07-25-2016, 12:54 AM
I stopped by my local dealer the other day and checked out their adventure bikes. I'm not planning on going off pavement but would like a more comfortable bike for long day trips.
BMW GS ($21K)
Honda VFR1200X (~$16K)
Versys 1000 LT ($13)
The BMW and the Honda are just too expensive in my opinion. Neither comes with any hard luggage so that would add more expense. The versys comes with the hard saddle bags.
Kawasaki is also offering a $1000 rebate for the 2016 versys 1000 so I talked to the sales guy about trading in my 2013 CB1100A. He said since my bike has "high mileage" (~15K) so he could only offer me $4900 for my bike. That would include the OEM rack and 35 L top case and my K&H "high" custom seat. I really like the versys seating position and am hoping that the suspension/seat would offer more comfort for long days in the saddle. I don't plan on taking overnight trips but I would like to take long day trips into northern NH and also Vermont and western Mass. Currently with the CB, I'm really cramped and sore when I take those trips.
I wish I could afford both motorcycles but that's not an option. The Versys seems too be a lot of motorcycle for the money but I'm going to have a rough time giving up the CB.
Does anyone have any thought on pros and cons of the versys 1000?
The versys doesn't do all that well in the press "shootouts" but the price point and a real smooth and sweet in line 4 are pluses for me.
http://www.cycleworld.com/2015/10/26/sup...ons-photos
http://www.motorcycle.com/shoot-outs/201...g-shootout
BMW GS ($21K)
Honda VFR1200X (~$16K)
Versys 1000 LT ($13)
The BMW and the Honda are just too expensive in my opinion. Neither comes with any hard luggage so that would add more expense. The versys comes with the hard saddle bags.
Kawasaki is also offering a $1000 rebate for the 2016 versys 1000 so I talked to the sales guy about trading in my 2013 CB1100A. He said since my bike has "high mileage" (~15K) so he could only offer me $4900 for my bike. That would include the OEM rack and 35 L top case and my K&H "high" custom seat. I really like the versys seating position and am hoping that the suspension/seat would offer more comfort for long days in the saddle. I don't plan on taking overnight trips but I would like to take long day trips into northern NH and also Vermont and western Mass. Currently with the CB, I'm really cramped and sore when I take those trips.
I wish I could afford both motorcycles but that's not an option. The Versys seems too be a lot of motorcycle for the money but I'm going to have a rough time giving up the CB.
Does anyone have any thought on pros and cons of the versys 1000?
The versys doesn't do all that well in the press "shootouts" but the price point and a real smooth and sweet in line 4 are pluses for me.
http://www.cycleworld.com/2015/10/26/sup...ons-photos
http://www.motorcycle.com/shoot-outs/201...g-shootout