Kawasaki VERSYS 650 reviews

I am very happy with this bike. For the money it is a good value. Show less

Touring the Rockies, carving canyons, two up or solo, this bike dishes out the fun factor in spades! It's one of the most underrated bikes - a must ride. Show less

I took the bike on an overnighter as soon as possible, under the worst possible conditions: Interstate, high speed, bad crosswinds, and rain. I could not have been more satisfied with the bike's performance. Mine was the smallest bike in the bunch (I was chasing a couple of BMW GS1200's) but it was no handicap. The little 650 kept up just fine. It has great mid-range for passing those pesky big rigs. It did just fine with the crosswinds. Gas mileage on the trip averaged 45 mpg. (average speed was 85). My future touring trips won't be so extreme (or so fast) but it showed just how great a bike this is. The trip was 350 miles each way, and I was quite comfortable. I couldn't have asked for a better result. Show less

Versatility, power, nimble, great value and it's very friendly and a fun ride. I would buy it again, no question. Show less

Technology today is absolutely amazing. This 2012 Ninja 650 is light years advanced from the offerings of the late 70's and 80's when I first started riding. I've owned so many motorcycles over the years and have found the middle weight bikes of today to be where the fun factor is for me in both cruiser and rocket. After all, it wasn't too long ago that a 650 twin BSA, Norton or Triumph was considered a manly beast of a machine. This Ninja will leave those burly bikes of the past for dead in every detail except maybe nostalgia. I currently own a Star XVS950 and bought this to add variety to my daily riding. This Ninja is light, fast, comfortable (inc. passenger seat), nimble, has a solid feeling and just the most all around fun period. The specs, the features and details of this bike are amazing. Bottom line... What a steal! I absolutely LOVE IT! And I promise you will too! Show less

This bike is value packed. Whether you are looking for a commuter or a touring machine, it will fit the bill! A seat modification is a must, and a larger windshield is nice for the long hall. It's very user friendly. I have had several bikes before this one, and this is my favorite. I plan on keeping it for many years and many tours. Show less

Sum is greater than the parts. It's much quicker than you expect and the handling that is out of this world. Can tour with seat mods and windscreen aftermarket products - no issues. I smile every time I ride, for a lot less than other bikes. Show less

I have had this bike for a year now. I bought it for a commuter and a short hopper. It has a very comfortable riding posistion, lots of spunk in this motor and handles well. I've taken the Versys on long trips with no issues. It's definitely worth the $$$ and it's guaranteed smiles. Show less

This bike is not comfortable to me on rides over and hour. I made a trip for a day and was hurting by the afternoon in my rear end. I made a seat pad and think that will be solved. It is comfortable around town and short rides without my pad. I may get a new aftermarket seat. I have a taller windscreen and added the green Kawasaki saddle bags and the bike looks fabulous. I have hit around 100 mph. and not toppped out the tack yet. It seems that the rpm. are buzzing around town but only about 4500 rpm. Below 3000 rpm seems to lug but I am always looking for one more gear (has 6). I have had a KLR650 and this is smoother and has more power but the gearing seems too narrow to me, though as I said it can get up to 100 pretty easily on the highway. Show less

I've had faster bikes. This is very fun and nice to ride. It feels like it has more power than it does. Front wheel comes up in second when you hammer it. All the parts look high quality. The suspension a little stiff on hard edge bumps. For my tastes, it could use more bite in front brakes. Show less