I see there's quite a number of Versys owners.

Do you regret buying this bike?
Please share your experiences riding and owning this model. The FC, monthly maintenance, handling etc.

Bought new or used, cash or loan? The colour and which year?

If you have another chance. Which model would you buy? And why?

This post has been edited by Mikelimks: Oct 15 2018, 12:04 PM

Is me again, haha. No regret buying but do wish it have more updated safety feature. Bought new Sep2018, Green/Black. I think overall still one of the best touring bike choice in this price range.

How much the price otr for loan?

How tall are you? I have to tiptoe on my versys 250. Quite a pain in the ass when I have to reverse the bike and can't use my whole foot, the bike feels much heavier. Even worse if I have to reverse uphill.

Can't imagine myself doing so with a taller and heavier versys 650.

Should be around RM 38k~39k. Then around RM 1.5k for side and top boxes.

I was told by the Kawasaki boss at Sunway that the 650 and 250 can be lowered by 1-inch maximum. You have to buy the accessories for that and it cost Rm 200-300 only.

But if you lower it, you have to cut your side stand and double stand. Else your bike will be almost vertical on side stand, and have to lift quite a lot while using double stand. That's what someone on my whatsapp group told me.

What if you cut your side and double stand then one day decide not to use the lowering kit anymore. 😅

Ya agree with you. I've not thought about it. Good point.
Maybe when I'm around that area, I will discuss it with the boss there. Thank you for pointing out this issue.

175cm, cannot flatfoot with both leg. i usually pull backward before riding on it, or just avoid need of reverse.

Now that you changed the title from only versys 650 to both versys 650 and 250, here's my review for versys 250:

1. The stock seat can get quite uncomfortable on long distance. However you can somewhat mitigate this by switching postures and taking occasional break. Or get a custom seat.
2. Fuel consumption on average is around 30 km/l.
3. Top speed is around 150 km/h. But I myself prefer to ride less than 130 km/h for less wind noise.
4. Regular maintenance is 2.2 liter of engine oil and oil filter, every 6000 km. Oil filter is around RM 40-50, engine oil is around RM 40-55 per liter. You can keep the extra 0.8 liter for next oil change.

Thank you.
It does help on my comparisons and surveys.
As I've mentioned earlier that I haven't made up my mind yet.
Furthermore, I intend to buy around January or February or whenever I have the budget.
If I prefer to remain B2, then definitely I will get Versys X 250 or IF and when Vstrom 250 (keep on dreaming), is available for comparison.
If I intend to upgrade to B full, then the final list is between Versys 650 or CB500X.

This post has been edited by Mikelimks: Oct 19 2018, 05:59 PM

Since budget is a concern, you need to know that the cost of ownership for big bikes are more than just paying the monthly installments. If you can barely afford the installment for 650cc bikes, you won't have any money left for spare parts or new tires later on. Any bike you plan to get, make sure there are some breathing room on your budget.

Also lotex and insurans will cost a bomb even for 250cc

For my versys 250, it's still not that bad. RM 50 roadtax + RM 530 first year insurance (single rider).

If versys 650, probably RM 250 roadtax + RM 900 insurance?

Thanks for the advice.
I can afford to pay cash for new 650 now etc. but it's just that I don't want to regret later on after buying a bigger bike and then found it's not what I want.
That's why I'm not in a hurry to get one.
Know what I mean!

No problem for me to put aside for yearly expenses.

Money is not a problem for a ts i must say.. wait for versys 650 abs.. then you decide.

Maybe.
My friend said there is a car rental company in kl that also rents out big bike and at least must have a B full. Then I can try out all those bikes.

u go chiangmai holiday, u can rent n test all the bikes. but not sure whts d minimum rental duration...

Good idea. But you need an international license.

shouldnt be a problem / not difficult...




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My friend said Versys 650 don't have gear indicator.
Can we buy and install one?



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You can. But newer model should have gear indicator on the screen.

From which year model have a gear indicator?

Actually I wasn't even sure if newer model has gear indicator. You'll have to confirm with your dealer.

2018 onwards. During the minor update with new colour, matte brown and silver, if I remember correctly.

The matte black and matte orange is first batch since 2015. These don't have gear indicator.

There's price increase of RM400 for the gear indicator batch.

Possible, but why need a gear indicator? Once you're used to the bike, won't need any. Can simply 'feel' it.

Just wondering why certain models don't have.

Only Kawa can answer... We only can speculate. Cut cost, design choice, etc

my dealer told me the bike i bought is batch 2017, come with gear indicator.
Color is green mix black.

what I feel on my versys X 250
1) Seat very uncomfortable compared to 650 on long ride.
2) Gear ratio too short means 9K rpm on 113km/h (thinking to increase front tooth to 15t)
3) Tube tire due to spoke rim (can be modify to tubeless)
4) FC very good below 105kmh cruising (can get 27 to 30 km per liter), i normally ride 120 to 130kmh which will only give me 20 to 23km per liter. because I would have to refuel 12liter for 250km journey on highway).

Thanks for the feedback. Initially, I’m eyeing for the X250 but most of the sifus here recommended the 650 or the CB500X.

Now my list is just either the V 650 with ABS (waiting until launching ... but don't know when.... or used V 1000.

Just knew one of my friend regretted bought the X250.




This post has been edited by Mikelimks: Oct 29 2018, 10:22 AM

versys 650 with ABS could price near 44k since current one already mark at 40k and most important, donno how long waiting for the launch.....

HAHA.. I also regretted VX250. yea just go with V650 +1 from me.

the best bike suited for me below 40k...
however missing one crucial item - ABS..

any one know if Versys 650 will be updated with ABS anytime soon

Not anytime soon. I think the 1000c has this feature.

can look for used vstrom

80k. Lol. Will go for tracer before considering this.

Thought about vstrom before. After many review. The smoothness and overall package still versys is better. V Strom has the electronic and v twin though. And bigger front wheel.

u sure versys is smoother?

heard rider sed versys aft long distance, pegang rokok oso hard.. lol..

thts y d newer 2015 versys hv rubber engine mount.

vstroms vtwin is suppose to be less vibby..

I actually riding Versys, but no experience on other bike. It is my first.
Perhaps you want to look for other non touring bike but come with ABS? Could find one.

I thought Versy 650 already come out with ABS.
But not the X-250...

no abs.. if got sure ++rmrmrm like honda now..

ok this pic by serdang motor.. shows tht new versys has abs...???
better check @ bike shop to confirm.

bike price is 39xxx



This post has been edited by basilisk: Aug 17 2019, 06:20 PM

Wawwww

Interesting, but so far no shop mention abs in their promote line, just new color...

The Versys 650 still does not have ABS AFAIK.

Some bike manufacturers now include that ring even with no ABS because it's a speed sensor that gives more accurate readings. The 2018 Ninja 250 non-ABS also has that ring at the rear, and for local Yamaha NMAX (no ABS), the ring is at the front.

This post has been edited by blackbox14: Aug 17 2019, 07:13 PM

no wonder i cant see d ring @ front of versys.. lol. .

The new batch of Vulcan s also have the abs gears on the disc. But the shop said no abs.

Weird.

doesnt mention in official website too~

ok.. after one year..
this frm vog group, fler sed taken @ kawa sc..
new colour? now with abs sticker.. so got abs or not ... lol....

theres an extra wire at the caliper there which looks to be for the abs sensor... so i would assume it does

plus...no manufacturer would put abs sticker for something that isnt on their bike....