Hi, from a 66yr old Irishman,thank you for your great review,would love to see photos of your trip..I got my first bike when I was 16 a Honda 50.In 2015 after having 23 bikes of various sizes and makes I bought a 2008 Vstrom 650DL from a young friend who was taking a break from biking to raise his family,after 5 minutes on the saddle I new I had made a great choice.This bike has taken me from Ireland to Bosnia and all the countries along the way and back, twice, over all the high passes in the Alps and Dolomites,through Mount Blanc Tunnel.One year ago today 5th January 2021 I traded my 2008 Strom for a ..2021 Vstrom 650XT to celebrate my 65th birthday.Last October I spent a month touring in Spain and Portugal on my new steed and plan to head back there in October 2022..I love my V strom
Just to let everyone know we did finish the ride around the world. Flying to Baku in June 22 (in time for the F1race), we rode back through Georgia, the Balkans, Italy, Switzerland back home. 5000 miles with no issues. This year we have done the NC500 and rideenthe length of Portugal.
I've owned one for the last 5 years . Mine's a 2012 model finished in Fox Orange . Apart from " wear and tear " consumables , the bike has been totally reliable . A very comfortable " Do It All " bike which can take you anywhere without any drama .....
Ditto. Did UK .Wales,Scotland, Isle of man , Ireland . Bought vstrom650 ,2012 in UK in Folkestone did our 3 months trip put it on a ship back to NZ ,where we live and ridden it all over NZ . 80000 kmts on the clock. Wonderful bike.
I have the same bike with about 51 k kilometers , never had a major problem with it except the local dealers who keep sabotaging it on purpose. Must be a Canadian thing .. they don't want any customers from other dealerships . hu greedy lot. Otherwise it the best motor bike I have ever owned .
I own a 2007 plasma blue Kawasaki 650R Ninja. It has been great, but I've always wanted to try a Suzuki SV650, but I'm 62 years old now, and maybe I should consider a bike like your 2012 Suzuki V-Strom.
I am looking for my first bike, and I have fallen in love with the vstrom for its price, reliability and upright riding position. Most reviews are really positive. I love that it's possible to buy a reliable, simple second hand bike for a cheap price. Perfect beginners bike, so it seams. Thanks for another positive review. I would love to hear more about you journey. How did you choose your route? What went into your planning?
The sound is a little weak. Even with my headphones on and the volume on full blast I could barely hear you. But then again my ears are toast from 50 years of riding. I like my 2013 ABS Adventure model just fine. I wish I could turn off the ABS in dirt or gravel though.
Hi, from a 66yr old Irishman,thank you for your great review,would love to see photos of your trip..I got my first bike when I was 16 a Honda 50.In 2015 after having 23 bikes of various sizes and makes I bought a 2008 Vstrom 650DL from a young friend who was taking a break from biking to raise his family,after 5 minutes on the saddle I new I had made a great choice.This bike has taken me from Ireland to Bosnia and all the countries along the way and back, twice, over all the high passes in the Alps and Dolomites,through Mount Blanc Tunnel.One year ago today 5th January 2021 I traded my 2008 Strom for a ..2021 Vstrom 650XT to celebrate my 65th birthday.Last October I spent a month touring in Spain and Portugal on my new steed and plan to head back there in October 2022..I love my V strom
Fantastic review. Thanks for sharing. Just out of interest, how tall are you?
I will set of on June 8th to finish the ride. You can see all my photos on instagram @timangus3
I have a white one like that. 77,000 miles (123,000 km's). Runs like new.
Just to let everyone know we did finish the ride around the world. Flying to Baku in June 22 (in time for the F1race), we rode back through Georgia, the Balkans, Italy, Switzerland back home. 5000 miles with no issues. This year we have done the NC500 and rideenthe length of Portugal.
Do you still have the v-strom?
Fantastic review. Do you have a TH-cam channel, or more information about your trips?
Yes, but it now for sale, having had many updates on 2022. I have a lighter, smaller bike on order so I can keep riding in my 70’s
I've owned one for the last 5 years . Mine's a 2012 model finished in Fox Orange . Apart from " wear and tear " consumables , the bike has been totally reliable . A very comfortable " Do It All " bike which can take you anywhere without any drama .....
Now that's a review you can trust!
Thank you very much.
Would love to hear about his trip!
WHAT A GREAT UP LOAD THANKS SO SO MUCH !!!!!! THIS HAS HELPED NO END TRYING TO GET THE BIKE I WANT !!
Ditto. Did UK .Wales,Scotland, Isle of man , Ireland . Bought vstrom650 ,2012 in UK in Folkestone did our 3 months trip put it on a ship back to NZ ,where we live and ridden it all over NZ . 80000 kmts on the clock. Wonderful bike.
Trip sounds incredible. Amazing achievement.
I have the same bike with about 51 k kilometers , never had a major problem with it except the local dealers who keep sabotaging it on purpose. Must be a Canadian thing .. they don't want any customers from other dealerships . hu greedy lot. Otherwise it the best motor bike I have ever owned .
I own a 2007 plasma blue Kawasaki 650R Ninja. It has been great, but I've always wanted to try a Suzuki SV650, but I'm 62 years old now, and maybe I should consider a bike like your 2012 Suzuki V-Strom.
Nice and interesting, and encouraging for me for my future motorcycling plans, thanks for sharing this, and we’ll done.
I am looking for my first bike, and I have fallen in love with the vstrom for its price, reliability and upright riding position. Most reviews are really positive. I love that it's possible to buy a reliable, simple second hand bike for a cheap price. Perfect beginners bike, so it seams. Thanks for another positive review. I would love to hear more about you journey. How did you choose your route? What went into your planning?
We decided to go to canada first, as that is where my wife’s son lives now. The rest was just go where we wanted to go.
Nice video,I've just bought a 2014 model gen 2,in red with 2000 miles from new..
Well done Tim. Excellent video.
Brilliant review thanks
I would love a follow up video. This guy was great!!
Has Tim written a blog about the trip? Id love to know more
Hi have you any more info of the trip ne and my wife are wanting to do similar did they set off from uk then across Europe then
Which windscreen is that?
Fitted a Puig which I thought looked nicer, but went back to Givi Airflow as it works better.
Great review.
The sound is a little weak. Even with my headphones on and the volume on full blast I could barely hear you. But then again my ears are toast from 50 years of riding. I like my 2013 ABS Adventure model just fine. I wish I could turn off the ABS in dirt or gravel though.
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Traffic, dogs and crows, I can't hear a thing😢
45000 km
I,m 6ft
Nice but they do go wrong, check my bank account haha. But that being said my one is more of a workhorse than yours and always left in the elements
Between the road noise and the barking dog it was hard to hear