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if you are going to record looking through the windscreen, you really need to clean it. very distracting looking through the bug guts.

The Versys-X 300 is an excellent gravel road tourer. In 4th gear at 60 km/h I have never wished it had more power. I don't do power slides around blind corners because you never know who might be coming the other way.

I really appreciate this honest review. I’m thinking about getting a Versys x300 and it’s refreshing to hear the good and the bad so I can make an educated decision. It would be my first motorcycle and I would use it for commuting and occasional off road (gravel and dirt fire road) exploration. We have some amazing areas here in central Oregon. Keep the videos coming!!

I bought one of these for my wife (new rider) and I have ridden it more than she has. Fun bike but know it’s limitations . I would suggest removing the stock skid plate so you can see that it was never really intended for serious off road. Cheap crappy mounting brackets that will break easily. A couple of rubber mounts that are impossible to remove if there is even slightest bit of corrosion. If you plan to use it for much off road I would steer you away. I did put a taller windscreen on it and that makes a difference. Also now that I think about it…..80 mph freeway speeds for any extended period is not very comfortable on this bike.

I have a 2003 honda VTX1800c and a 1983 Honda V65 Magna. I'm 99% sure my next bike will be a C14.

Now I know why you looked absolutely beat at Adventure Palooza!!!!! Great video!!!

Nice to see someone really twisting the throttle :-)

Great video, I'm shopping for a Versys X to replace my VStrom 650. I love my bike, but it's getting a tad bit heavy for me and I have arthritis in my left wrist and hand, so pulling the clutch can sometimes be very painful. I went to a dealer last week, walked up to one, sat on it (seat is really hard yikes) but when I pulled the clutch it was buttery smooth :) As for the seat, you never mentioned anything about it, so I guess it hasn't been an issue for you or did you buy an aftermarket one?

This was a fun video, keep 'em coming. Ride Safe, have fun.

I feel the need to go hug my Versys and tell her I love her... But yeah, it was an epic year. My favorite was you bouncing off the rev limiter as you crossed that creek. Thanks for sharing.

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I did buy one and I hate myself for waiting so long.

Did you workout as well?

Well it’s one way to fuck up ya fork seals, have some respect for the bike dude

Looks like you need to shut yr traction control off, you would be able to do wheelies then

I had one back in 94 and sold it to buy a Harley, what a mistake, all I did was work on that thing all the time, I have 13 bikes now street bikes, vintage bikes street and dirt, modern bikes street and dirt but I just picked up a brand new 2024 xr650l and I’m having more fun riding this then any of my other bikes, thinking of selling a lot of them now the XR is all I need, I might try a cross country ride with it this spring and if it goes good I will definitely sell a few of my bigger bikes

Whats the screen on yours is it aftermarket , I've got a 2016 the screens different than yours and HORRIBLE , i get really bad wind noise , up fully its bad , down fully its REALLY BAD , on my bike you would'nt of heard you talk for noise , i have to wear ear plugs all the time , Great bike though , with earplugs in , i'm after another screen , so i can put my earphones on and listen to music , at the moment you can't ear anything , only bad point about a great bike

2016 owner here No regrets Uncorked, jetted, big gun exhaust, 2” handlebar risers, bigger foot pegs, Fritz sprockets, skid plate, bark busters, sub frame supports & some bling. Now it’s a fire breathing Dragon

Nice video. Im thinking of trading my xr150l for a new xr650l i need more power lol

What do you mean by 'only been out since 2017'? That's nearly 8 yrs.

XRs are great!! I have owned a few. That said...the beauty of a dual sport, as mentioned...is that you can ride them, literally...anywhere. The "plate" is a free pass to a ton of riding that otherwise would not be available. But...as much as I love XRs...any plated dual sport bike has the same freedom. ...not dissing XRs...but promoting the dual sport community. Come and ride dual sport ..no matter the bike. It's a great group of riders!!!

Great vid review of a great bike. Kawasaki hit a home run with this design. I have & ride a Husaberg FE390 for serious off road stuff and a Suzuki Vstrom 650XT for more highway oriented trips, but I still like the X300 for commutes, and also mountain & Jeep trails. Rode the X300 from Silverton, CO to Moab Utah on the TAT - includes several mountain passes, Jeep trails, etc, and then rode a few of the easier trails around Moab. Bike did great in general and the Mitas E07+ tires did very well on everythign but deep sand. I'm 6'3" and weight 215 lbs / carried about 35 lbs of luggage on Givi racks with DIY mounted Pelican cases and a soft duffel. The bike is so easy to handle I just plan on keeping it. I added 2" Rox Pivoting Risers, lowered the pegs one inch now it fits me as well as any bike I've ever owned. I added some padding under a Sit&Fly seat cover and really helpe the rock that Kawasaki calls a seat. Thanks again, good comments and good footage.

It’s I forget there are places you can’t ride everyday of the year just about,I forget how spoiled I am. My buddies in Kansas City tell me this 🤣🤣🤣

we love our 21 brp your girl is deff hooked up nicely too have a Merry Christmas your way

I’ve had my X300!for 5 years and still love it. Zero problems. I’ve added a few things to fit my 6’3” frame, but now fits like a glove. Did my own mods for the seat… way too hard from factory!

The changes over the past 30 years were BNG. Bold New Graphics.

I commute daily with mine. I have almost only positive things to say about it. The seat is a bit hard and the windscreen could be bigger, but those are minor and fixable issues. I was lucky to buy mine for a really great price and it has served me amazingly well.

Pls. update links. W/shield & H/L links no good. May be more.

Agree with every point you made, I bought a mint 2009 concours a few months back. These bikes handle so well and are like rocketships, you can cruise on the highway at 120mph and it feels like your doing 60. Also tune the bike, mine was done by shoodaben and it a worthy upgrade

I have the same model and color. Just bought in Nov 24. Bad weather is not allowing rides. Did you make any modifications to make it comfortable for a long ride?

I had this bike and never feel shy at any point. Very respectful in power, looks and reliability.

I owned the first year of production (93), had to sell it, and have been riding a 2016 since new. Have owned countless dedicated dirt bikes on top of the big red pigs, and I'll say that this is still the last bike I'd sell! Needs jetting kit, good muffler, and bar risers to begin with...and I definitely like a lowered gear ratio! Though heavy, these are a fun, reliable, doomsday machine!

Whats the orange light in the dash?

Oh man getting one of these asap

From grocery gettin to motor camping this is my favorite bike.

What happened to your right hand mirror?

I try to avoid gravel, but it’s what I learned on. Very untrustworthy stuff. You did good

I just discovered this channel and subscribed. Great review well laid out, and easy to listen to/watch.

Hey mate it might have been asked and answered before but what cameras are u using for filming... what's on ur bike and what's on ur helmet

cool video, subscribed

This is just a great video 💪. The price-to-performance ratio is outstanding, and the ride is easy. It is so easy to hop on and go get groceries, or you can wheelie past every other bike on the road, as it is one of the fastest production motorcycles in the world.

I have 2022…LOVE. Liked and subscribed. Some thoughts on my experience and a question for you/others: Agree 100 with your points. I found the most “necessary” mod categories for me were 1) Maintenance and trip packing: center stand OEM/kickstand foot (GIVI) - ease of use 2) Drop/crash protection: Barkbusters/crash bars (Ricochet)/exhaust slider (T-rex) - I drop a lot due to short legs and adventurous riding 🤗 3) Lighting: LED bulbs all around/driving-fog-conspicuity lights (Denali) - stock lighting, esp headlight, is way inadequate. I LOVE riding at night now; 4) Windscreen: adjustable windscreen mount (allroundsupplier)/windscreen visor (Puig- clip on) - the combination of these two enables the stock screen to offer ~5” more height/coverage, which is fine on highway for me at 5’7” AND allows removal of extension for off road protection (of neck/chest). LOVE this set up for my height/needs! 5) Gearing: 15T front sprocket (JT - rubber bumpered) - significantly increases town and highway/touring experience, and still functional for general off road 6) Seat: aero seat cover (Sit&Fly) - stock seat is notably uncomfortable Have done lots of other things, but these were the absolutely most important ones (for me) for full safety/functionality/enjoyment…again, for me. I LOVE this bike…it is a hidden gem to the general moto market. Question: how often (mileage) did you do the valve adjustment maintenance during your 30k? Thank you!

When do you eat your meals??

Nice road going to the campsite !! Plus riding deep on the woods to cook a steak !!! perfect

Nice road going to the campsite !!

You always sweep away leaf and Debris before making a fire

Love my 2017 x300

that's pretty good bro. getting over that sugar for me would be a pain

Excellent! I weighed in today after my bath at 249. 2 years ago 324.

Nice. Cutting out as much of the chemical ***storm that is the American diet is the way to go. Has the endless energy kicked in yet?