Motorcycle...good call!

[Heeb]

Whoever it was earlier this year that recommended the Kawasaki Versys 650 to me as a good bike for a tall person in the Philippines, thank you. I looked at the KTM 790 Adventure and 1290 super adventure and they were both about $8k more than in the states, I just couldn't do it. the 2019 Versys 650 I purchased was actually cheaper than stateside prices, no it doesn't have the horsepower or the bells and whistles but here in the Philippines it feels like it has plenty of power and I don't need the cruise control or cornering traction, I love it. I had my baptism of fire after purchasing the bike in Manila last week, I left the dealership at rush hour following my brother in-law through the city and onto the EDSA traffic jam, of course he kept changing lanes and I had to split traffic and weave around while getting used to a new bike clutch and throttle, I couldn't imaging doing it on my big Beemer, it felt light and very balanced, I was able to crawl at a very slow pace and come to a complete stop for a a second or so without putting my foot down, I still need to get the pegs lowered  to be comfortable and maybe take the seat to an upholstery shop but I'm very pleased with the bike, if only I could convince the wife to let me disappear for a few days with it.

[Dave Hounddriver]

26 minutes ago, Heeb said:

Kawasaki Versys 650

I has been mentioned a time or two by many of us.

 

On 6/15/2018 at 10:08 AM, Dave Hounddriver said:

Local bike enthusiasts are raving about the Kawasaki Versys 650 but it costs 425K pesos.

http://www.motortrade.com.ph/motorcycles/kawasaki/versys-650

There is also a less expensive Versys X300 which is a smaller version with a smaller price tag (270K pesos)

http://www.motortrade.com.ph/motorcycles/kawasaki/versys-x

I am not a fan of the larger bikes but these are said to be pretty nice bikes for the local terrain and driving conditions.

 

 

[Arizona Kid]

5 hours ago, Dave Hounddriver said:

I has been mentioned a time or two by many of us.

 

 

 

Sounds like you are young enough to go out and enjoy it. More than 2 hours on the saddle in this heat is too much for me. I only drive cages now!