OK, when i bought the bike, i thought that tiny windscreen was a joke, but it works surprisingly good! but im six foot so im looking for a bigger one, ive seen the kawasaki tall, the vario, and the givi.. just wondering if anyone has fitted any of them and what they thought was the best as far as wind protection and buffeting. thanks!

Everything I've read has said the Givi is best so I've got one on order. I'll give you my opinion once I receive it. So far though, I'm hoping it's as good as everyone has said.

I've got the Givi and it works pretty good right now with the bad weather and cold temps. I'll probably switch back to the stock one when summer finally comes.

OK, when i bought the bike, i thought that tiny windscreen was a joke, but it works surprisingly good! but im six foot so im looking for a bigger one, ive seen the kawasaki tall, the vario, and the givi.. just wondering if anyone has fitted any of them and what they thought was the best as far as wind protection and buffeting. thanks!

Hi, I'm also 6 ft tall and thought the standard screen sort of useless. I have the Givi mounted now and I love it. It looks great and protects from rain.....lots here in Portland....and manages airflow much better. Couldn't be happier.
Ric

Besides the shields available from Kawasaki, which are all too short for touring unless your neck comes straight out of your ribcage, here are the other shields available and semi-available for the Versys:
Cee Baileys just introduced a new full size shield I’m very interested in. CB is an aircraft windshield manufacturer that has branched off into motorcycle shields. It would stand to reason they have nice equipment, and a rudimentary knowledge of aerodynamics: http://www.ceebaileys.com/cycle/

Much better known are the CalSci shields that come in lots of sizes up to a tall version that might scrape the top of your garage going in. They aren’t very stylish, but people who have them like them. http://www.calsci.com/motorcycleinfo/Versysprod.html

Known to all is Givi. Beware tall guys, the Givi isn’t: http://www.giviusa.com/per_la_tua_moto.asp?co_id=23651&lang=en

I have to provide two links for this one. Skidmarx in the UK makes a stylish shield I’m also interested in. You can see it in the news story at the first link, but buy it in the USA from Streetfighters by Design, the second link. Streetfighters does not have it displayed on their site, but they have it. You just have to write them. It’s $100.00. They wrote me back quickly. This one looks taller in the picture than it actually is, it’s +4” from stock. Once again, tall guys go around this one for touring.
http://londonbikers.com/news/5405/skidmarx-hugger-tall-screen-for-kawasaki-versys
http://www.streetfightersbydesign.com/streetweb/stintro2.htm

Sometime in June-ish National Cycle will introduce another member of their “VStream” family of modern shields for the Versys. This one may be worth waiting for as other members of this family of shields are excellent. You can’t see it anywhere, because it doesn’t yet exist, but you can prematurely order one at the following site. I have traded several emails with National Cycle and the problem is, a couple of shields they are introducing first are holding up the Versys shield. However, they are serious about it, and their current estimate puts production out to late June. Never mind the April 3rd date on the site at this link. Go over to NationalCycle’s website (second link below) and look at the VStream shield they did for the Suzi V-Strom. Makes the homely V-Strom look like a spaceship. May be a preview of the Versys shield.
http://www.powersportsuperstore.com/ProductDetails.asp?ProductCode=TR55%2D2160
http://shop.nationalcycle.com/perl/cycle/nresults2.html?search_model=su-092

Tall guys, if you want your head in still air, you are with CalSci or CB today, or National Cycle this summer.

Shiney side up,
-Mark

Howdy, ricracer, where does the windblast hit you? I heard other tall guys say they were being hit in the face. Is you head cleanly in the windstream or cleanly out of it?

hi guys i looked at the skidmarx screen here in the uk but opted for the versys tall screen from ( kawasaki ) im 6ft and ive found this screen ok you still get some wind blast at speed but thats the name of the game on this style of bike, but its not bad enough to spoil the great ride and ive done a few long trips so no problem. i suspect that the givi may be a bit better but i reckon its marginal,,, just down to looks and money and personal choice any way hot day warm wind in the face....great!!!!!!!

I have ordered the Cee Bailey shield. I'll report out on it after I get it and test.

I tried the large OEM and it did not do much better than the stock one. I now have the Givi and it works well. I would recomend it for anyone doing trips.

I ended up getting the vario screen because the givi seamed a bit large for my liking, i actually am impressed, i get hit with the blast about mid face, which is completly tolarable, anything under 50mph has little of no blast, and the buffeting factor doesnt really exist, and it actually looks pretty cool, thank for your imput guys!

I just called National Cycle and they told me the delay in getting the VERSYS shield done now is getting a VVERSYS that they can use to experiment. If anyoone in Chicago can contact them maybe they will cut you a deal if you let them look at your V.


2xadv

Besides the shields available from Kawasaki, which are all too short for touring unless your neck comes straight out of your ribcage, here are the other shields available and semi-available for the Versys:
Cee Baileys just introduced a new full size shield I’m very interested in. CB is an aircraft windshield manufacturer that has branched off into motorcycle shields. It would stand to reason they have nice equipment, and a rudimentary knowledge of aerodynamics: http://www.ceebaileys.com/cycle/

Much better known are the CalSci shields that come in lots of sizes up to a tall version that might scrape the top of your garage going in. They aren’t very stylish, but people who have them like them. http://www.calsci.com/motorcycleinfo/Versysprod.html

Known to all is Givi. Beware tall guys, the Givi isn’t: http://www.giviusa.com/per_la_tua_moto.asp?co_id=23651&lang=en

I have to provide two links for this one. Skidmarx in the UK makes a stylish shield I’m also interested in. You can see it in the news story at the first link, but buy it in the USA from Streetfighters by Design, the second link. Streetfighters does not have it displayed on their site, but they have it. You just have to write them. It’s $100.00. They wrote me back quickly. This one looks taller in the picture than it actually is, it’s +4” from stock. Once again, tall guys go around this one for touring.
http://londonbikers.com/news/5405/skidmarx-hugger-tall-screen-for-kawasaki-versys
http://www.streetfightersbydesign.com/streetweb/stintro2.htm

Sometime in June-ish National Cycle will introduce another member of their “VStream” family of modern shields for the Versys. This one may be worth waiting for as other members of this family of shields are excellent. You can’t see it anywhere, because it doesn’t yet exist, but you can prematurely order one at the following site. I have traded several emails with National Cycle and the problem is, a couple of shields they are introducing first are holding up the Versys shield. However, they are serious about it, and their current estimate puts production out to late June. Never mind the April 3rd date on the site at this link. Go over to NationalCycle’s website (second link below) and look at the VStream shield they did for the Suzi V-Strom. Makes the homely V-Strom look like a spaceship. May be a preview of the Versys shield.
http://www.powersportsuperstore.com/ProductDetails.asp?ProductCode=TR55%2D2160
http://shop.nationalcycle.com/perl/cycle/nresults2.html?search_model=su-092

Tall guys, if you want your head in still air, you are with CalSci or CB today, or National Cycle this summer.

Shiney side up,
-Mark

I have a GIVI, and on the mid level setting the blast just clips the top of my helmet. I'm 6'0" ft

I used my Givi screen for a good trip through Arizona and back to vegas and I tried all three settings and found the middle one to be the best. It gives great wind protection to your body and surprisingly flows air around your hands as well. I'm 5'7" and the air just goes right to the top of my helmet. I could ride with the face shield cracked open all day with no problems.

I love the comfort behind the screen and recommend the Givi to anyone interested in getting an aftermarket windscreen.

OK, when i bought the bike, i thought that tiny windscreen was a joke, but it works surprisingly good! but im six foot so im looking for a bigger one, ive seen the kawasaki tall, the vario, and the givi.. just wondering if anyone has fitted any of them and what they thought was the best as far as wind protection and buffeting. thanks!

I'm 6-1 and did not like the stock windscreen.....plus, I can't ever leave a bike stock.....so, I installed the Givi and I love it! Both for wind protection and appearance.
Ric

has anyone tried turning the stock windshiled upside down? i'm 6'2'' and just moved the stock shield to the top setting, worked better, but will try flipping it this week, will post an update

has anyone tried turning the stock windshiled upside down? i'm 6'2'' and just moved the stock shield to the top setting, worked better, but will try flipping it this week, will post an update

It's been posted here before. It looks like it was made to go that way, but the people that have done it have said you can definitely tell the difference.

"Bear on a Bicycle" did it, here's his thread:
http://forums.kawasakiversys.com/showthread.php?t=165

Hi Guys,

I'm a newbie around here....been an avid reader for the last month or so and picked up my Versys last weekend. I'm 6'2" and in researching windshields, have narrowed down to the Givi vs. the Calsci. Mark (from Calsci) suggested I buy the XL. Visually, the Givi is much more appealing to me and the Calsci (in my opinion) would look somewhat out of place on the Versys! Any thoughts or comparative opinions would be appreciated. If buying Givi, is Twisted Throttle the best place to buy it from? Thanks in advance! :-)

My bike came with this screen on it:

http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a28/K4XA/JOE04.jpg

I don't like it. I'm used to no screen and this one blocks the wind from my helmet. I want the blast to hit me in the chest. I want a stock screen....

My bike came with this screen on it:

http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a28/K4XA/JOE04.jpg

I don't like it. I'm used to no screen and this one blocks the wind from my helmet. I want the blast to hit me in the chest. I want a stock screen....

Hey Hooligan you wanna swap one day, I have the stocker but am willing to try a different one? I'm supposed to meet up with Mountainrider one day and give him some seat material. Its just hard doing a 2hr run up to Suches. We could meet up at Dales or wherever and have a mini V meet.

Hi Guys,

I'm a newbie around here....been an avid reader for the last month or so and picked up my Versys last weekend. I'm 6'2" and in researching windshields, have narrowed down to the Givi vs. the Calsci. Mark (from Calsci) suggested I buy the XL. Visually, the Givi is much more appealing to me and the Calsci (in my opinion) would look somewhat out of place on the Versys! Any thoughts or comparative opinions would be appreciated. If buying Givi, is Twisted Throttle the best place to buy it from? Thanks in advance! :-)

Give the stocker a try first in all 4 positions then if you don't like it get a different one. The stock shield is pretty good at low, middle, high or some peoples choice upside down. I'm 6'3" and prefer the high mount.

Hey Hooligan you wanna swap one day, I have the stocker but am willing to try a different one? I'm supposed to meet up with Mountainrider one day and give him some seat material. Its just hard doing a 2hr run up to Suches. We could meet up at Dales or wherever and have a mini V meet.

Sounds good to me....what are you doing Sunday (tomorrow) afternoon??

Give the stocker a try first in all 4 positions then if you don't like it get a different one. The stock shield is pretty good at low, middle, high or some peoples choice upside down. I'm 6'3" and prefer the high mount.

Hi Baddone,

My current setting is at the High position...that's what I've been riding at for about the last week!

This is my first bike in the US...so I've nothing else to compare it to...so what is perfectly acceptable to folks here that have ridden bikes here for long might be seeming a bit too much for me.

Trying Low and Med again for a week....and this time studying a bit more carefully around what's going on! :-)

Cheers!

Give Charly at Parabellum a call. He just finished prototyping shields for the V! The tall one works great! Haven't tried out the 2" shorter one yet as just got the bike back Wed.
Pix later.

Give Charly at Parabellum a call. He just finished prototyping shields for the V! The tall one works great! Haven't tried out the 2" shorter one yet as just got the bike back Wed.
Pix later.

He does really good work and the whole family is a really nice bunch of folks. I want the shorty!

http://www.parabellum.com/

Has anyone tried the Power Bronze flip screen (http://superbikestore.com/versys.htm). It looks, by the picture, to be of similar shape to the standard screen but higher and with a flip at the top. The price looks good, but does it work? Dorian http://forums.kawasakiversys.com/images/smilies/feedback.gif

My bike came with this screen on it:

I don't like it. I'm used to no screen and this one blocks the wind from my helmet. I want the blast to hit me in the chest. I want a stock screen...

God, I'd give anything to ride a bike where the windblast didn't hit me either square in the neck or right in the face shield.

I got rid of my Wee Strom because I could never get the windblast issue sorted out.

I'm strongly considering a Versys now, and I see there are already lots of windshield options out there.

Windblast on my chest or arms doesn't bother me a bit. But I have a rather long neck, and wind pressure there or on my face at 75 mph turns me into a human bobble-head doll and just takes all the fun out of riding for me.

Those of you with different taller windshields, are you finding that they remove some (or preferably most) of the wind blast and pressure off of your head?

Btw...I'm 6'0" with a 32" inseam, so I guess that gives me a 40" torso. :D

Nod,
Parabellum, either the tall or 2" shorter/narrower will keep the breeze around you helmet to a minimum.
Charly doesn't have the pix on his web site yet as I have the first ones built.

Thanks Bill,

I had forgotten about the Parabellum, thanks! I'll keep it near the top of the list.

I was also guessing that the taller CalSci shield, and possibly the Givi, might work as well.

The best shield I found for my Strom turned out the be an MRA Vario screen very similar to the one offered for the Versys. Although short, I do wonder how effective it would be as well.

~Mike

Any pics of the Parabellum shield?

Thanks Bill,

I had forgotten about the Parabellum, thanks! I'll keep it near the top of the list.

I was also guessing that the taller CalSci shield, and possibly the Givi, might work as well.

The best shield I found for my Strom turned out the be an MRA Vario screen very similar to the one offered for the Versys. Although short, I do wonder how effective it would be as well.

~Mike

I'm 6'4" tall - I have the Vario and find it works very well. Much better than the stock windshield - too much buffeting and windnoise. The Vario gives me the perfect balance between enough wind and too much wind and I can adjust it immediately without tools.

Hi
I got my Versys about a month ago and found the wind knocking on my helmet when I travel about 120 kph (about 65mph?) using the original wind sheild that came with the bike. Read about the Givi windsheild here and managed to get one today. Travelled at 130kph today and my head was still steady. I think the Givi is a good choice. Thanks guys.

Hi
I got my Versys about a month ago and found the wind knocking on my helmet when I travel about 120 kph (about 65mph?) using the original wind sheild that came with the bike. Read about the Givi windsheild here and managed to get one today. Travelled at 130kph today and my head was still steady. I think the Givi is a good choice. Thanks guys.

Just a slight clarification.

120 kph = 72 mph
130 kph = 78 mph
kph/1.66 = mph

Going faster than you thought, eh? :thumb:

I have the Givi and love it. Not a real fan of Vario, Im 6' 2 and noticed a big difference the second i put the Givi on. Good luck on your choice

Anyone have a good photo of a Givi screen on the bike ? There are no used 650 VStroms anywhere so I'm looking at the Versys instead. It might actually be a better bike.

Anyone have a good photo of a Givi screen on the bike ? There are no used 650 VStroms anywhere so I'm looking at the Versys instead. It might actually be a better bike.

Here's my newly installed one. Works great!

http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e123/nvoelsch/GiviWindscreen.jpg

Photos of my Givi screen, it works well. I have a Vario on my K1200R..I like it a lot, great screen and looks good.

My stock screen is now at "laminarlip.com" they are building a screen to fit. Just looked at their website, looks like they finished. Think they designed so it would fit stock screen both stock and upside down. I have one on my GT and it does get rid of the turbulence.

http://laminarlip.com/versys.php

My stock screen is now at "laminarlip.com" they are building a screen to fit. Just looked at their website, looks like they finished. Think they designed so it would fit stock screen both stock and upside down. I have one on my GT and it does get rid of the turbulence.

http://laminarlip.com/versys.php


Now that looks interesting! I've had a Givi on order now for 6 weeks, but having looked at the pictures it may not fit with my hand guards. Does anyone have this installed?

http://cgi.ebay.ca/Kawasaki-Versys-Touring-Windshield-Flip-Light-tint_W0QQitemZ120274498996QQihZ002QQcategoryZ35590 QQtcZphotoQQcmdZViewItemQQ_trksidZp1713.m153.l1262 #ebayphotohosting

Well, everyone seems to like the Givi windscreen, so I bought one.
It is better than the stock windscreen with respect to wind hitting me, but
it didn't reduce the wind enough, in fact I think the buffeting on the sides of my helmet are worse. It also restricts the right turn radius because the left mirror hits it. So now, I'm waiting for the V-Stream windshield to become available.

Now that looks interesting! I've had a Givi on order now for 6 weeks, but having looked at the pictures it may not fit with my hand guards. Does anyone have this installed?

http://cgi.ebay.ca/Kawasaki-Versys-Touring-Windshield-Flip-Light-tint_W0QQitemZ120274498996QQihZ002QQcategoryZ35590 QQtcZphotoQQcmdZViewItemQQ_trksidZp1713.m153.l1262 #ebayphotohosting

The laminar lip is NEW, guess I will be the first to give it a try. I do have a version on my GT and it is a keeper!

If you like very little wind on you, the Parabellum ie the way to go. And they are really nice folks!

http://www.parabellum.com/

Any News On The VStream Yet???? :huh: :huh:


Silverman

Any News On The VStream Yet???? :huh: :huh:


Silverman

I emailed them a couple of days ago and they said it would be a few weeks.

The laminar lip is NEW, guess I will be the first to give it a try. I do have a version on my GT and it is a keeper!

keep us posted.

I wasn't clear in my last post, I meant has anyone tried this screen from superbike store....

http://cgi.ebay.ca/Kawasaki-Versys-Touring-Windshield-Flip-Light-tint_W0QQitemZ120274498996QQihZ002QQcategoryZ35590 QQtcZphotoQQcmdZViewItemQQ_trksidZp1713.m153.l1262 #ebayphotohosting

Cheers Brock

Silverman

Whats the vario looking like? Is that the one with the adjustable spoiler on it?

Well, everyone seems to like the Givi windscreen, so I bought one.
It is better than the stock windscreen with respect to wind hitting me, but
it didn't reduce the wind enough, in fact I think the buffeting on the sides of my helmet are worse. It also restricts the right turn radius because the left mirror hits it. So now, I'm waiting for the V-Stream windshield to become available.

I had to adjust my mirror extenders from Twisted Throttle, so I have no restrictions now.

Whats the vario looking like? Is that the one with the adjustable spoiler on it?

I have one in my garage if you want to try it....

Here's a couple of shots of the smaller Parabellum shield. 2" shorter and narrower than the larger one.
Charly doesn't have pix on his web site yet. Just shoot him an e-mail for info.
http://www.parabellum.com/

That second pic appears to be of the new Honda Versys ;)

Yes that is the new Versys by Honda!! Have been asked it you could get one a a Honda dealer. Ans, yes if they also carry Kawasaki!!
Drives folks nuts trying to figure out what it is.:D

Hi all: anyone who is using the Givi screen can report whether it made any difference with respect to noise reduction?

Had a Cee Bailey on my KLR and loved it, really created a nice pocket of comfort. Anyone try these on the Versys yet?

recently purchased a V Stream windscreen, Iam 5'9", but needed to put it on the top setting, but once there, the creen ig great - highly reccomended. the screen take all buffeting off the head / helmet, and the wind is pushed wide to either side so you do not get buffeting near the shoulders also, great screen, check it out.

$144 at www.motorcyclewindscreen.com

888-725-3679
Intl: 786-242-5400

I've had good luck with my Large size CalSci windshield. It's big, it's not pretty, but it works for me. Man is it ugly!