So in your opinion, is that a good starter bike?

Well, it's six years later, how did the jacket hold up? Great review!

Nice bike and good vid 👌

not a good first bike for you..lucky you didn't end up on your ass.

Would someone 5'8" be able to touch the floor?

Iam 5, 7 ... The bike will be OK for me or to tall?

What do you think of your bike now mate? How comfy is the seat? Does the bike vibrate?

Nice review, and HA! you said your Nutsac is stiff LOL Sorry, had to be said. Take care!

How tall are you

Good review, sir--thank you!

Versys is a better bike than the Ninja, sounds like you got lucky.

I'm 255 lbs will 2xl fit ???🇨🇦🏍

the snap over the wrist zipper is to keep the zipper itself from flopping around and making noise. other than that it serves no purpose.

I am 189cm Is this ok for me?

Hey Danakin, I recently see youre review and I really like it, but I have a question, besides the overlord and Icon Anthem 2 Jacket, which one do you recomend. Thanks in advanced for the answer.

how tall are you..still having problems downshifting ??

does anyone understand why the exhaust pipes that come out of the engine have so many curves and why not a straight out , down and under the bike?

Hello, Danakin. This jacket and the overlord resistance jacket. Which one do you think is safer? And if you had to choose one, which one would you buy? Also can you tell me the differences please :)

Can I get the name of those pants you mentioned around 2:00?

You mention that when come to a stop that you can't shift to a lower gear. This is normal. I've been riding Kawasaki's for over 40 years and they all did this. The lack of movement causes it. The next time this happens, at idle release clutch just enough to were it starts to engage, disengage, press down on shifter, you'll go down 1 gear, repeat as needed. Works every time. Also, someone complained about the trans shifting "clunky". Using a heaver weight oil will give you a smooth shifting bike. I used to use 20w50 conventional motorcycle oil, but have switched to full synthetic Rotella T6 5W-40 diesel oil. Its better for cold day starts, much less expensive, approved for motorcycle use, and its sold at more stores.

Does the back protector come stock?

Like you I'm a fan of the standard SGS I feel like Scorpion disabled them selves from competing with top gloves this year! I will say this tho, they stopped using "Sting Ray/Superfabric" because manufacturing cost at there new location went up & the material was seen as a overkill, in order for them to maintain the Kangaroo & super fabric they would have to raise the cost to that of a premium glove to balance out the profit margin. Before I forget the kevlar stitching was cutting through the leather on these gloves & causing the glove to loosen, on newer gloves you will see double reinforced stitching with an alternative material over kevlar. The kevlar was too strong for its own good but fuck it! I still want the SGS in my life ✊🏾

My first bike was a 2008 Versys. Vibrated my hands to sleep in 30 min and the clutch/fueling was awful. Stalled it constantly. Thought it was just operator error til I bought my Moto Guzzi Norge. The new ones are much sharper and has me thinking of trying it again. Lot of bang for the buck!!

Hey the horn is on your other right! :)

Would this make a good bike for someone 5'6" and 150 pounds?

Does it lose its color to the sun? I'm planing to buy this jacket and take it back to my country, Colombia, and its very sunny there and I will be wearing it pretty much everyday

im convinced this is the best motorcycle ive ever owned ! had the previous model,this is a lot better,had a lowering kit fitted,now my short legs reach the floor,comfy,fuel efficient, sensible insurance ,looks good,reliable, nice price,after 40 yrs of riding and many many bikes,this one hits the sweet spot,does everything very well

traded my klr for one yesterday , love it. I'll keep it a couple yrs trade up. I've got 600 miles of break-in to do first.

I want to get the new 2017 versys LT. I used to have a DRZ 400S and it didn't have the power I wanted, or the cargo space for trips to work or the store for some milk etc. I really like that these bikes have a shock adjuster. I love the wind screens for keeping wind off your head and the side saddles for carrying your crap. For these reasons, I'll be getting the versys as soon as I can.

Is this a good bike for a round the world trip?

Hey Danakin I'm a whole 140 pounds. and i'm looking to trade toowards this bike... hows it for 120kph 75mph on the RPM's? I'm looking for something that isn't as high rpm at highway speed.

A dealership nearby has this exact bike for sale. Strongly considering buying as my first. Great video, keep us updated.

i think its a lovely looking bike , spent all evening looking at reviews of this and the 1000 version , not sure yet what to get in 2017 version as i've just been on and sold a susuki 650sv .....most of my driving is city based, this is prob the better option price wise but the 1000 ....oh im in love

awesome review and awesome info. I've been thinking of getting a FZ6R, but the Versys may be a better option for me.

Enjoy it , I just got my last weekend ... orange metallic .

how tall are you

When he said the ignition line when he pointed t out he said horn ha everyone makes mistakes

I have a 2008 Versys and I have found the transmission is a bit clunky. It shifts best if you completely remove any pressure from the shift lever between shifts. In other words be very deliberate with your shifts. Put some shinko 705s on this bike and then you really can appreciate how versatile it is.

The detail of this review. Thank you so much.

I've owned a Ninja 250R since August 2013 (first bike). it's a nice little bike but my next bike will definitely be a Versys 650. I'm 180cm high, and the Ninja feels small and low. I'm just waiting to see if I move to another country or not before changing bikes. I must say, you have very little views, but I've watched about 20 videos on this type of bike and your video is the most useful so far. Thanks and great job. You should do more videos.

Very helpful review, thank you so much. Actually I´m buying one of those in a few days, an this video really help me.

Nice bike but nothing like my Tracer ok thats much better

it look beautiful with orginal side cases..realy sport tourer..white is better..i like some lite off-road;so what mods available for Versys to have the Versatility..?!#

What does the "Passing" lever do????

Shifting issue: The shifting issue that you mentioned is quite common. I have had it several times on a couple different makes. Try: Let of the throttle a little then; try to down shift again. Or, let out the clutch a little and rock the bike. Try downshifting again. Nice Video.

Great review bro, I just bought mine last week. And it's pretty awesome I've been riding a 250 for 3 years so it's a great up grade for me. But my only problem is the height.. It's so freakin tall, and I'm 6'0 but I still struggle in finding the best way to swing my leg over. Also mine tends to get stuck in between gears while I'm shifting up for some reason.

Nice bike. To assist with your strange lack of downshift - the only time i ever had a similar issue, it was the other way around, but strongly suspect it is the same cause: internal to the gearbox, there is an arm attached to the end of the shifter rod that enters the gearbox. It has a kind of 'pawl' as they term it, it is essentially a sticking-up spike of metal at the far end of the pawl arm, there is a cutaway for maybe an inch, then another raised spike, the other end of the pawl. You move the lever up, inside the gearbox, one of the spikes drags something one way. Keep on doing that, it keeps notching something around that way. When you move the lever downward, the other spike of the pawl shifts the something the other way. If one of these little raised spikes is either broken completely off, or partly broken off, you get your symptoms. Take it to the dealer, right now. Make sure you have a written note of them taking it in. The engine and gearbox generally need to be removed! Soz

Thanks for sharing.

I've only done 1100 miles and I know already it's the best bike I've ever owned, does everything well.

glyn greenwood. ....1st versys 20,000,had its quirks, poorish brakes,vibey engine,tad ugly,new one like yours,absolutely no quirks, strong brakes , no vibes,looks good,bullet proof, proven engine.but a question..people say theyre poor on fuel,they must be driving in the redline ! ive always had between 50 and 60 mpg !