Size Matters! My new 2019 Kawasaki Versys X300
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- Опубліковано 15 лип 2024
- Size matters! This Kawasaki Versys X-300 motorcycle is small and I love it!
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Greetings from Canada. I have had my new 300x for 4 months and I must say its a great motorcycle. It can be ridden at its limits not to many other bikes can. I have had the 1000's, 750's, 650's, 500 two stroker and a few other bikes, but after riding the Versys 300x at my age 59 it is perfect, ride safe and stay well (subscribed)
Thanks man! Couldn’t agree more.
I bought a 2019 for my 59th birthday in June. Couldn't be happier. 50/50 tires make it an ideal adventure bike for dirt roads and light trails in the woods.
How is it with a passenger?
@@twowheelsdown2062 For a short ride, it's fine but a few hours might be too much on the thin passenger seat.
Just purchased a 2022, I'm 60 and bought for the same reasons. Love it so far.
1st time rider here, I'm 50. Got the 2020 as my 1st bike, I love it, commuting to work is great now.
Nice! Motorcycles transformed my commuting days too.
I'm also "old" 73, and on my third year of the X300. I also have two other bikes (dirt bike and a Vstrom 650 XT) but I still ride the X300 often, esp. as a commuter (over 70 mph). You are so right about the weight, very flickable, and so easy to ride. And, surprisingly, a joy in the twisties. I also ride some mountain passes, Jeep trails and forest roads. One I got used to the high rev range, I even like it more!
Thanks for a great vid! - GeezerWheels, in SW Colorado.
Thank you! Keep on riding!
I am 64 and haven't had a bike since a Honda CB350 in my college years. I want to ride again, except not on highways, and think this is the bike for me. Your video and encouragement confirmed it. Thanks!
I just traded my Kawasaki X300 in on a Royal Enfield Int650, so that was a move away from the dirt back to pavement. But I am still a huge fan of the X300. I would definitely buy another X300. I made the switch because with 10k miles on it, it was starting to need work and I was ready to experience something new. Still a fan though.
I’m 67yro and just started serious riding on this bike ! Awesome you won’t go wrong 👍👍👏
I have the 2020 model. All the optional accessories. It Hass to be the most bang for the buck of any bike out there. It is a hoot.
Yeah, it's just a great bike. Now if we could just keep the same weight and dimensions and double the horsepower... ;)
Stock tires are lame off road otherwise great bike. Got the same bike (2019) non abs. I can leave the house in the morning for a short ride and end up being gone all day. The 300x is my 22nd bike in 50 years of riding. Lots of dirt roads in the mountains and deserts of California. The Verseys is a great bike for exploring. The gas milage is excellent.
Totally agree. I probably would have gone non-ABS if I was buying new, but buying used--especially where I live where there aren't a lot of bike shops or choice nearby--I have to take a good deal when it comes along. Thanks!
Lol..... I can sooooooo relate.....I went from a ZX6R (130hp) where if I wasn't doing triple digits, then I wasn't 'riding'. I now have a Versys X and could't be happier!
I kept waiting for the dirt road!! Can't wait to see how she does back there, remember you were the guy who took the e-scooter off road! So I am certain you will have a blast!!
Yeah, the video needed some off-road. Coming soon. ? Thanks!
Greetings from Brazil. I accord with you, this bike is extremely fun to road in different environments.Congrats!
Sweet bike, and I know just what you mean. I had an FJR and I had a Ninja 250. I felt like a hero revving to 14k on that little Ninja, while not even speeding.
On the FJR, two shifts and I was going >85 mph.
I got a ticket the second day of FJR ownership with my wife on the back; unmarked cop in an old Chevy Corsica.
the x300 is a nice moto, I'm at almost 4000 miles on mine, but I only added a Givi 30L box and a phone mount. The manual says not for "off road" but fine for dirt roads. So, not supposed to be out rock hopping or trialing, but fun to ride. *my third moto.
Nice. I didn’t know they say it isn’t for off-road. That explains a lot!
Had one for 2 years. Great little bike, loves to rev. Twist the throttle.😛
Cool! Enjoy!
I can relate to a lot of what you said. I just got the 2023 300, so I am still breaking it in. Being close to 60, and having ridden so pretty fast bikes, this one seems dinky. However, that was what led me to it. Actually went to pick up a KLRs, but what I really wanted was a 2 cylinder bike that was capable of highway driving, but light enough to pick up if necessary. Saw this, and went back home to think about it. Didn’t want to impulse buy. Seems to rev a lot at 65, but hopefully break-in will help. I have a 1250 bandit that just wants to run fast. Drives me nuts having to go 25 for miles through town, then get on the highway behind slow pokes. The Versys is happy putting along, and getting 80mpg is kind of sweet too!
Yeah, it's just a cool bike. Checks so many boxes. And I always felt good on it at a stoplight, if you know what I mean. Just has a nice presence to it. Thanks!
Yeah, they denied the claim because it’s a tire. You rent the motorcycle, it gets wear on a disposable part.
Did he abuse your bike? Yes. Are you a fool for thinking you can charge for a consumable part? Yes.
“Duuuude what do you want me to do” says it all. You need to vet your renters better and stop making erroneous insurance claims
Those are kewl and on my radar...😊
This bike always made me feel great sitting on it. It has a real presence at a stop light belying its small displacement. I did finally trade it in because, for me, I wanted a bike that would rip off from a stop, and with this bike you really need to wring its neck to get that effect. If that one feature doesn’t matter to you, this may be the perfect motorcycle.
Thank you for this video. I’ve been getting advice not to get anything less than 750 cc for my first ever motorcycle. I want something highway capable that I can also use for light off-roading. I like how light this bike is. This video gives me a different perspective than what he says. I think this bike just shot to the top of my list of motorcycle to consider.
Very cool. I also like the Honda CB500X. A bit more power but 40-50 pounds heavier if you drop it. Small bikes are great for beginner or advanced riders. And they retain a good chunk of their value, especially if you buy low-mileage used. That way you can get most of your money back when you’re ready to try something else.
Musk rat...whom ever is giving you the advice " not to get anything less than a 750cc for your first ever motorcycle " is an idiot.
Get a smaller bike to learn all the nuances of motorcycling, gain confidence, experience, see if its for you then move up the cc ladder. This is a very fun and affordable bike , on of my favs and l have had over 50 motorcycles in my lifetime.
Ran a stop sign just before you mentioned traffic ticked
Hope you didn’t get a ticket.
@@QuentinsMotoVlog Ha Ha 🤣
Congrats on another great machine. I wish I had your problem and got a bike every few months. 😉🤣 minus the tickets🚨🚔🙂
Thanks Steve. Yeah, the tickets don't help! At least I find that once I have one or two bikes, the price difference to trade one in or sell one to get another isn't so steep. I think this Kawi X300 may be the Goldilocks bike. My wife is skeptical. ;)
I like your style.
Thanks! I appreciate that.
We are not old, just aged..........
Depends on the day I think! Thanks!
Love mine too mate, just setting up for a lap of Australia. I agree around CC size, I've had 900, 750, 650, 440, 250 and the 300cc in this is adequate. I've really overlooked 300cc to 650cc range, there are great bikes out there. I put 15 tooth front sprocket on and it will be perfect for a big lap of Australia with that slightly taller gearing.
That sounds like such a cool trip. Wish I was going!
I had the FJR. Always speed up to 120. The strange thing was that if I went slower my back was hurting.
I was lucky enough to never get a ticket.
Had to sell it because I used it a lot with a pillion and had a terrible on-off.
Every time I changed the gears our helmets would bump each other. It was a 2007 model, known to have that issue.
Anyway I am now looking to get the 300 Versys but I'm afraid to loose all the power that I had ( it was intoxicating) But after I sat on a 300 on a dealer I was surprised at how light it is, especially coming from the mighty FJR.
Just saw this comment, thanks. Yes, a big power difference between the X300 and the FJR. The light weight of the X300 sells it for me but I do have to ring it out for acceleration. I also like the 2019 or newer Honda CB500X. Very similar to X300 but a good deal more go. I’m thinking of going back to a newer CB500X with the 19” front wheel but I’m going to hang onto the Kawi for a while.
Great video.
Thanks!
Size Queen !
My friend had the same issue with his collection of bikes, he rented them out and the R1 got trashed. He now runs an adventure touring rental. He sold all his Big touring Harleys and got I thin 8 Versys X 300 (yeah that many I was also shocked) he teached off rod riding skills and how to pack and they go on rides around the state. Man you should think about that. Gf has a BMW 310 GS and I have a 2024 Versys X300. (The KTM 390 I am waiting for my mate to get one so I cen test ride)
I’m thinking about downsizing from my versys 1000. I will go look at one of these.
It's a fun bike. The power will be down quite a bit from your 1000 but the ability to off-road, plus there's the old saying: it's more fun to ride a slow bike fast than a fast bike slow. Good luck!
I have a 300. Good bike for the $ but you might want to think about the 650 as a better transition. Just sayin. By the way - I put a 15 tooth sprocket in the 300 and it lowered the revs a bit. Better road manners.
@@lew3057 Thanks. I just made the decision to trade the Kawi in for a Royal Enfield Interceptor 650. The X300 is very good bike but the RE just suits me much better. It is awesome completely stock.
Same. Im selling my Yamaha 2017 R6 and getting the Versys 300. Trade in value is roughly the same price as the versys, so ill be walking away with a new bike with no payment. No longer want a bike that'll eventually get me killed or cited for speeding.
It's a good choice, I think. I was out today in bad weather on my Versys X300 just having a ball and not worried about looking down and seeing I'm doing 120 mph or losing the rear wheel powering out of corners on wet pavement. There are about six other motorcycles I would like to own but I don't think I would have taken any of them out on a day like today and I would have missed a great ride.
@@QuentinsMotoVlog yeah I personally think I would be out a lot more riding if I had something just a little more practical like the versys.
@@QuentinsMotoVlog I ended up buying the Honda NC750X :) Definitely more my speed.
@@EricWZ I gave that bike a good look. There was a 2022 sitting at a local dealer and it looked really sweet. Good luck with it!
Hi from Los Angeles I am 63 may will be 64 I do have a 2017 Gold Wing and. 2017 Versys 300 x for my Daughter love to ride this bike I want to make a trip to LOS CABOS BAJA CALIFORNIA On the Virsys bring yours lets go I will retire when I turn 65 and planing on travel alot on my bikes
Thanks for the invite! I’m in the Myrtle Beach area so we’d have to figure it out. But I’m not saying no! BTW I currently have a Royal Enfield Interceptor 650, a BMW R18 Classic, and a Harley Pan America Special. The second two are both great for long distance travel.
I want a motorcycle I can own for over three years and to commute in a big city and have some big trips once in a while, but I cannot decide between the Versys 300x and the g310gs, it is so difficulto to choose between those great bikes.
Hard for me to say definitively because I’ve never owned or ridden 300 cc BMW, but I can share that the Kawasaki routinely wins in UA-cam comparison videos. And, the Kawasaki is a great bike. It’s not fast but it is comfortable. Maybe more importantly, I always felt good on it. It has a really nice presence. Thanks for the comment!
Nice video! I'm almost 20 years beyond you and still riding but the HD was just to heavy and therefore worrisome to ride anymore. I'd finally slowed down enough that I began to enjoy the scenery and the tickets were no longer a problem. But I'm a bit concerned that my new X300, with it's lovely revving motor, will be causing me to loose control of the right hand again and see me finding trouble. :) :)
Ha! I won’t tell!
Still enjoying it?
Sold my versys 650 a few years back. This seems like my dream bike with some knobby tires.
I really enjoyed my X300 but ended up trading it in on a Royal Enfield Int650 which even better suits the way I like to ride. My main issue with the X300 was the lack of torque while street riding, plus the bike’s rear sprocket became bent somehow, a problem I misdiagnosed as a problem with the chain. Also, I could not afford to keep three motorcycles. I kept my Kawasaki Vaquero for rides with my wife and to rent it out on Ridershare and TwistedRoad. I loved the seating position on the X300 and enjoyed the low first gear for exploring off road. But ultimately I wanted something faster on the road that still can bomb down a dirt road. The Royal Enfield is as close to perfect for my riding style as I’ve yet to find.
Hi there from Australia. Returning older rider and thinking about the Versys 300. You did a great deal there. Persistent reports say the seat is seriously hard and uncomfortable. How do you find it? I notice there is (what looks like) a fitted sheepskin cover on it. Did you add that? If so, did it help? And where do you get them? I hope you got that school zone ticket waived. Cheers.
Thanks, and yes, I fought that ticket with a lawyer who cost me as much as the ticket but at least it was wiped off my record. I did put a cushion on the seat and the sheepskin. The sheepskin is a quality item that comes from Alaska Leathers. I put them on all my bikes. The best cushion I’ve found is this one on Temu: share.temu.com/v6ypX6i2uAA Good luck with your riding and thanks again.
@@QuentinsMotoVlog Saved the points, which is the most important. Excellent info on the seating. Thx.
I’ve been searching for a good phone holder for my X 300, could you recommend me yours?
Yea, when you see the mom line at school you are supposed to stop and sit in the middle of the road and wait for an hour until they are gone. Imagine the ticket machine//scheme that is! Every school day dozens of tickets handed out for crossing the lines/wrong side of the road!!!!
Yeah, this was total bullshit!
Did you get this from a dealer ?
I get it im#67 ..lol
Just go to court yourself. You hired a lawyer for that bullshit?! Most times you go to court the officer is a no-show. The case is automatically dismissed. I fought a careless driving ticket. The cop was upset that I was weaving in and out of traffic and he couldn't. The judge asked me, 'Why careless driving? ' and that's what I told him. I said, ' No one honked their horn, flashed their lights, or flipped me off, so I don't know what his problem was. I'm not here on a speeding ticket. Those I admit to and pay.'
The judge smiled and told me to have a nice day.
That was on my Ninja 1000
You might be right. And it was a bullshit ticket. But I just didn't want to deal with it and it's done now. Thanks!
your helmet feels "wet" because it's time to take the liner out and wash it. It's saturated with your body oils and that always makes them feel wet.
That was BS. The cop’s job is to give the school a ticket if traffic to their establishment is blocking the road. If you follow Matt’s Off-road Recovery, you will see that their representative got a ticket because traffic for their off-road wrecker games event was backing up on the road.
You’re right! It was last year and I’m STILL pissed off about it.
Tires are wear items and that’s not a burnout