Twisted Throttle ADV Moto Versys - Very Cool

[stephenwclark]

Just saw the Twisted Throttle ADV Moto project bike on the Twisted Throttle site today. They did a beautiful job on this bike, I love the look of the bike with the black spoke wheels and luggage.



More pics and info on the bike here:
http://www.twistedthrottle.com/artic...view/449/1/33/

[ezrider]

That bike looks awsome. Seems like Kawi should offer 2 versions of the KLE 650 kinda like Triumph does with the new Tiger 800.

[stephenwclark]

I agree, a more off-road version of the Versys like this one would appeal to a lot of riders
I am curious to know where and how much it cost for the spoked wheels on this bike

[swimmer]

That thing is going to look hawt parked in front of Starbucks.

[Madone1]

I think they did a heck of a job on it. It certainly gives another nice look at what the bike can be, if you so desire. Certainly lives up to the Versatile System, doesn't it.

I'm really digging the black and red color scheme.

[Nytrydr]

Id like to know more about the wheels?

[Madone1]

Originally Posted by Nytrydr

Id like to know more about the wheels?

Those wheels could be perfect for the Hollister Hills not far from you...

[Fastoman]

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Thanks for sharing.

[stephenwclark]

The black and red color scheme looks awesome. I have a red versys and have been thinking about painting the wheels black. Based on this bike I think it would look good. I'd love to switch to spoke wheels like this bike but am guessing that it would be an expensive switch

[Sprocket]

I like the ergonomics and extra suspension travel of bikes like the V, Tiger, GS, etc but.... where in North America with the exception of unpopulated northern Canada or Alaska or maybe the desert in Nevada/CA can you take a trip that involves long stretches of off pavement travel. All the dirt roads in my province seem to be 1-2km long and dead end. Bikes like this or the GS, etc. would seem ideal if you are crossing Africa but where in NA can you ride like that?

[Berek]

I'll be the lone dissenting vote. I think it looks But that's just me

[craigercj]

Originally Posted by Sprocket

I like the ergonomics and extra suspension travel of bikes like the V, Tiger, GS, etc but.... where in North America with the exception of unpopulated northern Canada or Alaska or maybe the desert in Nevada/CA can you take a trip that involves long stretches of off pavement travel. All the dirt roads in my province seem to be 1-2km long and dead end. Bikes like this or the GS, etc. would seem ideal if you are crossing Africa but where in NA can you ride like that?

Pretty much anywhere in the States. Except Texas I think..

[KnoxvegasMike]

Originally Posted by Sprocket

I like the ergonomics and extra suspension travel of bikes like the V, Tiger, GS, etc but.... where in North America with the exception of unpopulated northern Canada or Alaska or maybe the desert in Nevada/CA can you take a trip that involves long stretches of off pavement travel. All the dirt roads in my province seem to be 1-2km long and dead end. Bikes like this or the GS, etc. would seem ideal if you are crossing Africa but where in NA can you ride like that?

Try this for one... http://www.transamtrail.com/

[offcamber]

I like it, but then again I should sine I have about 80% of those farkles on my V. Spoke wheels look nice but I don't think I'm ready to pony up the money for those.

[twistedthrottle]

Here is the full rundown on the bike:

You Tube

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More info HERE

[jcctx]

Bags are cool; you can keep the wheels.

[gti20vturbo]

Originally Posted by jcctx

Bags are cool; you can keep the wheels.

Spokes > Mags any day.........

[Ogre_fl]

Originally Posted by Nytrydr

Id like to know more about the wheels?

My guess is woodys wheel works built them, but the hub supplier RAD can build them too.

Woodys offered me a tubeless version as well.

http://www.woodyswheelworks.com/

http://www.radmfg.com/RAD-Front-Hub-...sp-versysf.htm

I WANT a set of them bad, just trying to justify the approx $1600 cost.
This build is helping push me over the top and solidify that I want the rims in black.

To me with these wheels the Versys would be a better ADV bike than the 650 Strom and slot it between it and GS800/Tiger 800 while not breaking the bank.

[Ogre_fl]

Originally Posted by Sprocket

I like the ergonomics and extra suspension travel of bikes like the V, Tiger, GS, etc but.... where in North America with the exception of unpopulated northern Canada or Alaska or maybe the desert in Nevada/CA can you take a trip that involves long stretches of off pavement travel. All the dirt roads in my province seem to be 1-2km long and dead end. Bikes like this or the GS, etc. would seem ideal if you are crossing Africa but where in NA can you ride like that?

What I use my ADV bikes for are long road trips with off pavement sections or riding off road areas along the trip.
Here in the South east there are miles of unpaved roads to explore and connect with on a trip.

I would love to set up the Versys like I had the Strom set up for that.

[DR_]

That is a great looking bike. Hopefully Twisted Throttle will have a sale or give this forum a discount sometime soon.