Buell vs Versys

smileyman · 10-03-2010, 03:55 PM

The Versys is actually a really great bike. USD forks and better damped shock differentiate it from the Ninja 650 and SV650. It has a good bit of torque in the useable street rpm range, but won't have the top end rush of the 1125 Rotax. It handles well, but is in no way a sportbike. Not that it wouldnt keep up with em on most highways. It has a ton of user friendly assets, good upright ergos. You'll gain dirt road prowess but not really off road ability. You'll gain chain maintenance so if long trips are your bag maybe keep the Buelll and get some luggage.

10-03-2010, 03:55 PM	#12
smileyman White Trash Hero Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: NW Arkansas Moto: Buell 1125R Porco Rosso Edition Posts: 4,895	The Versys is actually a really great bike. USD forks and better damped shock differentiate it from the Ninja 650 and SV650. It has a good bit of torque in the useable street rpm range, but won't have the top end rush of the 1125 Rotax. It handles well, but is in no way a sportbike. Not that it wouldnt keep up with em on most highways. It has a ton of user friendly assets, good upright ergos. You'll gain dirt road prowess but not really off road ability. You'll gain chain maintenance so if long trips are your bag maybe keep the Buelll and get some luggage. __________________ Arkriders.com To be the best you must first be willing to risk the worst!