First ride friday! 2017 Kawasaki Versys 650

As always Wayne’s cycle shop providing the bikes and DJ hypes giving the heat for songs.
Wayne Cycle shop: waynecycle.com
Music provided by: Andrew Hypes / studentc

[@plutosmoons1652]

I have a 17 versys 650 and I love it, enough to watch videos of it when I’m not riding it

[@filoIII]

Found a '17 Versys abs w/ 350 miles for $6k. Deal????

[@brothermanv]

Great review! So glad you compared it to the 'Strom. I was first considering the 'Strom, but think the Versys will suit my needs a bit better

[@cantdowhoolies]

I would take the versys over the strom

[@brothermanv]

@@cantdowhoolies That's what I went with. Lovin her so far. Your review helped me make that decision. Thanks, brother! Ride safe

[@cantdowhoolies]

@@brothermanv glad I could help! I’ll be uploading more here soon again.

[@budcarr8673]

Just bought this exact bike new. Love it !

[@oldtimer3824]

Versys 650 beats V-Strom 650 if ADV focus is on pavement. V-Strom 650 beats Versys 650 if ADV focus if off -road is important consideration. Why? V-strom has 19” front wheel and more aftermarket dirt focused items; skid plates, suspension, side cases, etc.

[@Davmm96]

Yeah, not having a 19" front pisses me off a bit. Love the bike but damn, i'm really checking into converting into a 19" front cause I'm not into buying another bike.

[@oldtimer3824]

Damezca I think changing from a 21 inch to19 inch it throw off the bike geometry as it was designed for 21. But what the hell do I know, I’m not a motorcycle engineer. Might be cheaper just to buy the bike with the proper front wheel size

[@Davmm96]

@@oldtimer3824 The versys ships with 17" wheels and there is no dual-sports options for tires in that size apart from the TKC 80 and the Pirelli MT 60 RS . will change the bike handling and speedometer readings but hey, it's either that or street tires in the mud. But maybe it's just me who takes the "Versatility" of the bike too far :P

[@kennynvake4hve584]

I worked at Wayne cycle in the early 80's as the mechanic, for around 7 years...and loved them guys, wayne, greg, darrall, and then gary in the parts dept...and this brings me back...thanks...I sure do miss riding my 1987 FZ 750 with the original genesis engine...man what a bike. That bike burnt up in the fire that burnt down the original wayne cycle shop(with my tools and bike in it)...so I had to settle for a 1986 FZ 700 which to me would not hall a...s.....s like the 87'.........

[@cantdowhoolies]

Greg and Darrell are still there. I got my first dirt bike from them back in 93.

[@kennynvake4hve584]

@@cantdowhoolies Thanks...is Wayne still alive...I do remember his wife Nina when she was alive...she would come into the shop once in a while..but not much....

[@cantdowhoolies]

Wayne is still alive. Greg is back working there after his wreck but they do not own it anymore

[@kennynvake4hve584]

@@cantdowhoolies Thanks for the info...I can never imagine them selling out...must have been to the eairlies...from early cycle center., they were the strongest competition back in the 80's. Have a good night...

[@cantdowhoolies]

No. They sold out to a company from Roanoke that owns a at least two other dealerships.

[@Loopster2011]

Have this bike and Love It!!

[@cantdowhoolies]

Awesome!!!!

[@zoecheng2756]

“I waved at a Moped.. Whoops..” 😂😂😂😂😂

[@PineyRider]

No need for "whoopsie" for waving to someone on a moped. Just being a good big brother. He's on two wheels with an engine and enjoying the breeze too! Just think about the old white guys on their V twins shunning you. A-holes, right?

[@cantdowhoolies]

Truth! I don’t hate moped riders. I do like the going joke though!

[@PineyRider]

I have a Burgman 650, a TW200 as well as a '17 Versys 650. I've also owned a Dyna Glide. Funny though when you see the Harley guys recoil their wave as soon as they realize I'm on a scooter. A little less frequent on Versys or Tdub.

[@cantdowhoolies]

Still wheeled life. Lol

[@betruly7894]

Hi Can'tdownhoolies I have also 30 inches inseam, but i almost tip tor the versys 650. Versys have enough power to get you in trouble and quick. I found the the CB500x better but she lack power when two up, for single riding it's a joy. Nice video and thank-you

[@cantdowhoolies]

Photo Hope I tend to ride in boots so that helps a lot for me to be able to get my feet down well. I have not tried the cb500 yet though.

[@carlosandleon]

I can't decide between the Versys and the Triumph 800. I wish the Versys came in Triumph shape

[@cantdowhoolies]

A friend of mine has the triumph. I’d definitely choose that over the versys for sure.

[@Socalove-ss3xo]

The new tiger 900 rally looks so nice. The versys is a super nice bike. But the triumph is a little more power and little bigger. Alot depends on your height and what feels comfortable

[@filoIII]

Triumphs are low quality.

[@seanemma9559]

Change your frames per second on your camera 👍🏻

[@cantdowhoolies]

I do 60fps at 1080

[@johnnicholls4665]

Great video got one but haven’t been able to ride it yet as I have got a bad foot .so can’t wait to get on .

[@cantdowhoolies]

Enjoy it! They’re awesome bikes!

[@fogrunr5075]

I haven't seen one in person yet. I really like it. The only pic I have is the muffler is low, and that's going to limit what I could do at water crossings. But it hasn't stopped people in Asia from driving them everywhere.

[@cantdowhoolies]

They’re fun for sure as for water crossing. Lean back and pin it and just skip across the water. 🤣🤣🤣

[@fogrunr5075]

@@cantdowhoolies 🤣🤣🤣

[@fogrunr5075]

@@cantdowhoolies Quiz/Joke: What is the safest motorcycle to ride at this time during the pandemic?

[@cantdowhoolies]

Fog runr obviously a turbo busa

[@fogrunr5075]

@@cantdowhoolies A Norton! 🤣🤣🤣 Antivirus! 🤣🤣🤣

[@georgeblumenthal7938]

Why do you like this better than the Suzuki?

[@shreksexy6879]

Can'tdowhoolies, So did you buy the versys 650?

[@cantdowhoolies]

shrek sexy I did not. Was just a ride and review

[@14moldyhamsandwich]

i have a versys it screws once you are @ 6000 revs it is a missle

[@cantdowhoolies]

Definitely a fun bike. I’d like to try out the 1k.

[@Mike-sv9tm]

I just test rode the 1000. It’s a monster.. I honestly felt like it was too much power at that height. Sounds weird but I kept thinking how far id go flying if I hit something. If I’m on that powerful of a bike, I wanna be in attack position low on a super sport. Just my opinion. I’m gonna test ride 650 lt tomorrow.

[@bdeligio]

Which is the best between the tracer 700 and the versys 650 ...?🤔🤔🤔😫😫

[@cantdowhoolies]

Have not ridden the tracer but the versys is very capable in my opinion and that’s coming from a Yamaha fan boi.

[@bdeligio]

@@cantdowhoolies I hope I can also try the tracer to figure out which one is the best on the road ... because they are two fantastic bikes ... but I can not decide which one to buy ... versys very cool bike ..🤙🤙🤙👏👏👏👏👍

[@cantdowhoolies]

Bruno Deligio I think it’s really personal preference.

[@dondeka2086]

I am as tall as the side mirror when the motorcycle's stand is folded, its super uncomfortable, i have to use a shoe with a very thick sole only to just touch the ground on the tip of my toe, its heavy too

[@cantdowhoolies]

le polite cat maybe I have a larger inseam than I thought. But I usually can get the balls of my feet on the ground.

[@aujax1]

versys

[@betruly7894]

Hello Friend, I admire how you down shift 👌. I'm on Harley, oups I waved to a motorcycle 😂

[@danielhilley4818]

Versatile Sees-tem.