Keep It Simple Stupid | Suzuki V-Strom 650
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- The Suzuki V-Strom is a mid-weight sport touring motorcycle made by Suzuki since 2004. It is considered the jack of all trades motorcycle. It can easily adapt to a wide range of different environments and terrains. The reliability of the V-Strom is legendary and has a huge loyal following.
Many people often ask the question how long does a Suzuki V-Strom last? It depends on the maintenance of the motorcycle. If it has been taken care of many owners have reported way past 100,000 miles.
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In 2016 I drove my Wee from Florida to Deadhorse/Prudhoe to Ushuaia then circumnavigated South America and back with zero problems. Over 55K miles and still have it today. K.I.S.S. is the way!
Than you for the comment. Your motorcycle trip with the Wee sounds wonderful! Your V-Strom with 55k miles is barely broken in. Many owners report having over 100,000K mies and still going strong with just routine maintenance. Take care out there and ride safe.
I’ve owned my 06 WeeStrom since new.
90,000km trouble free riding.
A daily commuter, and long distance tourer.
Plans are in place to ride around Australia next year.
Love this bike👌
Nice 👍
I love this, long live the Vstrom!
I have an '04 vstrom 650 that I picked up last spring. I rode from Denver to San Diego and back a few weeks ago, it was such a great experience. I love how simple my bike is. I don't have a ton of cash to spend on motorbikes, so the Vstrom was one of the best options for me. The simplicity makes it not only cheaper to buy but also cheaper and easier to maintain!
In 2020 I traded in a BMW R1200 GS Adventure on a new V-Strom 650 XT Adventure. Three riding seasons and almost 30,000 trouble free miles on the Suzuki I have found that only thing the V-Strom lacks that the BMW would do is riding at over 80 mph. The V-Strom will do over 80 mph but does not like it. Fuel milage drops from the low 50's into the low 30's.
I installed a MC Cruise, electronic cruise control unit last winter. After two long trips this past season I am more than happy with the cruise control. Set the control for 8-9 over posted speed limit and the unit hold the speed dead on according the GPS, up and down hills.
The V-Strom is a bargain in the world of motorcycles, I can purchase almost 3 V-Strom for the price of a BMW GS. Parts are also cheap for Suzuki.
I'am 62, own a SV650X and since June a V-Strom 650 and I confirm everything what you say. I step on it and could go for a 1000mls. I am really absolutely satisfied.
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My vee is 21yrs old and have owned it for 12yrs. Of all the bikes I've had this is the cream of the crop. Always there, never complains and makes me smile just looking at it let alone hit the road for another adventure. Bought it without a test ride and has never let me down. 71 yrs old this year and have no plans to stop riding my Strom. Love the video and sentiment. Thank you.
Thank you for the comment. I enjoyed reading it. Take care and ride safe. Please subscribe.
“Now, I don’t care how fast I go. I just care where I go”. ❤️ Beautiful. I’m 60 as well. I ride a 2016 Honda VFR800X Crossrunner in Portugal where I mostly live, and a 2013 Wee in Germany where I’m frequently. While the Crossrunner is a bit more fun, the Wee is in my heart, for exactly what you pointed out in your video. 👍👍👍👍👍
Thank you of the comment. I appreciate it. Take care and ride safe.
Nice to hear that after owning many motorcycles over many years, you enjoy the 650 V strom as you explained. I am 75 years old. Started motorcycle riding 4 years ago on a 2009 V strom. It is comfortable-- solid -- reliable and from what I can see it remains the perfect motorcycle, at least for me. KISS is almost always a great idea!
Thank you for the comment. I appreciate it. Congratulations on the purchase of your 2009 V-Strom. It is a great motorcycle with a loyal following throughout the world and offers excellent value. Take care and ride safe out there.
I just purchased a 2015 with 15,000 miles on it. It was the adventure model with all the baggage and I absolutely love it having owned probably over 15 other motorcycles I too am almost 60 years old. The simplicity the seating position the quality of the ride it’s all I could ever ask for!
Thank you for the comment. Your V-Strom is barley broken in. Take care out there.
It's an SV650 with suspension of slightly longer travel. The SV650 was already legendary, the V-Strom 650 stayed true to the bloodline. So good.
Agreed. The SV650 is a legend! The V-Strom remains true! Take care and ride safe.
I love this review. From start to finish it's a poignant and heartfelt assessment with an absolute minimum of technical blurb, but somehow bud you have nailed the essence of what makes the V-Strom special. Great work 👍
Thank you. I appreciate it. Take care.
Thanks, from a Swiss Knife owner of a nicely orange 650 from 2013. That bike is a just keep riding song. You so perfectly describe it. Have done Greece this year for first time with a motorbike and it was fantastic ride. Hope to one day cross US with too.
Awesome! Thank you for the comment. You can't go wrong with a V-Strom. Take care and ride safe.
When i bought my gen 3 pearl white DL 650 in '17 I wasn't that familiar with Vstroms. Rode it hard for 35k miles. Not one problem, except a blown low beam bulb. Loved it. It was the base model and wanted the beautiful spoked wheels. Heard about it's replacement P Strom and wanted another 650. Bought a black and blue '22 650 Adventure. Wasn't sure if it would equal the '17. It does. The PStrom will never rack up the miles all over the planet that gen 1-3 has.Let alone as trouble free.Long live the real "V" Stroms!
I agree! 100% Long Live The V-Stroms! Thank you for the comment. Take care and ride safe.
TOTALLY AGREE - Did 15,000 miles in 2022 on my 2014 from MN across Canada to ICELAND, Faroe Islands, Denmark to NORDKAPP and 15 more European countries ! Other than regular oil changes/chain lubrication, brake pads, and tires not a single problem!
Thank you for the comment and your insight. You can't go wrong with the wee strom. Take care and ride safe.
I've been riding for 50 years. I started out on a 60cc Bridgestone as a kid and never looked back. I have now owned scores of bikes of every make, model and persuasion - usually 3 or 4 at a time - and have put hundreds of thousands of miles on them. Several years back, I chose a lightly used, 2013 DL650 ABS Adventure for my primary retirement bike. It has been such a pleasure to own and ride. I am now wondering if it will be the bike that outlasts me. Either way, I think I want a picture of it on my tombstone.
Been riding 60 years. The 650 is the best of the many bikes I've owned. It never let me down.
I'm riding my V-Strom 650 XT 2020 for 23.000 mls without any issues. Very reliable, comfortable driving position, inexpensive fuel consumption (54,7 mpg) and service let me enjoy each ride without thinking wether my bike will make it. Sometimes I think about buying another bike, but I always come back to my Wee. Great bike for great tours.
Thank you for the comment. I agree with you 100% Take care and ride safe. Please subscribe.
I'm 69 and have owned over 500 motorcycles since I was 10 years old, starting with a mini-bike. Presently own a 1050XT and 650XT Vstroms and owned 2 prior to this pair. Simply put: No other motorcycle in the world does so many things so incredibly well and with such ease and aplomb, and at this type of price point. The vaunted GS, of which I've owned 2, are no better but certainly require much more fanfare and prep to set up and ride.
500???!!!
@@marcinpiak3540 Yes. I've been buying, collecting and selling bikes since I was a kid and I'm now 69. I average 10 a year. Do the math.
@@frankcastle5294 My math says you would have had to buy or sell a motorcycle every three weeks for 59 years. That is assuming you eventually sold most of them.
What a shame all that buying, shopping, advertising, and selling must not have left you much time to ride. Well you are young there is still time to get out there.😂
@@starlordstarlordman8489 Someone slept thru math class. Do me a favor and F off🥱
@@starlordstarlordman8489 HOLY...... he must be motorcycle dealer LOL
Good review. I've been riding for over 40 years and bought my 2013 DL650A from new. Such an easy to ride and reliable bike to own. Have ridden in all weathers and the bike is always stable and predictable. For long rides the seat is super comfortable, my daughter loves the pillion seat and position. Easily copes with motorway speeds although I did upgrade the screen to reduce buffeting. After 2 years in storage during covid started first time of asking. Have considered changing for a more sophisticated bike but can't bear to part with my V-Strom. Also own a XJR 1300, which is a completely different experience, but if I want a nice calm ride in the countryside it has to be the v-strom every time.
Thank you for the comment and your insight. I enjoyed reading it. You have allot of riding experience and 40 years of motorcycle knowledge. For me the V-Strom 650 can do whatever I ask of it. It is the most reliable bike I have ever owned. As you mentioned the bike starts every time and I simply do not want anything more sophisticated. Just keep it simple for me. Take care and ride safe out there.
Thank you. I had an 08 Vstrom 650, that due to a financial hardship I had to let go, a few years later as in NOW I'm able to buy another motorcycle and almost bought a GS BMW, but recalling my WEE I have decided to go back to my beloved Suzuki DL650
Thanks for the comment. The WEE is a great machine as you know. Take care.
Mine is 17 years old, still looks and rides like new. Bought it as a winter hack and now in two minds about using it until I remembered “it’s 17, it’s seen a few winters already!”. I’ve owned a lot of bikes and my current bmw is complex, expensive to repair and not got a great reliability record. The suzuki is indestructible, robust, comfortable and simple. It just works and keeps on working and working and working. Best bike ever made? No. Most dependable? Very likely. Most comfortable? Up there with them. Can it be off roaded? Yes, or at least on mild single track or gravel. Will it tour? Yes. Enough grunt to overtake safely? Yes. Economical? Yes. Brilliant? Yes by it’s dependability and versatility.
Thank you for the comment. I enjoyed reading it. I agree the V-Strom might not be the best motorcycle ever made but it is very likely one of the most dependable motorcycles ever built! Take care and ride safe out there.🏍
I bought a cherry 2004 wee and it has been a great first bike. A little small, but a few tweaks have made it more comfortable.
Thank you for the comment. What color V-Strom do you have? Take care and ride safe.
You re right keep it simply and ready to go is priceless . Yes the air filter is not easy to change but ,just see a Benelli Trk 501 is a garaje puzzle 😅
Well said! Thanks for the comment. Take care and ride safe out there.
Had the v-strom 650, great bike, great fuel range. Easily covered 500 miles in a day with no aches or pains at the end of it.. replaced it this year with V-Strom 1050, so far so good 👍
Awesome! Thank you for the comment. Ride safe!
Had my 650XT for 2.5 years now, still love it. I have and ride other bikes, but the Strom is as close to my personal "unicorn" as it's going to get. Excellent video of a world class bike. Thanks!
🏍 Thank you for the comment and your insight. I appreciate it. Take care and ride safe out there. Your Suzuki V-Strom was a wise purchase.
Had a 2012 vstrom 650. Rode it 70,000 miles then gave it to my son. Only problems I had were fork seals and a burned out tail light bulb. The original chain lasted 55,000 mile. I have a fancy BMW 1250 GS now and although it’s an amazing motorcycle sometimes I miss the strom. Checking/adjusting the valves were a major ordeal too besides the air filter.
Thanks for the video man.
I was thinking about which bike to get, and now I'm sure.
Nice testimonial.
Fantastic life philosophy
Greetings from Brazil
Thank you for the comment. I appreciate it. The Suzuki V-Strom is a great bike with a loyal following throughout the world. Take care and ride safe.
Absolutely a superb bit of kit the vstrom 650xt when i was at motorcycle live and saw the new 800 I said to the guy at Suzuki I really hope you don't stop the 650xt as in 28 bikes it's one of my all time favs, even though I've I've a gs 1200 again insurance was a third of the vstrom 650xt this time round weirdly. I still miss my 650xt which says alot.
I'm 33 years old, with 7,000 miles on my Wee-Strom. I love it. After a 600 sport bike, a Harley, a Connie C10... this bike is an ideal unimproved road chariot.
Thank you for the comment. Your Wee-Storm with only 7,000 miles is still a baby. Take care out there and ride safe. What color is your V-Strom?
@@BugOutVehicles Oh it was used. It has 21,000 on it total. I'm about due for a valve check. It's a black XT.
I recently purchased a 2014 v strom 1000 for a particular ride I wish to do here in Australia over several weeks 10k+ ride. I like you started riding when I was 6 yrs old, I am now 61, and over that time I have owned 30 or more bikes, I work on my own bikes, I get to know them, I must say out of all those years and bikes the v strom is the most extraordinary bike I have ever owned,the K.I.S.S. Principle is there and it works, this bike really is the unicorn of motorcycles. To anyone wondering I say “ go down the rabbit hole “, you won’t be disappointed.
Suzuki should pay you...such beautiful worlds about this master piece...
Thank you for comment. I appreciate it. Take care.
I just got a 2019 V Strom 650 last Thursday. It's so encouraging reading and hearing everyone's good experiences with the bike. I hope to own the bike until the bike or I stop working anymore - hopefully a long time away!
The only other bike I've owned was a 1999 Honda Hornet. I loved it, but the V Strom is more comfortable and far more enjoyable to ride. I don't want speed and adrenaline. I want comfort and pleasure.
Congratulations on your purchase of the V- Strom 650. You made a wise purchase. It is a great motorcycle with a loyal following throughout the world. The motorcycle has a reputation for being ultra reliable and very comfortable to ride long distances. Take care and ride safe out there. What color is your V-Strom?
@@BugOutVehicles I've got it in white, it's a 2019 model. Someone has commented the colours make it look a little like a police bike! I'm not so sure but I do like the looks of it. 3 more weeks of ownership and still enjoying the bike. It is building my confidence greatly
Thank you for the reply. I actually prefer the white color myself. I do not like the red color of my V-Strom but I could not pass up the deal so I bought it. Ride safe. @@ramsy66
Great Video... Good job Bro... I just bought a used V Strom... I'm Loving it... Great Bike.
Awesome. The V-Strom is a great bike. Take care out there and ride safe. What color did you get?
Great video Gary! On my third Wee-strom, an 04, 17' and now a 2023 xt. The last of the great 'do it all' bikes with simple tech was the Honda XRV750 which stopped in 2003. In 2004 Suzuki took over the mantle and has achieved a similar cult following as the 750 Africa Twin. Twenty years later it's still in production. Nuff said. Roll on the next 20 years. Again, great video Gary, I am 61 next month and feel and agree with your comments 1000%.
Have a 2019 650DL and absolutely love it. Every once in a while I think about "upgrading" to an AF or KTM but quickly come back to reality. Why would I? My Strom does everything I want it to and has given me so many amazing times, all trouble free. Thanks for posting this video, I really enjoyed hearing your thoughts and it's reassuring because I agree with all of them.
Thank you for the comment. I enjoyed reading it. I have also thought about "upgrading" to another motorcycle but as you mentioned the v-strom can do whatever I ask of it and more! I think if I upgraded to another motorcycle I might be "downgrading" Take care and ride safe. Please subscribe!
I owned one for 11 years, and although I own a bigger Kawasaki Versys 1000 today, I keep a place of great rememberings with the trusty VStrom
I’ve owned four Vstroms since 2008. 3 650’s and a 1000. My advice is learn to access the air filter on your own. My first Vstrom the dealer didn’t tighten the bolts on the gas tank, I discovered this while on the highway . Luckily I was able to secure it.
I agree. Thank you for the comment. I have cleaned and replaced the air filter on my V-Strom which was was a bit of a learning curve but not too bad. Take care and ride safe.
For my Yamaha Super Tenere 1200, you also had to lift the gas tank to change the air filter. Kind of a pain but not that bad.
Have you checked the valves? I didnt do to mine since it means to remove some hidraulics.
@@antofagastaride I never did check the valves. It seemed fine. 😜
I always wanted a Yamaha Super Tenere. The Tenere is also shaft drive! Take care.
I’ve never owned a motorcycle, but I want this one! Thanks, Gary.
Nice review. The V-Strom is much more refined than a KLR, smoother, without loosing any toughness.
Very true!
Ask your friend about servicing the air filter on the Africa Twin, probably makes the Vstrom seem like child's play :)
Man, spot on. I own a 18. Put panniers, Denali lights, new pegs and crash bars on it and rode off into the sunset with it. Smile every time I throw a leg over it.
Thanks for the comment. Take care.
Suzuki.....Way of Life 👍👍
Well Damn! I was not expecting to be amazed, impressed and taken back at the same time. Great video, well done.
I have the same 2007 year and color KLR650 that you had, I did pick up a Wee650 for a trip across the USA next year and have enjoyed every mile on it. My first ride was to bring it home from Montana to AZ and it effortlessly clicked off the miles. I can’t see selling the old KLR but at 64 the Vee650 will probably be my last bike.
Thank you sir I appreciate the comment. The old KLR still remains one of my favorite motorcycles. Take care out there and ride safe.
Same thoughts here!. These are the bikes to grow older on! Keepers for sure!
Agreed! Take care and ride safe out there.
Your right in my opinion. I purchased my 2017 , 650 XT in April 2018
I am 79 now and still love my VStrom . I have done 52,000 trouble less km and I hope to keep riding it for a few more years yet
Thank you for the comment. I enjoyed reading it. The V-Strom is definitely a reliable machine. Take care and ride safe.
@@BugOutVehicles I do most of my own maintenance but have never done a valve clearance check
I have decided to do the valve clearance check myself. I have studied up on it and I am confident I can do it with the aid of the correct tools
I found a fantastic tutorial on utube
Circlenz
It really explains the process step by step
Thanks for your reply and greetings from Australia
The beauty of the Vstrom is, you can get an older model ( 2011-2015 ) totally decked out with 25,000 miles on it for less than $6k. I’ve seen a few for less than $5k with all the bells and whistles…. Just think, you’ve bought a bike ready to travel basically anywhere on the planet for $5k and it still has at least a good 80k miles or more to go… no other manufacturer even comes close!!!
Thank you for the comment and your insight. I agree with you 100%. The Susuki V-Strom is a truly capable and go anywhere motorcycle with allot of value for the money. You are absolutely correct that no other manufacture even comes close. The Suzuki V-Strom 650 can easily do over 100,000 trouble free miles with basic routine maintenance. Take care and ride safe out there.
I owned a suzuki v Strom 650 like your one did 107 000 km then got the new suzuki v Strom 1050xt great bike out of the box 📦 just ordered a new suzuki 1050 got 100 000 km on my old one also got a new klr650 2022 adventure finding it great as well
Cheers from new Zealand 🇳🇿
I'm torn between the 650 and the 1050...so I'm hanging around until the new 800 arrives in March 2023...
I recently bought the SV 650 after many years of absence. Struggled with the uncomfortable seat, modified it and am happy now. Checked on the V-Strom, hm... ok, 20 mm more travel, more wind protection and that´s it. It is a great bike, for sure. I will keep it even more KISS and stay with the SV 😀 I am happy for you that you found the bike that just gives peace of mind and lets you enjoy the one thing that matters - the journey itself.
Thank you for the comment and your insight. I agree the seat does get uncomfortable after many hours of riding but so does every motorcycle seat I have sat on over the years. How did you modify the seat? Take care and ride safe!
I have also owned several bikes, up to the Bmw RT. I am now on my 2nd vstrom it's a 2015. Exactly as you described. I would call it the ultimate tourer, not an adventure bike. And also the most comfortable one, which will go more miles on one tank, than any other in its category. And even larger tourers and adventures.
It has another drawback, besides replacing air filter. Replacing the bottom spark plugs😅
I've been street riding for more than 40 years. Like you, have owned a bunch of different kinds and brands. Not long ago I found a well-kept '04 V1K. Did some updates and put over 10K miles on it. Ran across a babied - but ridden - '18...and bought it. Within a month, put 2K miles on it. They are, indeed, one of the best motorcycles ever made, and for the reasons mentioned; but even more. They handle, stop, and go REALLY well. With the right tires, it can carve up any mountain road. Add trouble-free, great comfort, and low running costs. What's not to like?! As you said, it's more important to focus on where you're going to go, not on being concerned about getting there five minutes earlier or what other riders think. These bikes allow each journey to be all about the ride. Enjoy yours!
you narrated it so beautifully, felt like was listening to a nice story. Even I was planning to buy a diff ADV bike, but after landing a few videos of Vstrom, now I am planning to buy V-strom.
Thank you. Take care out there and ride safe. The Suzuki V-Strom 650 has a loyal following throughout the world.
Hello fine lad...really liked your vstrom analysis: honest,sharp and short... something you experienced first hand... in contrast with the ridiculous marketing of some brands...specially The European bykes selling pedigree, .. I'm 70 and specially tired of the hype, trying to sell us the heaviest, loaded with gadgets, trying to convince us bigger is better...etc
Thanks 😊 long life to you !
I owned a Vstrom 650. I really enjoyed it. The KLR650 is not indestructible. I own one now... my second one. The Vstrom did everything I ever asked of it. Unfortunately, mine was totaled when it was thrown off back of my truck while being transported during an accident. Enjoy! CVK
Thank you for the reply Kevin. I also own a KLR 650. Sorry to hear about your V-Strom being totaled. Take care out there and ride safe.
Very cool thanks for sharing! Good to see ya!
Thanks! You too!
Nice presentation right there!! I have recently purchased and also riding for 2000 klms so far, and coming from a cruiser background for most of my riding adventures, this DL650 is a very nice bike to ride. Cornering on the tar is predictable and has a specific willingness to go full commando 😊 It's a very tolerant bike and sometimes, taking it into the higher rev ranges produces great results.
Simply love the experience. Thanks for your journey, appreciated.
Regards from Oz.
Thank you for the comment and your insight is always appreciated. Take care and ride safe out there!
Thankyou fir your honesty, you've just helped me make my mind up, as ti my next bike, 63 and intend to take it easy
Glad to help. Take care and ride safe.
Love my VStrom.
Offset handlebar risers and lower/forward foot pegs. Perfect.
Awesome! Ride safe out there.
nice vid. i bought my Vstrom 650 new in october 2016 [gen2 with a nice discount] when the new gen 3 was just released. i like the looks of gen 2 more with the double headlights . i did a test ride on it and i knew in 10 minutes that it was a really nice bike to drive , not the fastest but good useble midrange power , very nice in the corners and superb comfort. i,m 58 and had about 30 very different bikes form a yamaha rd350 2stroke to a kawa zzr1200 and everything inbetween and for me this is now the perfect bike .very reliable , very economical [ max5500 rpm ] good roadmanners etc. when i was younger i always wanted more power and speed , now not any more because of crazy speedfines and 1000,s of speedbumbs and idiot insurance costs [ in holland ] also i dont give a shit about what other people think of my weestrom. i like it , i own it , i have fun and adventures with it and thats all that counts. and make no misstake , on very twisty mountain roads with short straights the 650 is quicker than most realise ... yes, jack of all trades.
Great video. I'm sold.
Thanks for a great video. Regards from Serbia 🇷🇸
I would add having to remove plastics to access the headlamp when replacing a bulb is a pain.
I own my esconde one now...la verdad amigo...la mejor moto..."saludos" from spain
Thanks Gary!!!
You bet!
Agreed I have mine since 2019 so far so good 👍
Awesome! The V-Strom will serve you well. Take care.
My 06 vstrom best bike I ever owned.
Awesome!
Thanks for this great Video. Fantastic summary 😊👍🙏
Thanks for watching. I appreciate the comment. Take care out there.
Well said Gary. Your voice is relaxed and your tempo calm. I am 50y.o. next month, riding since 16 and have ridden 180000km on Wee Stroms since 2007.
They are the ultimate do all motorcycle. I have converted many sceptical riding friends to Stromdom (resistance is futile).
I relish the only intervention being ABS. I hope never to own a motorcycle with traction control or power modes. I'm a fan of analogue instruments too.
Enjoy riding in your Autumn years (I say that with respect). I think my natural progression will be to a Honda CB500X (if I can wear out this 2009 Wee).
Thank you for the comment. I appreciate it. I'm also a fan of analogue instruments. Most of my previous motorcycles had analogue displays. I have researched smaller motorcycles and the Kawasaki Verseys 300 is something I might consider in the future. (The Wee Strom would be hard to wear out.) Take care and ride safe.
My last bike was a KLR650 and am looking into getting back into riding. This is one of the bikes I've been considering, as well as the CB500X. I had a DR650 years ago and it was nearly the perfect bike for what I was doing back then. But nowadays I can see myself doing a little more two-up riding than I used to.
Should return to Ride,..Depending on your type of use..more tour or lean to +offroad..go for VstromXT ..NCX750 to be considered ..
@@zzxx33mh Yeah...that Honda 750 is a total winner...Honda don't make junk...
I think that discontinuing the L 650 engine could be the worst Suzuki move ever. I simply love the SV 650 and V Strom 650, reliable bikes, economical and different from the typical inline two engines.
I think you might be right. Time will tell. Take care.
2011 DL650A Here, and lovn it ! I love it much more now though since changing the front sprocket from 15 Tooth to 16. It Hums smoothly on the hwy now which was my one and only complaint a had about the bike. Now its perfect ❤
Good to hear!
Corect….i own a 2019 v srom 10000. Just pure love every time i start my engine
Agreed! Take care out there.
I m 63 now and sold my r1200gs .i am going to purchase a v strom! You made me go foreward! Your e cool dude! Kinds from germany!
Thanks for watching. Take care and ride safe in Germany.
Bought one new in 2005 . Of course being in Minnesota it gets a break every winter due to ice/temps. Should see if valves need checking its been a while. 5th set of tires, chains/sprockets and other bits. Only 67xxxx miles so will keep riding.
Lovely v strom video’s
Thank you. Me too. Take care
I ride a BMW R1100RS and it now has 89k of trouble free miles on the clock. Extremely reliable.
But I always love the Wee... Just such a simple and great bike.
Great video....
Glad you enjoyed it
I had my 2007 V-strom from 2009 now 56.000 km only had one problem with the headlight the wire connection behind the radiator burnt through wire is really too thin. for the rest never mist a beat. best bike I ever owned. Andy
It is the best! I have a 2012 in burnt orange. It’s practical and the ride is fantastic
Thanks for the comment. I do like the burnt orange color. Very unique color. Take care.
You may have just resold me my bike. I have thought about selling it recently. In the south east, highways are a 85mph freakshow, last summer I did a 1600 mile trip in 6 days. I had to PIN the throttle for hours at a time, it was exhausting. Passing power at 80 is tiring. But that is not what this bike is for. Thanks for the reminder 😅💪
My vstrom does 190 gps if i pin the throttle(gen 1 with slight mods).You were going that fast for hours at a time ? Wasn't there a huge chance of death wobble ? My bike is planted up to 80-85mph after that it gets progressively less stable.
@Αλεξανδρος Αμανατιδης mine is a 21xt. I haven't experienced a wobble thankfully, although I did install a fork brace recently to counteract that.
@@dewainet543 Is the forck brace worth it (i consider getting one as well)? I never experienced a wobble either but all it takes is the road to be bad enough in a spot .Going on the vstrom with 100 miles per hour vs on an fjr for example is night and day difference!
@Αλεξανδρος Αμανατιδης yeah absolutely. It's not meant for it. Here in the south, tge flow of traffic on highways is over 85 most times, even though it's "illegal" . . To he honest, I can't tell the difference with the fork brace! My front wheel feels a bit stiffer, that's it.
@@dewainet543 I feel you i am in Greece in our highways there are guys that go 120 mph and 75-80 is like for the old cars that can barely move, craziest part is that even tracks are going 65 mph ... Thanks for the feedback about the brace .
You certainly used KISS in your presentation. Excellent, Brilliant! Really has me thinking. Plus I wonder if at my size, 6’1 240# if I’d do better with the 1050.
Glad it was helpful!
I just love that kiss. You are right -it is a trouble free bike. Just bought mine 650xt this year and did a little over3000miles on it. Please share some info for the bar risers. I think I need them too. Have a great 2023 year!
Thank you for the comment. I do not have bar risers. My V-Strom is stock. Take care and ride safe.
Great video...and you are absolutely correct why do we need all the high tech electronics...I have a 2016 KTM 1050 it has abs and traction control, that's it an analog dash and like you said less is more..enjoy your ride.
Thank you. Take care out there.
i have the same bike V-Strom 650 Xt and i agree with you 100% ..love my ride and i will keep it!!
Right on!
Nice review. I am older and was considering buying a BMW RS1200 as my return to motorcycle touring. Then sat on a 650 in a showroom and thought it made sense ergonomically and actually met my intended uses better. I don't want to go 85 MPH on the highway. I want to tour two lane roads and gravel roads. I think of it as a trusted horse. It is comforting gassing this thing up and hitting the next town. Has a very reassuring idle. I often run it through the gears to tell myself, does it have power? Yes if you wring it out, but it is so docile in normal riding. It keeps me from driving like I am racing, but it is entertaining on a twisty road. I wouldn't mind a bit more torque and throttle response when coming out of a twisty corner. (Maybe if it was tuned for premium fuel)... but that might also defeat the KISS principle. Also love the dash board. Nothing flashy, but all you need and well presented. Such a great horse. My only gripe is the body work is not robust when removing the gas tank. These plastic bits will snap quite easily after the third time removing them. Also hard to access the light bulb.
The next time you take the bodyworks off, put a thin coat of silicone grease on all the catches. It will make removing them later much easier. I also put a little sewing machine oil on the fastener threads to keep them in good shape.
@@pedlpower great tips. Will do that soon when I have to inspect the valve clearances
I have the same experience of satisfaction with my Honda CB500X,that journey is the reward,not the menus 😉
Agreed! Take care and ride safe out there.
I've owned 28 bikes since the age of 15. All bought new. Now, my r1250gs is the perfect bike for me.
Never owned a vstrom, great video and I second your opinion/s
Thanks! 👍
I am 44 and aps ...agree...I always drive all types Scooter's,and Frist big motorcycle is Vstrom,so I don't have much experience with other bike ,but I driving this with no problem(from the start),like I driving this motorcycle all my life...
Very well said to the point.👏👏👏👍
Thank You.
I love my KLR and chose it over the Vstrom 650 because I plan to ride a lot of off-road. I still may get a Vstrom eventually but will probably keep the KLR. I would actually like a garage full of 650’s from the KLR to the Royal Enfield Int650 and DR or XR. Maybe I’ll get a smaller bike too but 650 seems the perfect size for me. I don’t want anything bigger.
Thanks for the comment. I agree the KLR is a much better machine for off-road riding. As I get older I find myself riding more on the pavement these days that is why I choose the V-Strom. The 650 is a perfect size as you mentioned and I do not want anything bigger either. I would not mind actually going smaller but I need something for long interstate travel. Take care.
It's like it is a versatile system, or Versys for short 💚
Had my '05 V-strom for 2 years now, its a hard bike to replace, nothing else seems good enough to justify spending that much mor money on.
My bike has 82,000km on it and i did have to do a bit to it when i got it, i had to do the cam chains and tentioners, i had to do a new starter motor and starter solanoid, i had to do the start switch, the clutch and the clutch screw adjuster, then all the normal maintenance such as the breaks and valve timing.
I own 3 motorcycles including a 1/4L cruiser for bopping around town and my farm bike for harder trails and between all of them i have clocked up 26,000km in the last 3 years, and i still think the only thing i would like on the V-strom is cruise control.
I regularly do trips of 3-400km and even when large stretches are on gravel or dirt road i find i still need to travel on tar seal to get to those roads and often those are motorways and expressways where you get hours of straight and the same speed the whole way.
I have a damaged wrist from being hit by a car and it would be nice to rest it but, apart from that the bike just keeps going and so i guess I'll keep riding it till i find something as good with cruise control.
I have been looking at the CF Moto 800mt, but its a bigger bike, has less fuel range (i do about 400km on my 22L tank), but again its a simple bike with the exception of cruise control and 2 ride modes, for a good price and the engine is a KTM.
What would you change if given the choice?
Absolutely right! 🏍️🙏✌️
Thank you. Take care and ride safe.
Super nice looking bike
Thanks ✌️
Great review!
Well said🤔
Yes, i love my Suki vstrom ✌️
Beautiful scenery and riding roads ...is this somewhere in the Pacific Northwest ?
Yes it was!
Top video mate
Thanks 👍
contemplating of down sizing now as the good lady doesn't want to do much more long haul touring on the FJR-1300 after 33 yrs and thinking about the 2023 or 2024 Vstrom 650 XT myself, seems to be they just are super reliable of course with any Bike regular maintenance is the secret , also noticed you have a Yeasu Hand held , are you into Ham radio as this way here in VK5 land Australia i am also you can check my call out you see the state we are in just add NJ or JN both my calls . hope you are still enjoying the Vstrom.
JOHN 👍👍🏍🏍
If you consider KLR 650 indestructible, take a look at XT-350!
Anyway, new 800DE look very promising but I guess 230Kgr is quite heavy