going over to the darkside.... - Page 6 - SV650.org

pookie · 17-07-12, 07:08 AM

well isnt that a handsome chap ! I do like the colour

Messie · 17-07-12, 07:13 AM

It's quite a deep yellow, almost gold. A couple of people have said it's similar to the old Daytona yellow

NTECUK · 17-07-12, 07:39 AM

Waz is it.
I don't know models very much?

Messie · 17-07-12, 07:51 AM

Versys 650

pookie · 17-07-12, 09:01 AM

what is the seat height like compared to a sv650? I quite like the off road shape but always mindful they might not be best suited for a the vertically challenged

Messie · 17-07-12, 09:03 AM

It's pretty tall. I don't know the exact measurement but it's much higher than the SV

NTECUK · 17-07-12, 10:01 AM

Too Tall for my short fat hairy leg's.

Like why do Bike manufactures do that.
I love the Siver 750 but need 6" heels to touch the floor

When was the last time you spotted a 6ft Italian

Littlepeahead · 17-07-12, 12:38 PM

Mart, when we meet up next you can have a sit on my Baby Beemer. I bet even Hong could get his feet flat on it. Low suspension and low seat. I headed down a narrow lane on Saturday night near Ulting which was actually blocked by flooding. Had to turn around, which was about a 6 point turn on mud and gravel as the lane was so narrow, and had no problems. That would not have happened on the SV.

rictus01 · 17-07-12, 12:49 PM

the Versys seat height is 840mm about 35mm higher than the SV, and I can confirm it is very near the old Triumph daytona strontium yellow (but with sparkley bits in it), and a certain lady was leaned very much over in corners after 10 or 15 miles from picking it up (Oh and smiling quiet a lot to.....

Paul the 6th · 17-07-12, 05:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Messie

It's pretty tall. I don't know the exact measurement but it's much higher than the SV

What ya gonna call it Sal? Verrry nice

17-07-12, 07:08 AM	#51
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17-07-12, 07:13 AM	#52
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17-07-12, 07:39 AM	#53
NTECUK Member Mega Poster Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: essex Posts: 5,314	Re: going over to the darkside.... Waz is it. I don't know models very much? __________________ Raisin cookies that look like chocolate chip cookies are the reason I have trust issues.

17-07-12, 07:51 AM	#54
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17-07-12, 09:01 AM	#55
pookie Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Essex Posts: 938	Re: going over to the darkside.... what is the seat height like compared to a sv650? I quite like the off road shape but always mindful they might not be best suited for a the vertically challenged __________________ "an unedifying exercise in postmodern, operatic grunge" Was - 2000 Candy blue sv650s -2003 Sonic silver sv1000s Gone - 2007 Wildfire Orange Ninja zx6r Now - 2010 Triton blue sv650s -Back to the future

17-07-12, 09:03 AM	#56
Messie The Teacer Mega Poster Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: colchester Posts: 2,739	Re: going over to the darkside.... It's pretty tall. I don't know the exact measurement but it's much higher than the SV __________________ There's a fine line between a hobby and a mental illness

17-07-12, 10:01 AM	#57
NTECUK Member Mega Poster Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: essex Posts: 5,314	Re: going over to the darkside.... Too Tall for my short fat hairy leg's. Like why do Bike manufactures do that. I love the Siver 750 but need 6" heels to touch the floor When was the last time you spotted a 6ft Italian __________________ Raisin cookies that look like chocolate chip cookies are the reason I have trust issues.

17-07-12, 12:38 PM	#58
Littlepeahead Member Mega Poster Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: The Saaarrrfff Posts: 2,908	Re: going over to the darkside.... Mart, when we meet up next you can have a sit on my Baby Beemer. I bet even Hong could get his feet flat on it. Low suspension and low seat. I headed down a narrow lane on Saturday night near Ulting which was actually blocked by flooding. Had to turn around, which was about a 6 point turn on mud and gravel as the lane was so narrow, and had no problems. That would not have happened on the SV. __________________ Tender is the day, The demons go away, Lord I need to find, Someone who can heal my mind...

17-07-12, 12:49 PM	#59
rictus01 Member Mega Poster Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: South London Posts: 9,799	Re: going over to the darkside.... the Versys seat height is 840mm about 35mm higher than the SV, and I can confirm it is very near the old Triumph daytona strontium yellow (but with sparkley bits in it), and a certain lady was leaned very much over in corners after 10 or 15 miles from picking it up (Oh and smiling quiet a lot to..... __________________ Life should not be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty and well preserved body, but rather to skid in broadside, in a cloud of smoke, thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and loudly proclaiming, 'Wow! What a Ride!

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