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Traded: 2012 Kawasaki Versys 650 ...under 6K mi !

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Cycledelic Relic

Cycledelic Relic

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GONE! to Tennessee

NOW ..$3600

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Your basic Bumblebee Versitle System ...with a few tweaks
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I bought this bike from the orig owner late in 2016 .... with the intention that it would be my "secondary" bike..... Putting a couple of farkles necessary to fit me on it.....
Well guess what...Im still more comfortable on my V Stroms so its time for someone else to get funtime on this Versys
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Low low miles from both the orig owner commuting in College Station(5K) from new...& me ( under 1K) in over a year since I purchased it
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Service was done jus before I got it...(oil & filter)
I put in a new air filter Fall 2017
The tires have been changed to a set of Michelin Pilot Road 4s recently Feb 2018 after these pics were taken
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The bike is very nimble & much lighter feeling than my 650 V Strom...tank holds appx 5gal of fuel
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Prev owner did not ride it on gravel roads... & neither have I
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If you're lookin for a bike like this...come get it
I have the owners manual & both keys
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Farkle list~
Footpeg lowering kit (more room)
GL1500 footpeg rubbers incl but stock pegs on it now
Seat raising block ( out of production..last known one made for me...raises front of seat)
Kawa Accy tall shield ( byMRA)
Kawa Accy tail bag (xpandable & slip on)
Fenda Extenda (on front fender)




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It's like it was built for me. Great looking bike. I wish I could buy it.
 
Glws...Versys aren't as appreciated as they should be in the motorcycle world. It's like a harley, sportbike, and adventure bike molded into one.
 
Is that GL 1500 rubber mounted on the stock Versys footpegs ? Interesting.

I rode my Versys to upstate New York and back....great road bike.

More agile and better handler than the V-Strom IMO.

(17" vs.(pardon the pun) 19" front wheel and shorter wheelbase)
 
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Was this bike riding on 90 between madisonville and navasota today? If not, there is a twin to it running around!
 
inroads said:
Is that GL 1500 rubber mounted on the stock Versys footpegs ? Interesting.

I rode my Versys to upstate New York and back....great road bike.

More agile and better handler than the V-Strom IMO.

(17" vs.(pardon the pun) 19" front wheel and shorter wheelbase)
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Yep.... Remove stock rubbers
Notch wing rubbers inside edge around alloy base with a hole underneath for bolt

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That is a great deal for someone. Great bike that is overlooked by many. Quick, nimble, and bulletproof. Good luck with the sale.
 
How much did the foot pegs get lowered? I've got a 34" inseam and wonder how I might fit.

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I had one of these (an '08) and wish I hadn't sold it. When I felt the urge to hop on a bike and go for a 60-90 min ride out on the FM roads south of Tyler, I ended up hopping on the 650 Versys more often than the FJR.

It comes pretty close to the ride of a supermoto. I found that I could corner it a bit faster than I felt comfortable taking the FJR. That motor spits out a nice amount of very usable power. I'm 6'2", 250lb and it hauled my big self around at a very respectable clip.

At some point, I may downsize from the FJR. If I ever do, the 650 Versys will be high on my list.
 
You're rite on the nail there...
This bike is a hoot ta hoon around on..... much more flickable than a Strom 650
...& definately lighter

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Ya kno....Versys spelled sideways is TDM850...... & this bike sooo reminds me of the TDM I had bac in 2000-05

They even both have a unique look

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Thinking of selling my V when it warms up. If that happens before you sell it I still may be interested. I would like to test ride one but know I would fall in love with it.
 
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Windmill said:
Thinking of selling my V when it warms up. If that happens before you sell it I still may be interested. I would like to test ride one but know I would fall in love with it.
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I was thinkin you were still considerin a Tenere...?
Sumthin change??

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Mr2mch said:
I was thinkin you were still considerin a Tenere...?
Sumthin change??

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Thinking too big, but when I sell mine we will see what's available. I know both your bikes will sell after a couple weeks of warm weather, they are priced well.
 
Windmill said:
Thinking too big, but when I sell mine we will see what's available. I know both your bikes will sell after a couple weeks of warm weather, they are priced well.
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We can meet up one day soon...& you can test ride it..... Heck I might even test ride the Strom

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Mr2mch said:
We can meet up one day soon...& you can test ride it..... Heck I might even test ride the Strom

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I still want to test the Tenere. Wait for warm weather, I'm on a battery tender til then.
 
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