Is the Suzuki V-Strom 650 still a good bike?
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 31 ส.ค. 2022
- Is the Suzuki V-Strom 650 still a good bike?
The bike in the video is the Suzuki V-Strom 650XT which is £8,699 in the UK.
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Its a fantastic bike for people who care what they think, not everyone else. Its also far too easy for people who don’t spend their own money on bikes to gripe and complain about what a simple bike it is. I’ve owned one of these now for 5 years, put 60,000 miles on it, and haven’t found anything else I like more and enough to justify the cost of those bikes. I love my VStrom. And I love it because I bought for me to ride and my enjoyment. Not someone else’s opinion who doesn’t pay for it.
As someone who has no interest in the 'tech' madness the display on the V Strom is perfect, everything of importance is clear and easy to see. The stock screen isn't the best, a GIVI Airflow is without doubt the best upgrade money can buy for these bikes, it's a game changer. The mirrors cause turbulence and can be changed for Halfords own for a pittance. The exhaust doesn't look great but unless you want to spend a fortune buying an Akrapovic or similar big name then don't change it. Delkevik and Black Widow options are well made but overly loud, in my opinion. Skip Suzuki panniers, they're a rip off and GIVI options can be bought much cheaper. It's a basic bike but it's brilliant and really well made. I'd buy a GS in a heartbeat but compare the reliability of them to a Suzuki which comes with a 3 year warranty and they simply don't compare. Oh, and yes I own one, it's my second V Strom.
As a V-strom 650 owner, I am very happy with my purchases. Im on my sec one. My first V-bike retired with 238 000 kms on the odo. It never missed a beat. Took me everywhere, winter and summer.
I purchased one this year, swapping from a Honda 750 NCX 2019. I find it an excellent bike. It is much more powerful than the Honda. I took it on a 2500 mile journey around Spain & France and it didn't miss a beat. No nonsense bike that handles well, is comfortable to ride(riding 7/8 hours a day) and the fuel consumption is excellent.
That's a perfect bike for people who dont't care about fancy things but they want a reliable machine! And it has a perfect price as well!
You could have told me this was a 2006 model and I would have believed you.
Been riding long and hard on many bikes, at 70 I’m lucky enough to have a few. On a whim, in ‘09, I traded in my BMW RT for a new DL650 ‘Strom. I rode that Wee to break it, circumnavigated Baja mostly off pavement and plenty of single track. Never broke. Traded it for a new ‘12 which I unrepentantly thrashed - rode it from the tundra of Canada through Mexico to El Salvador. Couldn’t break it. Bought the new ‘15 fuginugly beak version, never intending to keep it. Still have it. Cumulatively, the three have suffered well over 300 000 kilometers. Good bike? That’s exactly what it is; not great, anaphylactic to hubris, certainly not a fashion statement. Just a damn good bike.
As someone who makes a living by fixing bikes,in their category i consider them to be at the top.Decent performance, good weight, easily tuneable,and reliable.Price is right for what it is
Dan mentioned the keyword here, and unfortunately its not something reviewers care much about: a workhorse. Many many riders are in the market for a workhorse bike, and the vstrom 650 is a classic in the genre.
I've noticed now that some places are selling these brand new for £5999 and the XT version as shown here for £6699. What a bargain! I'm still a few grand short though :(
Lets put it this way. Suzuki launched the Sv650 as a contender to the overpriced Ducati monster. All other manufacturers have since then copied the Sv650.
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The Vstrom series, having owned 3 and just bought a new 2022 XT1050 Adventure....truly are 2 of the greatest bikes in the world. They do about everything incredibly well and with great ease and aplomb. Run on 87 octane fuel and get incredible MPG's. And in almost 80,000 miles of Vstrom riding I have yet to even adjust a valve.
Very good review - Thank you .
Well done Dan, that was a perfect review for what I needed to know. Stay safe buddy 🙏
Just last week I rode mine 500 km in Germany, out of which were 300km on the Autobahn. It was a joyful experience. Enough power, reliable, good ergonomics and exactly 4.2 liters with me plus luggage at appr. 170kg payload. Ilove it. I took it up to 160km/h, frequently, didn't try the top speed, but at 160Km there was still enough room left. 120/130 is a very comfortable cruising speed on the autobahn and at that you are at the best sweet spot for max torque to be able ask for more any time you may want it.
I had a 12 plate strom from almost new (950 miles on it) it went out in all weather all year and the only thing it ever needed was tyres oil and 2 sets of spark plugs in 8 years and thousands of miles its quite likely the best bike I ever owned, and I've had lots of bikes if you can think of it I've owned it but that Suzuki was a winner Cheers
The first "big bike" I ever rode was my dad's '07 V-Strom and I greatly appreciated its simplicity, ease of use, and linear power. It sounds like an all-new one is in the pipeline, and I'm almost sad to see the original put out to pasture. Hopefully they keep that workhorse spirit.
Superb bike for people who don’t need to impress anyone. Plenty quick enough and handle great! Reliable and the biggest bike in the class is great for 6 foot plus riders. Love my 2019 and wont be tempted to change it anytime soon.
Just bought the 650XT a few weeks ago. Absolutely love the bike! Riding it is like floating on a cloud.