Kawasaki Versys Test Ride and Review

[BBJ]

If anyone is considering a Versys or similar, here is a Thai based review on and off road.

Kawasaki Versys - Farangmoto Test Ride

The Kawasaki Versys has received global recommendations and has become a popular model in Thailand. The 650cc versatile bike has also been described as a road bike with off road capability. As it stands, the Versys isn’t setup for off road straight from the dealer. But with a few modifications the Versys will make a capable off road bike for moderate use. Our test will be with the 2013/14 Kawasaki Versys in standard form, both on and off road.

Features and Comfort

The parallel twin 650cc Kawasaki Versys isn’t kitted out for touring as such. It lacks any accessory ports for GPS et cetera which have become the norm for many bikes. It also lacks switchable ABS which is a must for anyone wanting to venture off road. And it requires a bracket mod for a rear touring box. But the reality is not many people will venture off road with this bike, and the ones that do know the extras will require a few more notes to set the bike up.

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Edited April 3, 2014 by BBJ