Nowhere really

It's a head to head, not a review.

Hilarious, but if I had to ride in that weather I'd be running that gear too :)

:-D True...no takes from this review...learning? Zilch!!!

More like a weather report.

Don't hesitate on the Versys 1K. Its superb. 2015 models onwards have the looks and everything you need. 2 years and 8000 miles on my 2018 just fantastic. As the presenters said its got more power than you'll ever need and so much torque that you never find yourself in the wrong gear. You could ride this bike perfect,y well with just 2nd and 6th gear. Go for it

Sports bike my arse. So a versys is the same as an R1, Blade, S1000r etcetc. Twat.

@@hedgehog3900Everything is relative Hedgey, so in this comparison to the rest, the Versys IS like a sportbike, imbecile!

@@MrBenHaynes Ahh, LIKE a sportsbike. Twat.

@@MrBenHaynes True

@@ivannbayle552 I bought the versys and even tho it feels sporty i would not say in anyway was it a sport bike after owning a ZX12R, Even tho thats not classed as a hyper bike anymore. Everything said i absoutley love my versys.

Love this comparison. I am the actual weirdo who is looking at these for a trackday bike 😊.

I definitely don't regret getting the XT

I own 2018 VStrom 1000XT that I thoroughly enjoyed with over 22K reliable miles but no cruise control, poor wind protection, and PIA spoked rims that are hard to keep clean. When purchased it was superior value for $. Now these deficiencies are among many reasons I am moving on by purchasing a 2022 Versys 1000SE that has everything I wanted, cruise, quick-shifter, heated grips, fully electronic suspension, cornering lights, more power etc. Suzuki marketing is delusional forcing buyers to pay premium for useless off-road style poser bike features like spoke rims just get key features you would normally want for touring such as 2023 1050DE offers with quick-shifter or better suspension . It is absolute nonsense as the VStrom 1000 and 1050 lack adequate ground clearance or suspension travel to compete with Africa Twin, Triumph, or BMW. They should instead emphasize more adventure touring and target those willing to spend more money on touring type niceties without promoting a poser off-road bike that it really isn't. By comparison riding Versys 1000SE LT+ is comfortable, precise, and linear like a refined sports car . Whereas VStrom engine especially in low rpms

I'm really considering selling my 2019 GSA1200TE to buy a 2020 V-Strom 1050XT. At around £5,000 less than what I would get selling my GSA, I don't feel I would miss the GSA as much. I also feel it's the V strom would make me feel better running it through the winter months over the more expensive GSA.

How in the hell did you notice that 😂

The one you have... Because it's the one you have 😂

Vstrom 1050 hands down. Economical, torque, perfectly maneuverable in traffic, doesn't overheat, superb clutch and accurate gearbox. Speaking from my own experience

@@marekboroth6707 have you ridden Kawasaki? I’m torn between Suzuki 1050 and Kawasaki

@@chrisw4215 Hi, I have ridden both. I went for vstrom 1050xt 2021 in red and white. I was torn between those two myself. Totally different motorbikes in every way. Kawasaki is bulkier around its waist so to speak and a clear sports tourer. 4 cylinder inline, very lively from higher rpm, a perfect chassis and lots electronics. Very smooth machine. Vstrom on the other hand v twin 90% 2 cylinder is a all to do tool. The power is linear and pulls better from lower rpm. Not as sporty as kawi but absolutely versatile and lot more fuel efficient. Vstrom will do everything for lot less money but that is just my opinion.

@@marekboroth6707 red and white is gorgeous. thank you for your comment. I'm thinking about buying a used one. Vstrom 2020, Kawasaki 2019. Both cost around £9500. Vstrom still has a warranty up to June next year. Kawasaki is from a dealer so probably 30 days. I had Kawasaki z1000sx so I think I know what I might expect but never ridden vstrom. Kawasaki looks superb, Suzuki is a hidden gem for me. Can't decide :)

@@chrisw4215 Every bike should be purchased for its purpose hence people change minds quickly and some end up with 3 motorbikes in a single year. 😀 Vstrom will not let u down, its reliability is legendary. That engine has been around for over a decade. Comfy ride, easy to live with. Kawasaki on the other hand is sportier and more exciting on open roads. Vstrom is excellent on twisties and in a city. Tough choice but both are brilliant

@David Squibular I have not gotten any yet, I still thinking... The Yamaha Tenere 700 was amazing too, it's out road bike but in the city was fun drive it and in expressway was better than I expected. And the price is quite good. I also try the BMW GS1250 and GS850, the small I didn't like but the biggest was a Queen... Back to the middle range budget I pretty like what Suzuki is given, the V-Storm 1050XT is very good but in my opinion the bike do not have the best design as BMW or Thrinph Tiger haven. That's the issue, we can't get all in one bike.

Likely Honda

Likely versys, due to 4 cylindres in line

That's the one I'm considering. Never doing chains again with the milage I do. Shaft for me.

Discontinued bike. Yamaha gave up after poor sales.

@@gregtriumphrat they still have a few for sale here just not producing new ones. I heard it was discontinued due to not meeting the new euro 6 emissions

@@peterfox5897 yeah all of the above. Problem was when people think big adv bike it's pretty much always GS's and KTM and Duc. The odd ones around now will be heavily discounted.

Last I heard Triumph was in trouble. They moved production out of the UK over to Taiwan to lower debt. So they don’t care about putting Brits on the unemployment. I’ve owned Triumphs in the past and there not that reliable, expensive to service and poor dealerships sparse on the ground. Triumph sucks. The Versey’s isn’t an adventure bike. The only real off roader is the Africa Twin, still should have had a Super Tenere in the mix even if they are going to be discontinued.

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“I watch many KZfaq channels” ...I’m whatcha might call an internet expert

Good god man, no one watches youtube and reads the comments to be lectured by the Covid police officer Bill Kerplunck.

And there you are one of the sheeples, there was never a covid 19 virus but believe what you want in fairy tales like this one.

@@vanessaronquillo8312 As a lifelong advocate for science and discovery and one who never takes things on faith without checking sources I find your accusation that _I_ am the one who believes what the masses tell me to be laughably ironic. The smartest person I have known personally told me when I was young "Always question your own motivations." This simple saying has served me well. I have always been careful of believing things simply because I *wanted* them to be true. I dearly want to think that this disease is no big deal, nothing at all. That is not true though. Yes, it is scary. It randomly chooses some people to slowly drown in their own juices and that is a horrible way to go. Unfortunately those who believe it is not real are far more likely not to take the steps to avoid getting and spreading this invisibly small virus. Don't trust what I, just some guy on the internet, has to say. Ask several hospital workers who have been through a surge in infections. Better yet call some random morticians in NY, California, Texas, or Florida. Here on KZfaq check out the latest videos on the "Ask A Mortician" channel or, if you have the patience for science, watch the KZfaq podcast "This Week in Virology" that features hosts and guests who are among the leading authorities in viruses and virus caused disease.