2019 Kawasaki Versys 1000 SE | First Ride Review | Versys1000SE

[@Tarkanbh]

Refreshing. I have just enjoyed you calm, structured review. It is so much better then the usual moto reviews based on the same mold. You have all the right points covered that an average rider would be interested about this bike (and others you reviewed). Keep it up you have my vote. Tschuss

[@ordiax]

Congratulations, your reviews are a real pleasure to watch. Real professional job far from the usual marketing blablabla seen everywhere.

[@techguyMD]

I bought this machine after watching your review. I have the exact same one and personally I LOVE the black/white paint scheme... Not like... LOVE so I suppose to each his own. Yes, the rear brake should have been dual piston, but after putting over 2000 miles on mine in just over 2 months I can attest to the fact that once you get used to it, it works VERY well... The front work great.. Overall, I love the bike.. Been riding for 25+ years, been to the Isle of Man, owned all kinda bikes over the years including big sport touring bikes and small sport bikes... and I can highly recommend this bike from Kawasaki. Also... You should do a gear review or let us know what jacket/pants you wear and helmet you recommend/wear.... Gloves and boots too... you know we love our gear. Thanks!

[@dardobartoli]

May I enquire what you came from? I test rode the green Versys and thought it looked awful, especially when I was comparing it to the green Z1000SX, but in black/white I think it transforms the look and right now is the most likely bike to be in my garage by xmas....

[@techguyMD]

@@dardobartoli Mostly Yamahas.... FJR's GTS1000... etc..

[@SteveWKk]

Hi Michael........how do you find the windscreen on your versys? Much helmet buffeting or noise??

[@techguyMD]

@@SteveWKk I'm 6' tall and at the highest setting it's near perfect. Very little buffeting and noise. Having a super quiet helmet helps. I use a schuberth c3 pro.

[@jakefatman4876]

So do you still ride versys . Any problems thankyou enjoy 🇫🇮

[@NakedExpat]

Great vid. I love it when people simply give us the facts (positive & negative) without showboating! Very informative.👍

[@NothingToProve]

Thank you Andrew. Hmm...I just may use that in my intro statement of my videos. "Just the facts, positive & negative" I'm always look for ways to improve my presentation, short, simple and to the point. Thanks again, Ride safe, Scott

[@gregg4750]

Love your reviews! Been killing it lately, best motorcycle reviews on KZbin! Lots of info, bare bone facts. Thanks

[@simonlutt9849]

I really like this Versys. In fact, it's the first one imho to be able to outrun the V-Strom. But I don't think that it is a "cheap" bike compared to the competition. 19k€ are no bargain at all. She might be worth the money, but I believe that at least the stock versions of the SD GT and the S1000 XR are in the same price range. Anyways, the bike is maybe the best japanese touring bike in the market right now. But it sadly lacks the shaftdrive, which, I think, is essential to a touring bike. The only other weakness might be the choice of colours. It's almost embarrassing that Kawasaki seems unable to deliver some nice colours for a gorgeous bike like this. Nice video btw👍👍👍

[@travelinben1966]

Shaft drive and two piston rear brake and I’m in.Nice review Scott.👍👍

[@spetersonmusic]

Right on the money as usual. I trust your reviews.

[@NothingToProve]

Thanks Scott! Cheers from Germany, Scott

[@ljanmi97]

Set it at 1.25 speed, much better. Nice review 😁

[@alichamas63]

True true I prefer 1.5x or I just want to quit

[@TOPSK2015]

Please, can you do the same review on the upcoming 2020 Ninja 1000SX when it is available in your country? I like your reviews and count on it before I decided to put down my hard earned money on that “big dog”. Thank you!

[@NothingToProve]

Thank you. Yes, planning on it as soon as it's at the dealership. Ride safe, Scott

[@travelinben1966]

If it were shaft drive,I’d give it serious consideration.Nice job,Scott👍

[@lukaszkarbowniczek7281]

Super review ! You’re doing awesome job 👍👊

[@allans7281]

Fun review! Good looking bike I love the vertical side lights and the seat style/ergonomics look amazing.. exhaust is very sylish

[@ak988]

Hi Sir, Been binge watching your content since few days, loved the content, and your patience level that's something I would definitely learn from you. Am curious to know what's the device behind your helmet(seen in lot of your videos). Thankyou.

[@NothingToProve]

Thank you, It's a Zoom F1 audio recorder. I hook a mic up to it :)

[@ak988]

@@NothingToProve Thank you for the prompt reply.

[@UncleWally3]

Condemned with faint praise; close but no cookie? Wonder if the new ‘21 version addressed the short comings and is a tad closer to “the big dogs”?

[@yamyamyamaha]

Great review , thanks---- I would buy this bike over any of the European bikes based on cost , reliability and being rider friendly for the every day biker 👍

[@NothingToProve]

Yea, the Japanese bikes are hard to beat when it comes to value. I mean they can be beat but it's rare.

[@yamyamyamaha]

@@NothingToProve I owned a S1000xr for two years and the dealer had the bike for nine months doing warranty work and recalls inside the two years amounting to 7,150 pounds .None starting issues ,water pump ,top end rebuild😳 and from talking to other XR owners this is common .A BMW dealer told me if i was going to keep the bike to ALWAYS have a comprehensive warranty.Japanese reliability for me every time from now on-- 👍

[@OneStrokeTwin]

Nice review, good job, look out for that tear brake when test driving one of these.

[@paulos20030]

Great video, I currently own a 2021 versys 1000 se gt, its very capable and comfortable but I do have a few issues, it is slightly under powered, the pegs are always in the way when I stop, and the analogue tacho design looks like its misted up when glancing down!!!!

[@barryweaver8833]

My ZX14R has only one piston on the rear brake caliper, and oh yeah it's the back brake soooooo.

[@stephend4552]

like your reviews ! keep up doing this format .

[@NothingToProve]

Thanks, will do!

[@bigg16]

Once again a great review and done so well.Keep up the good work with your reviews.

[@lpdr0k]

new to your channel, i have been loving your chill reviews hoping for a ninja 1000sx review someday maybe :)

[@NothingToProve]

Thank you. I've been trying to get my hands on one for 2 summers now but to no avail. 😒

[@lpdr0k]

@@NothingToProve looking forward to it! wouldve lent you mine if you were in ph 😅

[@RutgerSmets]

Thanks for the reviews, I like them!

[@ippudkiippude5811]

Quite professional and clean review. So do you always leave the cameras as is, while you go around for a ride ?

[@NothingToProve]

Yep. They're all over Germany...LOL! 😂

[@Alpine_Joe]

Not sure about that colour scheme. The 2015 green bike was a lot nicer lookingthan this. Still, I’m sure it’ll be a great bike and will gobble miles with aplomb.

[@McTipple]

Love your reviews they way you present and explain. Have you ever had chance to ride the Triumph Tiger Sport or Kawa Z1000 SX? How would you compare the two? Am based a little north of Frankfurt, so maybe catch you on a Ride-out some time? All the best!

[@NothingToProve]

Thank you Steffen, yes, shoot me an email and I can give you my phone number in the email and we can whatsapp and meet-up somewhere in the middle of the Sauerland. As far as the two bikes, I have not ridden them as of yet, the Z1000SX I plan to do a review on this spring but the Tiger sport, no plans as of yet for that bike. Ride safe, Scott

[@automotomahi]

Which mic u r using to capture voice through GoPro while riding

[@MrJohnnynapalm7]

Good review - would be interesting to hear your views on the 2020 version. Thanks for sharing 👍

[@NothingToProve]

Thank you, I probably will not ride the 2020 as it was updated in 2019. So the 2020 is the same basic model as this. With the LT version they've just added some more bells & whistles to it. Ride safe, Scott

[@Pebbzor]

I have the b/w Versys 650 (2020). I also like that scheme. Now I think I want a 1000. 🤪

[@evisusmith4438]

Can u review a 2020 Z900?

[@critch.]

Good review. I was tempted by this bike but saw the performance figures and felt it was under powered, certainly more so two up with luggage. They need to put the H2SX engine in it, slightly detuned and shave off some weight. Then it would be on my top 3 list. 👍

[@IndyMotoRider]

They don't even need to do that. They could use the Ninja 1000 SX engine which is just over 140 hp.

[@danielvanzyl3418]

First time watching... I really enjoyed it.. Thank you for a great video...

[@NothingToProve]

Thank you Daniel, Ride safe, Scott

[@mohamedtorky9767]

Thank you for the great, Could you please help, i am choosing between it and bmw f900xr, what would you advise ?

[@NothingToProve]

Hi Mohamed, Well, I bought the 900XR 3 months ago, so that should tell you that I like it 👍😁 The 900XR is much lighter and has a smaller feel and look, easier to handle, easier to live with and much better TFT and electronics are a step above the Versys. Ride safe, Scott

[@mohamedtorky9767]

@@NothingToProve thank you very much. Last help plz, if you have possibility to take the new bmw r1250 rs at the same price as the f900xr, the target is everyday city ride and some touring. Which one you would go for ? Thank you in advance )

[@marklloyd4153]

I’ve ridden a Gs 1250 and the 1000xr . How is the power deliver down Lo like the Gs ,up hi like the XR ,or is it a flatter wider power band ?

[@NothingToProve]

Flatter and not as much in each part of the power band. Just kind of had me wanting more power everywhere.

[@АндрейЩуров-э2л]

Nice bike, especially new "face". But very short wheelbase and massive tail with the pillion seat are spoil that exterior...

[@interceptorm5]

Not sure this one is worth all the extra dough over Tracer 900 GT. Electronically adjustable suspension is the only obvious advantage but it's not worth all that extra cash. All gimmicky staff on the dash are nice but the novelty of those things quickly wear out and you will be left wondering: is this really worth all that cash? Especially when you compare against that triple CP3 engine on the tracer that has split personalities like Jackyl and Hyde. When I rode that machine I was laughing so much I almost fell off the bike. But hey, each to their own.

[@darseyno1520]

I like those jeans that you have. What make are they and are the motorcycle proof.

[@NothingToProve]

Thank you, they are Trilobite Agnox motorcycle jeans. 👍😁

[@paxwallacejazz]

Tchusse du bist im Deutschland? Lived there 9yrs.

[@aeror115]

Enjoy the bike life 🙌

[@pascallenoir5917]

Good review, thanks !

[@olimotovlog]

Very interesting information and beautiful machine.keep safe always in your ride sir.

[@JohnnyRebKy]

Ok so the power numbers are lower but won't that inline 4 cylinder smoke the others ?

[@NothingToProve]

ahh...nope.

[@JohnnyRebKy]

@@NothingToProve I mean against the boxer twin and Suzuki v twin . Not the BMW 4 . So it won't smoke the boxer 1200 and Suzuki twin ??

[@NothingToProve]

This will probably beat the VStrom, yes, but not the 1200 Boxer and most defiantly not the 1250 Boxer. There is just way too much torque in the big Boxers. But you must compare a 2019 Versys to a 2019 1250GS (not the older 1200GS) and that is where the 1250GS will just walk away from this, no problem. Because it has about 50% more torque and is lighter.

[@JohnnyRebKy]

@@NothingToProve ok thanks that makes sense 👍. I've never had anything but Harley's and now a Kawasaki 1600. I thought a inline 4 would always be faster than twins because of its ability to rev but times have changed I see 😅. Those new boxers must really run well ! Thanks 👍

[@mansolo1756]

Great review, Thanks

[@maldridge7630]

you did not mention the standard LED turn signal...don't you know that is an important feature? Still I gave you thumbs up...

[@MurdoCamp]

Great Reviews! I've been riding for 40+ years (!!??!!), currently own a Speed Triple. When my mood turns a bit too fruity I think inside my helmet "Cool it, I have NOTHING TO PROVE". HaHa----your relaxed manner helps slow down an old speed merchant. 2 thumbs up!

[@AlfredoFettuccin]

Well, with the speed triple you also purchase a riding style....its one of those bikes forcing you to be a hooligan. Haha

[@haraldfilipancic7084]

you are a very symphatic person---god bless you and always protects you, thanks

[@Herzankerkreuz67]

Your audio/video quality is very good 👍 Could you make a video on your equipment, if not yet out there? Thumbs up 👍👍👍

[@NothingToProve]

Thank you Andree, your name sounds very German? At least that's what my German wife said :) Yes, that is some thing I might get around to this winter once riding season is over. The equipment is nothing special, gopro/Samsung S9, Audio = Zoom H1n...etc. It really comes down to how you use it and shooting for the edit and not the other way around (knowing what you want to end up with and not shooting everything and then editing). I'm learning as I go. I "nit-pick" myself with every video :) Ride safe, Scott

[@Herzankerkreuz67]

@@NothingToProve Not only that my name sounds German, my home town is Paderborn. (Gen 67) That's a while back..... Not in Germany anymore, but not without a bike 👍🏍😊 (opted for a place where I can ride year round) I enjoy your reviews very much since you don't hesitate to point out flaws as well. Keep up the excellent work, thanks and safe rides 🏍

[@hootsik]

As i can see, you are a trilobite jeans fan, tell me pls, have you try a trilobite "deenamic jeans" model?

[@NothingToProve]

Yes, I use them but the deenamic jeans I have not tried as of yet. So I cannot give any personal experience about those. Sorry.

[@viz_aviz9189]

Do you mean Dyneema

[@NothingToProve]

yep

[@JAMMAJ-cq2bl]

❤👏

[@oldparentalunits]

Does it have Tpms

[@brucekendall52]

Nice take,thks.

[@michals1108]

Nice bike, I'm still waiting for versys 650.

[@NothingToProve]

So am I, when you going to do it? LOL!

[@michals1108]

@@NothingToProve haha I already have one and it's great bike for this price range.

[@renardbleu1790]

Vidéo très agréable, merci pour ce ton apaisé inhabituel sur youtube, royaume de l’hystérie :)

[@NothingToProve]

Merci beaucoup, Renard. Ride safe, Scott

[@gryphongryph]

It may be cheaper, but I guess that quality is by far better than the KTM and the BMW, not much need for road assistance 🤔😜

[@khristoffersonalcachupas7536]

nice video thank you sir

[@nickyd2913]

Hi ! Great channel ! Keep up the good job ! Would love your opinion on the Versys 1000 SE vs Tiger 1200 XCA. Looking for a new touringbike and these two are at the top of my list.

[@NothingToProve]

Thanks Nicke D, well, those are two different approaches to the bike segment, economy and the other luxury. So it really depends on how much money you have to spend and how you want to feel? British sophistication or Japanese frugalness. I'm not sure which I'd pick...hmm.

[@nickyd2913]

NothingToProve Thanks for the comments. Both bikes are in my price range. My question is really how they feel when its comes to handling. For sportier riding (in this category of bike of course). Do you have a favorite ?

[@NothingToProve]

Sporty riding in the ADV heavyweight segment. Hmm...well, the KTM 1290 Super Adventure will win there, hands down, none of the others come close to matching it's performance. It's the lightest and most power and the WP suspension with Bosch electronics is hard to beat but BMW 1250GS will match the KTM with there second gen ESA suspention...so wait for KTM's second gen...hehe. But between the two you picked, I'd take the Tiger, it's just British luxury at it's finest and will probably pull away from the Versys in acceleration. Cornering...that's probably the same but where the Tiger will do better is the shaft drive, no maintenance. Of the 5 heavyweight adv bikes, the Versys felt the most under-powered, and it is on paper too. Well the Africa Twin was almost as slow as the Versys. Sorry to ramble on....I'll stop now :) Ride safe, Scott

[@nickyd2913]

NothingToProve Thanks for taking the time !! Really appreciate it !! I know this is not the segment for a sporty ride and that the S1000XR would be a better option. But I am also looking for comfort. As always with bikes, its a comprimise. Thanks agin for the input !! 😎👍

[@pascallenoir5917]

Coming from a Tiger 800 XCA I just ordered my Versys 1000 SE Grand Tourer, 2021 model, with improved suspensions. I found it easier to handle compared to my current machine, easier to manouver, much easier to put on central stand, engine very smooth, and overall very comfy, especially for the pillion. Aa the Tiger 1200 should be renewed in the coming months, I decided for the japanese machine. No heated seats and no shaft bothered me..... I shall see on the long run.

[@kfiji]

Which is better versys 650 or 1000

[@NothingToProve]

I like the 650 better 👍

[@stephenchapman8344]

👍

[@johnmatthews3990]

All those electronic extras but no electric screen. Even a 15 year old Honda Pan European has that. More power you say? The only reason I'm looking at this review is because I want a decent GT for some old fart touring. It goes fast enough for me.

[@willycrols9091]

The bmw f900 is a buget bike

[@gbinman]

Enjoyed your review. Minimum babble. Parts weren't to helpful as you do compare with a number of other brands/models that I am not familiar with. I am somewhat used to that as the last 15 years, I have owned and put many touring miles of Harley Touring class bikes. Very much apples to oranges. Your review was nevertheless helpful.

[@stuartshone1740]

these large subtitles are so intrusive it is almost impossible to see the bike , and all said and done thats why i'm here......

[@NothingToProve]

Hi Stuart, you can turn them off/on and you can adjust the size of the fonts too. Just go into setting of the subtitles and then options. Ride safe, Scott

[@АндрейЩуров-э2л]

With that paint you can't repair your bike by cheap way like any other. You will be forced to buy an original fairing items! Otherwise some bad thoughts will be haunt you every night :)

[@serbanlucian419]

It's not a real long distance motorcycle.... It's just a tall and inconfortable piece of junk.Regret because I buy this shit....

[@protacticus630]

Hi, can you please review Honda CBR 1000RR. Thank you and keep going :)

[@jimdokos]

Great review. Thank you. Ugly bike I believe. I prefer Suzuki vstrom 1050xt or Kawasaki 1000sx.

[@fernandomagalhaes2957]

Comparing with your other videos you don't seem to be very enthusiastic when talking about this bike. And I understand you. I must say that I appreciate your mature considerations referring to each machine.

[@NothingToProve]

Wow, only my wife makes comments like that to me! You are a good judge of character. After she watches a review she says stuff like "you really didn't enjoy riding that bike"...etc. She reads me like a book. Don't get me wrong, the new SE is a good bike, it just didn't hit my "happy" button. It did everything and did it very well, but other bikes do the same and do it a little bit better, that's all. Take care Fernando, Scott

[@fernandomagalhaes2957]

@@NothingToProve That's exactly what i think about this bike. I was right about the fun factor ( I'm not psychologist, but i learned from my wife) 😂😁

[@ZDmario]

Yes i agree,and thats great part of reviews like this,but when you take into consideration cost, this bike is very interesting,BMW ,KTM and Triumph are ridiculously expensive in Croatia and cost of service and parts too, i am previous owner of s1000xr and now 1200gs i am leaning towards this kawa or tracer 900gt

[@rauldias1974]

litle autonomia...

[@darylcadman2863]

Bla..... No thanx