Thanks for your video. I recently purchased my 2024 Versys 650 LT in the states. It comes stock with the 46 tooth rear sprocket and I noticed it's odometer reports a few MPH higher than reality. I am considering switching to a 44 tooth rear sprocket to possibly correct the error as well as reduce the needed RPM at highway speeds. Any experience or advice?

Hi there, I know this video has been around a long time, hopefully, you see my message. Did you have rim locks fitted? And if so what did you do with them when doing th conversation? Thanks for all the help. John

Good review on the shocks... thanks... Dave, Arizona, 650 versy, 2015

You know, in some states, you can have multiple work sister wives.

Really great video thanks , just got one and wanted dome info cheers.

just bought one of these, lovely bike. how easy was it fit the oxford grips? watched a video of somebody fitting the ultimate add on grips and they had to butcher the throttle side to get them on

I’ve got a V650MK2, so just wondered what differences there are across the MK2/3/4 range?

Hi mate , just watched your video on your new exhaust and general conversation about your lovely bike , I think you have made the correct decision about keeping your kawasaki, thinking about purchasing one myself when I've sold my honda , think in this day and age and the way people drive and the state of the roads its a wise and sensible decision, I'm thinking its going to be more then enough for my needs and riding requirements, I watched that video from that stupid guy in America who just totally dished the bike 🏍, he's a total idiot as far as I'm concerned, anyway fellow great video and a good decision to keep your kawasaki, exhaust looks well nice and sounds good to. 👍

Decent cheap bikes. Underpowered with poor suspension. But you get what u pay for I supposed.

Good video, what top box have you got?

Hi Minky, I saw on the Versys forum that you tried the RE, How does the suspension of the RE version stack up against the suspension on the Versys 650?

CF Moto? 800 MT? value?

Can someone tell me where i can get this exhaust for the 2023 Kawasaki Versys 650 Im lookin everywhere online but im only seeing exhaust for the old models. Let me know pls

Superb

Do you have the route/gpx for this little gem. Cheers

Wonderful. I loved it.

Magical minky

Hi mate , I'm in the process of moving from my vfr800f to something more comfortable as the vfr is giving me a lot of pain and discomfort in my knees as the riding position is more sorts than touring and I'm getting on in years so I'm looking for something more manageable and a more comfortable position, I'm a advanced rider and I pritty much ride to speed limits so I'm no boy racer, basically a single rider looking for something to tour on, my mine concern is the power and the bikes ability to sit at motorway speeds, I noticed you have changed the front sprocket to a bigger one and noticed you said it's made a nice difference in the top end, I'm looking at the 650 vstrome and the tracer 7 so that's it really, really enjoyed your video on the kawasaki, it looks just what I'm looking for in my next purchase, probably a gen 3 in good condition with low mileage if possible, must admit it does look like a cracking bike 🏍. Cracking video mate.

After watching too many motorcycle vlogs your wisdom on various bikes and why you ride a 650 is more useful than the lot of them put together..

So your chomping at the bit for a new bike but, don't like the taste. I'm 72 and mull the same thing over and over. What I'm I really gaining? Something better? Maybe we all ready have it and just can't see it. We can be silly can't we. In my opinion your still having fun and keeping busy then your doing fine! So know all I have to do is listen to my own advise. Ride safe.

Hey mate, can I please ask why you didn’t go for the 800?

Great that you kept your Versys 650. I have a 2020 model and I am in love with it since the first day. For this season I will also install the Leovince exhaust, it sounds great and I like the different look of it. Ride safe

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Good video, I too own a Versys 650 and this week bought a new 300 rally here in Australia , I am enjoying it …150kg is heavy though , but it is one versatile bike . The stock front tyre is terrible … but like you say …keep it moving .

Great little bike. The kind that puts a smile on your face every time. Not perfect but always great fun.

Enjoyed your review, talked complete sence👍🏻... little Fiat tosser.

A very pleasant video Steve . It's hard to beat the Lakes on a nice sunny day :)

Nice to you see you posting again 👍🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿

Glad you still like the Versys, and thanks for the down-to-earth reviews.

Wow I wasn't expecting to see my local back lanes on someone's YT channel,at one point you were about 200 metres from my house.The Versys seemed to handle the surface of Plex Moss Lane better than my Street Triple R... Good real world review of a bike I'm interested in👍

Nice video. Not got my full licence yet but being enticed by the Versys650 more and more. Here's a thought, cfmoto 650mt is available for £5K brand new based on the Kawasaki. A 2020versys used is same price in UK. For a first big bike, I'd be really tempted visiting that ktm dealer they're sold thru and keeping my cb125f for the commute. I know depreciation would be bad later on but that bike at that price and getting that usage?

That looks like blackpool clevelys area

I knew I recognised the scenery I am from southport

Ya know Minky, I could have penned that review myself. Lots of stuff reported about the Versys, over a lot of years, 07 they came on the market, and still going strong, albeit with lots of improvements along the way. I have also had way too many bikes in my time, including 1000, 1100, 1200 and 1400 hundred cc s. Including 5 Versys models, ie 2 1000cc models and 3 650s. The latest being a Mk3. You may remember me and my bike from the NVM in Moffat. Everything you say is spot on. A proper sensible bike fit to ride in the real world that we all have to ride in. The engine is a peach, with all it's shunt exactly where you need it. The suspension still amazes me, it real is super plush. Zero vibrations, due to everything being rubber mounted. The feeling that you get at low revs, I call the Versys shudder. Also agree about it's suitability for 2 up use. Whilst being the most comfy of my 40 plus previous bikes , the Versys is too short to be comfortable for a journey of any distance carrying a passenger. So yes, allround they are great bike with little not to like. I enjoyed All of the review, never mind how long. Thanks Geoff. 100 miles away.

Hello And Nice Video! But it is Nice to Give Us A Link With Your Product! Where To Buy It 😂 Cheers 🥂

Great real world review thank you

I bought also the Versys 650 this year and I can make much more miles on it without being exhausted so I sold my previous bike ktm 1190 adv. On the small roads which I like, the Versys does it all.

Just bought a minty 250 rally in as new condition after, like you a ton of other, larger bore bikes. I have to say it's really surprised me so far. The on road manners and comfort, easy going nature and economy have impressed me. One of the few bikes I've ridden that I don't feel any need to change a damn thing. Set the rear pre-load to my weight and left it alone. As you say, I don't find it slower than other bikes I've owned in real world situations as we rarely use all the power on bigger bikes anyway.

Nice, thorough, real-world review! Greetings from a half-expat in the Pacific Northwest! I’ve got a 2010 Versys 650, and a 2015 Versys 1000 SE. I was going to sell the 650, but it’s too much fun set up as a summer runabout. It’s a buzzy, ugly little thing, but it’s grown on me. The 1000 is a totally different bike-a real all-weather mile-eater. I think of it as a Gentleman’s Ninja.

Nice review, Have no issues with the length. The more info, the better. Would you rate it over the Vstrom, and why?

Good video, bought myself a mk4 versys at the start of the year, I’m 6ft 6 love the bike, my size I do feel comfortable, what screen do you have and also the wing mirror adapters? Do you have any links please?

Fantastic roads!! Where’s the bridge in the last section of the video?

Loved your video...all 50 min. I just got a Versys (2010, 7500mi.). Solid and comfortable on the hiway, quick and nimble in the curves. Good idea about the front sprocket change. I think I will try it. Cheers from America.

Who does it appeal to? Someone like me: 64 year old returning biker living just under the Pyrenees, plenty of Cols with hairpins and twisties, constant change in elevation, plethora of fire roads and tracks, some straight cruising, all occasionally two-up. Low end torque more desirable than top speed. Comfortable and with good manners. Decent range. Fully adjustable suspension. Won’t break the bank. It has to be on the list.

Excellent video what a beautiful piece for a ride out. 👍

in which you are more comfortable?this or the vstrom?

Interesting saw another test and he didn't think he was far enough over the bars standing up haha

Thanks so much for this review! I'm getting excited to get a MK4 next season and I've had a hard time finding a thoughtful on road review of it. I'm looking to use it for 2-up touring with the Mrs., so I appreciate the insight on the power loss on that aspect. I think it will work for us all the same, but it's to know what we're getting into. Cheers from Canada.

Brilliant review mate, nails the stuff all the people being given them leaves out. Thanks for sharing can't beat a real world review.

Cracking review mate love these real world reviews on our roads, I really agree with what you say about the weather protection, that's what it felt like to me when I looked at it at the NEC. As you know I loved my 650xt that's some going miles wise on the 650 mate, I'm of the same mind the smaller ones are more fun than the thou, so it's interesting to hear your take on it. Keep up the good videos.