DownSideFX
New Member
Hello!
I started riding only a couple years ago and my first and current bike is a 2011 Versys 650 - I've loved it and really enjoyed farkling it out. This past summer I rode a 2015 ES at a Yamaha demo day (as well as the awesome FJ-09) and fell in love with it. It fit me so perfectly (I'm 6'5, long inseam) and the bike just seemed to match my frame perfectly. There were so many nice features and upgrades over my Versys, only shortcoming I can see is worse MPG, maybe a little more to manage in traffic with added weight (I have a 50 minute commute) but still 100% upgrade. Overall I'm pretty certain its my next bike and I'm already scoping classified here and on advrider for a 2014+
Anyways thats all, appreciate any input from former Versys owners about the transition! Attached is a pic of my V at the demo day.
I started riding only a couple years ago and my first and current bike is a 2011 Versys 650 - I've loved it and really enjoyed farkling it out. This past summer I rode a 2015 ES at a Yamaha demo day (as well as the awesome FJ-09) and fell in love with it. It fit me so perfectly (I'm 6'5, long inseam) and the bike just seemed to match my frame perfectly. There were so many nice features and upgrades over my Versys, only shortcoming I can see is worse MPG, maybe a little more to manage in traffic with added weight (I have a 50 minute commute) but still 100% upgrade. Overall I'm pretty certain its my next bike and I'm already scoping classified here and on advrider for a 2014+
Anyways thats all, appreciate any input from former Versys owners about the transition! Attached is a pic of my V at the demo day.