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Nice ride review. Thanks for pointing out how the owner lowered the suspension. For me at 5' 7", I would need to do this. I greatly enjoyed your review. I love the Versys 1000 LT. it's the one for me! I too enjoy the inline 4 engine as you do. it has the tech I want too. Thanks again, well done!
Just subscribed! As a fellow shorty, I appreciate your efforts here. Please keep producing your reviews. I have watched them all so far and I now have a pretty good idea of what YOU are looking for in a bike. From this prospective, I have taken your comments and have filtered them according to my preferences. I think you desire a bike with at least 110hp with mid to high levels of torque . . . something that will induce the giggle effect when the throttle is twisted. Others may be perfectly happy, even ecstatic, about the power produced by bikes that fall short of what you desire. Unfortunately, the vast majority of adventure motorcycles are just too tall and heavy (especially when loaded for touring) for short riders with average riding skills. Bikes with power that can produce the giggle effect you desire are at the larger end of this list . . . with seat heights above 830mm and wet weights above 230kg/500lbs. Even though I would like to experience the same thrills (power) with my daily ride that you had when riding bikes like the BMW 1250GS, Kawasaki Versys 1000 and Yamaha Tracer 900, my preference will lean further toward a motorcycle that I can physically handle. Again, thanks for providing these reviews. I look forward to watching your next offering. . . .
Awww, Thank you so much for your support and encouraging me to continue - much appreciated. I am hoping to test ride the Ducati Multistrada 950S as soon as I can find a dealer with one on their test ride fleet. I tried to sit on a Honda Africa Twin but couldn't even push it off it's side stand, it was just too top heavy🤣😅. If I tried any harder I probably would have dislocated my hip joints🤣
I agree! The seat height of the new Africa Twin is about at the level of my chin. I am 5'5" , 28" inseam . Unlike you, I will not need a bike with gobs of power. I am used to riding big single cylinder motorcycles, so anything with more power than 60HP will work just fine for me. Having the ability to roll on power from 70MPH is just not needed for me at this time. I like twisty-two-lane roads and avoid motorways unless absolutely necessary. I have narrowed my bike list down to the Tiger 900 GT and the Moto Guzzi V85TT. My larger than I really want/need bike would be the Kawasaki Versys 1000. My smaller than I really want bike, from a touring standpoint, would be a Kawasaki Z900RS. I do like the Ducati Multistrada 900, but I would have to look into options for lowering the seat height.
I'm short my self. 173 cm and I bought the Versys 1000 SE. I took the lower seat (820 mm) but it is still to high because of the weight of the machine. If I'm riding alone it is ok, but with my wife and luggage it is no fun. So If you are shorter and want to travel with socius and luggage you have to know - this is a big and heavy bike. inline 4 is very silky making your travel really nice. But again, if you are heavy, 120 hp are not so much... I would prefer the 141 hp from S1000SX. I owned the S1000SX and I miss the 141 hp. Sitting position is great - I love it. It is a nice bike. Very confortable but I will test the new Multistrada V4 next year. Lower weight, lower seat with 810 mm and 170 hp...
Yep I agree. I am eagerly awaiting to test ride the Multistrada V4, not yet arrived at my Ducati dealer. I did a specs & features comparison of it on my channel against the 1260S. I have test ridden Ninja 1000SX, BMW 1000XR and a few more on my channel.
Hi David, Thanks for watching and I am glad you found it useful. Unfortunately due to changes in my personal life things didn’t go according to my plan so had to put off buying for a while.
@@InfusedBiker well I’m picking mine versus 2022 registered 2023 model next week. I see you tested one bacons Motorcycles that’s where I’m picking mine up from so if you’re local would be glad to come round and show you my bike. And if you wanted to have a blast and see what you feel. Dave
@@SuperGizzzmo wow, congratulations David. I hope you have lots of enjoyment and happy memories. I would loved to have joined you but due to circumstances I mentioned I had to move away from the area. Anyway wish you have long trouble free riding 😁 Safe riding
30inch did I hear you say! Wow that is an inch longer than mine. I would say we are average height, not shorties. Thank you for this video on how this bike can be adjusted to different heights.
@@InfusedBiker The fact it's made for giants, kind of makes you wonder why they made it that height? My brought up conception of the Asian races are that they are smaller than ourselves. Or, is that just a myth? I have listened to many reviews on all kind of bikes and still confused as to what to buy. Mind you we can't buy anything at the moment as the government thinks motorbikes are not essential. I disagree, it's good for my mental health and well-being ;)
Exactly, I think the same. I saw the press launch article with the picture of the Honda engineer of the Africa Twin and I couldn't help noticing his short legs and wondered what was he thinking 😀😆. I agree with you about motorcycle and mental health and also emotional well-being for sure. I am really excited about test riding the Ducati Multistrada V4 Granturismo when it arrives in showrooms 🙂
@@InfusedBiker sorry I hadn't seen your reply. Been frazzled out with idiots buying our house. Thinking of ditching them and staying put. We would be better off here that is for sure financially, but not bike wise. Farmers here in Lincolnshire don',t give a fuck about anyone. I had fallen off my Honda Shadow a few times and not have a neck disc problem and when it gets bad I have to where a blow up collar. The shit they leave behind is disgraceful and none of the authorities do a damn thing. Moan over, back to my UFO world and my new exposed Matrix world. Not yet released all the details and that has taken my focus off everything else too. Stay safe my friend humanity is dangerous, as most of it are sheep, all being dutiful and playing the game they are told to follow
An excellent review, especially from short riders perspective Sir. I am myself of same height and looking for upgrading from Z900 to either Tiger 850/900 or Versys 1000. Which one is better from ease of handling and comfort on bad/ gravel roads in your opinion.
I am glad you found it useful. For touring in overall comfort, wind protection and carrying capacity then I think the Versys is better. For speed and thrills then it would be the Ninja.🙂
Thanks man I was looking for a video on UA-cam that explains me about seat height for short rider . You did a good job and there no video on UA-cam about this topic.congrats for 1000 sub!!!!
I'm another short of leg though 5'9" I am 31" inseam. Did consider the Versys but found it a bit to top heavy so went with the Ninja 1000SX with the low seat. This with the lowering kit and low seat should be good for 29" liked/subbed
Hi. Have I got the smile you are looking for with this bike? I tested it and although it is very good in its cyclo part, the engine is too smooth for my taste. Thanks for your videos
Oh it did make me smile but not quite the full 'grin'. 😁 Where as the KTM 1290 Super Duke GT gave me grins from ear to ear!😃😄😅 It's a torque monster and the bhp to match!
During my ride I didn’t notice any issues during taking corners, albeit, I didn’t do extreme knee on ground turns. Maybe it will be an issue on race tracks
Hi, im about 168cm tall. Now using versys same model as yours. I plan to lower down front fork about 1 inches. Is that any problem when i want to use double stand ?
I think I'll struggle with it with my short legs. I read in an article by a journalist who found it quite heavy on the standard height. So personally I wouldn't buy it unless it's lowered.
A huge thanks to all the subscribers who helped my channel to reach over 1K. Please continue to subscribe. Thanks for your support. Check out the other test rides on my channel.
Nice ride review. Thanks for pointing out how the owner lowered the suspension. For me at 5' 7", I would need to do this. I greatly enjoyed your review. I love the Versys 1000 LT. it's the one for me! I too enjoy the inline 4 engine as you do. it has the tech I want too. Thanks again, well done!
Good review, I’m short legged be hard to manage! Else I would buy this bike. Would not lower the bike effects handeling, thanks for your review
Another great review. Bought my first bike from there, good place.
Thank you so much.
Just subscribed! As a fellow shorty, I appreciate your efforts here. Please keep producing your reviews. I have watched them all so far and I now have a pretty good idea of what YOU are looking for in a bike. From this prospective, I have taken your comments and have filtered them according to my preferences.
I think you desire a bike with at least 110hp with mid to high levels of torque . . . something that will induce the giggle effect when the throttle is twisted. Others may be perfectly happy, even ecstatic, about the power produced by bikes that fall short of what you desire.
Unfortunately, the vast majority of adventure motorcycles are just too tall and heavy (especially when loaded for touring) for short riders with average riding skills. Bikes with power that can produce the giggle effect you desire are at the larger end of this list . . . with seat heights above 830mm and wet weights above 230kg/500lbs.
Even though I would like to experience the same thrills (power) with my daily ride that you had when riding bikes like the BMW 1250GS, Kawasaki Versys 1000 and Yamaha Tracer 900, my preference will lean further toward a motorcycle that I can physically handle.
Again, thanks for providing these reviews. I look forward to watching your next offering.
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Awww, Thank you so much for your support and encouraging me to continue - much appreciated. I am hoping to test ride the Ducati Multistrada 950S as soon as I can find a dealer with one on their test ride fleet. I tried to sit on a Honda Africa Twin but couldn't even push it off it's side stand, it was just too top heavy🤣😅. If I tried any harder I probably would have dislocated my hip joints🤣
I agree! The seat height of the new Africa Twin is about at the level of my chin. I am 5'5" , 28" inseam .
Unlike you, I will not need a bike with gobs of power. I am used to riding big single cylinder motorcycles, so anything with more power than 60HP will work just fine for me. Having the ability to roll on power from 70MPH is just not needed for me at this time. I like twisty-two-lane roads and avoid motorways unless absolutely necessary.
I have narrowed my bike list down to the Tiger 900 GT and the Moto Guzzi V85TT. My larger than I really want/need bike would be the Kawasaki Versys 1000. My smaller than I really want bike, from a touring standpoint, would be a Kawasaki Z900RS.
I do like the Ducati Multistrada 900, but I would have to look into options for lowering the seat height.
And Moto Guzzi has the shaft drive. no messy chain lube!
Yep, and no big plastic fairing. Air-cooled as well. However, the power it produces will not excite many riders who are looking for high HP thrills.
I'm short my self. 173 cm and I bought the Versys 1000 SE. I took the lower seat (820 mm) but it is still to high because of the weight of the machine. If I'm riding alone it is ok, but with my wife and luggage it is no fun. So If you are shorter and want to travel with socius and luggage you have to know - this is a big and heavy bike. inline 4 is very silky making your travel really nice. But again, if you are heavy, 120 hp are not so much... I would prefer the 141 hp from S1000SX. I owned the S1000SX and I miss the 141 hp. Sitting position is great - I love it. It is a nice bike. Very confortable but I will test the new Multistrada V4 next year. Lower weight, lower seat with 810 mm and 170 hp...
Yep I agree. I am eagerly awaiting to test ride the Multistrada V4, not yet arrived at my Ducati dealer. I did a specs & features comparison of it on my channel against the 1260S. I have test ridden Ninja 1000SX, BMW 1000XR and a few more on my channel.
Hi there, love the video did you end up buying versus or did you buy another bike?
Hi David, Thanks for watching and I am glad you found it useful. Unfortunately due to changes in my personal life things didn’t go according to my plan so had to put off buying for a while.
@@InfusedBiker well I’m picking mine versus 2022 registered 2023 model next week. I see you tested one bacons Motorcycles that’s where I’m picking mine up from so if you’re local would be glad to come round and show you my bike. And if you wanted to have a blast and see what you feel. Dave
@@SuperGizzzmo wow, congratulations David. I hope you have lots of enjoyment and happy memories. I would loved to have joined you but due to circumstances I mentioned I had to move away from the area. Anyway wish you have long trouble free riding 😁 Safe riding
Fantastic information. I’m a bit on the short side myself and am looking for the same sort of bike (do it all). I hope you keep making these videos.
Thank you very much Sir 😊 I am glad you found it useful.
30inch did I hear you say! Wow that is an inch longer than mine. I would say we are average height, not shorties. Thank you for this video on how this bike can be adjusted to different heights.
😃 Yes I know 😆 I suppose since all the adventure bikes seem to be built for giants hence I am a bit short.
@@InfusedBiker The fact it's made for giants, kind of makes you wonder why they made it that height? My brought up conception of the Asian races are that they are smaller than ourselves. Or, is that just a myth? I have listened to many reviews on all kind of bikes and still confused as to what to buy. Mind you we can't buy anything at the moment as the government thinks motorbikes are not essential. I disagree, it's good for my mental health and well-being ;)
Exactly, I think the same. I saw the press launch article with the picture of the Honda engineer of the Africa Twin and I couldn't help noticing his short legs and wondered what was he thinking 😀😆. I agree with you about motorcycle and mental health and also emotional well-being for sure. I am really excited about test riding the Ducati Multistrada V4 Granturismo when it arrives in showrooms 🙂
@@InfusedBiker sorry I hadn't seen your reply. Been frazzled out with idiots buying our house. Thinking of ditching them and staying put. We would be better off here that is for sure financially, but not bike wise. Farmers here in Lincolnshire don',t give a fuck about anyone. I had fallen off my Honda Shadow a few times and not have a neck disc problem and when it gets bad I have to where a blow up collar. The shit they leave behind is disgraceful and none of the authorities do a damn thing. Moan over, back to my UFO world and my new exposed Matrix world. Not yet released all the details and that has taken my focus off everything else too. Stay safe my friend humanity is dangerous, as most of it are sheep, all being dutiful and playing the game they are told to follow
No worries. This lockdown is not doing any good for my mental health. You stay safe my friend.
An excellent review, especially from short riders perspective Sir. I am myself of same height and looking for upgrading from Z900 to either Tiger 850/900 or Versys 1000. Which one is better from ease of handling and comfort on bad/ gravel roads in your opinion.
Thank you sir, I would be more inclined towards 850/900 tiger for comfort and less weight 😊 Good luck and safe riding
@@InfusedBiker thank you very much, your opinion matters a lot
Thank U
Hey I like your video one question for if you had a choice for touring which bike is good this bike or new ninja 1000 sx
I am glad you found it useful. For touring in overall comfort, wind protection and carrying capacity then I think the Versys is better. For speed and thrills then it would be the Ninja.🙂
Thanks man I was looking for a video on UA-cam that explains me about seat height for short rider . You did a good job and there no video on UA-cam about this topic.congrats for 1000 sub!!!!
@@prem.g.gaikwad Thank you so much Sir. I appreciate your support and encouraging words ❤ 🙏
@@InfusedBiker 👍
I'm another short of leg though 5'9" I am 31" inseam. Did consider the Versys but found it a bit to top heavy so went with the Ninja 1000SX with the low seat. This with the lowering kit and low seat should be good for 29" liked/subbed
Thank you very much for your support 😁. I loved the Ninja 1000SX. I hope you have lots of fun on your machine.
Hi. Have I got the smile you are looking for with this bike? I tested it and although it is very good in its cyclo part, the engine is too smooth for my taste. Thanks for your videos
Oh it did make me smile but not quite the full 'grin'. 😁 Where as the KTM 1290 Super Duke GT gave me grins from ear to ear!😃😄😅 It's a torque monster and the bhp to match!
Hello. What you think lowered suspension on the bike effect when cornering?
During my ride I didn’t notice any issues during taking corners, albeit, I didn’t do extreme knee on ground turns. Maybe it will be an issue on race tracks
@@InfusedBiker thanks
Hi, im about 168cm tall. Now using versys same model as yours. I plan to lower down front fork about 1 inches. Is that any problem when i want to use double stand ?
Hi It’s not my bike, I was only test riding it. The dealer had the bike lowered. I didn’t notice any negative impact whilst using the centre stand .
@@InfusedBiker , thanks for your reply. Very much appreciated
How difficult is it to get it on the centre stand after suspension lowering?
Actually it wasn't that difficult.
Hey what about the engine heat on city traffic?
I didn't ride long enough in slow traffic and the day wasn't that hot so the engine heat was not noticeable.
What is your height sir?
I am just about 5'5" / 165cm. My inside leg measurement is 30 inch / 760mm.
What is your height
I am 5’5” tall with 30” inside leg
whats your height??
5'5 with 30" inside leg measurement
@@InfusedBiker could you ride this bike if it wasnt lowered?
I think I'll struggle with it with my short legs. I read in an article by a journalist who found it quite heavy on the standard height. So personally I wouldn't buy it unless it's lowered.
Dude, you can't jump on a bike start criticizing right away, maybe you're riding wrong.
btw- quick shifting at low speed. Hmm