New 650 Versys for 2015

[Bones]

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Looks like standard ABS, gear indicator, power port, optional bags (like the Ninja 1000) and a top case that aren't an either/or scenario, adjustable shield (note handwheels), factory driving lights, adjustable Showa forks...cool.

 

[Bones]

New 1000 Versys for 2015...North America bound?

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This might do nicely...

 

[thepaleobiker]

Wow, again, this is a very cool bike! I wonder if it can truly displace the V-Strom 650 from its throne?

Side View

Front View

Regards,
Vishnu

 

[dduelin]

Dangit. I'm not really interested in any of the changes. What I really wanted were wire wheels. That's really the only thing keeping the wee from the #1 spot on my next bike list.

The pic I saw of the Wee it gets wire wheels for 2015 plus a Woody Woodpecker face.

 

[Bones]

I wonder if it can truly displace the V-Strom 650 from its throne?

Different animal, I think. The Versys has 17" street rubber front and back and a low, mid-mount exhaust so it has no off road ambitions. The 2015 VStrom 650 has a 19" tire in front, on/off rubber, and even has a beak now!

 

[Mellow]

Different animal, I think. The Versys has 17" street rubber front and back and a low, mid-mount exhaust so it has no off road ambitions. The 2015 VStrom 650 has a 19" tire in front, on/off rubber, and even has a beak now!

There is no 2015 Vstom 650 and the 2012-2014s, or any of the 650s, don't have a beak.

 

[thepaleobiker]

Thank you for the clarification! Yes, I know the V-Strom is more dirt oriented, but this new Versys seemed to my eyes to be a lot like the older V-Strom, but I guess you have pointed out the major differences. The Versys is still not going to compete on the off-road side of riding.

I've always liked the V-Strom 1000 2014 design - the addition of the "beak" to the 650 would be intersting to say the least!!

Link --> http://www.oliepeil.nl/gepeild/5486-scoop-2015-suzuki-dl650x-v-strom-adventure.html

Regards,
Vishnu

Different animal, I think. The Versys has 17" street rubber front and back and a low, mid-mount exhaust so it has no off road ambitions. The 2015 VStrom 650 has a 19" tire in front, on/off rubber, and even has a beak now!

 

[thepaleobiker]

There is strong rumour of the 2015 V-Strom having a "beak" , similar to its 1000 cc sibling. I think this is what Bones was referring to in the above post.

--> http://www.oliepeil.nl/gepeild/5486-scoop-2015-suzuki-dl650x-v-strom-adventure.html

There is no 2015 Vstom 650 and the 2012-2014s, or any of the 650s, don't have a beak.

 

[Bones]

There is no 2015 Vstom 650 and the 2012-2014s, or any of the 650s, don't have a beak.

Looky here: http://www.asphaltandrubber.com/bikes/2015-suzuki-v-strom-650xt-abs/

Beak, spoke rims...

 

[dduelin]

There is no 2015 Vstom 650 and the 2012-2014s, or any of the 650s, don't have a beak.

Scooped on Alsphalt & Rubber.

http://www.asphaltandrubber.com/bikes/2015-suzuki-v-strom-650xt-abs/

 

[Mellow]

OK OK OK.. I get it... lol I seemed to have missed that little tid bit of info.. LOL

 

[Bug Dr.]

The Versys has 17" street rubber front and back and a low, mid-mount exhaust so it has no off road ambitions.

The bike has no ambitions but the riders do. Look where some have taken the NC with 17" wheels. I know of three that did the WABDR this summer. The 19" front tire on a Wee doesn't make it any more suitable off-road in most situations. I'm sure some will look at the new Versys and think "I wonder what a set of TKCs and a skid plate would look like on that bike". People have been taking street bikes down trails as long as motorcycles have been built. There's no reason to stop now.
Mike

 

[dduelin]

OK OK OK.. I get it... lol I seemed to have missed that little tid bit of info.. LOL

http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=5Xan2dkMouM

 

[broc11]

The new versys 1000 looks great,they've got rid of the stacked headlight among other improvements.that new vstrom 650 looks great also.

new versys 1000
http://indianautosblog.com/2014/09/2015-kawasaki-versys-1000-intermot-2014-149606?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed:+IndianAutosBlog+(Indian+Autos+blog)

 

[ESB]

YEA - I think that Versys 1K looks really good - The front end & bags are sharp. Anything about the MSRP.

 

[broc11]

YEA - I think that Versys 1K looks really good - The front end & bags are sharp. Anything about the MSRP.

The price isn't announced yet,looks a great bike,so many bikes,so little cash!!

better info here
http://www.kawasaki.co.uk/en/products/dual_purpose/2015/versys_1000/overview?Uid=08CFWgwODQlZXVFfWV9QXFAOUQlaXVEOXQkNUA5ZClhdWgo

 

[970mike]

YEA - I think that Versys 1K looks really good - The front end & bags are sharp. Anything about the MSRP.

I like the look also.

 

[TPadden]

The Versys 1000 is not new, been around since 2012, just updated and hasn't been a US model. When I was getting my tire changed in Edmonton I snapped these photos. It was a new left over 2012 with a discounted sticker of $8500.

 

[Bones]

Lots of updates to both Versi, Colonel...

Versys v. Versys

1000 appears to be USA bound this time.

 

[Smallville]

Looks like mainly cosmetic upgrades for the 650. Same engine, that's what disappoints me. Just wasn't too impressed with it for some reason. I think the 180* crank had a lot to do with it.