arnoldjr Posted November 10, 2011 Share Posted November 10, 2011 Is this Kawasaki's answer to the Multistrada? It looks like it. But will it be affordable or even available in Thailand anytime soon? I doubt it. Either way, I hope we will be seeing more of these types of bikes available in the near future. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nikster Posted November 10, 2011 Share Posted November 10, 2011 (edited) It's not made in Thailand. Kawa dealers here seem to know nothing about it so probably not going to get here any time soon I found some info claiming it would be sold in Malaysia though. Edited November 10, 2011 by nikster Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TongueThaied Posted November 11, 2011 Share Posted November 11, 2011 (edited) I was just looking at this bad boy and trotted over here to see if there was any news. Hmmm, not made in Thailand. Sounds like just another million baht motorcycle. Too bad. This looks to be one sweet machine -- ABS and traction control standard, 116 horses, 21 liter tank. See it here: Specs and Review. Guess I'll be happy riding the ole ER6n around LOS for a few more years. It's been a good pony so far. Edited November 11, 2011 by TongueThaied Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madjbs Posted November 22, 2011 Share Posted November 22, 2011 I don't like the idea of an inline 4 in an adventure sport bike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigBikeBKK Posted November 22, 2011 Share Posted November 22, 2011 I don't like the idea of an inline 4 in an adventure sport bike At well over 200kg and with a 17" front wheel the Versys 1000 is no more an "adventure" bike than the Multistrada... Should be an awesome sport-tourer though! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Garry Posted November 23, 2011 Share Posted November 23, 2011 Similar lines to a Brutale. I'll take the Brutale though I don't like the idea of an inline 4 in an adventure sport bike At well over 200kg and with a 17" front wheel the Versys 1000 is no more an "adventure" bike than the Multistrada... Should be an awesome sport-tourer though! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrclough Posted November 23, 2011 Share Posted November 23, 2011 Wonder what it will be priced at if it does eventually get here. CM Kawasaki were quoting 585K for the Z1000 which is also imported so maybe it will be around that sort of price. I'm very happy with it's baby brother the 650 but I'm sure it would be very popular over here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigBikeBKK Posted November 23, 2011 Share Posted November 23, 2011 Wonder what it will be priced at if it does eventually get here. CM Kawasaki were quoting 585K for the Z1000 which is also imported so maybe it will be around that sort of price. I'm very happy with it's baby brother the 650 but I'm sure it would be very popular over here. It's quite a step up from the Z1000 technology-wise so I imagine the Thai price will be around ~600-650k Baht. I don't imagine Kawasaki Thailand will import it any time soon. Best bet to get one in Thailand will be via one of the importers like Red Baron or 59 Bike. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nikster Posted November 23, 2011 Share Posted November 23, 2011 Wonder what it will be priced at if it does eventually get here. CM Kawasaki were quoting 585K for the Z1000 which is also imported so maybe it will be around that sort of price. I'm very happy with it's baby brother the 650 but I'm sure it would be very popular over here. It's quite a step up from the Z1000 technology-wise so I imagine the Thai price will be around ~600-650k Baht. I don't imagine Kawasaki Thailand will import it any time soon. Best bet to get one in Thailand will be via one of the importers like Red Baron or 59 Bike. Sounds about right. In the UK, the Versys 1000 costs GBP 500 (GBP 9,499) more than the Z1000, or 25,000 Baht. I'd guess around 630k baht. Reference: http://www.kawasaki.co.uk/motorcycles Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BSJ Posted November 24, 2011 Share Posted November 24, 2011 It looks like a bike that can be adapted into a long distance hauler quite easily, but I am still in love with the GTR1400.....which you can't get here either! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigBikeBKK Posted November 24, 2011 Share Posted November 24, 2011 (edited) It looks like a bike that can be adapted into a long distance hauler quite easily, but I am still in love with the GTR1400.....which you can't get here either! Sure you can, just not from Kawasaki, Thailand... Red Baron's got a brand new 2011 GTR 1400 for only 698,000฿. That's a pretty good price for the top spec version with on the fly adjustable suspension, ABS and traction control. Ride On! Tony EDIT: Ooops- Khun Vikrom says it's already sold! They really can't import these babies fast enough! Edited November 24, 2011 by BigBikeBKK Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skybluestu Posted December 7, 2011 Share Posted December 7, 2011 http://www.visordown.com/road-tests-first-rides/first-ride-kawasaki-versys-1000-review/19607.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MRToMRT Posted December 8, 2011 Share Posted December 8, 2011 I am just NOT keen on the looks. It seems to accent the quirky looks of the versys too much and make the "ugliness" quite prominent. The versys gets away with it but this does not seem to - in my eye. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skybluestu Posted January 28, 2012 Share Posted January 28, 2012 Does pretty well in this comparison. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigBikeBKK Posted January 28, 2012 Share Posted January 28, 2012 Does pretty well in this comparison. Nice review, BUT... No Ducati Multistrada? No KTM SMT? Seems they left a couple top contenders out of the test... I reckon the Versys 1000 would set you back around ~700k Baht to import and register in Thailand. Not cheap, but a hell of a lot less than the Multi and GS1200! Let the Good Times ROLL! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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