Versys 650
It's no dirt bike, 17 inch front wheel likes to wash out in loose gravel, on grass or in mud. Also it is top heavy. Pics are my 2015 model in Thailand. Perfect value motorcycle for tarmac and highway use, one or two-up with luggage. Can do some "off-road" depending upon pilot's experience and capability. Only repeated reports of mechanical failures by tour company using them here in SE Asia are alternators burning up...easily enough fixed with them being manufactured (thus parts availability) in Thailand.
Good trade-off for adventure seekers not wanting to drop a mountain of money to ride a badged "ADV" motorcycle. Good solid value. I'd consider it for my 7th RTW trip over some of the other "adv" marketed models at twice the cost...if I was considering a 7th.
I only use the huge top case in town to be able to hide a helmet when parked. It comes off and is replaced by soft waterproof bag for out of city work.
'Dr. G,' Chief of the World Adventure Affairs Desk, CITY BIKE Magazine www.citybike.com researching adventurist affairs around the globe
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