The wait is over

Originally Posted by Lozzo

Haha. I actually chose it because I miss my old '98 Bandit 600 and the riding position that had. I loved throwing that bike around, and the Versys makes so much sense as a road bike because it does everything well.

I am now in love with lozzo

[Luckypants]

You know, I think a green IAM triangle would look great on that Versys....

[the_lone_wolf]

Originally Posted by Luckypants

You know, I think a green IAM triangle would look great on that Versys....

or one of these:

Originally Posted by Luckypants

You know, I think a green IAM triangle would look great on that Versys....

It's surprising how quickly you can go off people

Originally Posted by the_lone_wolf

or one of these:

And that goes for you too

Originally Posted by shonadoll

I think it's the headlight that lets it down a bit in the looks dept-however, it doesn't matter, and the bike gets fabulous reviews.

Like I said, I'm not looking at the bike when I'm riding it. It's like the old joke about fat burds and mopeds... only I'm not ashamed of having a fat burd if she's fun.

Originally Posted by shonadoll

I think it's good you have gone for something different, because it suits what you want to do with it-as appropriate as someone buying a race bike, and actually using it on track....

I have a road-legal trackbike, but it's crap as a roadbike now it's had new bodywork and a single seat. I keep a variety of bikes - one for road, one for track and a small winter hack for pootling around locally that I don't mind getting knocked about a bit. The Versys is the road bike, it won't be going on track and the panniers will be useful when I go shopping at Sainsbury's.

You know what, it looks ok in black and like you said one doesn't care how it looks when you're riding it. Owner friends rate it highly. Can't wait to ride one actually. It's the best practical/affordable do-it-all road bike out there at the mo I think.

[the_lone_wolf]

Originally Posted by Lozzo

And that goes for you too

it would be funny if you matched with with an open face lid and some big black glasses

Originally Posted by robchester

Listen I know a lot of people care what their bikes look like but this is a great ride. It can be ridden like a supermoto, sat forward arms out, or you can sit back on the comfy area of the seat and admire the view. Its so light at speed, and the bars nice and wide so you can just push it into corners.

I have only just started with the bike. There are improvements to come (although its ugly face will stay)

you could always have plastic surgery..



oh the bikes face !!

I wouldnt be surprised if Honda looked to do something like this. I have yet to find anyone who rode the V make a bad comment about it from a handling perspective. For some they have said that they wanted more power but for me its spot on. I need to fix my annoying fairing buzz (need some adhesive foam padding) but thats about the only criticism I have at the moment...

Originally Posted by Lozzo

and the panniers will be useful when I go shopping at Sainsbury's.

ah! i'll use this reason to justify purchasing a honda VFR800 with full luggage. food shopping.