Does anyone here actually own a Versys?
I'm planning a 3-month or longer trip round Europe (probably longer now, someone wants to pay me to spend a month in France at the start of it, it's a hard life!  ).
I want something primarily comfortable but also fairly versatile. One bike that keeps being suggested as a possibility is the Versys, but mostly the suggestion is accompanied by the phrase "I've heard that..."
I've found a couple of owner sites, but while some have trip reports they mostly seem to be a few weeks then home, so don't give any idea of what it's like in terms of long-term reliability. I know it's a new bike on the market so there won't be any 10-year-old ones around, but some idea would be nice! Aside from anything else, I'm curious about it... :confused1:
For info, other possible contenders are 650 V-Strom, Transalp and KLE500, all of which have plenty of fans. Gonna sort some test rides as soon as I get my backside in gear... Although any other options welcome!
And if i don't find anything that suits, sod it I'll save the cash and stick with the GPZ!
Laura
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