awsmsrv Posted April 16, 2016 Share #1 Posted April 16, 2016 Replaced the 2006 Venture with a 2016 Kawasaki Versys 1000 LT today. Well, since it's past midnight, actually yesterday. The Venture was a great bike, but it was time for something new after 10 yrs. The Versys is so different; turns in so easily, wants to fly past 4K rpms, but I must keep it there for 500 miles. Then 6K for the next 500 miles. Then I can open it up. Missing upshifts now & then because of the different feel, but the clutch (slipper assist) is really light. Not as much luggage space, but that may be a good thing. Love the color: Candy Lime Green & Metallic Spark Black. Right now I have no trunk because I didn't want the Kawasaki-branded Givi because it can only carry 11# while the actual Givi doubles that. I'll do the obligatory picture later. The Versys is actually wider than the Venture. If I remember correctly, Venture 3'0" wide, but Versys 3'4" wide. The seat is about 3" taller, but a lot narrower (& not as comfy as that pillow seat) so I can still flat foot it. Gotta get used to pegs too, instead of floorboards. Fuel injected, 110 hp, 1043cc in-line 4, only 549#. Saddlebags (weirdly shaped, but fit the look of the bike) remove in seconds. As I ride it more, I'll update you all on how it's coming along (accessories, etc). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barrycuda Posted April 16, 2016 Share #2 Posted April 16, 2016 Replaced the 2006 Venture with a 2016 Kawasaki Versys 1000 LT today. Well, since it's past midnight, actually yesterday. The Venture was a great bike, but it was time for something new after 10 yrs. The Versys is so different; turns in so easily, wants to fly past 4K rpms, but I must keep it there for 500 miles. Then 6K for the next 500 miles. Then I can open it up. Missing upshifts now & then because of the different feel, but the clutch (slipper assist) is really light. Not as much luggage space, but that may be a good thing. Love the color: Candy Lime Green & Metallic Spark Black. Right now I have no trunk because I didn't want the Kawasaki-branded Givi because it can only carry 11# while the actual Givi doubles that. I'll do the obligatory picture later. The Versys is actually wider than the Venture. If I remember correctly, Venture 3'0" wide, but Versys 3'4" wide. The seat is about 3" taller, but a lot narrower (& not as comfy as that pillow seat) so I can still flat foot it. Gotta get used to pegs too, instead of floorboards. Fuel injected, 110 hp, 1043cc in-line 4, only 549#. Saddlebags (weirdly shaped, but fit the look of the bike) remove in seconds. As I ride it more, I'll update you all on how it's coming along (accessories, etc). As Puc would say, congrats on the new scoot. Those versys are fun. I actually was leaning towards one and then I rode the Vstrom and the dye went there. Didn't get one ....yet. wow both a such fun bikes. Congrats and don't forget the pics Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MiCarl Posted April 16, 2016 Share #3 Posted April 16, 2016 I couldn't help but notice there are no pictures....... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yammer Dan Posted April 16, 2016 Share #4 Posted April 16, 2016 I cain't see it!! Eyes must be going now!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueSky Posted April 16, 2016 Share #5 Posted April 16, 2016 I likey:big-grin-emoticon: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Tooch Posted April 16, 2016 Share #6 Posted April 16, 2016 Wow. Adventure Touring......it's becoming a trend around here! Congrats! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cowpuc Posted April 16, 2016 Share #7 Posted April 16, 2016 Replaced the 2006 Venture with a 2016 Kawasaki Versys 1000 LT today. Well, since it's past midnight, actually yesterday. The Venture was a great bike, but it was time for something new after 10 yrs. The Versys is so different; turns in so easily, wants to fly past 4K rpms, but I must keep it there for 500 miles. Then 6K for the next 500 miles. Then I can open it up. Missing upshifts now & then because of the different feel, but the clutch (slipper assist) is really light. Not as much luggage space, but that may be a good thing. Love the color: Candy Lime Green & Metallic Spark Black. Right now I have no trunk because I didn't want the Kawasaki-branded Givi because it can only carry 11# while the actual Givi doubles that. I'll do the obligatory picture later. The Versys is actually wider than the Venture. If I remember correctly, Venture 3'0" wide, but Versys 3'4" wide. The seat is about 3" taller, but a lot narrower (& not as comfy as that pillow seat) so I can still flat foot it. Gotta get used to pegs too, instead of floorboards. Fuel injected, 110 hp, 1043cc in-line 4, only 549#. Saddlebags (weirdly shaped, but fit the look of the bike) remove in seconds. As I ride it more, I'll update you all on how it's coming along (accessories, etc). OUTSTANDING and CONGRATS AWS!!!!:dancefool::dancefool::clap2::clap2: You get some pics on here and I promise - you'll get the ol WOW ZZZZZZZ WOW WOW WOW but I'm one of those typical lop eared visually stimulated varmint biker types who tend to be kinda stingy with my wow zzzz's Wow. Adventure Touring......it's becoming a trend around here! Congrats! Wow,, that took a while,,,, lets see,, 2016 - 1983 = 33,,,, it has taken 33 years for our 1st Gen adVenture touring life style to become a trend .. I suppose the next step is becoming Generic ,,,,,,,, brothers I hope not,,, that word is just way to close to sounding like "geriatric" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
videoarizona Posted April 16, 2016 Share #8 Posted April 16, 2016 Congrats! Sounds like fun! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
awsmsrv Posted June 27, 2016 Author Share #9 Posted June 27, 2016 Sorry, not here much anymore. Here's a pic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djh3 Posted June 27, 2016 Share #10 Posted June 27, 2016 I like the green. Victory came out with an anitfreeze green cross country with black flames. I really liked that look. Congrats. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DblTrbl Posted June 27, 2016 Share #11 Posted June 27, 2016 I couldn't help but notice there are no pictures....... Then it didn't happen!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
awsmsrv Posted June 27, 2016 Author Share #12 Posted June 27, 2016 Then it didn't happen!! Go back 3 posts & there's 1 picture. Here's another. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freebird Posted June 27, 2016 Share #13 Posted June 27, 2016 Nice bike. I'm sure it handles fantastically. Unfortunately, it would probably kill by back if Eileen didn't kill me first. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
awsmsrv Posted June 27, 2016 Author Share #14 Posted June 27, 2016 It's actually a very upright sitting position. It's like sitting in a chair with your legs wrapped around the front legs of chair. You hardly lean forward. It's not even close to a sport bike position. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XV1100SE Posted June 27, 2016 Share #15 Posted June 27, 2016 Congratulations on the new bike ! Ride safe ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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