2015 Urbane Adventurers Shootout
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Sure everybody wants the Open-class bike, the most power, the most expensive, the one with all the electronic stuff, just like everybody wants the trophy mate with the big cylinders. Then after you’ve lived with them for a few years, the maintenance, the narcissism, the psychic wear and tear of constantly stoking the beast’s ego and keeping up with the Joneses can get to be a drag. There you are on yet another Tom Roderick-style Caribbean cruise, smoke pouring from the VISA card as you spring for more lobster and Moët et Chandon while trying hard to maintain that boyish witty veneer. When you finally break free to the ship’s rail to sneak a desperately needed Marlboro Light, you spot a gray old couple in a rented rowboat with a box of cheap chardonnay and a White Castle bag, laughing deliriously and apparently having a much better time than you are. These three motorcycles are nothing like that at all, really, but it was a fun coping exercise for me. Sorry. Let’s get on with the road test. Read the full story here: http://www.motorcycle.com/shoot-outs/midsize-urbane-adventurers-honda-nc700x-vs-kawasaki-versys-650-abs-vs-suzuki-v-strom-650-abs-compared Subscribe! http://www.youtube.com/subscription_center?add_user=Motorcycle YouTube - http://www.youtube.com/Motorcycle Facebook - http://facebook.com/MotorcycleCom Twitter - http://twitter.com/MotorcycleCom Web - http://www.Motorcycle.com Established in 1994, Motorcycle.com is the premiere online resource for motorcycle and scooter enthusiasts. With hundreds of high quality, detailed video reviews on bikes from Harley-Davidson, Honda, Yamaha, Suzuki, Kawasaki and just about everybody else, it's the best place to go to learn about the latest and greatest two-wheeled creations. There's simply no better resource if you're planning on buying or if you just want to check out some awesome machines.
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I'm considering the DL650, but not the other two, but they would be the better choice for some people.
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why no tiger
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the Versys is a great bike. I've had three and loved them. I wouldn't hesitate having another and I've owned about 15 bikes
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if carlsberg made motorbikes. ....versys...always
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I bought the NC700S which is the street version that isn't sold in the US but has the same motor, frame etc. in 2013 and are heading now for 60000 km ! Mind you I live in Costa Rica where roads are merely mediocre! This bike has performed exceptionally well under entirety home maintenance, zero mechanical failure except normal wear and tear! The bike is extremely fuel efficient and in my opinion one of the best motorcycles ever built by Honda!
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These guys could talk the fun out of a wet dream. But that goes for all motorcycle reviews and reviewers.
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offer larger tire on front of Versys as optional upgrade
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Need to put a bigger tire on front of Versys
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Such chilled and relaxed discussion. I liked it.
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review seemed more like personal opinions.
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can any of these be first bikes
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Strange.....I just bought a 2016 Versys.....and it has gotten 63 or 64 mpg on every tank of gas I've put in it!
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FZ1, Bonneville EFI, FZ 09, NC700X. The full spectrum of my riding needs and abilities but the NC is NOT NOT and in no way just a city bike. It will take you around town up the mountain and across the country. The fuel mileage is way more than mid 60s on 87, I'm getting upwards of 70-75 mpg (US). Once you learn the torque curve it is one fun machine full of grunt and handles as well as the FZs. As an all around bike the NC is perfect.
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on my country the versys(not the costs 9.700 euro so its not even worth it to look at it if u want a small adventure bike....
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So sitting in my garage right now is a 2002 Yamaha Vstar 1100, a 2005 Honda VTX 1300, a 2012 Honda NC700X, and a 2015 Honda CTX 1300(Dads). Of the bikes yes, the NC700 is the slowest, and not the flashiest of the bikes. So why is it my go to bike when I want to go riding? If I just want to go ride, its the NC I take. I have to want to ride one of the others or just feel that they need to get out of the stable because they have been sitting too long. While not the fastest the NC is the best all around ride of the bunch. Go figure.
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+riddingwithtom is that you?
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Not sure why you did not include the BMW, except that it is probably a 1,000 or two more expensive. MPG on BMW 650 is 70 though. Honda same. Still, the BMW is a single and very fuel efficient.
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Really distracted by the "adventure" audio music in the background. Hard to concentrate on what you are saying. Please don't do that again. Or reload it without the audio.
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Tired of these so-called professional reviewers. Looking elsewhere.
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missing the 660Z
9m 5sLenght
1125Rating