2020 Kawasaki Versys 650 LT Review | Daily Rider

2020 Kawasaki Versys 650 LT Review | Daily Rider

Ride along with Zack Courts as he kicks off the new Daily Rider series. In this episode, he takes the venerable Kawasaki Versys 650 LT out for a spin.

[faizalahmad]

Ya'll have no idea how much this meant to some of us. Thanks RevZilla for bringing back Zack & Ari to this platform.

[floydian]

Missed Zack riding around town and giggling to himself everytime he pops a wheelie

[Clonewars]

"Comment below if you want to see me do that test"

Do it.

[jeffhachtel]

Next time you talk to a Kawasaki rep about the Versys, throw a cruise control module at them so they don't forget to add it next time.

[timothy]

Thank God Zach and Ari are back. And even though it's not called MC Commute, I'm glad they brought this back too.

[plusRpm]

Versys 650: the bike that will bring you anywhere, all the time, cheaply and reliably. No more and no less 😅
The perfect commuter bike.

[bijushrestha]

is it MC commute... 2020 is finally HEALING

[davidkeith]

You can just stop the series now, it doesn't get better than the Versys 650. It's not just an every day bike, it's an every situation bike.

Wheelie off the line? Check.
Fly down the highway? Check.
Carve through the curves? Check.
Take the path less traveled? Check.
Cross-country? Check.
Carry luggage? Check.
Ride two-up? Check.
Conserve fuel? Check.

It doesn't excel at any particular one, but it does all of them very, very well.

[slovaklife]

Zack said he lets his wife do the reviewing of passenger accommodations, but we all know he really meant Ari.

[MatthewW]

Zack is 100% my favorite motorcycle reviewer. He is honest and you can tell he loves to ride. The little giggles are great lol

[awesomearron]

I love that this is an exact rip-off of Zach's old job at Motorcyclist, thanks for bringing us the content we've sorely missed from Zach.

[halfcourthero]

I bought a 2017 versys 650 LT 3 years ago as a first bike. You and Ari were tremendous in helping me make that decision. Thousands of miles later and trips to multiple states, the versys 650 is an amazing machine. Glad you guys are back! Keep up the good work.

[mishimposble]

I've owned over 17 bikes and have ridden many miles in my riding career. I love my 2008 Versys and have put over 40, 000 miles on it ripping twisties here in western North Carolina. I also throw on saddlebags and take a few long range trips each year. Fantastic all around bike. The fact that Ari bought one and has been a long term ambassador for the Versys says it all.

[thesergeant]

Zack is so good at this style of review it's unreal. The dude just flows and it's so entertaining. So excited to have Zack and Ari back!

[fingleburt]

Oh how I have missed Zack and his commutes!

[MotoHikes]

I ride a 2019 Versys 650 GT (the LT but with added topbox and fog lamps), and it's a phenomenal machine. My first big bike and it hasn't failed me in any of the conditions i've ridden it in. Mountain passes, dirt roads, snaking valleys, motorways, everything. It truely can do it all, and it does it while inspring massive confidence. Highly recommend for anyone in need of a capable tourer.

[catalyst]

Your Versys 650 review a few years back sold me so I got one 3 years ago now and never regretted it. I'm 6'3 275lbs and I've ridden 10 hours in a day no problem. I threw on a hefty skid plate, crash bars, and some pivot pegs and most importantly some Avon 90/10 tires and the thing tackles northern CA gravel, logging and 4x4 roads no problem. ABS does fine on pretty steep hills. The stock tires were super sketchy for some reason on anything soft. It truly is versatile or a Jack of all trades kind of bike with just about $1000 in Mods. Mud, deep sand, or gravel not so much but I still slip and slide through it when I have to. I've only had a couple stop drops and can pick it back up solo without too much struggle at all. Thanks Zach and so glad you are back! 😉👍

[sMaShEdToMaToS]

Picked up a new 2019 Versys 650 in March. Finally got through the break in and first impressions says this bike isn’t perfect in any area, but is decent to good in touring, adventure, street, and sport. I think Kawasaki hit the nail on the head. Cheap bike for what it is. 100% happy with the bike.
And as a side note, this bike really pulls!

[brianq]

I would love to know what mic setup he's using. Clear audio, not much wind noise can even hear the Versys!

[-DC-]

Zach's voice is the sound of sanity in a insane world, stay frosty dude 👊