Versys-X thoughts after 1 year of ownership

Автокөліктер мен көлік құралдары

Here are my thoughts on the Kawasaki Versys X and accessories after over 4,000 miles and a year of ownership.

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  • @renatoconsollaro3134
    @renatoconsollaro31344 жыл бұрын

    Hey Mr Anthony, great vid lots of info! Tks have a good one

  • @user-uw9bo8io8f
    @user-uw9bo8io8f Жыл бұрын

    Excellent choice in accessories and gear, thank you for the bike details. I’m picking up a 2018 Versys x this weekend. Always wanted an adventure bike.

  • @goru426
    @goru4266 жыл бұрын

    Anthony I have the same exact bike. I bought the MadSatad windshield, it completely eliminated the buffeting and reduced the wind noise by 80%. I also purchased the "Airhawk R-REVB Cruiser R Seat, Large" it does wonders with the ride quality.

  • @thailandfruitmonster7315
    @thailandfruitmonster73153 жыл бұрын

    Bike looks great with the upgraded tires...best color I’ve seen

  • @apeck84
    @apeck846 жыл бұрын

    Man you are using yours to it's full potential, maybe this riding season I'll get a little more adventurous on my versys x 300 I just ticked over 500 miles and probably had mine just as long.

  • @nacorider
    @nacorider4 жыл бұрын

    4 minutes in and nothing about the bike!

  • @Frip36

    @Frip36

    2 ай бұрын

    Dude keeps reindeer in his bag. This is not of interest to you? 1:23

  • @Al.j.Vasquez
    @Al.j.Vasquez5 жыл бұрын

    I'm close to the 1 year of owning my Versys 300 now, i could recommend you a screen i bought recently, the PUIG touring windscreen, it works very well and it's taller than the OEM.

  • @Randolini
    @Randolini3 жыл бұрын

    I bought a 2017 Versys 300X Dec. 31st. Looking forward to spring. Planning to visit a friend I used to ride a Harley with that moved to Georgia from Texas to escape the heat. Hope to ride the Tail of the Dragon on that trip. Thanks for the info.

  • @keithquinn5624
    @keithquinn56242 жыл бұрын

    Considering one of these, much bigger looking than I would have thought for a 300 adventure bike

  • @brigademajor
    @brigademajor5 жыл бұрын

    Thanks Anthony I enjoyed your video.

  • @NukePooch1
    @NukePooch16 жыл бұрын

    Nice review. Glad to see the bike's working out for you. One thing I noticed is that it looks like your "cat's whiskers" mic cover is dangling into the shot a bit. Might need a shave, LOL.

  • @jimpiquette1375
    @jimpiquette13756 жыл бұрын

    I took my seat to a upholstery shop , and they did a great job on it. I showed them what I wanted, where to cut & left the rest up to them . Cost - about 80 dollars.

  • @DRaged920
    @DRaged9206 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for your update Anthony. The stock wind screen buffeted me so badly it would make me dizzy and give me a head ache (but, I am 6'3", so my issue may be different). I bought the MRA Variotouring Windscreen and that works much better. I was thinking about getting the Madstad screen, but I don't like how that looks. Anyway, maybe that would help you with the rotten wind noise.

  • @Frip36

    @Frip36

    2 ай бұрын

    At six three were your legs comfortable or cramped. ?

  • @foxtrot1666
    @foxtrot16666 жыл бұрын

    The best review of the Versys that I have seen!! Thank you!!

  • @Frip36

    @Frip36

    2 ай бұрын

    And the storage detail. Out of this world. Ziplocks!!! Genius.

  • @YoyoBandalore
    @YoyoBandalore5 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for sharing your thoughts on the Versys X 300. If you ever consider a different tail rack, I recommend checking out BRE (Back Road Equipment) Slider rack. It uses a neat 4-puck keyhole design for mounting. I have one on my KLR 650 and Vstrom 650. I can easily move my cases between the two bikes. You can put the pucks on pretty much anything you want to mount on the back.

  • @AnthonyCompton

    @AnthonyCompton

    5 жыл бұрын

    Appreciate the input. At some point I do plan to get better luggage. Not sure what yet.

  • @jetwind72
    @jetwind726 жыл бұрын

    Anthony, I have watched all your videos concerning the Versys X and I thank you for doing this. I purchased a 2018 Versys X ABS and it is still in the crate at a dealership in Virginia. I am moving to Oman this summer (currently in Jordan) and will have the bike shipped when I move. Very excited about the bike although I have seen or ridden it yet. With all the research I have done including you informative videos. I am positive that I have made a great choice. The T-Rex skid plate is on my list of accessories and I am in looking to replacing the headlamp with a LED. Can you please post info on it? Could not catch it all in your video. Keep up the good work, I'll be watching.

  • @jozosaravanja1626

    @jozosaravanja1626

    5 жыл бұрын

    How do you like it so far? And is there any complaints?

  • @ardian_nasution
    @ardian_nasution11 ай бұрын

    thanks for sharing sir, happy riding

  • @senseofstile
    @senseofstile6 жыл бұрын

    Great review. I like this bike.

  • @haileysmemories1576
    @haileysmemories15765 жыл бұрын

    I was thinking about getting a 2018 KLR. I was wondering what they were going to replace it with. It looks like your bike would be a great replacement.

  • @hildtonmcconnell5626
    @hildtonmcconnell56264 жыл бұрын

    I got the 2018 Versys x 300 put Trekker 33 side bags on, as well as engine guards, extra lights, center stand , Elect. outlet , heated grips, waiting for a taller windscreen. Only have 7,000 km on so far but an loving it. With the money I saved getting this instead of the BMW or Africa twin, or other larger bikes, I got a Suzuki S 40 also a great fun bike, but will keep it stock, 2 different bikes but love them bough, The S 40 is great as you can feel the full affect of the wind on your chest , nothing like doing 90 km into a 80 Km wind, builds them gluts up. The Versys X for shopping and long day or week touring, and some back dirt roads. As the saying goes, It is much more fun riding a slow bike fast than a fast bike slow, and I have had them bough on the highway and they do just fine.

  • @AnthonyCompton

    @AnthonyCompton

    4 жыл бұрын

    I'm looking forward to getting out in 2020. The VX3 is perfect for running the FS roads in my county and zipping over to Montana and Washington once in a while for a change of scenery. Given the light snow fall this year maybe I'll get out early.

  • @robertanon1910
    @robertanon19104 жыл бұрын

    I've watched a lot of Versys-X reviews and find most guys spend way too much time on options and too little time on the details of the bike we want to know like comfort, smoothness, power, vibration, handling. performance, fuel economy.

  • @AnthonyCompton

    @AnthonyCompton

    4 жыл бұрын

    You might check out some of my other videos that cover those items.

  • @myphilippineodyssey9451
    @myphilippineodyssey94513 жыл бұрын

    Great review! Thanks.

  • @andypascoe7282
    @andypascoe72826 жыл бұрын

    I took my Versys 300 down the baja of Mexico, over to the mainland and up through Copper Canyon. 4000mile loop. Bike was for the most part awesome. I was LOADED with gear. Only issue was with the ABS not being able to be turned off. Caused a lot of problems in steep, downhill, switchback gravel. Oh, and gas mileage.... at 60mph it gets wonderful mileage. Try keeping up with friends at just 70pmh and the mileage plummets more than half.

  • @AnthonyCompton

    @AnthonyCompton

    6 жыл бұрын

    I have noticed that MPG drops off at the high end as well but thats to be expected. I'v never gotten mine below 55 so far.

  • @andypascoe7282

    @andypascoe7282

    6 жыл бұрын

    just did the front sprocket change to 15 tooth front. WOW.... what a better gearing. Also, seems to have changed the bad mileage drop to a slightly higher speed so it might solve most of the problems. Now to figure out how to switch off the ABS when in tough dirt!

  • @jozosaravanja1626

    @jozosaravanja1626

    5 жыл бұрын

    @@andypascoe7282 Did you figure how to switch abs on and off?

  • @andypascoe7282

    @andypascoe7282

    5 жыл бұрын

    @@jozosaravanja1626 No, I never did. Just returned to Baja on it again this year, and tool all the downhills much slower and with engine braking to make up for it.

  • @gerardorecinos8727

    @gerardorecinos8727

    5 жыл бұрын

    You can turn off the ABS disconnecting the ABS fuse

  • @rsmail7426
    @rsmail74264 жыл бұрын

    Lots of useful info.. Thanks.

  • @perandersdahlstrom2846
    @perandersdahlstrom28466 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for your report. Could you please specify that headlight. replacement you choose? /PaD

  • @AnthonyCompton

    @AnthonyCompton

    6 жыл бұрын

    Peranders Dahlström I used and Opt7 H4. Full model number is near the end of the video. I’ll see if I still have the link from Amazon.

  • @perandersdahlstrom2846

    @perandersdahlstrom2846

    6 жыл бұрын

    Anthony Compton Thanks!

  • @rzu7120
    @rzu71206 жыл бұрын

    I recall when you bought your bike, you rode it home on the highway from a fair distance. Another Versys owner on KZread mentioned a break-in period. I think he said you're not supposed to exceed 4K rpm for the first 500 mi. Is that what they recommend? That would be something like 45mph. I'm not sure I could do that where I live, where the secondary road limit is often 60mph.

  • @AnthonyCompton

    @AnthonyCompton

    6 жыл бұрын

    The manual (which I did not read until I got home) does say not exceed 4,000 RPM for the first 500 miles. The dealer had told me to keep it under 60 MPH which I did. I rode most of the first 1000 miles on back roads so keeping it around 4K (35 MPH) was not so hard there.

  • @tayronerodrigues1289
    @tayronerodrigues12894 жыл бұрын

    lift suspension height, how to do on the versys x 300?

  • @tonyswheels1003
    @tonyswheels10036 жыл бұрын

    Anthony thanks for the update very helpful. Jjast about every review of these bikes talk about the seat bing pretty much uncomfortable how have you found it??. Cheers Tony

  • @AnthonyCompton

    @AnthonyCompton

    6 жыл бұрын

    I replaced the foam with a Seat Concepts foam and cover kit. I for got to “cover” that in this video.

  • @secoda4074

    @secoda4074

    6 жыл бұрын

    I put a custom Terry Adcox seat on right away. It's like your masseuse rides along. :-)

  • @SpiritOfLittleDragon
    @SpiritOfLittleDragon3 жыл бұрын

    Nice vid, thanks. I've never had a bike that needs to revved over 9k to generate peak power. Does this get annoying?

  • @AnthonyCompton

    @AnthonyCompton

    3 жыл бұрын

    I thought that would be an issue at first but once you ride it it's not.

  • @stevenbury3980
    @stevenbury39806 жыл бұрын

    Nice looking bike man. Looks sick in the black and with the TKC80s. It's actually available here in China! (very few decent forein bikes here and often inflated in price. I've ridden the 300x at a trade show here but they only let us ride 30m up and back. Hmmm A ride review would be great. Like what are your thoughts on the comfort etc? Maybe your other videos have this, but I'd love to know your reasons for buying this and experience etc. Maybe there will be a Kawwy 400 x coming eh...

  • @luizz_k
    @luizz_k3 жыл бұрын

    Can i get a link to the wolfman bags brother, cant find any info on em 🥲

  • @michaelsupple6081
    @michaelsupple60816 жыл бұрын

    Nice review. I have the same bike and love it. I too don't understand the weight limitations Kawasaki puts on the top box/ side panniers. I mean it's ok to carry my wife back there at 120 lbs or my friend at 185 lbs but yet I can't carry 35 lbs of camping gear? I don't get it. I see people in SE Asia carrying entire families and a small refrigerator on 50 cc scooters. I'm not worried about loading my Versys for a camping trip. :) Just saying.

  • @MrKdr500

    @MrKdr500

    6 жыл бұрын

    your wife is not mounted to the alloy rack and she's sitting closer to the mounting point of the rear sub-frame.

  • @senseofstile

    @senseofstile

    6 жыл бұрын

    I am in Asia and bought a Chinese bike new at the dealer. It has a rack on it and I asked how much weight it could hold. I was told 45 kilos (99 pounds) kzread.info/dash/bejne/h2uoxtScddytXZc.html

  • @mtnmotoadv

    @mtnmotoadv

    5 жыл бұрын

    I'm sure it's more of a liability issue than anything. If someone loaded the back up with 300lbs of stuff and the frame cracks then took it into Kawasaki, they'd pull out the book and point to the disclaimer and tell the rider the damage isn't covered.

  • @AVH1164
    @AVH11645 жыл бұрын

    Antony, could you please give a link to the LED headlamp? I have the same bike and i am not satisfied with the stock bulb. Maybe others are also interested in. Thanks! Greetings from Hungary!

  • @worldslocal9172

    @worldslocal9172

    4 жыл бұрын

    Hello How is tge performance on highway

  • @Al.j.Vasquez
    @Al.j.Vasquez6 жыл бұрын

    14:20 was it my video? I had to build a couple of reinforcements to bolt them on the sides of the screen, to allow me to install the windscreen extension that i bought, because as you said, that very first angle from top to bottom, is very flexible, and with the pieces that i built, the flexing of the screen happens uniformly, it makes less now and it supports the windscreen extension better.

  • @alejandrohernandez-tp9xi
    @alejandrohernandez-tp9xi6 жыл бұрын

    how tall you are my friend?

  • @brunoaugustoschmidt3566
    @brunoaugustoschmidt35664 жыл бұрын

    bags review ?

  • @constpegasus
    @constpegasus5 жыл бұрын

    Do people put on a different sprocket to lower rpm’s at highway speeds?

  • @AnthonyCompton

    @AnthonyCompton

    5 жыл бұрын

    I have seen comments from several who have done that, one stated his fuel economy dropped. I would guess if you do a lot of freeway miles it might be worth a try. I'm not planning on changing mine as I need the low end for some of my riding.

  • @joejoe1738
    @joejoe17384 жыл бұрын

    Hello Anthony I was wondering if you still had your bike and if you can do an up dated Video? Thank you

  • @AnthonyCompton

    @AnthonyCompton

    4 жыл бұрын

    Once some snow melts I plan to put some miles on and update my bike and tire reviews.

  • @ossa60
    @ossa606 жыл бұрын

    what about the hand guards??? Those should be a mayor upgrade! And on them you can strap a moose racing foam handguards for extra wind and rain protection. I use them and they're very useful.

  • @AnthonyCompton

    @AnthonyCompton

    6 жыл бұрын

    You know I wear gloves and so far that's been enough. Of course there is the bike levers to consider. Thats probably your concern right? :-)

  • @ossa60

    @ossa60

    6 жыл бұрын

    partially....but when it rains I need to get water off and very cold winds affect my hands after a few hours of riding, specially if you make long trips under extreme wheather during 8 or 12 hours a day when you're on long trips. I've done two trips through the southamerican andes over 13.000 thousand feet and your hands tend to freeze and becomes intollerable. Grip heaters are also helpful. I've owned many bikes over the years but now I'm wanting a small manageable adventure bike which I can use to travel on my own with minor problems so I'm buying a 300 very soon. I'm 48 and already not liking big heavy bikes anymore.

  • @herbwag6456

    @herbwag6456

    5 жыл бұрын

    @@ossa60 I'm 65 and feel the same way about downsizing my next bike to this Versys x300.

  • @scotteger6271

    @scotteger6271

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@AnthonyCompton if you do decide to get a set, and you may have by now as I'm watching these in order, take a look at the GIVI guards...had them on a Yamaha FZ07 and they looked nice and worked quite well against wind, rain and rocks from vehicles in front.

  • @davideproverbio2377
    @davideproverbio23776 жыл бұрын

    I would like to buy Verys 300. It is a good motorbike for all days (work and some little travel)?

  • @AnthonyCompton

    @AnthonyCompton

    6 жыл бұрын

    In my opinion it's a great do-it-all bike. No machine does everything well but the Versys-X has handled everything I have tossed at it well. I'd like a little more torque so it could be geared up a little but it's never stopped from going places. I think you should go ride one and then decide. Love mine!

  • @davideproverbio2377

    @davideproverbio2377

    6 жыл бұрын

    Thanks a lot, I will try if I found some retail near my home

  • @coyote102076
    @coyote1020766 жыл бұрын

    Very nice review! I ended up going with the BMW G310GS, but am still convinced the 300-X is a definite equal to the baby beemer. They each have their pro's & cons. Either one is a win-win for the owner. :-D

  • @AnthonyCompton

    @AnthonyCompton

    6 жыл бұрын

    Last year a friend with a KLR convinced me I needed to get a bike again and that I should get one I could ride in the dirt. I looked at the several bikes in the 650 range but they seemed to tall for me. I was interested in the 310 but it was not ready and I wanted a bike now and the VX300 seemed like the best fit. I would love to ride a 310GS but I have been very happy with my Versys-X. So far not one day of buyers remorse and I'm loving the ability to get off the pavement. There are days I wish I still had my Heritage Softail though. I'm watching some of you 310 videos now. Thanks!

  • @secoda4074

    @secoda4074

    6 жыл бұрын

    While I give the edge to the Versys-X 300 I liked the 310 when I test rode it. All of the ones my dealer had, though, had a problem finding neutral gear. Did they fix that?

  • @AnthonyCompton

    @AnthonyCompton

    6 жыл бұрын

    SECoda Interesting. Mine has to be a fairly early model and it’s almost too easy to get to neutral.

  • @coyote102076

    @coyote102076

    6 жыл бұрын

    SECoda, on the G310GS, going into N coming up from 1st gear is dang near impossible. Go to 2nd, then half down and it will hit N every single time. Even when shut off in my garage, I have to go fully up to 2nd, then half down to N. Now that I know the trick, it's not an issue. Oddly enough though, I stated "dang near" because when the bike was out in 30 deg. temps, *THREE TIMES* I went to shift into 2nd and it hit neutral instead!!!! Only time it has ever done that. lol All on the same *coooooold* morning ride to work.

  • @secoda4074

    @secoda4074

    6 жыл бұрын

    COYOTE ADVENTURES That's it. So it's the design.

  • @utoobia6872
    @utoobia68723 жыл бұрын

    Another question. Mine needs 7000 rpm to do 65mph on the freeway, and around 8500 rpm to do 75 mph. Does yours do similar rpm at these speeds? The overheating light never comes on, but I am just a bit worried about such high rpm on the freeways, especially if I have to ride for some distance across town.

  • @AnthonyCompton

    @AnthonyCompton

    3 жыл бұрын

    My revs are similar to yours. I feel the bike starts pulling well around 9k and keeps going. As for temps I’ve always had under 3/4 deflection at highway speeds, at speeds under 35 it will climb up to one square shy of full deflection and then the fan kick on and it drops back to 3/4 or less.

  • @utoobia6872

    @utoobia6872

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@AnthonyCompton Same here, bike really pulls between 8k to 10k, but I wonder if that is safe for the engine? This is my first bike and I don't know much about motorcycles. I feel like the bike running at that rev range for a long time would be the same as a human trying to talk really loudly at the top of their lungs for hours. However, the red light never comes one and the bike never really overheats. Perhaps it was designed to work at that range. FYI, I rode it at the 9k to 10k range for roughly 2 hours non-stop on I10 as I was returning home from a longer trip, and it never overheated. In fact it stayed cool the whole time.

  • @AnthonyCompton

    @AnthonyCompton

    3 жыл бұрын

    ​@@utoobia6872 I'm comfortable riding at 8 or 9 k for ling periods as the engine was designed to rev high. I guess time will tell if i'm justified in thinking that.

  • @utoobia6872
    @utoobia68723 жыл бұрын

    hello, I just got a 2020 in white last week, but the coolant temperature goes up to 5/6 bars, never 6/6 and the red light never comes on. But 5/6 worries me. What is the highest you've seen on yours?

  • @AnthonyCompton

    @AnthonyCompton

    3 жыл бұрын

    Utoobia mine has never went above 5 and it always drops quickly when the fan kicks on. I’m curious what the actual temp is.

  • @utoobia6872

    @utoobia6872

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@AnthonyCompton mine is also at the 5th bar at most, never the 6th. I was just worried if the 5th bar was too much, but since yours does the same, I guess it is OK. Not sure what temp each bar represents though.

  • @benfox7436
    @benfox74366 жыл бұрын

    Nice bike

  • @garrettfuchs2164
    @garrettfuchs21646 жыл бұрын

    What's the vibration like on this bike? I test rode one and started to feel a little tingle in the seat after 60 mph. But that was a "Non broken in bike."

  • @AnthonyCompton

    @AnthonyCompton

    6 жыл бұрын

    There is some vibration on the highway but I don't find it objectionable. Some of the vibration is likely from the TKC80s. I would rather spend 4 hours on the Versys-X than the 2001 Sportster I owned. I have made a number of all day rides and my only limiting factor was the seat. Even with the Seat Concepts foam you will want a break every 2 - 3 hours.

  • @DraganBakema
    @DraganBakema3 жыл бұрын

    sir! stop talking about the topcase, please. But after seven minutes in..it became the review I needed.

  • @AnthonyCompton

    @AnthonyCompton

    3 жыл бұрын

    Yea, I get variations of that comment a lot. I'm chalking it up as a learning experience. For this year I'm working on going through the footage I have since buying the bike in 2017. I'm hoping to show 1) how the bike as done in different condition and 2) how the must have upgrades (like the seat) have worked out for me. I was sick about the time I did this one and a bit unfocused. Thanks for watching and the feedback.

  • @tayronerodrigues1289
    @tayronerodrigues12894 жыл бұрын

    someone use Intiminators in the forks , Valve fork emmulator?

  • @moulin6
    @moulin65 жыл бұрын

    Great review! 👍

  • @jimpiquette1375
    @jimpiquette13756 жыл бұрын

    Seat cost was actually $64.20 .

  • @rasamr7960
    @rasamr79604 жыл бұрын

    1 year review of extra accessories or the bike itself?

  • @AnthonyCompton

    @AnthonyCompton

    4 жыл бұрын

    Hard to say. I seem to have lacked focus on this one. That's why I went back and renamed it.

  • @hermanstokbrood

    @hermanstokbrood

    2 жыл бұрын

    Not to mention his survival equipment.

  • @supertony4708
    @supertony47084 жыл бұрын

    What tires you are using please? Many thanks

  • @AnthonyCompton

    @AnthonyCompton

    3 жыл бұрын

    The tires shown here are TKC-80s, I am currently running a set of Mitas E07+ tires. Both are great tires the E07 will get you longer life, work will on dirt and pavement. The 80s have an edge on gravel mud etc. I like both but I think I'll go back to the TKC-80 when I wear our the E07s.

  • @supertony4708

    @supertony4708

    3 жыл бұрын

    Anthony Compton i sold the bike. But thanks for your reply friend!

  • @frankhyde3384
    @frankhyde33845 жыл бұрын

    Did you say there was a tail lamp recall? Of course your light bulb would fall out while you are doing a video of it...

  • @iaminbetweendays
    @iaminbetweendays2 жыл бұрын

    Thanks.

  • @solstar4778
    @solstar47785 жыл бұрын

    Does it use 89 octane? Regular?

  • @AnthonyCompton

    @AnthonyCompton

    5 жыл бұрын

    sol star I have used 87 - 91. No real difference in performance or MPG. I did get better fuel mileage from the 2 tanks of non-ethanol I have used.

  • @scotteger6271

    @scotteger6271

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@AnthonyCompton probably best to use it when you can...I don't worry about it in my cars but I try to use the non-ethanol in my yard work tools and on/off-road machines.

  • @Pantimoto
    @Pantimoto6 жыл бұрын

    How many cc is this?

  • @AnthonyCompton

    @AnthonyCompton

    6 жыл бұрын

    Panti Moto the Versys-x is 296cc.

  • @Pantimoto

    @Pantimoto

    6 жыл бұрын

    Anthony Compton would you recommend this for a short begginer adv rider?

  • @AnthonyCompton

    @AnthonyCompton

    6 жыл бұрын

    Panti Moto My short answer is yes. I bought this bike over the KLR, DR, etc primarily because off pavement riding was new to me until last year and I wanted a bike that 1) allowed me to put my feet on the ground, 2) I could pick up and 3) was able to handle highway and back/logging road. I am 508, the KLR put me on my tip toes the Versys-X allows me to comfortably put my feet on the ground and it’s easy to pickup. I have the crash video to prove it. You should expect to replace the seat.

  • @Pantimoto

    @Pantimoto

    6 жыл бұрын

    Anthony Compton thanks for the inputs, like the black, i think here it only comes in green

  • @Cushionoutdoors
    @Cushionoutdoors6 жыл бұрын

    What is the mileage on it

  • @AnthonyCompton

    @AnthonyCompton

    6 жыл бұрын

    crazycrossno76 4,200 miles and counting.

  • @Cushionoutdoors

    @Cushionoutdoors

    6 жыл бұрын

    Anthony Compton awesome that where I'm at in 3 months ..

  • @AnthonyCompton

    @AnthonyCompton

    6 жыл бұрын

    Dang, wish I had that much time to ride!

  • @jasons44
    @jasons446 жыл бұрын

    You got some awesome tires and the bars I hope those are Kawasaki bra1nd you shouldn't have never bought the Kawasaki brand bars cuz they're too expensive you could have got other brands that are better for cheaper, top case is ugly and if it's Kawasaki brand it was way too expensive I think you wasted your money you can buy several different brands that will fit on there that was half the price Plus when you're riding by yourself I would never use it because it blocks so much wind the bike is unstable at high speeds and it pretty much kills your gas mileage. Sector positions for the high beam on my bike is pretty much useless and I have to change it which taking off all of that plastic is a bitch because they use special types of clips that are crazy and hard to deal with from what I understand

  • @AnthonyCompton

    @AnthonyCompton

    6 жыл бұрын

    I do like the TCK80s they wear a little quicker than I was hoping but they work well of payment. Not sure I see your points on the engine guards and luggage. If I had been willing to wait a year to buy and outfit my bike I am sure I could have saved some money but I was in the market to ride right away. Just curious, have you ridden a VX3?

  • @wardout5695
    @wardout56954 жыл бұрын

    Actually starts talking about the bike at 6:55.

  • @AnthonyCompton

    @AnthonyCompton

    3 жыл бұрын

    Aww, come on you need to know a little about the accessories, that said I'll probably put that stuff and the end or in a separate video in the future.

  • @blkleblanc
    @blkleblanc3 жыл бұрын

    Bought a 2020 model today.

  • @AnthonyCompton

    @AnthonyCompton

    3 жыл бұрын

    Hope you enjoy yours as much as I am my 2017.

  • @blkleblanc

    @blkleblanc

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@AnthonyCompton I'm sure I will and your video's have been helpful. I'm already looking into 70/30 tires.

  • @AnthonyCompton

    @AnthonyCompton

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@blkleblanc I have Mitas E07+ on now and they are a good tire the wear better than the TKC-80. That said, I'm going back the TKC-80 on my next change they do just a little better if you run into mud or snow. If you don't plan on those I'd go with the E07s.

  • @blkleblanc

    @blkleblanc

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@AnthonyCompton Thanks that's good to know. I intend to ride it on side roads (off the main highways), mainly and when I see a fire road I want to go down it with confidence and I don't feel that the stock tires will do that.

  • @Area51ca
    @Area51ca6 жыл бұрын

    It states Versys x 1 year review? Where is the review on the bike?

  • @AnthonyCompton

    @AnthonyCompton

    6 жыл бұрын

    John Park - actually the video title is review “update”. It’s a supplement to all the other videos I have. There are a number of reviews that I did during the first year of ownership. I can post links this evening.

  • @AnthonyCompton

    @AnthonyCompton

    6 жыл бұрын

    You might try looking at these videos. If you still have questions let me know and I'll work on answering ether here or with an updated video. kzread.info/dash/bejne/hpV-s9SEpbffZrA.html kzread.info/dash/bejne/n2Gms897la7SZ8Y.html kzread.info/dash/bejne/hWxp2c-miLS0pNo.html

  • @johngreyvenstein5987

    @johngreyvenstein5987

    5 жыл бұрын

    @@AnthonyComptonI agree the title is misleading. I just want to know how the bike is holding up after a year. We not really that interested in what you keep in your top box and the assessories you have. The title should be accessories for the versys and what I like to put in them.

  • @AnthonyCompton

    @AnthonyCompton

    5 жыл бұрын

    @@johngreyvenstein5987 I hear what you're saying. When I say "update" I am using that word in place of supplement. In hind site I can see a few don't used the word that way. Not that riding season two is over I'll likely work on a two year review and I'll try to use an appropriate title. Thanks for your input. (I mean that, can't improve with out constructive input).

  • @Dr.MountainND
    @Dr.MountainND3 жыл бұрын

    I forgot to thank-you Anthony! I watched all your videos on before buying the 2018 model. I did a lot of upgrades and although I do wish it was a 400cc, it is a pretty capable little bike. If anyone wants to check out the upgrades I did, check out this video, "Is a change as good as a rest?" and skip ahead to the 8 minute mark for Adventure bike section.: kzread.info/dash/bejne/mqFpsrRxj9Weirw.html

  • @bullsharkdb

    @bullsharkdb

    2 жыл бұрын

    check out your link, it seems to be you added the wrong one

  • @Dr.MountainND

    @Dr.MountainND

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@bullsharkdb Just skip ahead to the 8 minute mark. It's a video on simple pleasures and Motorcycling makes the list!! Check out the upgrades, it's a neat little bike!

  • @BPaul-hk2jh
    @BPaul-hk2jh3 жыл бұрын

    Dont use side bags and a top bag?! What sense does that make? I've never heard any manufacturer say that before. In India, people load 100 chickens, an armoir, and their grandpa onto a 30 year old 50cc honda scooter but you cant have a normal touring setup on a new Kawasaki that was designed for adventure touring.

  • @AnthonyCompton

    @AnthonyCompton

    3 жыл бұрын

    I have no idea why the day that, probably a lawyer thing. Many people run both and I’ve tossed a duffle and sleeping bag on in front of my top case without issue. I do think keeping the weight lower is better.

  • @govinda102000

    @govinda102000

    3 жыл бұрын

    love it. You see that in southern Italy also.

  • @mylifeinthailand8751
    @mylifeinthailand87513 жыл бұрын

    The X300 is a road touring bike, it wasn’t really designed for off road

  • @AnthonyCompton

    @AnthonyCompton

    3 жыл бұрын

    I hear you but my definition of a road touring bike is 1000cc or better with comfy seats. That's not the VX3. The slogan for the bike is "any road, any time". I might define "road" differently than the marketing dept. -- Add a skid plate and 80/20 tires and it will go any were a KLR will go. With the above said, it's not a trail bike.

  • @raylow304
    @raylow3042 жыл бұрын

    But this bike drinks like crazy isn’t it?

  • @AnthonyCompton

    @AnthonyCompton

    2 жыл бұрын

    I might but my average MPG since purchase is 62, I don't see that as a problem.

  • @Al.j.Vasquez
    @Al.j.Vasquez6 жыл бұрын

    11:58 oopsie.

  • @codocla9989
    @codocla99896 жыл бұрын

    you use such type?

  • @AnthonyCompton

    @AnthonyCompton

    6 жыл бұрын

    I apologize, I don't understand your question if you can clarify I'd be happy to respond.

  • @solstar4778

    @solstar4778

    5 жыл бұрын

    What is a “type”? Don’t understand the meaning?

  • @VisualBasic6
    @VisualBasic63 жыл бұрын

    Skip to 6:55 for the bike..

  • @mylifeinthailand8751
    @mylifeinthailand87513 жыл бұрын

    Pannier is correct

  • @knifenoob5411
    @knifenoob54115 жыл бұрын

    So you don’t review the bike only all the accessories. Meh.

  • @NC700_68
    @NC700_684 жыл бұрын

    199 for a bag. and it is not even waterproof..... wow. i would feel ripped off

  • @Mrflymess
    @Mrflymess5 жыл бұрын

    It's not a bike review, it's just talking about what aftermarket bits you've added. Really don't need to know what you keep in your top box. No mention of the actual bikes condition after 4,000 miles. Fail.

  • @AnthonyCompton

    @AnthonyCompton

    5 жыл бұрын

    Mrflymess I appreciate the feed back. If the snow ever melts I’ll replace this video with a new review.

  • @outquick
    @outquick5 жыл бұрын

    Dude refuses to say it’s a 300 lol 😂 I need a commuter bike and this might work. Also I’ve got a 1000 and that’s what I call it

  • @AnthonyCompton

    @AnthonyCompton

    5 жыл бұрын

    I"m really not sure what your point is. In the US the Versys-X comes in one engine displacement, 296cc. Stating it is a 300 would be (technically incorrect) and also have no value since that is the only displacement the bike come with. My last bike was a HD 95 cu but I still just call it a Softail though since it was a bored out 88 I guess it might make some sense to specify the displacement. But hey, I'm glad you have a 1000. Does it go to 11?

  • @AbdulAllahAbuDaoud
    @AbdulAllahAbuDaoud4 жыл бұрын

    It’s pronounced “pan-yay” in the proper French pronunciation.

  • @AnthonyCompton

    @AnthonyCompton

    4 жыл бұрын

    Abu Daoud Abdullah thanks. My great grandmother was French so learning some of the language is on my list. Clearly I have not gotten far yet but you just helped.

  • @joelbuck5033
    @joelbuck50335 жыл бұрын

    a one year review of your bike doesn't need to include what you have in your rear case

  • @AnthonyCompton

    @AnthonyCompton

    5 жыл бұрын

    Joel Buck thank you for your opinion.

  • @ashimslife9975
    @ashimslife99754 жыл бұрын

    Improve audio quality

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