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Vehicles & Servicing Kawakasi Versys X 300 model 2017

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  1. Swissrider

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    Hello everybody,
    I'm just back from Europe and saw this Kawaski in a showroom and I think it would be a perfect bike for the Philippines. At least for me that is. But as it is in Philippines, nobody knows anything :smile:........I asked Kawasaki Manila and some dealers in the Visayan region when it would be ready for sale. Some didn't know, some said soon. So who knows, some of you guys might have some more precise infos. Thanks.



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    This is the answer in almost every major brand motorcycle dealership when it comes to bikes over 300cc. If it ain't on their showroom floor they won't know jack sh*t about it.
    I've never seen the 300cc variant but 650cc is available in the Philippines.
    Kawasaki Motors Philippines | Leisure Bikes
    I had a variant of the bike above several years ago. I drove that bike to Olongapo and back to Dumaguete several times. Pretty comfortable and capable bike. Don't let the 650cc scare you. The bike is heavy for it's size (420lbs+?) and the engine under-powered. Only way to get the front wheel up is to dump the clutch but the bike can easily handle highway driving and speeds of 150-160kph. The bike is going to be next to useless off-road though. For on-road sport touring this bike does a pretty good job and the parts can be sourced in country rather easily.

    I believe the cost will be about 350-380k PHP new for the Versys 650 and anywhere from 240-280k PHP used. I believe there are several of these running around Dumaguete and you can catch them for sale quite frequently. I bought mine in 2010 new from GUD motors on the National Highway just across from Silliman. They might still have them in stock if you are looking to buy new.

    Another, and cheaper, option: Kawasaki Motors Philippines | Leisure Bikes (48k cheaper but pretty much the same bike....and the variant that I owned).
     
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    Thanks a lot for your quick answer. Will have a look at the 650cc
     
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    Can second Wrye's comments. Versys 650 a great bike for the Philippine roads. All-day comfortable and plenty of torque low down the rev range. Loved mine while I had it!
     
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    I will certainly have a look at. I just thought the 300cc would be easier to get around in Dumaguete. It is lighter and probably more maneuverable in town. There will be two more of the same kind in the market. The BMW G 310 GS and Suzuki V-Strom 250. But I understand from reading in the internet all three will not be available before end of 2017 in Asia. And not sure all of them. The Beemer should be confirmed. It is on the BMW (Philippines) website. But then again, yesterday I was reading in a German magazine BMW Germany has a problem with TVS Motor Co. India where it is produced. There might be a delay. I think it is because a faulty gearbox. Anyway, we will see. Thanks for your comment.
     
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    Just because a dealership says it isn't available in the Philippines doesn't mean the bikes can't be found and bought in the Philippines. :whistling:

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    My 2008 BMW G-650cc X-Challenge that was never "available" in the Philippines (BMW Bacolod's first question when I drove up for servicing, "Where did you get that?!"

    Again, if you are a somewhat experienced rider (and at least 6'0" with boots on - it's a very tall bike), go for the 650cc with the BMW. :wink: This bike is much better suited for driving anywhere in the Philippines than that Kawi you mentioned in the OP....though it is nowhere near as comfortable while riding with a passenger.

    I know there used to be a V-Strom 650 sitting at the airport, so those can be found here as well. Kawi KLR 650s aren't too difficult to find either. Starting to see the trend with the adventure bikes? 650 is the way to go. :wink:
     
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    So what is the secret to doing that?
     
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    Best way to find these kinds of bikes:
    1. Be in the right place at the right time.
    2. Know someone who regularly imports these bikes from other countries.
    3. Frequently check used motorcycle dealers and/or get to know the owner.
    4. Get to know the local M/Cs. (Both Filipino and foreigner.)
    5. Search motorcycle buy/sell websites for the bike you want.
     
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    Phil Ang at Caloocan Sales can source just about any bike you want. Also has a showroom of imported new big bikes. Very professional outfit - just like dealing with a 1st world outfit! I bought a new Fazer 1000, VStrom 1000 and Yamaha Super Tenere 1200 from him over the years. All import duties paid on them and registered within a couple of weeks . Consequently nothing to fear if driven in Manila, unlike some grey imports here!
    And getting back on topic - the 650Versys is a piece of cake to handle in traffic. You would have no problems around Dumaguete!
     
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    What about between roads where they never paved and it is washed out every rain on the way to the in laws house in the province and the last 1 km trail to their house along the side of the mountain? Seems like it would be too heavy, preferring to stay on smooth pavement.
     
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