"Veronica"
2012 Kawasaki Versys 650 - KLE 650. Purchased 10/02/2017 with 3,824 miles for $3,500. SOLD 11/06/2022 with 17,115 miles for $4,300. Parallel twin, four stroke, 649.0cm (39.6 cubic inches), 10.6:1 compression, 4 valves / cylinder, double overhead cams / twin cam, digital fuel injection with two 38mm Keihin throttle bodies. 59.4hp @ 8.400rpm. 42lb-ft torque. 6-speed gearbox, chain drive. Front tire: 120/70-17 (now at 120/90 r17). Rear tire: 160/60-17 (now at x/y r17). Seat height: 33.3". Wet weight: 454.2lbs. Fuel capacity: 18.93 liters / 5.00 gallons. MSRP: $7,899. Communities I'm in (related to the motorcycling I enjoy): AdvRider. Northwest Overland. Expedition Portal. Inspiring bikes: 2008 AdVersys. Some of the fun, longer trips / events: 2022-07-01---09: Idaho BDR - Boise northward. We made it most of the way except for bypasses around Elk Summit, Magruder Corridor, and Lolo Motorway, Blue Cabin due to remaining snow closures. Highlights included Deadwood Reservoir, Pine to Yellow Pine, and reaching the Canadian border. 2021-09-19: Touratech Rally West; Plain, WA (moved from spring to fall due to the ongoing pandemic). 2021-06-05: Giant Loop Rally; Burns, OR (Crane Hot Springs) with 3 friends. 2020-10-22: Mt. Rainier loop solo. 2020-06-23: Washington BDR, section 3 from x to Lake Chelan with 3 friends. 2020-05-23: Capital Forest, WA with 1 friend. 2018-09-15: Mt. Hood, OR with 2 friends. 2018-06-23: Touratech Rally West; Plain, WA with 3 friends. 2018-05-26: Triumph traveling ATLAK with brother-in-law; Tahuya off road area - Belfair, WA. ... |
Accessories / Farkles Added:
2022-01-17: DoubleTake Adventure mirrors for $136 on Amazon. 2022-01-15: SwMotech center stand (HPS.08.523.10001/B) for $271 on Amazon sold by Cycle Sector. 2022-01-15: Shinko 705 front tire 120/90 r17 (25.5" diameter - up 2" from stock) 4.7" wide (same as stock) for $89 from Cycle Gear; front fender rise modification. 2021-09-19: MotoZ rear tire @ Touratech Rally West. 2021-06-04: Hippo Hands "Rogue" mid-size hand warming covers (while at Giant Loop rally at Crane Hot Springs, OR). 2018-12-25: Touratech hand guard spoilers. 2018-12-25: Yitamotor LED cube lights & Lamphus two-piece horizontal bar clamp mounting kit. 2018-06-16: SwMotech engine guard / skid plate @ Twisted Throttle. 2018-06-16: Front tire Fenda Extenda. 2018-05-26: Touratech crash bars and front headlight guard (discontinued). 2018-04-10: California Scientific medium windshield. 2018-04-05: dual USB (3.1 amp) power port. 2018-04-01: RAM cell phone / GPS mount. 2017_12-25: Front light guard: Touratech. (thanks parents!) 2017_10-27: Gripmaster heated grips. 2017_10-27: Go Cruise throttle lock. 2017_10-20: Touratech 38 liter anodized black top case and rack. 2017_10-06: Touratech panniers (45 liter each side) and rack. 2017_10-06: Touratech hand guards. Previous owner: SW Motech mirror extension brackets to move posts up and outward. Previous owner: MFW Vario Rider foot peg mounts. Previous owner: MRA Vario Touring windscreen. Wish List:
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PREVIOUS MOTORCYCLE DREAMING / RESEARCH:
Research Articles:
https://adventuremotorcycle.com/bikes/best-used-900cc-adventure-bikes
Yamaha Super Tenere. Sat on and liked, really want to test. Expensive, but powerful and reliable.
Kawasaki Versys. Tested and surprisingly liked! Great price. Quick and agile.
Kawasaki KLR. Tested and liked, but loud and slow compared to Versys. Great price.
Honda Africa Twin. Tested in spring (dealership) and summer 2018 (Touratech West Rally)... awesome bike. The DCT is nice but I would rather spend money upgrading to the Adventure Sports package.
Honda NC700x.
BMW r1200gs. Rented and really liked. Expensive to buy and maintain.
BMW r1150gs.
BMW r1100gs.
BMW f800gs. Rented and liked the position and drivetrain. Needs bigger wind protection.
BMW f700gs.
BMW f650gs.
BMW g650gs.
Ducati Multistrada. I sat on one and really liked the fit. Maintenance required on older versions with dry clutch.
KTM 1190 Adventure.
KTM 990 Adventure.
KTM 640 Adventure.
Triumph Tiger. Need to rent and test ride. Reliable?
TESTED AND DON'T PREFER:
Suzuki vstrom.
Research Articles:
https://adventuremotorcycle.com/bikes/best-used-900cc-adventure-bikes
Yamaha Super Tenere. Sat on and liked, really want to test. Expensive, but powerful and reliable.
Kawasaki Versys. Tested and surprisingly liked! Great price. Quick and agile.
Kawasaki KLR. Tested and liked, but loud and slow compared to Versys. Great price.
Honda Africa Twin. Tested in spring (dealership) and summer 2018 (Touratech West Rally)... awesome bike. The DCT is nice but I would rather spend money upgrading to the Adventure Sports package.
Honda NC700x.
BMW r1200gs. Rented and really liked. Expensive to buy and maintain.
BMW r1150gs.
BMW r1100gs.
BMW f800gs. Rented and liked the position and drivetrain. Needs bigger wind protection.
BMW f700gs.
BMW f650gs.
BMW g650gs.
Ducati Multistrada. I sat on one and really liked the fit. Maintenance required on older versions with dry clutch.
KTM 1190 Adventure.
KTM 990 Adventure.
KTM 640 Adventure.
Triumph Tiger. Need to rent and test ride. Reliable?
TESTED AND DON'T PREFER:
Suzuki vstrom.