A Kawasaki Versys 650 in today's time?

bhargavd · 13th July 2020, 17:54

Just to give closure to my queries and not divert a lot from the thread-
1. Versys didn't really connect, and would have made me upgrade really soon
2. It feels like a compromise between a sports tourer and ADV. Compromise can be expressed as "Versatile" however didn't work for me.

With the Versys out of contention, V-Stroms not available in the market decided to take the plunge and get a pre owned Tiger!

TheVaas · 13th July 2020, 18:13

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Originally Posted by bhargavd

Just to give closure to my queries and not divert a lot from the thread-
1. Versys didn't really connect, and would have made me upgrade really soon
2. It feels like a compromise between a sports tourer and ADV. Compromise can be expressed as "Versatile" however didn't work for me.

With the Versys out of contention, V-Stroms not available in the market decided to take the plunge and get a pre owned Tiger!

Congratulations! I definitely know this 'plunge' feeling so make the most of it. Which Tiger variant did you go for?

Axe77 · 13th July 2020, 20:00

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Originally Posted by bhargavd

Just to give closure to my queries and not divert a lot from the thread-
1. Versys didn't really connect, and would have made me upgrade really soon
2. It feels like a compromise between a sports tourer and ADV. Compromise can be expressed as "Versatile" however didn't work for me.

With the Versys out of contention, V-Stroms not available in the market decided to take the plunge and get a pre owned Tiger!

CONGRATULATIONS. An excellent choice and a far superior as well as versatile product ccompared to both Versys and v strom. If you dont mind could you please share the details of your purchase. With pictures would be brilliant and if you are happy to share price too it will be instructive to other possible buyers. I myself am in the midst of negotiating a used tiger purchase for a friend who has tasked me with the exercise.

Thank you.

bhargavd · 19th July 2020, 16:15

Thank you guys for your wishes.

It’s a 2016 Tiger XR ridden about 9,1xx kms. Came with a belly pan, engine guard, Barkbusters and a lowering kit which I would need to replace. Also needs to have immediate change of tyres.

The amount I paid is below 8 lacs but if needed will let you know the specifics on PM if required.

Axe77 · 19th July 2020, 18:12

Sparingly used I have to say. Great deal. You'll love the tiger.

I also recently finalised a purchase on behalf of a friend in Pune. Early 2017. XRX (the pre TFT model). 28.6k clicks. MH registered. 30,000 km service was included as it was still within its AMC (we have one general checkup also actually in our AMC). Well kitted with main stand, sump guard, engine and tank guard, side panniers, Baja aux lights, extra low height seat in addition to the stock seat (which I appropriated from my friend :-p ) and Arrows exhaust. 50% life left in brakes. It is on its second set of tyres which also have about 50% life left in them. The bike with arrows really is quite a screamer. Sounds brilliant. I am quite jealous as my 2018+ model will never sound the same with arrows.

Used tigers really do make for a fabulous deal.

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bhargavd BHPian Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: Pune Posts: 60 Thanked: 78 Times	Re: A Kawasaki Versys 650 in today's time? Just to give closure to my queries and not divert a lot from the thread- 1. Versys didn't really connect, and would have made me upgrade really soon 2. It feels like a compromise between a sports tourer and ADV. Compromise can be expressed as "Versatile" however didn't work for me. With the Versys out of contention, V-Stroms not available in the market decided to take the plunge and get a pre owned Tiger!
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bhargavd BHPian Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: Pune Posts: 60 Thanked: 78 Times	Re: A Kawasaki Versys 650 in today's time? Thank you guys for your wishes. It’s a 2016 Tiger XR ridden about 9,1xx kms. Came with a belly pan, engine guard, Barkbusters and a lowering kit which I would need to replace. Also needs to have immediate change of tyres. The amount I paid is below 8 lacs but if needed will let you know the specifics on PM if required.
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Axe77 Team-BHP Support Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Mumbai Posts: 7,454 Thanked: 22,253 Times	A Kawasaki Versys 650 in today's time? Sparingly used I have to say. Great deal. You'll love the tiger. I also recently finalised a purchase on behalf of a friend in Pune. Early 2017. XRX (the pre TFT model). 28.6k clicks. MH registered. 30,000 km service was included as it was still within its AMC (we have one general checkup also actually in our AMC). Well kitted with main stand, sump guard, engine and tank guard, side panniers, Baja aux lights, extra low height seat in addition to the stock seat (which I appropriated from my friend :-p ) and Arrows exhaust. 50% life left in brakes. It is on its second set of tyres which also have about 50% life left in them. The bike with arrows really is quite a screamer. Sounds brilliant. I am quite jealous as my 2018+ model will never sound the same with arrows. Used tigers really do make for a fabulous deal. Last edited by Axe77 : 19th July 2020 at 18:15.
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