That will be the price by Christmas. I think it will always be a slow burner in terms of sales. Most people that have 8k to spend on a bike have 10 or 12k for the "right" bike, so they have the market shared with the versys for lightish, adventure, kind of sporty, no off-road pretentions, no shaft drive, no BMW badge, no cruise control, litre plus sized bike.
Those wanting the BMW badge (fools) won't consider it, they will by a GS. Those wanting shaft drive won't consider it, they will buy a BMW or Yamaha. Those intending to take it off road won't consider it, they will buy a BMW, KTM or Yamaha. Those wanting ultimate performance won't consider it, they will buy a Aprilia, KTM or Ducati. There is still a market share for them though, but judging by the Versys 1000 sales, it isn't a big one in this country and similar to the market share of the old Vee.