The Versys Thread
marc11:
The Versys on the highway for long runs at 75 - 80 MPH indicated are 6 - 7k. Way too high IMHO. I just rode 1000 miles straight, averaged 70 MPH moving, 65 MPH overall, with side and a top case the bike brought back 50 MPG. I think with the larger sprocket I can improve this a lot and the RPM's do not need to be that high, the bike has enough get up and go below 5k to gear it taller.
Nodaclu:
More pics please!!
I've been on the fence about this bike for months, and the pics above really paint it in a positive light.
Coming off the king of bad buffeting bikes (V-Strom) I'm also curious about the wind blast on the Versys at freeway speeds. I know Givi makes a barn-door windshield for it, but I can't seem to get a lot of info about buffeting and turbulence on this bike.
Fourstring:
No comparison, but the Givi touring screen my wife has on her Ninja is pretty bad for me. Good for her (shorter), but the wind catches me on the chin.
OnlyVees:
Quote from: Nodaclu on June 11, 2008, 10:10:18 AM
More pics please!!
I've been on the fence about this bike for months, and the pics above really paint it in a positive light.
Coming off the king of bad buffeting bikes (V-Strom) I'm also curious about the wind blast on the Versys at freeway speeds. I know Givi makes a barn-door windshield for it, but I can't seem to get a lot of info about buffeting and turbulence on this bike.
Nodaclu- What do you need pictures of? As for buffeting, it's never been a problem for me. I'm 5'10 and with the screen in the highest position, the wind blast hits right in the middle of my visor. I'm thinking about trying the Givi barn door, just to see what it's like. Remember, turbulence and buffeting are not the same. I also had a Wee Strom, and never had buffeting issues.
My only real complaint with the bike, so far, is the gearing. It's easily fixed though... I can't imagine riding all day long at a true 70mph with the stock gearing. :crazy: Of course, I know a guy who rode his Aprilia RS50 from Tucson to Vegas. (I'm not even kidding)
Nodaclu:
Quote from: OnlyVees on June 11, 2008, 11:23:01 AM
Nodaclu- What do you need pictures of?
Nothing particular, just for the :drool: factor. :lol:
Those bags look fantastic on that bike by the way...
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As for buffeting, it's never been a problem for me. I'm 5'10 and with the screen in the highest position, the wind blast hits right in the middle of my visor. I'm thinking about trying the Givi barn door, just to see what it's like. Remember, turbulence and buffeting are not the same. I also had a Wee Strom, and never had buffeting issues.
I experienced both with my Strom. The turbulence I could deal with okay, but the buffeting shook my head badly enough that I couldn't focus on the speedo and figure out how fast I was going at times - too fuzzy.
I don't mind air. The tiny fairing on my Sportster did a good job of giving me nice, clean air. But it seems like every other bike I've owned poured the wind right into (and under) my chinbar. It took a lot of the fun out of rides longer then 75 miles or so.
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Of course, I know a guy who rode his Aprilia RS50 from Tucson to Vegas. (I'm not even kidding)
:eek:
There's been a guy from Korea who has been touring the U.S. for over a year on a 50cc Honda Ruckus scooter.
More guts then I have. I can't imagine a top speed of 39 mph (downhill with the wind) on an interstate - on a tiny scooter!
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