$2500 Versys 650 to the Arctic - ep2 Tuktoyaktuk

In this video I ride my $2500 2016 Kawasaki Versys 650 past the Arctic Circle to Tuktoyaktuk at the top of Northwest Territories Canada and on the Arctic Ocean. Along the way, I stop at Dawson City to replace my front tire with a Continental TKC 80 to ease my way up the Dempster Highway and then ride the Alaska Highway home.

[searlearnold]

A $2500 bike, 1 stolen jacket, 2 loose bolts, 1 leaky fork seal and a priceless bunch of memories.
Great adventure !

[richarde]

Thanks for allowing an old man to go on this adventure with you vicariously! Just discovered you today and will continue to view your videos. The Bible references make it an even better blessing.

[richardmourdock]

Excellent video. In 2016, after eight years of riding, I rode up the Dempster as far as the Arctic Circle. This brought back some great memories. I visited the Arctic Circle on the summer solstice. The mosquitos were the biggest and meanest I have ever seen. I did the ride on a Goldwing at age 66 and made it to Eagle Plains without adding gas. Goldwings are great bikes.. I've been riding a Super Tenere since 2018 and would love to do it again, all the way to Tuk.. but now at age 72, it probably won't happen. Still a great adventure though. One that deserves respect and caution but rewards the rider with a lifetime of great memories. Prayer was a key to our safety and success, I think.

[abdulazizsaleh]

I found a bike like this at a reasonable price 🤔
So I searched on YouTube to watch clips about it. Is it practical? I found this video. I watched the beginning of you talking in front of the computer. I said the video is long, perhaps it is not important. 😶
But soon the scene changed...I said this is exactly what I enjoy watching
I expected it to be good, but I didn't expect to enjoy it all that much
In fact, your photography and editing were more than wonderful.. some scenes were magical 👌🏻
Indeed, you gave us a very beautiful journey. I must watch the other clip with which the journey began...
I hope you share more of your travels.. You really offer a wonderful channel
From Saudi Arabia..🇸🇦🌴
I thank you and wish you well and happiness👏🏻🥇

[andrewbozhozr]

You are never alone or helpless, the Force that guides the stars guides you to.

[salehalebrahim]

I enjoyed all the moments in this video. excellent production and narration, it deserves to be presented on the National Geographic channel. Thanks for sharing your journey with us. Cheers from Kuwait.

[abyields]

Glad I came across this video, thanks for taking the time to take us along!

[I_Santos_]

Wow. I’ve watched some other videos of this journey, but you managed to capture the magnificence of this great place so beautifully. It really felt like we were along with you for the ride. It must’ve been quite a bit of work putting this video together, but I tell ya, those of us lucky to have watched it really did enjoy it. So many of us due to circumstances won’t be able to do trips like this and thanks to those like you and the work you do we can still experience far corners of the world. Thanks. And thanks for your positive attitude throughout.

[nickpritch]

What an incredible journey the scenery blows me away, brave to do on your own. Amazing thank you 👍🙏

[papertiger]

Thanks! That was fantastic. I'm probably going to watch it again tomorrow.

You're way too good at this YouTube thing to stay a "small fry" for long. Just saying...

[druegeme]

so well made and narrated. You are truly blessed with the best sounding versys650 ever!

[Onewithsausage]

Great video. Low life's everywhere, stealing whatever they can. Sucks that some people never learn.

[dougnash]

The slower you go the more you see. Great video. 👍👍 The Versys seemed to do well. You had very good weather.

[MotoHikes]

Another great video! You're gonna blow up. Thoroughly loved seeing your journey to Tuktoyuktuk. And as a Versys 650 owner, thank you for showcasing what these much maligned machines can do!

[smoberdeen]

Thank you for making and posting this video. This is the first video I've found of someone actually touring (bike camping) using the Versus 650.
I bike camped on a bicycle with a trailer and just purchased a new 2023 Versus 650 LT ABS and looking forward to some touring.

[tombeespoke]

Really enjoying your content, whilst I live in a very big country we have nothing that compares to North America. Tom, Sydney AUS.

[mikeonabike]

Nice build! Looking forward to seeing the next video

Cheers Mikey from Scotland 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[sipeb]

Very enjoyable video. I appreciated that you used an ordinary motorbike anybody could buy.

[Ody-upkg]

Thanks for sharing your adventure brother! Hope to do it myself soon.

[Loger]

This series will surely bring you an additional 10.000 subscribers at least. Best of luck, I'll be watching.