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EvilPooMonkey · June 17th, 2012, 10:37 AM

versus

Jiggles · June 17th, 2012, 11:05 AM

Versys wins

/thread

Snake · June 17th, 2012, 11:09 AM

Great looking ride!

alex.s · June 17th, 2012, 11:15 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jiggles

Versys wins

/thread

what are you talking about its a crappy bike. gladius is better

EvilPooMonkey · June 17th, 2012, 11:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jiggles

Versys wins

are you saying that because you are a kawi enthusiast or because you have had experiences with both bikes ?

Jiggles · June 17th, 2012, 11:32 AM

Because I like the versys

akima · June 17th, 2012, 12:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by EvilPooMonkey

are you saying that because you are a kawi enthusiast or because you have had experiences with both bikes ?

Jiggles is clearly a Kawasucky fan-boy

Jiggles · June 17th, 2012, 12:26 PM

I've never seen a gladius in person either, guess the dealers are too busy stocking gixxers

I do like the Vstrom though, the new 2012's look really nice and goddamn, the Versys and the Vstrom are some of the most comfortable bikes I've ever sat on. Just too big to be practical for what I do... maybe one day...

sharky nrk · June 17th, 2012, 01:09 PM

I believe I had a sport bike comparo with the Gladius vs the ER6N (same basic package as Versys but shorter suspension stroke) and the 6N won hands down in both the Sport Rider comparo and the Motorcyclist comparo, I would have to look back to see what the issues were.

If it were me though it would be 650R>Versys and SV650>Gladius anyways. Just IMHO.

mustang5.0 · June 17th, 2012, 01:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jiggles

I've never seen a gladius in person either, guess the dealers are too busy stocking gixxers

I do like the Vstrom though, the new 2012's look really nice and goddamn, the Versys and the Vstrom are some of the most comfortable bikes I've ever sat on. Just too big to be practical for what I do... maybe one day...

with the deal thats going on with gixxers, how could they not stock up

alex.s · June 23rd, 2012, 02:21 PM

ask @Havok what he thinks of the versys

Kevin2109 · June 23rd, 2012, 03:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by alex.s

ask @Havok what he thinks of the versys

That bike is a slow POS

Havok · June 23rd, 2012, 04:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by alex.s

ask @Havok what he thinks of the versys

The Versys is a POS bike. It Rattles like hell at 7k, the detained engin seems to be underpowered, riding position is odd and performance is not there at all. I can not reccomend that bike to anyone for any reason. So many options for a do it all bike that are better in every way.

EvilPooMonkey · June 23rd, 2012, 06:32 PM

Ruh Roh! Don't let jiggles read that!

CynicalC · June 23rd, 2012, 07:20 PM

Versys is ugly as sin.

Jiggles · June 23rd, 2012, 07:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by EvilPooMonkey

Ruh Roh! Don't let jiggles read that!

Why would I care? I've never ridden one

Besides, the Vstrom is cooler anyway

Linuss · June 24th, 2012, 10:49 AM

You're comparing what is essentially a dual-sport to a naked bike.

The closer comparison would be the Er-6n and the Gladius.

gfloyd2002 · June 24th, 2012, 05:08 PM

As to direct comparison of the Versys and the Gladius, I agree previous poster, the ER-6N is a better match. The more direct comparison from Suzuki is the V-Strom. But if you are going to compare to the Gladius, the Versys has better components. It suspension is better for spirited riding, lets you adjust rebound and preload on the suspension. The Gladius does not. The Versys also offers better brake components. And while a couple of HP shy of the Gladius, the Versys matches in acceleration numbers, probably because the Gladius is tweaked for low range, slow speed work of the naked bike stunting crowd. Blech. However, it is a small V-Twin, which means you don't have the vibrations of the Versys parallel twin and the sound might be more to some's liking. Personally, I'll take the bike with the better suspension and brake components when the engines perform the same.

The Versys is a great bike, and has been past bike of the year by Motorcyclist Magazine. Outside of this thread, the Versys gets rave reviews, regularly winning comparisons against the 650 V-Strom and BMW competitors in the 650cc adventure touring category. MCN says the Versys is "considerably more agile" than the competition, "makes B road riding a joy, and does everything else the other two bikes do as well." Yes, it is vibey - it is a parallel twin. I only have ridden a few miles on one, but I found it comfortable and really fun to ride. Probably will be my next bike.

Link to original page on YouTube.

patw · June 24th, 2012, 07:27 PM

The Versys is not a dual sport, and the engine in the Gladius is quite awesome. That blue one is awful, this is the nice one:

nickjpass · June 24th, 2012, 09:22 PM

Gladius wins. Lolipop.

June 17th, 2012, 10:37 AM	#1
EvilPooMonkey ninjette.org guru Name: James Location: Winston Salem N.C. Join Date: May 2012 Motorcycle(s): Ninja 250 :) Posts: 253	new versus thread GO! versus

June 17th, 2012, 11:05 AM	#2
Jiggles Jigglin' your Jiglets Name: Sean Location: San Jose, Ca Join Date: Jun 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2009 K1300S, 2013 Ninja 300, 2011 Ninja 250R, Faster than Unregistered's ninjette Posts: Too much. Blog Entries: 1 MOTM - Apr '13	Versys wins /thread __________________________________________________ If the Ninja 250 doesn't have enough power for you, then you don't know how to ride it. AFM #676 Supersports are for n00bs

June 17th, 2012, 11:32 AM	#6
Jiggles Jigglin' your Jiglets Name: Sean Location: San Jose, Ca Join Date: Jun 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2009 K1300S, 2013 Ninja 300, 2011 Ninja 250R, Faster than Unregistered's ninjette Posts: Too much. Blog Entries: 1 MOTM - Apr '13	Because I like the versys __________________________________________________ If the Ninja 250 doesn't have enough power for you, then you don't know how to ride it. AFM #676 Supersports are for n00bs

June 17th, 2012, 12:26 PM	#8
Jiggles Jigglin' your Jiglets Name: Sean Location: San Jose, Ca Join Date: Jun 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2009 K1300S, 2013 Ninja 300, 2011 Ninja 250R, Faster than Unregistered's ninjette Posts: Too much. Blog Entries: 1 MOTM - Apr '13	I've never seen a gladius in person either, guess the dealers are too busy stocking gixxers I do like the Vstrom though, the new 2012's look really nice and goddamn, the Versys and the Vstrom are some of the most comfortable bikes I've ever sat on. Just too big to be practical for what I do... maybe one day... __________________________________________________ If the Ninja 250 doesn't have enough power for you, then you don't know how to ride it. AFM #676 Supersports are for n00bs

June 23rd, 2012, 02:21 PM	#11
alex.s wat Name: wat Location: tustin/long beach Join Date: Sep 2009 Motorcycle(s): wat Posts: Too much. Blog Entries: 5 MOTM - Oct '12, Feb '14	ask @Havok what he thinks of the versys __________________________________________________

June 17th, 2012, 11:09 AM	#3
Snake ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Rick Location: Alexandria, Louisiana Join Date: Jan 2009 Motorcycle(s): 05 Blue Ninja 250 Posts: Too much. MOTY - 2017, MOTM - Jan '19, Oct '16, May '14	Great looking ride!

June 17th, 2012, 01:09 PM	#9
sharky nrk Fighting Texas Aggie '05 Name: Neil Location: Hutto, TX Join Date: Feb 2009 Motorcycle(s): '07 ZX6R, '08 Versys, '09 250R Track, '93 F2/F3 Track Posts: A lot.	I believe I had a sport bike comparo with the Gladius vs the ER6N (same basic package as Versys but shorter suspension stroke) and the 6N won hands down in both the Sport Rider comparo and the Motorcyclist comparo, I would have to look back to see what the issues were. If it were me though it would be 650R>Versys and SV650>Gladius anyways. Just IMHO.

June 23rd, 2012, 06:32 PM	#14
EvilPooMonkey ninjette.org guru Name: James Location: Winston Salem N.C. Join Date: May 2012 Motorcycle(s): Ninja 250 :) Posts: 253	Ruh Roh! Don't let jiggles read that!

June 23rd, 2012, 07:20 PM	#15
CynicalC ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Colin Location: Bay Area Join Date: Feb 2011 Motorcycle(s): '96 EX250 Posts: A lot.	Versys is ugly as sin. __________________________________________________ Ç¥ñï©ª\| ßÿ Ñâ7µ®é. Äñt¡~§º¢Ïä\| ßý Çhøî©è.

June 24th, 2012, 10:49 AM	#17
Linuss ninjette.org guru Name: Steve Location: DFW Join Date: Apr 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2010 Ninja 250R Posts: 294	You're comparing what is essentially a dual-sport to a naked bike. The closer comparison would be the Er-6n and the Gladius.

June 24th, 2012, 05:08 PM	#18
gfloyd2002 User Title Free Since '12 Name: Floyd Location: Barbados Join Date: Dec 2010 Motorcycle(s): '10 Ninja 250R Special Edition Green Posts: A lot. Blog Entries: 13 MOTM - Feb '12	As to direct comparison of the Versys and the Gladius, I agree previous poster, the ER-6N is a better match. The more direct comparison from Suzuki is the V-Strom. But if you are going to compare to the Gladius, the Versys has better components. It suspension is better for spirited riding, lets you adjust rebound and preload on the suspension. The Gladius does not. The Versys also offers better brake components. And while a couple of HP shy of the Gladius, the Versys matches in acceleration numbers, probably because the Gladius is tweaked for low range, slow speed work of the naked bike stunting crowd. Blech. However, it is a small V-Twin, which means you don't have the vibrations of the Versys parallel twin and the sound might be more to some's liking. Personally, I'll take the bike with the better suspension and brake components when the engines perform the same. The Versys is a great bike, and has been past bike of the year by Motorcyclist Magazine. Outside of this thread, the Versys gets rave reviews, regularly winning comparisons against the 650 V-Strom and BMW competitors in the 650cc adventure touring category. MCN says the Versys is "considerably more agile" than the competition, "makes B road riding a joy, and does everything else the other two bikes do as well." Yes, it is vibey - it is a parallel twin. I only have ridden a few miles on one, but I found it comfortable and really fun to ride. Probably will be my next bike. Link to original page on YouTube. Link to original page on YouTube. __________________________________________________ "Improvement makes straight roads, but the crooked roads without improvement, are roads of genius." — William Blake

June 24th, 2012, 07:27 PM	#19
patw ninjette.org guru Name: Pat Location: Barrie, Ontario Join Date: Jun 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Ninja 250 SE Posts: 338	The Versys is not a dual sport, and the engine in the Gladius is quite awesome. That blue one is awful, this is the nice one: __________________________________________________ 2013 CRF250L 1985 GL1200 Interstate

June 24th, 2012, 09:22 PM	#20
nickjpass #squid Name: nickypoo Location: Five Guys Join Date: Jul 2011 Motorcycle(s): Track dedicated 2008 ZX6R Posts: A lot. MOTM - Jul '16	Gladius wins. Lolipop. __________________________________________________

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