Hagglethorn’s first Kawasaki

[Hagglethorn]

Hello! Nearly bought a Versys a couple years ago, but none were in my area. Ended up going with a Triumph Tiger Rally. Now I’ve sold that bike and bought a Versys. 

Been riding for 22 years, but haven’t traveled near as many miles as I’d like. Hoping to put quite a few on with the new bike.

Others have been… ‘89 Yamaha FZR600, 2000 Suzuki Bandit 600, ‘02 and ‘04 Yamaha FZ1 (sold the ‘04 6 years ago and recently bought it back!  ), ‘15 Yamaha FZ09, ‘16 BMW S1000R, ‘16 BMW R1200GS, and the ‘20 Triumph Tiger Rally. 🍻

[Floydsz1]

Welcome from the UK and a great choice of bike.

[TYKE]

Hello Hagglethorn, you are very welcome onto this excellent forum...plenty helpful advice on here, and all F.O.C

[TallyRex]

Welcome aboard 

[Keener]

    its good here and welcome to Kawasaki as well

[9094]

Welcome from Kansas City area. You're in great riding territory for a Versys.

[Bob van der Hoeven]

 

[Hagglethorn]

Got some more mileage racked up for the break-in. Getting higher in the rpm range makes the bike much more fun! 

[Ace50]

Originally Posted by Hagglethorn

Hello! Nearly bought a Versys a couple years ago, but none were in my area. Ended up going with a Triumph Tiger Rally. Now I’ve sold that bike and bought a Versys. 

So what were your thoughts on the Tiger Rally?

[Hagglethorn]

Overall it was a great bike. The triple was plenty preppy, smooth transmission, and fairly comfortable. For trips more than a few hours I think you’d definitely need a better seat…

I just never got into the dual sport part of it. Only had it on-road. And with the bike being so tall (33.5” seat height) it made me uncomfortable on the twisty roads.