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  • #46
    Re: Kawasaki Versys 650: First impression, ride, and service...

    Originally posted by sandeep.jti View Post
    Now i cant wait so long; I think its time to lock on to the versys. However I have take the test ride in Bangalore by renting the bike. Only one thing that made me think is the seating it tends to slide towards the tank,due to Engine braking. Did you Experience anything as such. Apart from this the bike was perfect from every angle. My partner was feeling more comfi at the back.
    Also keep in mind that now kawasaki has split up with ktm/bajaj and their labour cost is just exorbitant, they charge 1500/hour as labour.

    There are only 13 service centre in whole of India.

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    • #47
      Re: Kawasaki Versys 650: First impression, ride, and service...

      Originally posted by shootingstar View Post
      Because of my wife read pillion comfort i bought Versys. Its a great touring machine.
      I feel there is almost no engine braking as my other bike is first generation duke 390...to me its like bigger and powerful karizma 😊

      May i know your name, I feel comfortable replying by addressing the name :-)
      May be i will take another ride; when you get time kindly share the below information
      1) Coulour avilability
      2) Current on road price.
      3) except the gear indicator is there any other info on the dashboard electronics.
      4) Did you buy the tail box from the showroom or was it bought locally.(need some info)

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      • #48
        Re: Kawasaki Versys 650: First impression, ride, and service...

        Originally posted by sandeep.jti View Post
        May i know your name, I feel comfortable replying by addressing the name :-)
        May be i will take another ride; when you get time kindly share the below information
        1) Coulour avilability
        2) Current on road price.
        3) except the gear indicator is there any other info on the dashboard electronics.
        4) Did you buy the tail box from the showroom or was it bought locally.(need some info)
        I'm Ashutosh
        I'm at Kawasaki service centre for first service so got some time 😀
        colour : black and krt colour (mine)
        console: speed, 2 trip, range, instantaneous fuel consumption, avg. fuel consumption, gear, time, fuel, rpm
        mumbai : 8.01 on road
        its a top plate, brought from outside..kawasaki accessories are just too expensive, one of the fellow Versys rider fabricate it. once you buy the bike i can share his details

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        • #49
          Re: Kawasaki Versys 650: First impression, ride, and service...

          Originally posted by shootingstar View Post
          I'm Ashutosh
          I'm at Kawasaki service centre for first service so got some time 😀
          colour : black and krt colour (mine)
          console: speed, 2 trip, range, instantaneous fuel consumption, avg. fuel consumption, gear, time, fuel, rpm
          mumbai : 8.01 on road
          its a top plate, brought from outside..kawasaki accessories are just too expensive, one of the fellow Versys rider fabricate it. once you buy the bike i can share his details

          Ashutosh, thanks for the info. Can you share some more pics of the rare carrier fittings. I guess you removed it before giving for the first service ..:-)

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          • #50
            Re: Kawasaki Versys 650: First impression, ride, and service...

            Brilliant review! Thanks for sharing and congrats!!!
            You have only one life
            Ride through it
            Burn that rubber
            Praise the Road!




            Hiron Mech

            Triumph Tiger 800 XCX 2017
            Royal enfield vintage 1972 (still running!)
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            • #51
              Re: Kawasaki Versys 650: First impression, ride, and service...

              Originally posted by sandeep.jti View Post
              Ashutosh, thanks for the info. Can you share some more pics of the rare carrier fittings. I guess you removed it before giving for the first service ..:-)

              Hi Ashuthos, had been to bangalore Kawasaki, to check for the info.
              they say India have only green colour with 2017 model. No black. Is it so.?
              I am planning to take it before the GST kicks in.

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              • #52
                Re: Kawasaki Versys 650: First impression, ride, and service...

                Originally posted by sandeep.jti View Post
                Hi Ashuthos, had been to bangalore Kawasaki, to check for the info.
                they say India have only green colour with 2017 model. No black. Is it so.?
                I am planning to take it before the GST kicks in.
                Thats right. Only Green available now in India
                Ride, ride and ride.. But always do it responsibly..

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                • #53
                  Re: Kawasaki Versys 650: First impression, ride, and service...

                  Originally posted by Ivin View Post
                  Thats right. Only Green available now in India
                  Yes Ivin, checked with Mumabi, hyderabad, chennai and pune. All say the same. Now I have to stick with the green. Not sure why only one colour.??

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                  • #54
                    Re: Kawasaki Versys 650: First impression, ride, and service...

                    Originally posted by sandeep.jti View Post
                    Yes Ivin, checked with Mumabi, hyderabad, chennai and pune. All say the same. Now I have to stick with the green. Not sure why only one colour.??
                    Last year it was black, this year it is green. This is the philosophy they are following for N300, N650, ER6N etc for quite some years now. N650 got colour options now, but I dont see any other colour coming for Versys atleast till 2018.
                    Ride, ride and ride.. But always do it responsibly..

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                    • #55
                      Re: Kawasaki Versys 650: First impression, ride, and service...

                      Originally posted by Ivin View Post
                      Last year it was black, this year it is green. This is the philosophy they are following for N300, N650, ER6N etc for quite some years now. N650 got colour options now, but I dont see any other colour coming for Versys atleast till 2018.
                      Actually Like the black versys; but now have to stick with the dual tone. The Bangalore guys informed will get the bike for display by next week. Will check how it look in reality. However have decided to go for it. Plan to book by first week of June. I Guess for sure after GST there would be a price hike of min 20K

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                      • #56
                        Re: Kawasaki Versys 650: First impression, ride, and service...

                        Originally posted by sandeep.jti View Post
                        Actually Like the black versys; but now have to stick with the dual tone. The Bangalore guys informed will get the bike for display by next week. Will check how it look in reality. However have decided to go for it. Plan to book by first week of June. I Guess for sure after GST there would be a price hike of min 20K
                        The new Versys are being delivered already. The display bikes are usually customer bikes waiting for delivery. The green one with glossy black looks smashing in real than in the photos. GST won't come in atleast until July.
                        It's always better to lose a second in life than to lose life in a second!

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                        • #57
                          Re: Kawasaki Versys 650: First impression, ride, and service...

                          Originally posted by shootingstar View Post
                          I'm Ashutosh
                          I'm at Kawasaki service centre for first service so got some time 😀
                          colour : black and krt colour (mine)
                          console: speed, 2 trip, range, instantaneous fuel consumption, avg. fuel consumption, gear, time, fuel, rpm
                          mumbai : 8.01 on road
                          its a top plate, brought from outside..kawasaki accessories are just too expensive, one of the fellow Versys rider fabricate it. once you buy the bike i can share his details
                          Hi Ashutosh,
                          Can you share the details for the Top plates and the side frames, will plan to purchase it. Do you have the similar fitting on the left side as well
                          BTW Booked the bike on 27/05/2017 now counting the days :-)
                          Current accessories planned is the USB charger(booked it from Ali express..https://www.aliexpress.com/snapshot/...Id=32642379543), The top plates(awaiting your reply) and crash guard(checking it locally in Bangalore and later will decide on the Hepco & Becker)
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                          • #58
                            Re: Kawasaki Versys 650: First impression, ride, and service...

                            Anybody here can advise on good luggage options for the Versys 650, which can be used with a pillion and have enough stowaway for a week long ride.

                            Also crash guards for the bike. VFM ones, since all the company accessories are priced exorbitantly.
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