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bye klr, hello versys
Posted: Fri Jun 15, 2007 1:35 am
by Jim
New for Kawasaki in '08.
http://www.motorcycle-usa.com/Article_Page.aspx?ArticleID=4858&Page=1
2008 Kawasaki Versys Specs:
Engine: Four-stroke, liquid cooled, DOHC, four-valve per cylinder,
parallel Twin
Displacement: 649cc
Bore x stroke: 83.0 x 60.0mm
Compression ratio: 10.6:1
Maximum torque: 44.9 lb/ft @6,800 rpm
Cooling: Liquid
Fuel injection: Digital fuel injection with two 38mm Keihin throttle
bodies
Ignition: Digital CDI
Transmission: Six-speed
Final drive: O-Ring chain
Frame: Semi-double cradle, high-tensile steel
Rake / trail: 25 degrees / 4.3 in.
Wheelbase: 55.7 in.
Front suspension / wheel travel: 41mm hydraulic telescopic fork with
adjustable rebound and preload / 5.9 in.
Rear suspension / wheel travel: Single offset laydown shock with
adjustable rebound and spring preload / 5.7 in.
Front tire: 120/70x17
Rear tire: 160/60x17
Front brake: Dual 300mm petal discs with two-piston caliper
Rear brake: Single 220mm petal disc with single-piston caliper
Overall length: 83.7 in.
Overall width: 33.1 in.
Overall height: 51.8 in.
Seat height: 33.1 in.
Dry weight: 399 lbs.
Fuel capacity: 5.0 gal.
Color: Passion Red
MSRP: $6,899
Warranty: 12 months
bye klr, hello versys
Posted: Fri Jun 15, 2007 7:08 am
by Jim Priest
On 6/15/07, Jim wrote:
Very interesting. After getting rid of the Concours I don't think
I'll ever get another large bike - this would be perfect with some
luggage... It will be interesting to see how this compares to the
Wee-Strom...
--
Jim Priest - central NC - 04 KLR650 'Gonzo'
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bye klr, hello versys
Posted: Fri Jun 15, 2007 7:24 am
by usa1911a1
I am happy to see that Kawi is at least trying to address that segment of the market. I don't see a rear luggage carrier (I could be wrong). I do love the idea of the twin, it makes the beast much easier to ride. I would also like to see how the sitting position works for long rides.
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Tires: Mefo 99 Explorers
Country roads (20% dirt), dual tracks. NY State and Northern New England
bye klr, hello versys
Posted: Fri Jun 15, 2007 10:15 am
by Arden Kysely
Looks like a fun street bike, with less dirt road potential than a V-
Strom. Wish they'd put that motor into an adventure bike. MCUSA calls
it one, but I think they're crazy.
__Arden
bye klr, hello versys
Posted: Fri Jun 15, 2007 10:58 am
by E.L. Green
--- In
DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com, "Jim" wrote:
Yah, it's a Wee-strom competitor. There's some folks here who have a
Wee-Strom *and* a KLR, and will tell ya that a Wee-Strom is a great
street bike, and will handle light gravel okay, but is no substitute
for a KLR.
bye klr, hello versys
Posted: Fri Jun 15, 2007 12:39 pm
by Tengai Mark Van Horn
That's like saying "Bye Vespa, Hello Segway."
I'm no KLR650 Stepford Wife, but IMO the Versys ranks near the
Multistrada in the pointless category. The V-strom looks more
versatile
Mark
At 6:35 AM +0000 6/15/07, Jim wrote:
bye klr, hello versys
Posted: Fri Jun 15, 2007 1:29 pm
by squasher_1
You left out something important from the spec sheet.
*Not available in California
--- In
DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com, "Jim" wrote:
>
> New for Kawasaki in '08.
>
>
http://www.motorcycle-usa.com/Article_Page.aspx?
ArticleID=4858&Page=1
>
> 2008 Kawasaki Versys Specs:
> Engine: Four-stroke, liquid cooled, DOHC, four-valve per cylinder,
> parallel Twin
> Displacement: 649cc
> Bore x stroke: 83.0 x 60.0mm
> Compression ratio: 10.6:1
> Maximum torque: 44.9 lb/ft @6,800 rpm
> Cooling: Liquid
> Fuel injection: Digital fuel injection with two 38mm Keihin throttle
> bodies
> Ignition: Digital CDI
> Transmission: Six-speed
> Final drive: O-Ring chain
> Frame: Semi-double cradle, high-tensile steel
> Rake / trail: 25 degrees / 4.3 in.
> Wheelbase: 55.7 in.
> Front suspension / wheel travel: 41mm hydraulic telescopic fork with
> adjustable rebound and preload / 5.9 in.
> Rear suspension / wheel travel: Single offset laydown shock with
> adjustable rebound and spring preload / 5.7 in.
> Front tire: 120/70x17
> Rear tire: 160/60x17
> Front brake: Dual 300mm petal discs with two-piston caliper
> Rear brake: Single 220mm petal disc with single-piston caliper
> Overall length: 83.7 in.
> Overall width: 33.1 in.
> Overall height: 51.8 in.
> Seat height: 33.1 in.
> Dry weight: 399 lbs.
> Fuel capacity: 5.0 gal.
> Color: Passion Red
> MSRP: $6,899
> Warranty: 12 months
>
bye klr, hello versys
Posted: Fri Jun 15, 2007 3:21 pm
by gmay131313
I've seen one at the shop i deal with...nice looking bike and I'm
sure would be a good match for the wee-storm but it definitely has
sportbike spec rims and tires, not sure of the sizes but definitely
wide enough that I wouldn't want to even venture on a loose gravel
road with one....have a great weekend ....greg
bye klr, hello versys
Posted: Fri Jun 15, 2007 4:53 pm
by Mike Peplinski
Dat's wot I'm tryin' to say!!!!!!!It ain't apples to apples!
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bye klr, hello versys
Posted: Fri Jun 15, 2007 4:55 pm
by Mike Peplinski
Seems to me there are too many out there comparing the KLR to the wrong
kinds of motorbike. A really big part of the KLR character is the thumper.
By this definition it can be compared to the DR650, XR650, F650 and Husky
610. Are there any other "big" singles out there? Comparing it to any twin
is not really a comparison.
I put this in the same vein as the recent SUV commercial that says "better
0-60 than a BMW, more ashtrays than a VW, bigger windshield wiper fluid
bottle than a Mercedes" I think you can get the picture. The 650 single has
endearing qualities that no other type of bike can match. But then, so do
the V twins, parallel twins, flat twins, fours and so on. Those of you who
move over from a KLR to a v strom or the new "Versys" aren't comparing
apples to apples., unless its not apples you're comparing.
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