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Message started by martinfilms34 on 08/29/12 at 18:35:00

Title: Adventure tourers
Post by martinfilms34 on 08/29/12 at 18:35:00

What do you guys think about adventure touring bikes? Im thinking of buying one as my next bike some time next year, somethin like a Kawasaki Versys.
I think the functionality of them are great, speed, comfort and long distance capabilities.

Title: Re: Adventure tourers
Post by ZAR on 08/29/12 at 19:57:55

Before I bought my Savage I looked at the Kaw Versys. It didn't do anything for me style-wise,it sat so tall my 5'10" body was not comfortable( I felt like it was going to fall over constantly) and I could not stand flat-footed at a stop. Maybe I'm just too old for that kind of scooter but I passed on it REAL quickly!

On the plus side.....it ran good and did seem to have enough power to run 50-55mph on the two-lane roads for distance but was winding too much at expressway speeds.

Title: Re: Adventure tourers
Post by Boofer on 08/29/12 at 20:30:42

Kawasaki was my first love in the bike world, and I still think they make great bikes. The parallel twins are good motors perfected (imo) in the old Honda 350/360. The engine actually is a rerun Ninja engine made to power a more sedate ride without giving up useable power. I'll never be able to buy one until they have been around 20 years, but I would love to. Maybe a KLR for me? And be sure you can stand the heighth. Most of that bike genre are tall, compared to the Savage.

Title: Re: Adventure tourers
Post by Wolfman on 08/30/12 at 01:50:48

The Bandit 1200's seem to have about as loyal a following as the savage.
Solid and dependable, decent mpg and lot of add ons. Not bad looking either.

Title: Re: Adventure tourers
Post by justin_o_guy2 on 08/30/12 at 02:00:01

I figure if youre on the road with drivers today, youre an Adventure rider,
May you get to your destination with no drama.