Versys 650 Long Term Review

[@johnnygross4415]

I LOVE HOW YOU PACKED THE BIKE AND MADE A BACK REST AT THE SAME TIME

[@ALifeMoreLight]

Jonny Gross I really didn’t want to add saddlebags to the bike. Using a dry bag on the pillion seat allowed me to carry all I needed and provided middle back support. Worked very well! Thanks for watching!

[@AlgeriaRiderdz]

I have the same bike. I ride it every day for at least 100kms and she never failed to please me. When I go off road with guys on bigger bikes they always get surprised how much capable bike she is. I love it so much!

[@mordicus420]

Thinking of getting 1 for next season. Thank for the comment and information Safe riding man ✌

[@andrewroberts6123]

​@@mordicus420I don't take my Versys 650 off-road very much. It's such a great handling street machine that I don't want to put off-road tires on it. Dunlop Q3 + tires are really great handling tires. They're better and a lot more durable than the Dunlop SportMax - 2 .

[@drumlime]

Great Stuff...................... cut down on the music though.

[@ALifeMoreLight]

I learned more about editing as I went. Thanks for the comment.

[@demanef]

Good Bike , gives me loyal support - all inside what it needs for journey , driving curves in high speed and so much more - very handy and enough power , greetings from germany

[@andrewroberts6123]

True, True, True, True, and True.

[@completelycassidy]

Nice! This was awesome! For someone not super into motorcycles, it really kept my attention!!

[@ALifeMoreLight]

Cassidy Beau Thank you 😊

[@roselani5959]

Same as my versys...love it

[@andrewroberts6123]

Kawasaki Versys 650 ; The Best Motorcycle in the World ! Functional, Reliable, Comfortable, Versatile, Sporty, Affordable and Fun !

[@Fiqih]

Volume Voice 5/10 Song 9999/10

[@gabrielmatos810]

Acabei de comprar uma aqui no Brasil estou muito feliz , ❤️

[@ed_tzirel]

Thanks bro. This video is really awesome. I just subscribed it with a lot of intention to make me happy as a versys owner for quite some time😊. Cheers

[@ALifeMoreLight]

Thanks Ed! Cheers

[@Talon6551]

Great vid, thanks. I have just about finalized my decision on a 2018 Versys 650 and this just about clinches it!! Would you do another video on your riding gear, particularly your riding boots? Thanks.

[@weljo2001]

I put a 16T Front Sprocket on my Versy 650 and it took out the highway buzz at 70mph.

[@ALifeMoreLight]

weljo2001 Really!?!? Damn I’ll give that a shot! Thanks for sharing.

[@weljo2001]

Now if you just have vibes through your handle bars. Try these......motowerk.com/collections/kawasaki-versys-650/products/antivibration-handlebar-riser-versys-650 .Had them on my 09 as well and it took out almost all the vibes. When i mounted hand guards no more vibes at all. MotoWerk makes great products for the Versys. Had most of his stuff on my 09 V-650 and now on my 16 V-1000

[@kgsz]

Thanks a lot, especially for your windscreen and handguards.

[@ALifeMoreLight]

kgsz Thanks for watching! Makes the cold and wet rides a whole lot more comfortable.

[@andrewroberts6123]

Bark Buster Hand Guards don't compare to SHAD Handlebar Muffs. Hands stay warm and dry. No wind chill, (at all).

[@kebyen]

How tall are you ?? I want to imagine the ergonomics on my own

[@yryazanov]

Nice video. What is the name & model number for windscreen? Do you like it? Thank you!

[@MrAyrit]

Nice quick review.

[@elitetileandstone]

Joe, I really enjoyed your video and subscribed. I have a 2014 that I picked up new last summer. After spending the past 15 years on a Kawasaki ZRX1200, it's been hard to get use to a 650 twin,especially on the highway. I love the upright seating position and the fact that it is a great " I can do anything" motorcycle. I was wondering if you had any fitment issues the the Barkbusters and the larger Zero G windshield. I installed a Givi screen and I'm still having some issues with buffeting. Keep up the good work and stay safe, Rich

[@ALifeMoreLight]

elitetileandstone My last bike was a 1200 Sportster! The Versys was an adjustment here as well! The Barkbusters and Zero G fit easily out of the box. I added the Givi visor to the top of the Zero G to get rid of some buffering too. Thanks for watching!

[@elitetileandstone]

Joe, thanks for your reply. I think I'm going to install a set of Barkbusters and some Oxford heated grips.. It seems the older I get, the less tolerant I am to hot and cold weather. On a quick side note, on Sunday I took my 18 year old son with me for a ride through the Pennsylvania country side. The 650 did a decent job keeping up with my friends on their 2 brand new 1000cc Africa Twins. Rich

[@ALifeMoreLight]

elitetileandstone Let me know what you think of the heated grips! The cold is no longer my friend either. lol

[@mikepopstar]

How is it on quite good gravel roads?

[@TexasMan77]

Liked your riding suit. What kind was it?

[@pauljensen4672]

Great summary video Joe. I plan to purchase a 17 or 18 Versys 650 and do the Circle Tour next summer. Did you camp each night? Any encounters with bear? No tent / sleeping bag? How many miles did you ride each day and what was your typical daily schedule? Any concerns about solo? Thanks much. Paul

[@ALifeMoreLight]

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[@ALifeMoreLight]

Paul Jensen Awesome! I️ camped and stayed indoors about equal nights. It was a lil to cold and wet in early June. Was prepared for bears and saw one in Grand Marias Michigan! I️ did one unscheduled longish day because it felt right. Most days I️ took my time to enjoy equal parts on and off the bike. You won’t be disappointed!

[@salamakk8446]

I use versys 2011, after reach 30k oddometer, both front shock absorber got oil leak. Seal damage and oil leak.

[@ALifeMoreLight]

Sorry to hear that. I really enjoyed my time on the Versys. Not I get to travel in a little more comfort 😆.

[@marlonferrermoreno9406]

muy bonita excelente moto.

[@49ProRatStreet]

Did you find the front of the seat / tank to be an issue of male discomfort? I've yet to be able to ride mine and hear a fair number of complaints about a forward slope pressure. Thanks for your thoughts.

[@ALifeMoreLight]

Paul Jensen Not a problem.

[@bryanhugh8905]

Is that a common way to get on a bike? I've never seen or done that? It ain't a horse

[@ALifeMoreLight]

Not common but necessary with the dry bag mounted on the pillion seat.

[@bryanhugh8905]

@@ALifeMoreLight After commenting I gave it a shot. I could see why having bags could make that the go to way to mount up.

[@Sam-w9des]

what zero gravity screen is that?

[@ALifeMoreLight]

www.revzilla.com/motorcycle/zero-gravity-sport-touring-windscreen-kawasaki-versys-650-2010-2014

[@Sam-w9des]

how does it do? u like it? im between this one and the givi d410st. sorry for the questions just don't wanna waste money on something that wont be way better than the stock small windscreen. thanks for the link

[@bubacat1108]

why? do some of these guys think anybody wants see their face When looking for a bike or traveling somewhere.Like to see bike set up/or the views roads equiptment taken ect.??

[@oso1165]

nice review! but versys doesnt stand for versatile system

[@ALifeMoreLight]

Oso 11 en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kawasaki_Versys_650

[@andrewroberts6123]

🤷🏼‍♂️Why Not ? Kawasaki says that it does ! 🕵🏻‍♂️ VER - satile SYS - tem VERSYS ! 🤦🏼‍♂️

[@intergalacticbasketballdro7186]

Do motorcycles last longer when a Vegan is riding it ?

[@ALifeMoreLight]

No. But the rider does.

[@drevnykot]

1. look at his feet while riding (not while standing still) 2. don't do that.