Competition Coming - Page 3

CSCDude · 12-21-2016, 09:55 AM

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Originally Posted by 2LZ

...let's not forget the stock crash bars, luggage included and especially, the price point can't be beat, especially if the four coming out start around 5-6. Like we used to say in my old business, "You can have the best product, the best price or the best service. Which two out of three would you like?"

We like to think we're not requiring anyone to choose just two. We believe we're hitting all three.

AdventureDad · 12-21-2016, 12:31 PM

I agree....you do!

NoVa Rider · 01-07-2017, 04:35 PM

Had a chance to sit on both the Kawasaki X 300 Versys and the BMW R310GS at the motorcycle show. Main impression was that the Versys feels like a bigger bike. There is more cockpit out in front of you and the whole bike feels taller.

The display listed the following costs for accessories for the Versys: $100 for the 30 liter top box and apparently another $97 for a color panel to match the color of the bike. $430 for the hard saddlebag set. (I noticed that like the RX3, the hard side bags are bolted in place and rather rudimentary plastic. I did like the top loading feature.) $214 for "frame slider," which I think means upper crash bars. $290 for a centerstand. $110 for hand guard shells. $220 for a tall seat. Also available were lights, tank pad, power outlet.

Obviously hard to compare directly with the RX3. The Versys is available in ABS, for example. And its a 300cc twin. But MSRP for the non-ABS is $5400, plus $360 freight. I think that you'd spend another $750 to buy the options that come standard on the RX3. Add dealer set up, a more expensive center-stand, and a few other items that Joe listed in his comparison chart.

The Versys looks like a nice bike. But I have had two fun years on my RX3 and its running great.

Jay In Milpitas · 01-07-2017, 05:01 PM

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Originally Posted by NoVa Rider

Had a chance to sit on both the Kawasaki X 300 Versys and the BMW R310GS at the motorcycle show. Main impression was that the Versys feels like a bigger bike. There is more cockpit out in front of you and the whole bike feels taller.

Obviously hard to compare directly with the RX3. The Versys is available in ABS, for example. And its a 300cc twin. But MSRP for the non-ABS is $5400, plus $360 freight. I think that you'd spend another $750 to buy the options that come standard on the RX3. Add dealer set up, a more expensive center-stand, and a few other items that Joe listed in his comparison chart..

And you're going to leave us hanging about the 310? C'mon, give the inputs.

NoVa Rider · 01-07-2017, 05:34 PM

Jay, since the R310GS can't be fitted with side cases, I did not focus on the bike too much. It felt a bit more like the RX3 in terms of physical size. I was more taken with the Versys.

NoVa Rider · 01-07-2017, 06:54 PM

Here are a few photos. The gray Versys 300 is the base model, and the green Versys 300 has about $2000 in Kawasaki accessories.

pete · 01-07-2017, 09:13 PM

Kawasaki's a nice bike...
But no USD forks..
Have to wait for the after market pipe
guys to get there act togeather...
There will a lot of after market gear for it
down the track....

where's Yamaha's 321cc twin ADV bike.."R3 engine"
maybe a while off , they have prob most of the
devopment time into the T7 "tenere 700 twin"
march this year is the date ?

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Lee R · 01-07-2017, 10:49 PM

I doubt it will be hard to get the v300 for less than msrp tbh, my last 4 new bikes were all under msrp with tax and all fees since 2008. I typically look at Romney Cycle in WV as it's got the best overall prices on the east coast and they only charge a doc fee of 75 dollars, no setup of delivery. Every bike they have is well below MSRP.

If the RX3 stays at 4200 or so like it was with doc/freight etc it'll probably be about 800-1500 under the V300 but have more goodies from the start. On the other hand the V300 has optional abs and likely a better set of brakes and headlight as well as better fuel range.

RX3 is still a great value and it's set up well from the start. It could use a better headlight, better front brake, more fuel range and longer valve adjustment intervals to tie up its weaknesses though.

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AdventureDad Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: South Mississippi Posts: 253	I agree....you do!
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01-07-2017, 04:35 PM	#33
NoVa Rider Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Northern Virginia Posts: 144	Had a chance to sit on both the Kawasaki X 300 Versys and the BMW R310GS at the motorcycle show. Main impression was that the Versys feels like a bigger bike. There is more cockpit out in front of you and the whole bike feels taller. The display listed the following costs for accessories for the Versys: $100 for the 30 liter top box and apparently another $97 for a color panel to match the color of the bike. $430 for the hard saddlebag set. (I noticed that like the RX3, the hard side bags are bolted in place and rather rudimentary plastic. I did like the top loading feature.) $214 for "frame slider," which I think means upper crash bars. $290 for a centerstand. $110 for hand guard shells. $220 for a tall seat. Also available were lights, tank pad, power outlet. Obviously hard to compare directly with the RX3. The Versys is available in ABS, for example. And its a 300cc twin. But MSRP for the non-ABS is $5400, plus $360 freight. I think that you'd spend another $750 to buy the options that come standard on the RX3. Add dealer set up, a more expensive center-stand, and a few other items that Joe listed in his comparison chart. The Versys looks like a nice bike. But I have had two fun years on my RX3 and its running great.
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01-07-2017, 05:34 PM	#35
NoVa Rider Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Northern Virginia Posts: 144	Jay, since the R310GS can't be fitted with side cases, I did not focus on the bike too much. It felt a bit more like the RX3 in terms of physical size. I was more taken with the Versys.
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01-07-2017, 10:49 PM	#38
Lee R Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Upstate NY Posts: 343	I doubt it will be hard to get the v300 for less than msrp tbh, my last 4 new bikes were all under msrp with tax and all fees since 2008. I typically look at Romney Cycle in WV as it's got the best overall prices on the east coast and they only charge a doc fee of 75 dollars, no setup of delivery. Every bike they have is well below MSRP. If the RX3 stays at 4200 or so like it was with doc/freight etc it'll probably be about 800-1500 under the V300 but have more goodies from the start. On the other hand the V300 has optional abs and likely a better set of brakes and headlight as well as better fuel range. RX3 is still a great value and it's set up well from the start. It could use a better headlight, better front brake, more fuel range and longer valve adjustment intervals to tie up its weaknesses though.
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