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2015 Kawasaki Versys 650, Is this the PERFECT middleweight motorcycleI think so.
With a myriad of updates and a tweak in focus, the 2015 Kawasaki Versys 650 has been refined, and Kawasaki offers a Light Touring (LT) version that is perfectly dialed in for its intended purpose.
commuting/sport riding/light touring with equal panache, the 2015 Kawasaki Versys 650 LT is an unequivocal success.
The dual-sport type ergonomics upright seating, wide bars, neutral peg position are immediately comfortable and put the rider at ease.
For 2015, the Versys' footpegs have been lowered slightly and moved forward, creating just a bit more room and a seating pocket that is really just perfect.
Your knees lay against the narrow frame and tank where you can easily and comfortably grip the bike, adding that extra element of security when riding at speed.
The upright seating posture is not only comfortable for clicking off miles in the saddle and Get the 650 LT into the canyons, though, and suddenly the sporting side of the Versys 650 steps front and center something we found out quickly during our test.
It's deserved attention, as there is plenty enough torque and response from the liquid-cooled, DOHC, 649cc, parallel twin, resulting in an athletic ride.
Twist the throttle and you can have a rousing good time accelerating hard out of turns, and then revving right up to the 10,000 rpm redline The Showa forks have been upgraded by putting the spring in one tube and damping mechanism in the other; judging by the spirited chase I was able to maintain, it is a success.
I was able to transition in and out of turns quickly and confidently using the leverage at the bars; the front end was solid and gave me no cause to back off.
The KYB shock now has knob-adjustable spring preload, which is helpful when carrying a passenger or setting a preferred ride height.
Aggressive riding necessitates powerful brakes and the 2015 Kawasaki Versys 650 LT delivers.
The dual 300mm discs up front with Nissin calipers are convincing and won't bite you, and coupled with the 250mm rear disc and a stock ABS, confidence abounds.
Due credit also goes to the Dunlop Sportmax D222 tires, which stuck to the road as far over as I wanted to lean, and offered full confidence regarding traction.
Turn-in isn't excessively fast, which is appropriate for an adventure tourer, and pure sport riders will love the Ninja 650 flavor of this machine.
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With a myriad of updates and a tweak in focus, the 2015 Kawasaki Versys 650 has been refined, and Kawasaki offers a Light Touring (LT) version that is perfectly dialed in for its intended purpose.
commuting/sport riding/light touring with equal panache, the 2015 Kawasaki Versys 650 LT is an unequivocal success.
The dual-sport type ergonomics upright seating, wide bars, neutral peg position are immediately comfortable and put the rider at ease.
For 2015, the Versys' footpegs have been lowered slightly and moved forward, creating just a bit more room and a seating pocket that is really just perfect.
Your knees lay against the narrow frame and tank where you can easily and comfortably grip the bike, adding that extra element of security when riding at speed.
The upright seating posture is not only comfortable for clicking off miles in the saddle and Get the 650 LT into the canyons, though, and suddenly the sporting side of the Versys 650 steps front and center something we found out quickly during our test.
It's deserved attention, as there is plenty enough torque and response from the liquid-cooled, DOHC, 649cc, parallel twin, resulting in an athletic ride.
Twist the throttle and you can have a rousing good time accelerating hard out of turns, and then revving right up to the 10,000 rpm redline The Showa forks have been upgraded by putting the spring in one tube and damping mechanism in the other; judging by the spirited chase I was able to maintain, it is a success.
I was able to transition in and out of turns quickly and confidently using the leverage at the bars; the front end was solid and gave me no cause to back off.
The KYB shock now has knob-adjustable spring preload, which is helpful when carrying a passenger or setting a preferred ride height.
Aggressive riding necessitates powerful brakes and the 2015 Kawasaki Versys 650 LT delivers.
The dual 300mm discs up front with Nissin calipers are convincing and won't bite you, and coupled with the 250mm rear disc and a stock ABS, confidence abounds.
Due credit also goes to the Dunlop Sportmax D222 tires, which stuck to the road as far over as I wanted to lean, and offered full confidence regarding traction.
Turn-in isn't excessively fast, which is appropriate for an adventure tourer, and pure sport riders will love the Ninja 650 flavor of this machine.
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