Hello there sir, I have to agree with your comments as my Vstrom is also holding up well. I have covered 9& half thousand miles in almost 18 months of ownership and I don't commute on it. I am really pleased with my bike and really enjoy riding it.
Great bikes, have a 04 mod, and it still feels tight an new. And in mixed riding l get almost 480km on one tank of gass. I do not have any rust on mine
I think the V-Strom 650 is a cracking bike, the valve service cost suprised me as having the 765 Triumph, it is a service cost I am very much not looking forward to having to pay for. There is def something to be said for a standard exhaust, especially on a mile munver like the V-Strom as well... much easier over miles on the ears and therefore helps reduce the likelihood of headaches a bit. ace to hear your thoughts Freddie :-)
It did seem very high. Not sure if that was just that particular dealer though. Agreed on the sound levels. I’ve always kept baffles in on bikes where I’ve had exhausts so they aren’t overly Loud. My cbr screamed when you wound it up but you could barely hear it just cruising at motorway speed. It was the best of both worlds. Thanks.
peter pyke I tried road 4’s on a previous bike. Really didn’t get on with them. I seem to get on really well with the a41. They’re brilliant on all roads but amazing on gravel covered B roads. Often don’t notice how much crap is on the road unless someone is following me.
V-Strom seems bullit proof to me. I'v got a 2014 model 43000 km on the clock. Never any issues. Valve clearence check gave no problems and not verry expensive. I got 3 year warrenty in The Netherlands when I bought it second hand in 2017, you mentioned 2 years bought new? When you buy a 2020 model you also get 3 years. Enjoy the Strom, it's a perfect bike!
Great review! I found your comments on the rear pre-load (top box, passenger, passenger with full tour package load) really interesting...What have you chose as your setting as a single passenger with a (relatively heavy) top box?
Thank you. I think it’s just above the second mark for just me and top box but I tend not to have much in the top box. Naturally it all depends on the weight of yourself and what your taking with you.
Thank you for sharing your thoughts, you said that you have been riding it with a pillion. Would you say the bike is powerful enough to go touring to Scotland let's say?
Touring with a pillion? Yes it would certainly do it but you would have to plan overtakes a little more as the extra weight is noticeable. If your doing a lot of two up I’d go for a 1000. Single touring it’s got plenty of power. Took mine all over Europe and adored it.
Do you ride it through the winters? I have a cb500x and am approaching winter number 5. I am loiking at SVs and was wondering if they would hold as well as the Honda? Great video thank you.
Yes and no. I ride in winter but I don't commute but tend not to ride when there's ice and snow. I still go out at the weekends after the roads have been gritted, i just wash it thoroughly afterwards.
Yeah. 650’s tend to have a very decent fuel economy. Highest I ever got was 78mpg from a tank. But that was in the mountains so doesn’t really count ha ha.
Yes. That was the big one I mentioned in spring. I think it was £460ish. I have a service plan so pay a little each month no nasty shocks. No where near as bad as a Triumph. Your looking at double for the big service.
@@pete2109 that's nothing, my local honda shop wanted £800 for my 16,000 miles service to check my valves, absolute crazy. Got it done for 200 by a independent dealer
Great vid thanks, I’m going to get this bike, the 2020 model. In NZ there is the 650XA or 650A available. Do you think the XA is worth the extra $$$$ The website says the XA model has as extras, knuckle covers, engine under cowling, and aluminium reverse spoke wheels for better shock absorption. www.suzuki.co.nz/motorcycles/range/adventure
Your welcome. Yeah we have the both here. Unless your riding a lot off road then I would go with the base model (as I did). The only advantage is the spoked wheels which you won’t notice if your riding on road the whole time. The spoked wheels are a pain to clean and there were massive issues with them rusting. The handguards and belly pan are both plastic and mostly cosmetic. I bought the base model as didn’t plan on riding off road then fitted higher quality handguards and a metal skid pan. That’s my two sense. The only thing you your paying for that can’t be fitted as an extra is a different paint scheme and wire wheels.
Hello there sir, I have to agree with your comments as my Vstrom is also holding up well. I have covered 9& half thousand miles in almost 18 months of ownership and I don't commute on it. I am really pleased with my bike and really enjoy riding it.
Hello. Thank you. Exactly the same I love mine.
Miss my 2009 strom. I may need to get another one! Thanks for the great vid
Thanks for the review, good to know you haven’t had any major issues👍
You have been on my bookmarks since your trips on the 125! Finally got my finger out and
subscribed! Great channel and thank you for your hard work!
Thank you. I really appreciate the support. There may be another small cc trip next year. Depends if I can borrow a 125 from someone.
@@AGardenShed well I have a 125 if you want some company to do a small trip! Im in Derbyshire and it would be nice to have some one to ride with!
Great bikes, have a 04 mod, and it still feels tight an new. And in mixed riding l get almost 480km on one tank of gass.
I do not have any rust on mine
Nice. I think the later models the quality of fixings isn’t quite as good or certainly seems that way judging by the comments in owners groups.
I think the V-Strom 650 is a cracking bike, the valve service cost suprised me as having the 765 Triumph, it is a service cost I am very much not looking forward to having to pay for. There is def something to be said for a standard exhaust, especially on a mile munver like the V-Strom as well... much easier over miles on the ears and therefore helps reduce the likelihood of headaches a bit.
ace to hear your thoughts Freddie :-)
It did seem very high. Not sure if that was just that particular dealer though. Agreed on the sound levels. I’ve always kept baffles in on bikes where I’ve had exhausts so they aren’t overly Loud. My cbr screamed when you wound it up but you could barely hear it just cruising at motorway speed. It was the best of both worlds. Thanks.
MICHELIN ROAD 5.GREAT TYRE ON A FANTASTIC BIKE.
peter pyke I tried road 4’s on a previous bike. Really didn’t get on with them. I seem to get on really well with the a41. They’re brilliant on all roads but amazing on gravel covered B roads. Often don’t notice how much crap is on the road unless someone is following me.
I’ve got the 2020 model and I don’t get the desire for a louder exhaust either.
1. For retaining value, stock is best. It also simplifies ordering parts when things need replacement.
2. For the cross country rider, loud is tiring.
V-Strom seems bullit proof to me. I'v got a 2014 model 43000 km on the clock. Never any issues. Valve clearence check gave no problems and not verry expensive. I got 3 year warrenty in The Netherlands when I bought it second hand in 2017, you mentioned 2 years bought new? When you buy a 2020 model you also get 3 years.
Enjoy the Strom, it's a perfect bike!
Some have reached the 200 000 km mark ! It's the new Transalp indeedy…
5 years warrenty on ziku in Norway
I am from Greece I have 2020 model with 4 years guaranty. I hope is not nessesery.
68 mpg sounds very tempting to get that bike! I got 35 mpg average on 1000 v-strom with a same fuel tank =/
I usually get around 50mpg on my 650. I tend to ride on a smaller gear than necessary though.
68 MPG? What? You must ride very chill. I just got my Storm, avaerge 56.5MPG. Gret revoew though :)
Yeah. I don’t cane it but also I’m quite smooth.
This is the sort of man who closely examines his stool
I prefer a chair.
Cracking bikes, I love mine
Me too.
Darn good bikes them Stroms :)
Agreed. Better quality fixings wouldn’t go amiss but that’s really my only gripe.
And the line of owners or ex-owners not liking them is rather short.
Great review! I found your comments on the rear pre-load (top box, passenger, passenger with full tour package load) really interesting...What have you chose as your setting as a single passenger with a (relatively heavy) top box?
Thank you. I think it’s just above the second mark for just me and top box but I tend not to have much in the top box. Naturally it all depends on the weight of yourself and what your taking with you.
Thank you for sharing your thoughts, you said that you have been riding it with a pillion. Would you say the bike is powerful enough to go touring to Scotland let's say?
Touring with a pillion? Yes it would certainly do it but you would have to plan overtakes a little more as the extra weight is noticeable. If your doing a lot of two up I’d go for a 1000. Single touring it’s got plenty of power. Took mine all over Europe and adored it.
Do you ride it through the winters? I have a cb500x and am approaching winter number 5. I am loiking at SVs and was wondering if they would hold as well as the Honda? Great video thank you.
Yes and no. I ride in winter but I don't commute but tend not to ride when there's ice and snow. I still go out at the weekends after the roads have been gritted, i just wash it thoroughly afterwards.
68 mpg that's pretty good, better than my diesel car.
Yeah. 650’s tend to have a very decent fuel economy. Highest I ever got was 78mpg from a tank. But that was in the mountains so doesn’t really count ha ha.
Have you done the valve clearance check service? Be prepared for a big bill unless you do it yaself. Good bike.
Yes. That was the big one I mentioned in spring. I think it was £460ish. I have a service plan so pay a little each month no nasty shocks. No where near as bad as a Triumph. Your looking at double for the big service.
A Garden Shed My local dealer done my valve clearances coolant change and brake fluid chance £147 👌👌 Shop around lads 👍
@@pete2109 that's nothing, my local honda shop wanted £800 for my 16,000 miles service to check my valves, absolute crazy. Got it done for 200 by a independent dealer
Great vid thanks, I’m going to get this bike, the 2020 model. In NZ there is the 650XA or 650A available. Do you think the XA is worth the extra $$$$ The website says the XA model has as extras, knuckle covers, engine under cowling, and aluminium reverse spoke wheels for better shock absorption.
www.suzuki.co.nz/motorcycles/range/adventure
Your welcome. Yeah we have the both here. Unless your riding a lot off road then I would go with the base model (as I did). The only advantage is the spoked wheels which you won’t notice if your riding on road the whole time. The spoked wheels are a pain to clean and there were massive issues with them rusting. The handguards and belly pan are both plastic and mostly cosmetic. I bought the base model as didn’t plan on riding off road then fitted higher quality handguards and a metal skid pan. That’s my two sense. The only thing you your paying for that can’t be fitted as an extra is a different paint scheme and wire wheels.
@@AGardenShed I live in NZ too and had the same question! Thanks for a clear answer.
Hi. Did you have new sparkplugs fitted at 75000 as per the service schedule??
Yes. Bike has been main dealer serviced for its entire life.
Is the accessory bar strong enough for a TomTom? Does it vibrate with some weight on it? Ride safe :)
Yes. I have a garmin attached. No vibrations or issues.
A41 is great as compared to A40.
Done a lot of miles on both. I liked the a40 but the a41 is a true progression to me better in every way.
12000 MILES ITS BARELY RUN IN
peter pyke I know. Crazy to think that some people think 12k is high mileage.
I got mine on the road in mid of September last year with 7000km on it. 48000km right now...and going.
@@richardhretczak536 keep on goin
Between the poor audio and troublesome dialect, could not listen or hear your review, sorry.
I'm sorry you had issue understanding me.
American here for whom his accent is quite different yet I had no issues. Strange.
Perfect audio feck all wrong with your accent, some people 🤷🤷🤷