Is the Kawasaki Versys 1000 a good bike?
What Kawasaki has delivered with the Versys 1000 is pure bliss. Riders will love its power delivery and smooth cornering. Kawasaki has put out some great engines over the years, and it’s no different with this model.
When to change gears on a Kawasaki Versys?
Shifting gears on a bike is just part of the functioning of the bike. One complaint is that the transmission is clunky between 4000 miles and 8000 miles on the bike. For most owners, gearbox issues will usually dissipate after the 2nd scheduled oil change.
Why is my Kawasaki Versys 1000 stalling out?
The gearbox complaints on a few Kawasaki Versys 1000 turned out to be an issue with the clutch lever not fully disengaging. This leads to the bike stalling out, but all it requires is a quick adjustment to fix.
Where does the hot air come from on a Kawasaki Versys?
On the Kawasaki Versys 1000, the hot air expelled from the fan is directed at the rider’s shin. This is not a huge issue for riders, but the hot air can become a pest if you live in scorching climates.
What Kawasaki has delivered with the Versys 1000 is pure bliss. Riders will love its power delivery and smooth cornering. Kawasaki has put out some great engines over the years, and it’s no different with this model.
Where did I Ride my 2015 Kawasaki Versys?
2015 Kawasaki Versys 1000 LT. Photo by Scott Sorenson. I had the Versys 1000 LT for a week and rode it 1,382 miles, from the city streets of Southern California to droning across the desert on Interstate 15 to some gorgeous back roads in southwestern Utah, including about 270 miles two-up.
Shifting gears on a bike is just part of the functioning of the bike. One complaint is that the transmission is clunky between 4000 miles and 8000 miles on the bike. For most owners, gearbox issues will usually dissipate after the 2nd scheduled oil change.
The gearbox complaints on a few Kawasaki Versys 1000 turned out to be an issue with the clutch lever not fully disengaging. This leads to the bike stalling out, but all it requires is a quick adjustment to fix.
What’s the problem with the windshield on a Kawasaki Versys?
The windshield on the Kawasaki Versys 1000 gets complaints from riders of different heights. Tall riders are among those that complain about the buffeting the most. Buffeting is when a crosswind is broken up by your windshield while riding at high-speeds and deflected up and over the rider’s head.
On the Kawasaki Versys 1000, the hot air expelled from the fan is directed at the rider’s shin. This is not a huge issue for riders, but the hot air can become a pest if you live in scorching climates.