Im South of Adelaide ha, I was set on buying a v strom 800DE but it wasn't much more to buy a GSX8s and CRF 300 Rally, the vstrom would be a great bike though just a bit heavy for where i would want to ride it, lots of Sand in South Australia also have a WR450F 2007
Caught some of your videos. I also own the 2024 Suzuki GSX-8S in the same color scheme. I first bought the 2024 Suzuki GSX-8R in blue but it took about 250 miles to realize I would have been happier with the 8S so I found a dealership that made an acceptable trade. I also have a 2023 Honda CB500X and a 2015 VStar 950T. It's taken me a while to accept that 1 bike wasn't going to work for me. While I would be interested in hearing about the VStrom I hope you reconsider giving up the 8S. Like you I think it's an awesome engine but I also think the style of the bike helps that experience and the VStrom might not give you the same feeling.
Ahh it’s good to experience different bikes. I’ve owned 2 generations of the 650 and 1 generation of the 1000 vstrom. I currently own the GSX-8S. I took both the 8E and 8S for a run and I just loved how playful that 8S was. Something about the lighter weight and sitting in the wind. I like to swap bikes around too. That feeling when you but a new bike is fantastic. I own a CRF250L with every modification you can think of for my biking and adventure riding. Versys x300 for my adventure long distance touring riding. GSX-8S for my sport riding. Ninja 1000sx for sport touring. When is comes to adventure I like smaller nimble bikes that cost little to run and maintain. Yet engaging and quick enough to keep up. Hence the slower bikes for the overnight long distance. It really adds to the adventure I think. Sport bikes for shorter distance I like power and fun. Everything needs to be comfortable or I find myself not riding. They don’t travel as far so costs really don’t matter too much, if like me one cares about value. I agree, having a few bikes that do different things keeps it interesting.
I’m 5’7” with 29” inch inseam. Starting with that I think it is very comfortable. Longest ride was 250 miles and 6.5 hours. Stopped often. Seat was fine till last hour when I was ready to quit. I can flat foot but have to stretch just a bit to do it
@@1MikeMorrison Did you compare to the 8R at all? I also like the Vstrom but I am thinking for off road exploring I'd rather my truck so I can take the dog and supplies etc.
Hi Mate , you are correct the motor on these bikes are amazing, greetings from South Australia 😎
Amazing how international TH-cam is! Nice! Appreciate the comment
Im South of Adelaide ha, I was set on buying a v strom 800DE but it wasn't much more to buy a GSX8s and CRF 300 Rally, the vstrom would be a great bike though just a bit heavy for where i would want to ride it, lots of Sand in South Australia also have a WR450F 2007
Caught some of your videos. I also own the 2024 Suzuki GSX-8S in the same color scheme. I first bought the 2024 Suzuki GSX-8R in blue but it took about 250 miles to realize I would have been happier with the 8S so I found a dealership that made an acceptable trade. I also have a 2023 Honda CB500X and a 2015 VStar 950T. It's taken me a while to accept that 1 bike wasn't going to work for me. While I would be interested in hearing about the VStrom I hope you reconsider giving up the 8S. Like you I think it's an awesome engine but I also think the style of the bike helps that experience and the VStrom might not give you the same feeling.
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Ahh it’s good to experience different bikes. I’ve owned 2 generations of the 650 and 1 generation of the 1000 vstrom. I currently own the GSX-8S. I took both the 8E and 8S for a run and I just loved how playful that 8S was. Something about the lighter weight and sitting in the wind. I like to swap bikes around too. That feeling when you but a new bike is fantastic.
I own a CRF250L with every modification you can think of for my biking and adventure riding.
Versys x300 for my adventure long distance touring riding.
GSX-8S for my sport riding.
Ninja 1000sx for sport touring.
When is comes to adventure I like smaller nimble bikes that cost little to run and maintain. Yet engaging and quick enough to keep up. Hence the slower bikes for the overnight long distance. It really adds to the adventure I think.
Sport bikes for shorter distance I like power and fun. Everything needs to be comfortable or I find myself not riding. They don’t travel as far so costs really don’t matter too much, if like me one cares about value.
I agree, having a few bikes that do different things keeps it interesting.
Next year: Honda Trans Alp Farewell - what's next? 😂😂
As long as I’m having fun it’s all good 😄
@@1MikeMorrisonexactly. Keep enjoying life and motorcycles.
How is your comfort on that bike? How do you like the seating? I am 6' and have been looking at those recently. I'm in Reno btw.
I’m 5’7” with 29” inch inseam. Starting with that I think it is very comfortable. Longest ride was 250 miles and 6.5 hours. Stopped often. Seat was fine till last hour when I was ready to quit. I can flat foot but have to stretch just a bit to do it
@@1MikeMorrison Did you compare to the 8R at all? I also like the Vstrom but I am thinking for off road exploring I'd rather my truck so I can take the dog and supplies etc.
I did. Way too much lean and pressure on my wrists. But… get the vstrom if planning dirt roads
@@1MikeMorrison Did you sell it yet?
@@gregs1027Not yet