Versys 650

[tracker]

Hi,anyone got one?
I'm thinking of a change,got a Yamaha TDM900A nothing wrong with it just have that itch.Appreciate any thoughts.

[Mabels Old Man]

Dunno who's got one but there's a road test in the latest Ride mag.

[raymo]

not got one, but bumped into a guy on one while having a bacon roll on the way back from the National in Ullapool... he loved his.. light nippy and keeps up wth the big boys ( his words )..

Then he drooled over my 600 Alp as his was in the guarage and needed a bit of TLC

[tracker]

Went to dealers today,had a sit on it,will book a demo if weather ok.A few niggles1) No centre stand available.A necessity in my oppion.
(2)Less underseat storage than the TDM.Probaly live with that.
Salesman talking of £2200 to p/ex.

[tracker]

Well had the test ride and, this is not the bike for me.In short i. found it hesitant on the throttle also the gearbox was very notchy

[raymo]

get a 600 alp.. gear box fine... carbs so nice on the throttle.... oh they dont make em any more..

try the 700 alp.. ( was talking to a fellow biker ar work ( 1000 fazer ) and he was asking ''whats with the 700 alp''.. quite a few of my mates have them now

800bm- 650 wee-strom- XT660 take your pick

[Buggles]

Well had the test ride and, this is not the bike for me.In short i. found it hesitant on the throttle also the gearbox was very notchy

Ok, now the recommendations will come out in force!

Depending on what you're looking for, I'd definitely give the 650 V-Strom a go. It's a really comfortable bike, with a lovely engine, and reasonably priced too!

As Raymo suggests, I'd have a look at the 700 Alp too!

If you want to go heavier/more powerful, have a look at a 955 Tiger, the 1000 V-Strom, GS or Vara, if you're looking at a road biased bike.

If you want to go off-road more, check out the Africa Twin, KTM, F800GS.

There's soooo much to pick from, try 'em all and make up your mind. That's arguably the most fun of the entire process, just trying out different bikes, never mind which one (if any) you end up buying!

JB

[tracker]

Thanks for the replies guys.I had T/A 650 about 20 mths ago great bike but i'll not get another, nothing wrong with them just want something different.As for the VStrom650 my mate as one and of course i've ridden it its got a great motor, and i've been offered a new one with ABS p/ex for the TDM and £2600.Going to have a look around the dealers next week to see whats out there.
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