Kawasaki Versys is here
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Why not run with a half full or half empty fuel tank maybe 10 litre fuel approx 10kg weight saving, and also saving you money as you have not filled the tank full!!
I do agree for a race bike these savings would be vast if you could save weight by replacing the exhaust, but i think for the average rider here riding on normal roads this would be negliable.
Eric
I do agree for a race bike these savings would be vast if you could save weight by replacing the exhaust, but i think for the average rider here riding on normal roads this would be negliable.
Eric
Talking about losing weight, I just read that Dymag, the famous aluminum/magnesium/carbon fibre racing wheel producer, is back in business.
Read more here: http://www.dymag.com/
Read more here: http://www.dymag.com/
Does anyone know of a place renting a Versys other than in Phuket? I would like to test ride one for several hours and several hundred kms before I buy one. Riding around the parking lot at BigBike was nice, but doesn't really let me know if I'm comfortable on the bike for any periods of time. So I am looking to rent one for a day or two to check it out. I live in Samutprakarn.
Thanks
Thanks
Bangkok Bike Rent has a Versys for rent in Bangkok.
Link:http://www.bangkokbikesrental.com/
Happy Trails!
Tony
Link:http://www.bangkokbikesrental.com/
Happy Trails!
Tony
This link might be useful for some one looking for a new muffler/exhaust http://www.kawasakiversys.com/forums/showthread.php?t=6708
Interesting that the original is 6.6kgs in weight and one of the replacements is less than 2kgs (Akrapovic). Maybe one of our Francophiles could lend more light on the French magazine Tests.
Interesting that the original is 6.6kgs in weight and one of the replacements is less than 2kgs (Akrapovic). Maybe one of our Francophiles could lend more light on the French magazine Tests.
Great link Harry! I've asked Kawa CM about exhausts, they have nothing. No Miiv; No Thai-made. Only that ugly Leo Vince which sounds good but looks .... uh well I guess beauty is in the eye of the beholder.
They do have some original Kawasaki OEM handguards now that look pretty nice. 5.5k baht is a bit steep though.
They do have some original Kawasaki OEM handguards now that look pretty nice. 5.5k baht is a bit steep though.
Can get the Yoshimura in Chiang Mai but it doesnt have the O2 Sensor bung. Ive purchased a MIVV Ghibli from KL , waiting for a friend to post it
Despite reading some adverse comments about Pirelli Scorpion Trail tyres , I put a set on my Versys last week and I must say that im really happy with them so far . Seem to grip well in the wet and dry , so far no slippage when cornering. For me they are much better than the original Dunlops that the bike came with. Thanks to Well I was also able to sell the Dunlops for half of what the new tyres cost me . I know Rod also put a set on his D-Tracker and hes very happy with them also. It will be interesting to see how many kilometres I can get out of them.
A friend was saying that when he goes to Laos he was thinking of putting on the MT90"s . Not sure how much clearance there will be between the tyre and the front mudgaurd. Any similar issues with the MT60"s ?
I am looking at putting a Hyperpro 30 rear shock and fork springs on my Versys. I ride solo sometimes and other times two up with a but of kit, two boxes actually so max weight for a small bike. The stock shock is hard if not imposable to adjust, so I need something that I can easily change depending on the weight. Does any one have any experiences that they can share re the Hyperpro? They get good reviews from what I have seen.
Hi
Just replaced my Versys front fork springs with the Hyperpro progressive ones and changed the oil to the Hyperpro, found the Oridginal ones bottomed out to many times while riding in the dirt, the bikes feels totally different now when ridding at speed offroad, will post video showing the forks working riding on Concrete Dirt and Tarmac.
VERY NOISY DID NOT RELISE THIS MUCH NOISE FROM THE ENGINE AND BOX!
Just replaced my Versys front fork springs with the Hyperpro progressive ones and changed the oil to the Hyperpro, found the Oridginal ones bottomed out to many times while riding in the dirt, the bikes feels totally different now when ridding at speed offroad, will post video showing the forks working riding on Concrete Dirt and Tarmac.
VERY NOISY DID NOT RELISE THIS MUCH NOISE FROM THE ENGINE AND BOX!
MT60s ok clearance same oridginal tyres, all ok in the dry season but i think problems in the wet if riding in the dirt, going to lift the front guard on mine up to the top hole fit a bracket to hold, ordered new brake pipe that links the two calipers together, will post picture when completed.
I am thinking of renting the Versys when I come to Chiangmai in June. Rented the ER6F from Mr Beer last year, but doubt he has any Versys. Know from this forum that only Mr Mechanic has the Versys, and wonder if anyone had any experience to share. I am open to all suggestions, having considered renting bikes like D-Tracker, Beemer, Harleys, or any bikes for a period of about 8-9 days. Hope to get some responses here.