Yeah man. I rode my 2022 Versys 1000 the other day. 540 mi day ride. Total comfort the entire time. (except for my rear end). The arse pain sets in around the 2 hour mark for me. I do have a Wild Ass seat cushion. A must have for long rides. This bike is soooo under rated. It is a fantastic road machine. The body positioning for a tall person like me is ideal and fits to a tee. I am 6 ft 4, 200 lbs. Bang for the buck, this bike is it. Love the bike. The fit, form and finish are Kawasaki all the way. The handling for the size and weight is superb. Handles so well. Doing the figure 8 drill between the parking spaces is totally doable. Awesome Kawasaki machine as always.

Just bought a ‘leftover’, 2015 V1K with 320 miles lol. Put 650 miles on it in the past month and an awesome bike. Coming from ADV side the power is great, suspension adequate and handling excellent. Not the features of the new one but for under $7000, I’m very happy with it.

I've said it before, i'll say it again... that is a goooood looking bike.

Great video, I got a 2022 Versys 1000 LT on sale for an awsome price with 0 miles. I love the way it handles and smooth riding. I am keeping this bike for a long time. Will add acessories to enhance safety and appearance. Greast bike

great review.. and also - well done on talkin to the camera vs while u r riding around. keep up the great work cheers.

A good concise review. It’ll be the engine that will make me buy one.🇬🇧🇬🇧

Great review! You covered lots of stuff, including how good it is for the passenger.

Thank you. Just sat on one today and was shocked how comfortable it fit me. Will add it to the list of future bikes to buy. Cheers

I have that Bike!! A 2022 Model,, and I love it!! It has everything you need for a serious road, it handles great and has plenty of power and with the famous Japan Reliability. You won't regret buying this Motorcycle I promise.

Had a 650 and really enjoyed it over 38,500ks. Could not wait for the 1,000 enjoyed your report and thank you from South Africa

Great review. I have been thinking about this bike for 2 years. I just might have to pull the trigger

Great long term review 🤙🏼

After years of my 06 Nomad with an add-on's weight of almost 900 lbs, the 600 lbs Versys seems wonderful. Like some getting old but still like to ride. The tech is really catching up. I had vacillated between the Connie or the Versys. But you have sold me on the 2021. There are such a limit of color's. Wishing they would make old man bikes a little more attractive. I did love the lines on the 2014 Connie. Great Review!

I'm slowly leaning into touring bike as my life is also moving into that "phase". Thanks for making me feel more convinced. I'm definitely getting versys 1000 in few years and finally take my wife for better rides.

Great review and nailed it on all the points. I picked up my '23 SE LT+ in May and over the 8200kms since, I have been incredibly impressed with the Versys. As previously stated, its a very under rated machine (especially in North America). My addition to the nitpicks you pointed out are non-illuminated controls (and yes I know lots of other brands don't have them either) which would be great to have and lack of true all LED's. In North America we get regular bulbs for the turn signals but LED everything else. Over seas, its all LED. Keep up the great reviews!

I fitted sw-motech allow belly pan, pro tank ring and tank bag, sat navigation braver that sits above the dash board.

I’d like to see this exact bike with ergos closer to a Goldwing but it’s still near the top of my list for an upgrade from what I currently ride and I hope to test one out in spring. Great review!

The Air Flow seat cover really helps on those long rides.

Okay i'm not accounting features/electronics but what came to my suprise is weight of the bike. I've been eyeing out a 2014 Tiger sport 1050. It is ~120hp and ~106nm which is in quite same as versys. The biggest thing is that versys is 257kg vs. Tiger sport is around 232kg. Also then from new offering i checked out the multi V2 which is just a bit low on power compared to Kawa and Triumph but weights in at 222kg. Also If buying new, multi v2 is 500european moneys More expensive than versys.

Ghost, What's your thoughts on a Versys 850/900 if Kawasaki made one? I think it would be a hit. All the features of the 1000 but thousands less in cost. They could use the Z900 engine, that would be awesome! Also less weight than the 1000. Would be a perfect middle weight class upgrade from the 650 but not as big or as expensive as the 1000 SE LT+.

So called Premium brands are the ones that are not as reliable usually. You want a bike that runs forever you are better off with a Japanese bike. I've owned 2 Indians 3 Harleys and 1 Triumph and they have all broken down or gone through mutiple failed keyfobs. I only ever broken down on one CX500 Honda back in the 80s and that was just a fuel block which was cleared easily. To me Japanese bikes are Premium and all the rest are overpriced. Brilliant review. I think I'm adding one of these to the stable and your no consise review has helped thank you.

I've owned a 2016 Versys 1000lt and currently own a 2020 Versys 1000lt+. Put over 60,000 trouble free miles on the 16, purchased new in 17 for $10,500 out the door. Wanted the upgrades on the post 2019 model. You touched on it, but reliability is any Japanese machine's best selling point. Don't get me wrong, European Sport Touring MC.s, as you mentioned are awesome, but the servicing, reliability & high purchase cost are just not something I'm willing to live with. Would it be nice if the Versys had another 20 hp? Yes, but any MC with over 100 hp is certainly enough for any road riding ventures. A couple small but nice features you didn't mention: It has a helmet lock and self healing paint. An unintended plus is how rare they are. In 7 years of ownership, I've seen maybe 15 on the road and 3 of them were in Italy. I live in SoCal and frequent the Rock Store, where you will find motorcycles of all makes & sizes. I have seen 2 in the past 7 years. One thing I would recommend if you're over 6 ft. is the addition of the Puig windshield. Makes a huge difference in coverage & comfort. I will also plan on adding a Corbin seat in the near future. I have a Givi 56 liter tail trunk that gives 2 up luggage capability. As you mentioned, the Versys is a highly underrated sport touring MC. I fully expect another 60,000 plus miles of reliable & enjoyable riding! 👆👏💪

Add some highway pegs for long distance comfort.. make a world of difference to be able to stretch your legs out. I bought a brand new old stock 2020 back in 22.. I had to have the kawasaki green!😅

Doesn't have linked Breaking.. No problem

What’s the maintenance intervals and oil change intervals on the v1000?

Hard to believe its been a year

How the heck do you get a bike that heavy on a center stand so easily??? 😵‍💫😮😵‍💫😮

It's like he's been doing reviews for years.

Watched few review video on this bike, alot complain this bike is boring lack of power blablabla... after my l4l5 operation couple months back, i planning switch into this, my current mt09 and street fighter no longer suit me anymore. Sometimes power isn't everything

"Huuuuggee benefit" "that's what she said"

Just as well pick up a used Goldwing if your looking for something like this.

Kawasaki has the worst stock seats in the business 😅 On my gen 4 10r though, I can ride that bike all over the place with no issues. On my 14r when I had it, that was the worst ride ever. I sold that bike after riding it to North Carolina and back to Alabama. But then regretted doing that cause I could’ve ordered a corbin seat😅 Coming in second place , my 23 ZH2. I’d feel a bit more comfortable riding it longer distances but that seat just isn’t good as my stock gen 4. New seat coming soon. As for the power on that versys, easy fix😉

solid breakdown. it does have some great features, but this one isnt for me.

Oh these folks thought the Goonie was gone. Eat that Son! First!!!!! Shady's Back

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nice nose hair thoo

no shaft drive so for me not realy touring my fjr 2002 is superb has not the electronic shit but there is nothing that breaks

I like your channel but not the commercial

1 year of having her, and you still haven't given her a name...

What about the engine heat that will cook your legs and balls?

You mention the bike underpowered.....you been listening to too many bmw whatever. This motorcycle is not underpowered . Just get that out of your head