Kawasaki's light two-piece adventure, released in March 2005 and released in November last year, '18 years model. It's exactly one for touring. *Young machine from July issue of 2018 (released on May 24)
[0] Windbreak effect is wonderful
The exclusively designed steel diamond frame is fitted with the water-cooled parallel 2 cylinder of the former Ninja 250. Combining the 19 inch front / 17 inch wire spoke wheels, the Versys-X250 is an adventure-style touring model with a view of running on unpaved roads. The first appearance is the last spring, setting a "tourer" that added various accessories such as a pania case in addition to the standard model. It was the Tourer's 18 year model that test ride, basically only the color changed.
The engine is based on the former Ninja 250, showing a 33ps of plus 2ps. It is faithful to the movement of the right hand whether there is also FI adopted the dual throttle valve, and since the balancer is introduced, the rushing up is smooth. Top six speed · 100 km/h. The number of revolutions at cruising is as high as 7000 rpm, so I feel a little bit of stupidity, but it is about that degree. The self-assertion of the engine is not so strong as the adventure model with a large displacement, and there is pleasure unique to the small displacement in which the gear is chosen for severe pass road and runs while maintaining the high rotation range.
The handling seems to be dual-purpose, dominated by the gentle steering angle attachment method of the 19-inch front. Stability is strengthened around around 80 km/h, and the high straightness is impressive on the expressway. It is because the wheel travel amount is long both in the front and the rear, and the frame is supple, even if a big gap is picked up. Impact is not transmitted much and the ride comfort is very good. In addition, the windbreak effect is as high as the high displacement adventure model, it is convinced that there is only a thing to call him a tourer. Especially the hand guard should feel appreciated in winter.
[○] Small panniers are also very useful
The capacity of the pannier case is small with 17 L on one side, because there is a lid on the top, the stored items are difficult to fall and it is very easy to use. Also, engine guards, center stands, power sockets etc. are also equipped with only tourers, all of which are thankful for tooling. While adding equipment of about 120,000 yen in total, the standard model and the difference are 54,000 yen. This is a bargain.
[×] Is it low gear or high speed range is heavy rotation range
As I mentioned earlier, on highways the high speed range will be heavily used, depending on the person may worry. Also, announcement that combination with top case is impossible is also. Probably because it greatly affects the handling. It is a bit disappointing for the Touring School.
Riding Position
Secure windproof with high screen and side cowl
Maximum output 33ps at old Ninja 250 base
Promise a comfortable journey with spread sheets
Special equipment of "Tourer"
[Conclusion] To those who want adventure without vehicle inspection
I have successfully conveyed the atmosphere of adventure within the frame of 250,000 and highly appreciate the part other than that practicality. The direct rival will be Suzuki's V Strom 250, but Kawasaki is much more powerful and off performance is also on here.
Original Source[ YOUNG MACHINE ]
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