Just picked up the 08 Plasma blue Versys on March 27.
Temps around here -10 to +5 but the roads are clear.
Ordered the Givi windshield yesterday, stock one is a little small for cold weather.
So far so good. Hard to keep it below 4k rpm. Very smooth and comfy. Started playing with the suspension settings, they were way too harsh as delivered.
Rod :D

Welcome to the forum! Wow, it is really COLD up your way. Is it possible that the suspension on your Versys isn't "way too harsh," but instead is just frozen solid? ;)

Here's hoping you find comfortable settings quickly. I'll probably have to play around with mine, too, when I pick up my Versys next week. I'm 6' 5" and about 230 pounds with all my gear on, so I'm guessing I might have to crank up the preload just a bit . . .

Happy Riding!
Kevin

Welcome !!!