Thank you Andrew. Hmm...I just may use that in my intro statement of my videos. "Just the facts, positive & negative" I'm always look for ways to improve my presentation, short, simple and to the point. Thanks again, Ride safe, Scott

May I enquire what you came from? I test rode the green Versys and thought it looked awful, especially when I was comparing it to the green Z1000SX, but in black/white I think it transforms the look and right now is the most likely bike to be in my garage by xmas....

@@dardobartoli Mostly Yamahas.... FJR's GTS1000... etc..

Hi Michael........how do you find the windscreen on your versys? Much helmet buffeting or noise??

@@SteveWKk I'm 6' tall and at the highest setting it's near perfect. Very little buffeting and noise. Having a super quiet helmet helps. I use a schuberth c3 pro.

So do you still ride versys . Any problems thankyou enjoy 🇫🇮

Thank you! When it comes to brands, I try to not look at the name and all rides start out the same, equal. Then it can go down hill or up hill from there 😊

Thanks, will do!

Thanks Scott! Cheers from Germany, Scott

Thank you Daniel, Ride safe, Scott

Thank you. I've been trying to get my hands on one for 2 summers now but to no avail. 😒

@@NothingToProve looking forward to it! wouldve lent you mine if you were in ph 😅

Thank you, I probably will not ride the 2020 as it was updated in 2019. So the 2020 is the same basic model as this. With the LT version they've just added some more bells & whistles to it. Ride safe, Scott

Thank you, It's a Zoom F1 audio recorder. I hook a mic up to it :)

@@NothingToProve Thank you for the prompt reply.

Yep. They're all over Germany...LOL! 😂

Thank you Steffen, yes, shoot me an email and I can give you my phone number in the email and we can whatsapp and meet-up somewhere in the middle of the Sauerland. As far as the two bikes, I have not ridden them as of yet, the Z1000SX I plan to do a review on this spring but the Tiger sport, no plans as of yet for that bike. Ride safe, Scott

Yea, the Japanese bikes are hard to beat when it comes to value. I mean they can be beat but it's rare.

@@NothingToProve I owned a S1000xr for two years and the dealer had the bike for nine months doing warranty work and recalls inside the two years amounting to 7,150 pounds .None starting issues ,water pump ,top end rebuild😳 and from talking to other XR owners this is common .A BMW dealer told me if i was going to keep the bike to ALWAYS have a comprehensive warranty.Japanese reliability for me every time from now on-- 👍

Well, with the speed triple you also purchase a riding style....its one of those bikes forcing you to be a hooligan. Haha

Flatter and not as much in each part of the power band. Just kind of had me wanting more power everywhere.

Hi Mohamed, Well, I bought the 900XR 3 months ago, so that should tell you that I like it 👍😁 The 900XR is much lighter and has a smaller feel and look, easier to handle, easier to live with and much better TFT and electronics are a step above the Versys. Ride safe, Scott

@@NothingToProve thank you very much. Last help plz, if you have possibility to take the new bmw r1250 rs at the same price as the f900xr, the target is everyday city ride and some touring. Which one you would go for ? Thank you in advance )

Merci beaucoup, Renard. Ride safe, Scott

True true I prefer 1.5x or I just want to quit

Thank you Andree, your name sounds very German? At least that's what my German wife said :) Yes, that is some thing I might get around to this winter once riding season is over. The equipment is nothing special, gopro/Samsung S9, Audio = Zoom H1n...etc. It really comes down to how you use it and shooting for the edit and not the other way around (knowing what you want to end up with and not shooting everything and then editing). I'm learning as I go. I "nit-pick" myself with every video :) Ride safe, Scott

@@NothingToProve Not only that my name sounds German, my home town is Paderborn. (Gen 67) That's a while back..... Not in Germany anymore, but not without a bike 👍🏍😊 (opted for a place where I can ride year round) I enjoy your reviews very much since you don't hesitate to point out flaws as well. Keep up the excellent work, thanks and safe rides 🏍

So am I, when you going to do it? LOL!

@@NothingToProve haha I already have one and it's great bike for this price range.

Thank you. Yes, planning on it as soon as it's at the dealership. Ride safe, Scott

Thank you, they are Trilobite Agnox motorcycle jeans. 👍😁

Yes, I use them but the deenamic jeans I have not tried as of yet. So I cannot give any personal experience about those. Sorry.

Do you mean Dyneema

yep

ahh...nope.

@@NothingToProve I mean against the boxer twin and Suzuki v twin . Not the BMW 4 . So it won't smoke the boxer 1200 and Suzuki twin ??

This will probably beat the VStrom, yes, but not the 1200 Boxer and most defiantly not the 1250 Boxer. There is just way too much torque in the big Boxers. But you must compare a 2019 Versys to a 2019 1250GS (not the older 1200GS) and that is where the 1250GS will just walk away from this, no problem. Because it has about 50% more torque and is lighter.

@@NothingToProve ok thanks that makes sense 👍. I've never had anything but Harley's and now a Kawasaki 1600. I thought a inline 4 would always be faster than twins because of its ability to rev but times have changed I see 😅. Those new boxers must really run well ! Thanks 👍

They don't even need to do that. They could use the Ninja 1000 SX engine which is just over 140 hp.

Thanks Nicke D, well, those are two different approaches to the bike segment, economy and the other luxury. So it really depends on how much money you have to spend and how you want to feel? British sophistication or Japanese frugalness. I'm not sure which I'd pick...hmm.

NothingToProve Thanks for the comments. Both bikes are in my price range. My question is really how they feel when its comes to handling. For sportier riding (in this category of bike of course). Do you have a favorite ?

Sporty riding in the ADV heavyweight segment. Hmm...well, the KTM 1290 Super Adventure will win there, hands down, none of the others come close to matching it's performance. It's the lightest and most power and the WP suspension with Bosch electronics is hard to beat but BMW 1250GS will match the KTM with there second gen ESA suspention...so wait for KTM's second gen...hehe. But between the two you picked, I'd take the Tiger, it's just British luxury at it's finest and will probably pull away from the Versys in acceleration. Cornering...that's probably the same but where the Tiger will do better is the shaft drive, no maintenance. Of the 5 heavyweight adv bikes, the Versys felt the most under-powered, and it is on paper too. Well the Africa Twin was almost as slow as the Versys. Sorry to ramble on....I'll stop now :) Ride safe, Scott

NothingToProve Thanks for taking the time !! Really appreciate it !! I know this is not the segment for a sporty ride and that the S1000XR would be a better option. But I am also looking for comfort. As always with bikes, its a comprimise. Thanks agin for the input !! 😎👍

Coming from a Tiger 800 XCA I just ordered my Versys 1000 SE Grand Tourer, 2021 model, with improved suspensions. I found it easier to handle compared to my current machine, easier to manouver, much easier to put on central stand, engine very smooth, and overall very comfy, especially for the pillion. Aa the Tiger 1200 should be renewed in the coming months, I decided for the japanese machine. No heated seats and no shaft bothered me..... I shall see on the long run.

I like the 650 better 👍

Hi Stuart, you can turn them off/on and you can adjust the size of the fonts too. Just go into setting of the subtitles and then options. Ride safe, Scott

Wow, only my wife makes comments like that to me! You are a good judge of character. After she watches a review she says stuff like "you really didn't enjoy riding that bike"...etc. She reads me like a book. Don't get me wrong, the new SE is a good bike, it just didn't hit my "happy" button. It did everything and did it very well, but other bikes do the same and do it a little bit better, that's all. Take care Fernando, Scott

@@NothingToProve That's exactly what i think about this bike. I was right about the fun factor ( I'm not psychologist, but i learned from my wife) 😂😁

Yes i agree,and thats great part of reviews like this,but when you take into consideration cost, this bike is very interesting,BMW ,KTM and Triumph are ridiculously expensive in Croatia and cost of service and parts too, i am previous owner of s1000xr and now 1200gs i am leaning towards this kawa or tracer 900gt