V Strom

[CougarSlayer]

Anyone on this board got one of these things.  Here i am cruising along doing about 50 or better yet 110 going home passing a V Strom I get off on my exit taking it easy waiting for a couples cars  to go so I can have some fun lean time at the traffic circle and.  I do not know what model it is but the V Strom comes flying by full tilt leans in to the turn and vrooom around it went.  In my helmet I was like wow that looks like a lot of fun.  Which prompted my curiosity about the bike.  Went online found out it was a twin but a v twin  people said it was a good old reliable overseas bike but nothing special.   The lean this dude was doing made me want to go pick one up quick.

-panthro

[the_Journeyman]

They're excellent little bikes.  There's 650 and 1000cc versions.  Most people prefer the 650.  They're adventure bikes, but are very well behaved on the road.  They've got a version of the SV650 or SV1000 motor in them ~

JM

[silentbob]

Went online found out it was a twin but a v twin

So is the Ducati.  They are both 90 degree V twins.  It is the SV motor in a Multistrada like chassis.

[mitt]

I went for a spin on my bosses vstrom 650, and it was    compared to my duc.  He seems to like it though - different tastes I guess, or different frame of reference since he has never been on a bike like the Monster.

mitt

[Triple J]

Test ride a Multistrada.  Similar, but more sporty and less off road capability.

[bluemoco]

I almost bought a V-Strom 650 (aka the 'Wee Strom'  ) when I was shopping for my Monster. 

There are a few of them on the roads around here.  They're excellent day-trip/commuting bikes, and they can be fitted with bags for longer trips.  That SV650 engine is a sweet mill, too.  The ergos fit a taller rider (like me) quite well.

For what they lack in style, the V-Strom compensates in its sheer versatility.

[Rob Hilding]

I have a buddy who had one - he was work to keep up with in the twisties........


But I am old and slow........


BTW he sold the Vstrom and now has a Concourse -

[bluemoco]

I have a buddy who had one - he was work to keep up with in the twisties........


But I am old and slow........


BTW he sold the Vstrom and now has a Concourse -

I like those new Concours 14's.        That's a great sport-touring bike.

[Monstro]

I know 3 or 4 guys that have the VStrom 1000. All of them love it. 2 of them used to ride GS. They say it is much better than the GS, when taking into consideration also prices.

[Count Desmo]

I own a 650 V-Strom.  It's really a great all-arounder.  What would you like to know?

Sport trim:



Dirty work:



Luxo-touring rig:

[CougarSlayer]

I own a 650 V-Strom.  It's really a great all-arounder.  What would you like to know?

Sport trim:



Dirty work:



Luxo-touring rig:

Ok debate is now between the 650 and 1000.  I am looking at your 650 duster fully loaded I weight about 225 and was wondering will the 650 have enough zip for me to go riding in the hills when needed if I included a couple of side bags.

-panthro

[NvrSummer]

My dad has a DL1000 and loves it!  I admit it is ugly, and has no soul, but it's still a nice bike.  I'm thinking about picking one up for an Alaska trip here pretty soon!

[Mika]

it was the rider not the bike. spend money on a riding school.

[CougarSlayer]

it was the rider not the bike. spend money on a riding school.

yeah I know I was thinking the same exact thing.  Just confirmed what I thought all along you dont need the fastest bike to have fun.  Besides with gas prices soon to reach 1,000,000 dollars a gallon I figure I can save a little dough.

-panthro

[Rob Hilding]

yeah I know I was thinking the same exact thing.  Just confirmed what I thought all along you dont need the fastest bike to have fun.  Besides with gas prices soon to reach 1,000,000 11ty billion dollars a gallon I figure I can save a little dough.

-panthro

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