Engine crash guards are the most important upgrade for me. Last week i hit a deer and the ditch embankment. The factory engine guard gave enough space to not crush my legs. I'm confident i would have jacked my knee and/or leg. Without them
We are LOVING the T-Rex Crash Guards too. The look is AWESOME and the sliders virtually avoid all scratching when we go down. We ride them EXTREMELY HARD too and the evidence is in the vids to prove it. We are perhaps the biggest fan of this bike there is.
I own this bike and wouldn't change the gearing. The stock low gear is handy in off road situations. Vibration isn't too bad on freeways, although tire choice affects this, especially on the front. Knobbies give you more vibes. You can't overload this bike--travel light! Think of it as a light tourer. It's great in the twisties, good on back roads and not too bad off road. The stock luggage rack is very well designed, as are the mirrors. At lower RPMs, this bike is tame, at higher RPMs it gets more spirited. Enjoy!
The low first gear is for engine braking while going down the hill without using your brakes constantly & riding more safely, also in the standing position, and of course for very steep uphill rides with a passenger, as its not so powerful motor..
In the video he said the changing of the front drive sprocket to a 14 tooth ---- I think he meant to say FROM a 14 tooth to a 15 tooth. Many other Versys 300X owners are doing the change from 14 tooth to a 15 tooth. As the 14 tooth front sprocket is making the engine rev to a ridiculous level at 60 mph and up. Even with the 15 tooth the engine is still high revving at freeway speeds. UPDATE: 9/20/2021 - the front sprocket on my bike is now updated to a J.T. Sprockets 15 Tooth Rubber Bumpered alternate sprocket. See my channel for the 2 part video. Also I have video up on my channel for the T-Rex Heavy Duty Skid Plate with a 5th brace, T-Rex Barkbusters with what you need to know and a video for a full bike LED lights swap and what you need to know. More videos are planned ( electronics and SoundBomb horn install).
You can change the gearing all you want, Just short the clutch safety switch at the clutch handle. Takes less than a minute. I cruise at 80mph at 8k rpm. 60mph at 6k. 5th gear all the way to 60mph before I switch. 15/45 gearing
Not bad looking but I put smaller lights on I feel the smaller ones suit the bike better, and for bags I went with the Trekker 33 Lt. side bags, and going to get the 46 Lt for the top The Trekker can load form the top or side,and are very easy to take off and on. And make the Versys x 300 look Great. This is a great bike had, it one year and got 9,000 km on it would of had more, but got it late in the season, and had trouble getting tires for it, so was using the S 40 more. But all ready to go now, just waiting for the top box.
In the video he said the changing of the front drive sprocket to a 14 tooth ---- I think he meant to say FROM a 14 tooth to a 15 tooth. Many other Versys 300X owners are doing the change from 14 tooth to a 15 tooth. I am planning on doing that also. As the 14 tooth front sprocket is making the engine rev to a ridiculous level at 60 mph and up. Even with the 15 tooth the engine is still high revving at freeway speeds.
Great video. I love the way you've outfitted the bike because it isn't way over the top. One questions: Do you have any info about the side racks used to support the Dry Spec D20s?
I have one of these bikes, love it! You mentioned upgrading to a 14T sprocket. Stock front sprocket IS a 14T, so I'm assuming you put a 15T on it. I put one on mine, and took it off fifty miles later. I didn't like how it killed the spunkiness of it.
Rob, you're right. The countershaft sprocket is a 15-tooth, one up from stock. We didn't feel like it killed too much of the bike's low-speed grunt and was a nice compromise to get the engine rpm down a bit on the highway. Nice thing about chain-drive bikes is you can experiment (at least a little on the Versys-X) to find what you like the best.
Without testing it, we're hesitant to suggest it. In reality, the 14/42 combo (3.00:1) probably close enough to the 15/46 combo (3.06:1) that it won't throw engine codes. But we haven't tested it ourselves, and it's only a better alternative if you happen to have a 42-tooth Ninja 300 rear sprocket lying around.
You will probably never see a Versys 400. This bike is sold all over the world as a 300 in far greater numbers than here in the US. Also, 300 ccs is a meaningful tax / insurance threshold in most of these countries.
Seeing this reminds me of Marc's articles in the old Motorcyclist magazine. (which has since fallen apart and been gobbled up by Cycle World; a shadow of its former self)
I have the bike, 1600+ km already, i am considering the idea of the 15T sprocket, i managed to hit 160km/h (like 100 mph) once, and noticed a couple of things at least on MY bike. From 6500 to 9500 the bike will buzz in a very annoying way, like if it was unrefined, since to hit 60mph you have to take it to 7000+ rpm, long rides became unpeaceful, the bike does buzz less after 10k rpm, but i can't ride my bike that aggressively just to skip vibrations, hopefully it will improve later but i highly doubt it, the rings and the cylinders have settled by now so i guess that's how it will behave. Now, if the 15T sprocket can allow me to hit 60mph at or under 7.000 rpm, it might be the solution I'm looking for, because even tho I'm pleased with the bike, the buzzing becomes a real issue after a while. One last thing, I've taken it through really rough and steep climbs, and i love how good is down there, so hopefully the 15T sprocket won't kill its response.
The gearing change reduces but not not quite eliminate that sense of buzziness at highway speeds. As for low-speed work, the change is small enough that the Versys-X still pulls well at low speed.
Hi Tyler, COVID has had a severe impact on supply chains globally, and the motorcycle industry is no different. While we may be out of stock of some of these items right now, the good news is that many of these items are being replenished as fast as we can get our hands on them. One of the great things about shopping with Twisted Throttle is that we do no take payment until your order ships to you, so feel free to visit our website and place your order today! www.twistedthrottle.com
Great video! I've been looking for something like the D4's for my 2018 Versys 650 so I've got to ask - how did you figure out that the Versys 300 can provide the 6.6 amps to the D4s without draining the battery? Thanks!
Hey, Anti... We're not aware of a tubeless wheel option for the Versys-X, but we had no problems with the tubes. The TKC70s worked great with tubes and even though we did a bit of mild off-road, we had no issues.
I dare to say it becomes better than the Tourer version by Kawasaki. How much does it cost ? Here where I live the dealers do not recommend to put a top case together with the side cases, so as to avoid compromise the stability. The difference in price here from the simple ABS version to the Tourer is about 700 USD. Thanks for sharing!
We're told that Kawasaki is concerned with the wight of a three-case system on the rear subframe. That's partly why we went with the lightest combination we could find. The DrySpec bags are very light weight, as are the SW-MOTECH racks underneath them. The racks cost just under $350--that's the SLC-series side carriers, the Alu-Rack top rack, and the Soft Luggage Adapter plate. The bags are $320. You can get them individually or in the D78 "kit," which includes the D20 saddlebags and the D38 top bag.
What? No emulators for the forks? (The stock damper-rod forks can not handle high-speed compressions; they lock up, as all damper-rod forks tend to do.)
I have a x300 great bike for commuting and good off road at slow going push it too hard and I found the bikes limits Kawasaki switchable ABS please when you upgrade too 400 cc and more suspension travel
I'm picking up a new Versys 300 tomorrow here in the U.K. Interested to hear about the 15T front sprocket as I've heard the bike is under-geared. Does the gear position indicator work correctly with the replacement sprocket? I'm guessing it works off the speed and rpm combination.
We can't speak for UK-spec bikes, but we know from research and experience that the 15-tooth works fine on the US bike. Owners have reported that raising the gearing beyond what we have done will cause the bike to "throw a code" and inhibit the gear-position indicator. We haven't verified that ourselves, but it's a common complaint among Versys-X owners who have experimented with gearing.
TwistedThrottle.com... Just fitted the 15T sprocket and the difference it makes is enough to make the bike more usable on main roads. I'd like a rubber damped one, but this will do me until I find one. I'm 'running in' up to 6000rpm which now gives me 55mph in 6th gear instead of 50mph. I live near North Wales which has some great biking roads and the gearing should be fine for that. I may even consider taking it down to the Swiss Alps! Fortunately, the UK spec bike gets the taller seat which is reasonably comfortable too. Good enough for a 150 mile ride I'd guess. It's a nice bike which I have in addition to my Tiger 800XRt and Yamaha XJR1300.
Thnx Steve for sharing your experience I was struggling to do this on my versys300X from so many days but I was confuse so I was planning to change rear by 50T sprocket but if 1 up solves it then il do it . Thnx
Would you be able tô compare this Versys x300 2017 tô the News Versys x300 2021 Pleasanton? Because he in the U.K. 🇬🇧 they only have the old version of it...
Under normal circumstances, yes. With most Kawasaki's (older bikes at least), the speedometer is already going to not be super accurate stock. Your mileage may vary, but there have been reports of Versys owners changing their gearing and having an accurate speedo for the first time.
Just ordered my X and will take delivery in 2 weeks. You sell the MRA touring wind shield, but I do not believe you have it on the bike in this vid. I'd like to see something on the improvement in protection with the MRA.
Hi Dan, while this isn't the exact same windscreen you're mentioning, we actually did a full installation and Ride & Review of the MRA X-Creen windshield. czcams.com/video/8ptqx-1oKfY/video.html . I hope this helps you! Thanks for watching.
What code is being thrown with a gearing change? I would love to make a 300X touring but gotta get those RPMs down on the highway. Bottom end acceleration isn't nearly as important to me now as it was 30 years ago :)
I would actually strongly caution travelers NOT to put a bigger front sprocket on. My 2017 shuddered like a wheel was way out of balance when rolling on in fifth and sixth gear with the larger front sprocket. The engine was lugging, if an engine can lug at 8,000 RPM! I switched back and the problem went away. The short gearing is weird if you just hop on the bike from something else, but once you're used to the VX3, you don't notice it much. If you put a piece of electrical tape over the made-for-novices gear indicator, it probably wouldn't be as troublesome. Just took 3,000 mile trip into Canada, mostly backroads and offroad (Heidenau K60 Scouts ROCK!), but also some 75 mph hauling on the interstate. Never got hot, never used a drop of oil....
hey, whats about the electrical system? on the kawa page they said, with the original led fog lamps you only have 15 watts on the usb port. how did you upgrade 2 more led´s?
We did a fair bit of testing and this configuration is right at the limit of what the Versys-X charging system will tolerate. If we were to run heated grip or want heated gear, we'd change to the DENALI DR-1 lights, which consume a quarter of the wattage of the D4. Remember, also, that Kawasaki limits the current the accessory circuit can handle. We went right to the battery to power the lights--that's the way the DENALI wiring harness is designed. Hope that answers your question.
TwistedThrottle.com i can't argue with that argument :) haha, it's going to be a blast to ride the Versys to all these amazing places. I already ride like 600km a week due to my job, and i get to meet plenty of places.
Plenty of lights though so you can see the rocks that will smash your sump or hole your rad and the tree branches that will break your knuckles. I am sure there would be a skid plate, radiator guard and hand guards if only SW Motech made them.
Did you have to do any adjustments to the front fender to fit the front tyre? Because when i get a Versys 300, that's the first thing I'm gonna do, change the tyres for 50/50s.
No clearance issues at all with the TKC 70s. We didn't test more aggressive tires but the fender looks like it'll provide enough clearance for a Mefo Explorer or Mitas E-07.
Hi back. At the moment, we're not carrying that sprocket but it's widely available from major online retailers and on Amazon Search for the Sunstar 34115 sprocket and you'll find it.
Well, Mike, it depends on how you think of "cruise." It'll do those speeds with a little acceleration in hand, but not much. Overall, though, the Versys-X is much more comfortable at "normal" highway speeds after the re-gearing. One of us, we won't say who, saw triple digits on the speedo before drag had its way with the little engine's torque. And that was with all the luggage in place and no particular effort to tuck in.
u dont need that top plate 13 pounds is all the back plate can take! u need soft saddle bags 'scooted to the rear' if there 2 rides and small bag on back plate, to keeping the front wheel on the ground. these guys dont ride the bikes? they put on money bags plates ect for the big bill. it needs tires yes and the front lite bulb needs replace he did not mention? no need for 3 sets of lights, but could use some added. But most of all a different Seat because the seAT sucks and Hard
Lights and the pipe protection is useless. Plus what you listed cost almost as much ad much as the bike. No hand guards, no skid plate........come on guys I expect better of you.
The lights are useless? You haven't ridden this bike at night like we have. As for the hand guards, we mounted a set of BarkBusters later on and are still waiting for SW-MOTECH to spool up a skid plate.
Those are the SW-MOTECH SLC side carriers. They're meant to work with the Legend Side cases but hang tight...there will be some cool new options for these racks coming in the new year. (www.twistedthrottle.com/sw-motech-legend-gear-slc-side-carrier-set-for-kawasaki-versys-x-300-17-18)
TwistedThrottle.com hoping to see that the “mounting bracket/adapter” might be available on their own to allow owners to create their own pannier system.
TwistedThrottle.com thanks. Is the quick release mounting hardware that mates with the Side Rack available separately or is there plans to release it those on its own?
Just to be clear, you mean the little bobbins on the triangular side racks? No plans to make those available on their own, but an enterprising DIYer could easily find ways to connect other types of luggage to these loops. And, like we said, watch for some other options designed to fit these racks coming soon. We got a sneak peek from SW-MOTECH and we're excited by what we saw.
Engine crash guards are the most important upgrade for me. Last week i hit a deer and the ditch embankment. The factory engine guard gave enough space to not crush my legs. I'm confident i would have jacked my knee and/or leg. Without them
We are LOVING the T-Rex Crash Guards too. The look is AWESOME and the sliders virtually avoid all scratching when we go down. We ride them EXTREMELY HARD too and the evidence is in the vids to prove it. We are perhaps the biggest fan of this bike there is.
I own this bike and wouldn't change the gearing. The stock low gear is handy in off road situations. Vibration isn't too bad on freeways, although tire choice affects this, especially on the front. Knobbies give you more vibes. You can't overload this bike--travel light! Think of it as a light tourer. It's great in the twisties, good on back roads and not too bad off road. The stock luggage rack is very well designed, as are the mirrors. At lower RPMs, this bike is tame, at higher RPMs it gets more spirited. Enjoy!
Thanks for the feedback, we are glad to hear that you enjoy your bike!
The low first gear is for engine braking while going down the hill without using your brakes constantly & riding more safely, also in the standing position, and of course for very steep uphill rides with a passenger, as its not so powerful motor..
My dream motor bike...
In the video he said the changing of the front drive sprocket to a 14 tooth ---- I think he meant to say FROM a 14 tooth to a 15 tooth. Many other Versys 300X owners are doing the change from 14 tooth to a 15 tooth. As the 14 tooth front sprocket is making the engine rev to a ridiculous level at 60 mph and up. Even with the 15 tooth the engine is still high revving at freeway speeds.
UPDATE: 9/20/2021 - the front sprocket on my bike is now updated to a J.T. Sprockets 15 Tooth Rubber Bumpered alternate sprocket. See my channel for the 2 part video. Also I have video up on my channel for the T-Rex Heavy Duty Skid Plate with a 5th brace, T-Rex Barkbusters with what you need to know and a video for a full bike LED lights swap and what you need to know. More videos are planned ( electronics and SoundBomb horn install).
You can change the gearing all you want, Just short the clutch safety switch at the clutch handle. Takes less than a minute. I cruise at 80mph at 8k rpm. 60mph at 6k. 5th gear all the way to 60mph before I switch. 15/45 gearing
Not bad looking but I put smaller lights on I feel the smaller ones suit the bike better, and for bags I went with the Trekker 33 Lt. side bags, and going to get the 46 Lt for the top The Trekker can load form the top or side,and are very easy to take off and on. And make the Versys x 300 look Great. This is a great bike had, it one year and got 9,000 km on it would of had more, but got it late in the season, and had trouble getting tires for it, so was using the S 40 more. But all ready to go now, just waiting for the top box.
Good work, from argentina!!!
Yep, change the sproket and thats an awesome bike. Was a bit put off my the gearing.
In the video he said the changing of the front drive sprocket to a 14 tooth ---- I think he meant to say FROM a 14 tooth to a 15 tooth. Many other Versys 300X owners are doing the change from 14 tooth to a 15 tooth. I am planning on doing that also. As the 14 tooth front sprocket is making the engine rev to a ridiculous level at 60 mph and up. Even with the 15 tooth the engine is still high revving at freeway speeds.
I just wish a skid plate would come out very soon.
Great video. I love the way you've outfitted the bike because it isn't way over the top. One questions: Do you have any info about the side racks used to support the Dry Spec D20s?
Those are SW-MOTECH's SLC-series side racks, compatible with the Legend Gear line, which will be available shortly.
Great. Thank you.
These will be available soon. (www.twistedthrottle.com/sw-motech-legend-gear-slc-side-carrier-set-for-kawasaki-versys-x-300-17-18)
Does the tank bag have a map case ?
I have one of these bikes, love it! You mentioned upgrading to a 14T sprocket. Stock front sprocket IS a 14T, so I'm assuming you put a 15T on it. I put one on mine, and took it off fifty miles later. I didn't like how it killed the spunkiness of it.
Rob, you're right. The countershaft sprocket is a 15-tooth, one up from stock. We didn't feel like it killed too much of the bike's low-speed grunt and was a nice compromise to get the engine rpm down a bit on the highway. Nice thing about chain-drive bikes is you can experiment (at least a little on the Versys-X) to find what you like the best.
Without testing it, we're hesitant to suggest it. In reality, the 14/42 combo (3.00:1) probably close enough to the 15/46 combo (3.06:1) that it won't throw engine codes. But we haven't tested it ourselves, and it's only a better alternative if you happen to have a 42-tooth Ninja 300 rear sprocket lying around.
You will probably never see a Versys 400. This bike is sold all over the world as a 300 in far greater numbers than here in the US. Also, 300 ccs is a meaningful tax / insurance threshold in most of these countries.
Seeing this reminds me of Marc's articles in the old Motorcyclist magazine. (which has since fallen apart and been gobbled up by Cycle World; a shadow of its former self)
Nicely done
Much appreciated Dan 🏍
I have the bike, 1600+ km already, i am considering the idea of the 15T sprocket, i managed to hit 160km/h (like 100 mph) once, and noticed a couple of things at least on MY bike.
From 6500 to 9500 the bike will buzz in a very annoying way, like if it was unrefined, since to hit 60mph you have to take it to 7000+ rpm, long rides became unpeaceful, the bike does buzz less after 10k rpm, but i can't ride my bike that aggressively just to skip vibrations, hopefully it will improve later but i highly doubt it, the rings and the cylinders have settled by now so i guess that's how it will behave.
Now, if the 15T sprocket can allow me to hit 60mph at or under 7.000 rpm, it might be the solution I'm looking for, because even tho I'm pleased with the bike, the buzzing becomes a real issue after a while.
One last thing, I've taken it through really rough and steep climbs, and i love how good is down there, so hopefully the 15T sprocket won't kill its response.
The gearing change reduces but not not quite eliminate that sense of buzziness at highway speeds. As for low-speed work, the change is small enough that the Versys-X still pulls well at low speed.
there loud yes mine too
TwistedThrottle.com I'm happy ish to report, that once i changed the stock tires, the vibrations reduced a bit.
I wish this stuff was in stock! 😢
Hi Tyler,
COVID has had a severe impact on supply chains globally, and the motorcycle industry is no different. While we may be out of stock of some of these items right now, the good news is that many of these items are being replenished as fast as we can get our hands on them. One of the great things about shopping with Twisted Throttle is that we do no take payment until your order ships to you, so feel free to visit our website and place your order today! www.twistedthrottle.com
Great video!
I've been looking for something like the D4's for my 2018 Versys 650 so I've got to ask - how did you figure out that the Versys 300 can provide the 6.6 amps to the D4s without draining the battery? Thanks!
What about a trickle charger like a little solor panel or even seperate power source like small back up battery.
Do you have any problems with the tube tires? Punctures from pinching? Is there a tubeless wheel option for the versys x? Please help...
Hey, Anti... We're not aware of a tubeless wheel option for the Versys-X, but we had no problems with the tubes. The TKC70s worked great with tubes and even though we did a bit of mild off-road, we had no issues.
I dare to say it becomes better than the Tourer version by Kawasaki. How much does it cost ? Here where I live the dealers do not recommend to put a top case together with the side cases, so as to avoid compromise the stability. The difference in price here from the simple ABS version to the Tourer is about 700 USD.
Thanks for sharing!
We're told that Kawasaki is concerned with the wight of a three-case system on the rear subframe. That's partly why we went with the lightest combination we could find. The DrySpec bags are very light weight, as are the SW-MOTECH racks underneath them. The racks cost just under $350--that's the SLC-series side carriers, the Alu-Rack top rack, and the Soft Luggage Adapter plate. The bags are $320. You can get them individually or in the D78 "kit," which includes the D20 saddlebags and the D38 top bag.
Nice video
What? No emulators for the forks? (The stock damper-rod forks can not handle high-speed compressions; they lock up, as all damper-rod forks tend to do.)
I have a x300 great bike for commuting and good off road at slow going push it too hard and I found the bikes limits
Kawasaki switchable ABS please when you upgrade too 400 cc and more suspension travel
I'm picking up a new Versys 300 tomorrow here in the U.K.
Interested to hear about the 15T front sprocket as I've heard the bike is under-geared. Does the gear position indicator work correctly with the replacement sprocket? I'm guessing it works off the speed and rpm combination.
We can't speak for UK-spec bikes, but we know from research and experience that the 15-tooth works fine on the US bike. Owners have reported that raising the gearing beyond what we have done will cause the bike to "throw a code" and inhibit the gear-position indicator. We haven't verified that ourselves, but it's a common complaint among Versys-X owners who have experimented with gearing.
TwistedThrottle.com Thanks for the info.
Once the bike is 'run-in' after 1000 miles or so I'll try the bigger sprocket.
Anytime, come back and let us know what you think!
TwistedThrottle.com... Just fitted the 15T sprocket and the difference it makes is enough to make the bike more usable on main roads. I'd like a rubber damped one, but this will do me until I find one. I'm 'running in' up to 6000rpm which now gives me 55mph in 6th gear instead of 50mph. I live near North Wales which has some great biking roads and the gearing should be fine for that. I may even consider taking it down to the Swiss Alps!
Fortunately, the UK spec bike gets the taller seat which is reasonably comfortable too. Good enough for a 150 mile ride I'd guess. It's a nice bike which I have in addition to my Tiger 800XRt and Yamaha XJR1300.
Thnx Steve for sharing your experience I was struggling to do this on my versys300X from so many days but I was confuse so I was planning to change rear by 50T sprocket but if 1 up solves it then il do it . Thnx
Would you be able tô compare this Versys x300 2017 tô the News Versys x300 2021 Pleasanton? Because he in the U.K. 🇬🇧 they only have the old version of it...
Do you have to recalibrate the speedometer if you change the rear sprocket or the front gear?
Under normal circumstances, yes. With most Kawasaki's (older bikes at least), the speedometer is already going to not be super accurate stock. Your mileage may vary, but there have been reports of Versys owners changing their gearing and having an accurate speedo for the first time.
Hello
Does putting a 15T sprocket affects top speed?
Thank You
Yes. It allows slightly more top speed.
Did you consider to change the fender? Or it’s not posible?
I gotta have the 1000. The 300 was way to tiny for me. On the other hand you might as well forget about off road on the 1000 lol
You can get an Africa Twin.
What about the freaking torture seat?!!!
The new front sprocket shortened my break in period. Revving at 7k at 55 was too much with the stock sprocket.
Just ordered my X and will take delivery in 2 weeks. You sell the MRA touring wind shield, but I do not believe you have it on the bike in this vid. I'd like to see something on the improvement in protection with the MRA.
Hi Dan, while this isn't the exact same windscreen you're mentioning, we actually did a full installation and Ride & Review of the MRA X-Creen windshield. czcams.com/video/8ptqx-1oKfY/video.html . I hope this helps you! Thanks for watching.
I like the X-creen application. Which one would be usable on my Versys 300X?
MRA doesn't currently make an X-Creen version for the Versys-X. The closest would be the VT-Vario seen here: goo.gl/ZvUoZy .
get tires before u leave because there useless on much
when you went to the 15T sprocket did you use the stock chain or did that need replacing as well?
The stock chain was long enough, no problems.
Very cool mods! Is there a more powerful alternator available?
Not that we're aware of.
What code is being thrown with a gearing change? I would love to make a 300X touring but gotta get those RPMs down on the highway. Bottom end acceleration isn't nearly as important to me now as it was 30 years ago :)
I would actually strongly caution travelers NOT to put a bigger front sprocket on. My 2017 shuddered like a wheel was way out of balance when rolling on in fifth and sixth gear with the larger front sprocket. The engine was lugging, if an engine can lug at 8,000 RPM! I switched back and the problem went away. The short gearing is weird if you just hop on the bike from something else, but once you're used to the VX3, you don't notice it much. If you put a piece of electrical tape over the made-for-novices gear indicator, it probably wouldn't be as troublesome. Just took 3,000 mile trip into Canada, mostly backroads and offroad (Heidenau K60 Scouts ROCK!), but also some 75 mph hauling on the interstate. Never got hot, never used a drop of oil....
What? No skid plate?
If kawasaki make a 400cc two cylinders and using 17inch rim i will buy it
hey, whats about the electrical system? on the kawa page they said, with the original led fog lamps you only have 15 watts on the usb port. how did you upgrade 2 more led´s?
We did a fair bit of testing and this configuration is right at the limit of what the Versys-X charging system will tolerate. If we were to run heated grip or want heated gear, we'd change to the DENALI DR-1 lights, which consume a quarter of the wattage of the D4. Remember, also, that Kawasaki limits the current the accessory circuit can handle. We went right to the battery to power the lights--that's the way the DENALI wiring harness is designed. Hope that answers your question.
5.699 there, 8.000 here :( in Costa Rica.
Yes, but then you're already in one of the most wonderful motorcycle countries!
TwistedThrottle.com i can't argue with that argument :) haha, it's going to be a blast to ride the Versys to all these amazing places.
I already ride like 600km a week due to my job, and i get to meet plenty of places.
Disculpa de cuántos dientes es el piñón que le pusieron? Baja las rpm?
de 14t a 15t, baja un poco las rpm
No skid plate? No sturdy hand guards? Radiator guard? Wow...
None of that was available when we made the video 2 years ago...
Plenty of lights though so you can see the rocks that will smash your sump or hole your rad and the tree branches that will break your knuckles. I am sure there would be a skid plate, radiator guard and hand guards if only SW Motech made them.
Did you have to do any adjustments to the front fender to fit the front tyre? Because when i get a Versys 300, that's the first thing I'm gonna do, change the tyres for 50/50s.
No clearance issues at all with the TKC 70s. We didn't test more aggressive tires but the fender looks like it'll provide enough clearance for a Mefo Explorer or Mitas E-07.
TwistedThrottle.com Awesome, i had to lift both fenders of my bike to be able to fit 50/50 tyres, specially the front since it's a 17 inch wheel.
What's the best sprocket for interstate riding? I do no offroad so what would you recommend?
Hey HotrodADV71,
If you are wanting a bit better performance on the road, going up a tooth on the front sprocket will help quite a bit!
Hi. can you tell me where to find the 15t sprocket ? Please i can't find it in the website
Hi back. At the moment, we're not carrying that sprocket but it's widely available from major online retailers and on Amazon Search for the Sunstar 34115 sprocket and you'll find it.
Hi please can you be more specific about 14t sproket, because the oem is 14t . Thanks
Our mistake on the video. The sprocket we changed to is a 15 tooth. Same part as used on the Ninja 300.
TwistedThrottle.com and don't turn on check engine ligth?
Not with that small change. Our experience mirrors that of other Versys-X owners in that a small change doesn't throw a code.
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TwistedThrottle.com I would like to ask, what is the top speed after you re-geared it? :) Can it cruise at about 85-90mph ?
Well, Mike, it depends on how you think of "cruise." It'll do those speeds with a little acceleration in hand, but not much. Overall, though, the Versys-X is much more comfortable at "normal" highway speeds after the re-gearing. One of us, we won't say who, saw triple digits on the speedo before drag had its way with the little engine's torque. And that was with all the luggage in place and no particular effort to tuck in.
Awesome, thanks for the feedback :)
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u dont need that top plate 13 pounds is all the back plate can take! u need soft saddle bags 'scooted to the rear' if there 2 rides and small bag on back plate, to keeping the front wheel on the ground. these guys dont ride the bikes? they put on money bags plates ect for the big bill. it needs tires yes and the front lite bulb needs replace he did not mention? no need for 3 sets of lights, but could use some added. But most of all a different Seat because the seAT sucks and Hard
Your right about the seat, anybody tried the Corbin for this bike?
Lights and the pipe protection is useless. Plus what you listed cost almost as much ad much as the bike. No hand guards, no skid plate........come on guys I expect better of you.
The lights are useless? You haven't ridden this bike at night like we have. As for the hand guards, we mounted a set of BarkBusters later on and are still waiting for SW-MOTECH to spool up a skid plate.
right i could not believe that myself hand guards,tires and seat is my main probs with it
J ATV pad from Amazon $20 and a 3d mesh scooter pad size M $7 fixed comfort for me
Not sure) you ait nothing but a sales ad, when u use it off-road, U will understand buddy
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What is the side rack you have fitted?
Those are the SW-MOTECH SLC side carriers. They're meant to work with the Legend Side cases but hang tight...there will be some cool new options for these racks coming in the new year. (www.twistedthrottle.com/sw-motech-legend-gear-slc-side-carrier-set-for-kawasaki-versys-x-300-17-18)
TwistedThrottle.com hoping to see that the “mounting bracket/adapter” might be available on their own to allow owners to create their own pannier system.
You could certainly use those side racks for your own project.
TwistedThrottle.com thanks. Is the quick release mounting hardware that mates with the Side Rack available separately or is there plans to release it those on its own?
Just to be clear, you mean the little bobbins on the triangular side racks? No plans to make those available on their own, but an enterprising DIYer could easily find ways to connect other types of luggage to these loops. And, like we said, watch for some other options designed to fit these racks coming soon. We got a sneak peek from SW-MOTECH and we're excited by what we saw.