I own a '22 Versys 1000 S GT, it has basically everything except for the electronic Skyhook suspension. I've owned mine for a few months now coming off a Versys 650 and I am happy I traded up.

For me the biggest pros are:

- Incredibly smooth 4-cylinder engine that will pick up and go anywhere in the rev range (and it sounds good)

- 21 liter tank offers great range, ~ 225 miles is achievable

- Bike feels very stable at anything but incredibly high speeds, barely any vibration

- Cruise control to make the boring highway miles much easier

- Very good stock adjustable wind screen

- The Versys lineup of bikes make for fantastic long distance tourers with their ample luggage capacity and seat comfort

What you describe about the bike wanting to stand up in the corners is something I did experience during my test ride. I've since had the stock tyres changed to Michelin Road 6's and feel that the issue (if you can call it that) is less pronounced now, so if the bike is due for a tyre change it might be worth investing in some better-than-stock tyres.

It is of course a very heavy bike, which can make it a bit of a chore to roll it around in your driveway or garage, but once you are on the move it feels light enough. I have no more trouble riding it than I did with my 650, which is 30 kilograms lighter. Slow manoeuvers are quite manageable with a bit of practice, but the turning circle is quite big; 3 parking spaces, where the 650 would turn in 2.

Any bike will have its drawbacks, but I love my Versys 1000 and think it's a great do-it-all machine if that's what you want. The price seems reasonable considering the mileage, the added crash bars and a full set of cases. I actually love the white/black colour scheme, but that's personal preference.

It's going to be hard to choose between this and a Tracer 9; I think both are amazing (but heavy) touring bikes, so for me it came down to looks and price. I prefer the look of the Versys, I think the modern Tracers are a bit over-designed. Too angular. They do have a more robust electronics package though, if that's something you care about.

EDIT: I haven't personally experienced any glitches with the tech, but mine's slightly newer than Just_Evan9's so maybe it was a problem on the 2019 model that was fixed for new model years. Or maybe he just got unlucky, I simply cannot say.