
@stephencarrahar286
6 жыл бұрын
Nice to gain access to another major manufacture. You should be spoilt for choice when reviewing. Nice to be able to do comparisons, it helps prospective buyers.
@richarddomingos6346
5 жыл бұрын
Do a review of the new Versys1000 2020. Would like to hear your opinion on the bikes quality and price point. Keep up the good work!
@nigelren3719
6 жыл бұрын
I've got a full Arrow system I'm puting on ebay if anyone is interested, I'll put it on the Versys forum. Thanks for reminding me TMF!
@bobatwell7505
6 жыл бұрын
Another excellent review MTG . Nice to see a review of a different bike than usual .Will that mean other test rides from that particular dealer ? .Think you mentioned they were HONDA dealers as well Thanks again BOB
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