2017 Kawasaki Versys 1000 Review

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2017 Kawasaki Versys 1000 Review
2017 Kawasaki Versys 1000 Review – I’m thrilled to say that thanks to the guys at Blade Motorcycles in Abingdon I am now able to bring you reviews of Kawasaki Motorcycles! So for my first ever experience riding on a Kawasaki I’ve gone for a much requested bike – the Versys 1000, stick around and stay tuned for my first impressions review of this green machine…

Thanks to Blade Kawasaki for making this review possible: http://www.bladegroupkawasaki.co.uk/pages/about/kawasaki-abingdon.htm#.WhqPREpl9aQ

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6 thoughts on “2017 Kawasaki Versys 1000 Review”

  1. Great review by the way. I agree with you two comments on the controls. I test drove one of these in April and ordered one a few days later. I took the GT model with heated grips and sat nav. I have found that my wife gets wet and or dirty if the side panniers are not fitted, this is due to a badly designed hugger. It needs replacing and extended. I have coated the brightwork – Nuts etc with several co

  2. Great review as always, thank you. You focus entirely on the bike without allowing your personality or riding prowess to take centre stage. Any chance of a Versys 650 review soon? I want to take advantage of the current deals and it’s between this and the Tracer 700.

  3. Great review thanks… looks like a great bike.. might take one for a spin when the weather’s cheered up a bit… take care TMF.

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