Kawasaki Versys 1000 LT

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Hi curlyjoe, have a look at these reviews by a chap in the south Island of NZ. He has some great insights to the Versys 1000..

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCovPz3w...61w/videos

Thanks Kiwikevin. Looks like a great bike for 2 up riding however, my wife is scared to death of motorcycles so I'll be riding solo. I do think I'll like the riding position on adventure touring type bikes.

I guess the 650 versys is an option but the bike has no centerstand!

Heat produced by the ST may be a problem in hot weather I guess but the CB also is a bit toasty in the 90 degree F weather we've been having.

The 650 is a pretty agile bike and makes respectable power, but for the type of riding you mentioned in the first post, and compared to the bikes you mentioned, it's not going to offer the all-day comfort of the larger machines.

The twin is adequate but a bit anemic in the last analysis; brakes are not what you'll find on a bike with a higher price point, nor is suspension.

For that kind of money the F700GS is a very good option. For the majority of adventures, it's a better choice than the 800. The 800 is peaky, geared lower, and has more vibration in the bars. It's also quite a bit taller.

However, the 21" wheel and extra suspension travel and ten additional horsepower do give it the edge in a few areas. The 700 is much better on the pavement, though.