I just bought a 2008 Kawasaki Versys.
The max recommended load in addition to vehicle weight is 397 lbs (180 kg), including rider, passenger, baggage and accessories.
I weigh around 300lbs and plan on installing a top box to carry not much more than a backpack and books for school plus laptop. I also plan on carrying a passenger, and would like to get side cases in the future as well. Am I putting too much of a burden on my bike? I guess I shouldve checked on this before hand.
Does this mean that I can only carry 97 lbs more weight on my motorcycle? Or is it safe but not ideal to carry what I desire? If I can only carry 97 more pounds, the passenger is a no go.
I should just lose 100 lbs and and not worry about it!
2007-08-23 11:11:05 · 3 answers · asked by K9 1 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Motorcycles
Max load is everything you put on the bike.
If you weigh 300 dressed in all you will wear, you can go 97 more.
Get a smaller passenger, larger bike, or your own suggestion.
2007-08-23 11:40:56 · answer #1 · answered by Firecracker . 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Forget the top box, as they always tend to get overloaded and also raise the center of gravity, making the bike more top-heavy. Go with a couple of lightweight panniers to carry books, etc. Forget carrying a passenger with this bike, as you're already running close to the max weight capacity of the machine.
2007-08-23 12:38:46 · answer #2 · answered by JetDoc 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Don't worry about it. The biggest Harley made will only carry a couple skinny chinamen and a six pack according to the owners manual. Have you ever seen the size of the typical Harley rider and his wife? Add to that the weight of the saddle bags and tour pack full of beer and ice, and it would seem we need a 5 ton truck. The people who write those books are goofy.
2007-08-23 13:46:00 · answer #3 · answered by John himself 6 · 1⤊ 2⤋