Versys 1000

Malcvtr · Nov 12, 2015

Ah. That's interesting, thanks. Anyway, here's the email from the dealer:
Following on from our chat on the phone earlier regarding the 2016 Kawasaki Versys 1000 in Green here are the details you wanted to know buddy:

Price On The Road is*£9799 broken down it’s £9700 for the bike, £55 Registration fee and then 6 months tax.

The GT Touring Kit consists of the following:
Top Box (Colour Match)
Panniers (Colour Match)
Handguards
Fog Lamps
Engine Sliders
Gear Indicator
12V Auxillary Port

And I've got R&G heated grips and a top box backrest pad coming too.

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Adventure Boy · Nov 12, 2015

I Did tell you all it made sense didn't I a a a a LOL

Good price for what used to be called the GT I didn't have the panniers or top box as there was too much wait for them, the Kawasaki heated grips are shite so went with the Oxford Kawasaki fog lights liik like they belong on a truck so fitted some 25w LED ones, so mine is really a basic bike and that was £9799 they have put £200 on now as per the link below
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Kawasaki-Versys-1000-/221766877533?hash=item33a256015d:g:h~gAAOSw9r1WCk7t

So If you've got one with all the bits on it for that money you've been blessed !!
Rob

Malcvtr · Nov 12, 2015

Cheers Rob. I hope it all works out

. I've been meaning to ask about the can on your bike. It looks very cool. Are you pleased with it?

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cookie · Nov 12, 2015

i think there's one option that comes with fitted ohlins. that's gotta be worth it.

Adventure Boy · Nov 12, 2015

Malcvtr said:
Cheers Rob. I hope it all works out . I've been meaning to ask about the can on your bike. It looks very cool. Are you pleased with it?

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It looks nice and is very compact but id like it louder to be honest, I got it off ebay for £100 so it had to be had !! most of the noise reduction from the big V is through the cat and you can run it without an end can at all its no where near too loud, ive taken the Removable baffles out and taken out the restrictor plates from the can and still needs more, it does sound a bit fruitier but id like more noise, non of the aftermarket cans make it sound like a big sporty 4 pot LOL

Adventure Boy · Nov 12, 2015

cookie said:
i think there's one option that comes with fitted ohlins. that's gotta be worth it.

I Wasn't offered that one !! and I would have probably gone with it as I do like a bit of ohlins that's for sure

Malcvtr · Nov 12, 2015

That is a bargain!!

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cookie · Nov 12, 2015

Adventure Boy said:
I Wasn't offered that one !! and I would have probably gone with it as I do like a bit of ohlins that's for sure

can't find it listed now, but i saw it in a mag long term test (probably MSL). they said it was called Performance pack or similar. i guess it could be a dealer thing?

Arsey · Nov 13, 2015

Now ready to tour. Givi plate and Trekker fitted, Givi tank lock bag and Comfort Gel Seat

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Giles · Nov 13, 2015

That is one ugly muthafucker of a top box ...

Adventure Boy · Nov 13, 2015

LOL I just knew someone would comment on the top box, I don't know what it is but they all seem to look mahoosive on these bikes mine looks gigantic as well !!

Looking good though are you enjoying it ?
Rob

Arsey · Nov 13, 2015

Giles said:
That is one ugly muthafucker of a top box ...

Good point,well made,officer !!

But show me one top box that does look good !!!

Don't really want panniers unless I am 2 up as will just use the Trekker and my Ortlieb roll bag to make filtering easier etc.

Arsey · Nov 13, 2015

Adventure Boy said:
LOL I just knew someone would comment on the top box, I don't know what it is but they all seem to look mahoosive on these bikes mine looks gigantic as well !!

Looking good though are you enjoying it ?
Rob

The bike has surpassed my expectations completely.Struggling to fault to be honest.

Adventure Boy · Nov 13, 2015

Arsey said:
Good point,well made,officer !!

But show me one top box that does look good !!!

Don't really want panniers unless I am 2 up as will just use the Trekker and my Ortlieb roll bag to make filtering easier etc.

Hepco and Becker make a decent pair of soft panniers for them that fit like hard panniers ive got the link if interested mate they are cheap as well surprisingly

Giles · Nov 13, 2015

Arsey said:
But show me one top box that does look good !!!

Don't really want panniers unless I am 2 up as will just use the Trekker and my Ortlieb roll bag to make filtering easier etc.

You are not wrong - mine is bloody ugly too. The only time I really use it is when the missus is on the back so she can lean against it. If i'm on my own (and don't want panniers) I have a kreiga set up that's fine for four or five days worth of travel .... :thumb2

Nutty · Nov 13, 2015

Arsey said:
Now ready to tour. Givi plate and Trekker fitted, Givi tank lock bag and Comfort Gel Seat

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Holy shit!

I'll never take a word of anything you say seriously, ever again, if you've seriously fitted that to your bike. Our wheelie bin is smaller!

V2 TRV · Nov 13, 2015

Is that a low rider Akra?

Rushy · Nov 13, 2015

Looking good Arsey :thumb2

It goes to show there are some good alternatives to the GS that are worth trying out. i'm loving my jap alternative so far .........even nicer than the Versys

but still overlooked . Got the full Honda luggage for it in the Higlander spec but prefer just using my old Givi top box and a dry bag for weekends away

Oh how I do love the V4 .

yen_powell · Nov 14, 2015

I've clocked up nearly 16,000 miles on mine since getting it in February. I'm really pleased with it.

Had a fork seal start weeping so got it replaced, done a couple of oil changes am on my second rear tyre and am about to put a new front tyre on this weekend and that's it apart from chucking fuel in it every day.

Rushy · Nov 17, 2015

I'm liking the 'stealth' look . Nice

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