Thank you all for your kind wishes. Appreciate it
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Originally Posted by dreamseller Hearty congratulations on the superb purchase Avi! Looking forward to another detailed ownership report. And needless to say, a comparative write-up with the Black Bruiser would be welcome!Trying to understand that, with the 3M coating, will the matte effect of the paint be still visible? Or will it turn shinier?. |
Thanks! Hope to write a review after a few miles are clocked. Perhaps towards the end of this month
Good question on the possibility of losing the matt effect if coated with 3M. Actually, what I meant was wrapping the area with transparent film. So I am assuming the matt look is retained. Heck, even I'm not sure. Let me find out later
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Originally Posted by dreamseller P.S. Looks like you have a thing for the parallel twins. |
In-line 4 is great on paper and also has that exotic exhaust note and not to mention the insane power but, is good for tracks or high speed racing. However, for our road conditions, a parallel twin is the maximum that you will ever need and despite this engine not having any throaty characteristics it's actually a fun engine with respect to way it delivers power and torque
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Originally Posted by nasirkaka Many congratulations!! and good to know that the baby is doing fine. Would love to hear your thoughts on how the baby versys IS in relation to the bonnie, after you clock some miles. Not really a comparison, but more like feelings from the heart. |
Thanks Nasir. Bonnie is stamped all over my mind so I will obviously use it as a punching bag for all my comparison notes when I get some time to write down a review later this month even though both these bikes are totally different in many ways
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Originally Posted by nasirkaka 'which Gear' is something which i am also kind of struggling with. I guess the 390's console with all the possible information has spoilt us. add to the fact the torquey motor of the versys, may take a while to differentiate between 1st and 2nd. |
Well, Versys is certainly very Torquey but, I feel it's not as torquey as a Bonnie
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Originally Posted by nasirkaka Have clocked in about 500kms, and not strictly following the 4Kprm rule. (it IS difficult to be in that band all the time). Been riding around 5-5.5k with occasionally going upto 6.5. Gear shift is clunky but precise. Am feeling a bit comfortable with the height and weight, but still riding without any protection to the bike (except the 3M PPF). Need to get a engine guard asap. |
Totally agree. Riding it below 4K rpm is an impossible task. Btw, now I know the exact km/hr at 4000rpm? It is 86kmph. Please confirm if you also noted it
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Originally Posted by nasirkaka There is a versys 650 whatsapp group formed, (Bangalore) folks do join for sharing and caring. |
Sure would love to join. But, I might not be too active as I'm already in too many groups. Hope that's fine?
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Originally Posted by v12 There are various options available on Webike for the Versys |
That's an insane price for a digital gearshift indicator. 200 bucks?
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Originally Posted by v12 Regarding saddle bags, I feel hard boxes (like the GIVI) would be better than the softer saddle bags since they are easier to maintain and clean and are waterproof as well. Also contents are much safer in a hard box than a saddle bag |
My first choice is a hard-case pannier but, as mentioned before I want to carefully tread waters before plonking a lakh on Panniers
From my past experience, in our excitement we buy a bunch of things we "don't" need, use it rarely or even worse ; never use them.
Talk about performance parts, I spend money in a jiffy...LOL!
Query to V650 Owners :
Did anyone get a free tankful of petrol like I did?