Bikes like a Kawasaki Versys?

helpimcrap · 27 Feb 2023 at 17:56

Hi all,
After a bike with a similar riding position to a Versus, but can't tolerate a Suzuki GSF1250 well because of my arm limitation (can't extend right arm. Locked at 45-60°).

Fits me perfectly but any other similar bikes to try?

helpimcrap · 27 Feb 2023 at 21:24

Multistrada? Thanks for the suggestions.

I'll look into those, nothing is off the table as a touring bike. My CBR is lovely to ride at a decent lick or over short distances but it was killing my shoulders on a trip around Scotland. When I was cornering fast and having a play it was nice, but I like my licence lol.

helpimcrap · 27 Feb 2023 at 21:44

BMW S1000XR?

helpimcrap · 28 Feb 2023 at 08:34

bloodiedathame said:
Africa Twin

Good call but I think because of my arm it's going to be to far and I'd have to lean forward as the ideal seat position looks about 6" behind the tank. I'll have to try one though.
My arm is basically a T-rex arm.

helpimcrap · 4 Mar 2023 at 16:08

Ok, day out sitting on motorbikes.
V Strom. Feels ok, looks minging.
Tiger 1050. Feels better than it looked and potential.
Tracer 700/900. Didn't work for the position.
BMW K1600? K1800? Huge but felt pretty good.
Multistrada - weighs a ton and position wasn't brilliant.
Africa twin. Huge bike, but felt ok and could be adapted.
Going to try a V Strom and a Versys for a test ride hopefully.
I really want a Fireblade or something. Lol

helpimcrap · 13 May 2023 at 17:17

Update:
Had a test ride on a Versys 650 in the wet. Very nice and stable.
The instructors found out I was an exracer fairly quickly as they looked at me the entire brief "no speeding, wheelies, dangerous riding, aggressive riding etc"

They stuck me at the front as I was in the smallest bike, and I'd slow down to give a gap then have a play to catch them up.
We still lost the riders behind me 3x.
Told them when we stopped to return, I was slowing down so I could properly test the bike and get a feel for it (in the wet), so they set off 100mph+ (they were on 1000cc+ bikes) and I was enjoying it. Then we had to pull over and wait for the others for a few minutes lol.
Fitted me perfectly.
Stable bike in the wet too.
Got a possibly good deal on a new one too hopefully because I used to race against the store owner and they used to sponsor me unofficially.

helpimcrap · 10 Jun 2023 at 11:14

chaparral said:
How about something like a Yamaha MT10
Not the best bike for touring due to fuel tank range

Or something different maybe like a Tenere 700

Ténéré 700 | Adventure Motorcycle | 700cc ADV Bike

Yamaha's original XT models made world travel a reality for every rider. Now, the legend continues. With the Ténéré 700 you can discover real adventure and change your life forever.

www.yamaha-motor.eu

Thank but i tried sitting on an MT10 and it doesn't suit my arm.

So far, the only bike i've found that fits is a Versys. Tried everything from an Africa Twin to Versys with everything in between tried - BMW, Yamaha, Honda, Suzuki, Kawasaki, Benelli, Ducati, Aprilia.