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On reflection, good question that!

Wishing you a speedy recovery. I appreciate your comment, good choice on the bike and hope you get to ride it soon 😎

@@sergeantmagi Thanks man, im on the way and it looks good. It's always nice to see/listen to someone with similar views on riding.

Yeah it's quite a big bike for the cc and looks good. I think you have the SX version which looks pretty good, thanks for watching and commenting 😄

Probably not a bad idea going for an off road bike to soak up the bumps. Thanks for watching 😎

@@sergeantmagi no sur.. vstorm except suspension N MISSING TFT consoles everything is awesome I WILL wait for better suspension tuned by Suzuki example Bmw 310gs in india .I'm not off road man.. but in Indian roads we need more softer suspension like BMW 310gs n hero old CBZ XTREME N OLD KARISHMA so waiting

Hi Brother, I believe my DL vstrom is the older version, and you guys have the SX single which is oil cooled and simpler, but performs similarly. Thanks for watching and commenting 😎

@@sergeantmagi Yes it is an old version but still the same semi digital speedo meter which is same in Suzuki Access 125 scooter. And instead of USD suspension, upside down suspension should be given. Any vehicle enters Indian market after 5-6 years. when that vehicle becomes old in other country.

Thank you. It's comments like yours that make it all worthwhile 😎

I did explain that the engine speed at 110 kmh was excessive. I would have concerns about longevity of the engine if it was constantly running this close to the red line. Maybe it would be fine, but I have mechanical sympathy as a former mechanic and I look after my vehicles. The bike was very capable with 2 up riding 🙂

I'm 4 inches shorter than you, might be a little cramped for you and you won't be setting any lap records, but you might have a lot of fun 😊

Happy to help! 😎

I think you made a great choice 😎

Hi buddy, thanks for taking the time to comment, do you guys get the SX version and did you get the DL prior? They only sold the DL v-strom in Oz from around 2017-2020 so I got a demonstrator here.

@@sergeantmagi Hello, we have only 1 version and honestly it is kind of basic version

I can't see why not, it travels around Australia ok 😎

Good choice buddy 👍

No, not if you want the engine to last. Top speed is an indicated 137kmh. The speedo over reads, so a GPS 120 kmh is the redline rpm - not a great idea to do this long term 😕

I agree, it will do 9000 rpm and hold it for some time. But with a red line of 10,500 rpm, I would have concerns about the longevity of the motor, if it spent the majority of its life at 9000. I think re-gearing might be an idea if this were the case 😎

@@sergeantmagi I wouldn't worry too much I did a ~760 miles round trip from Scotland to London too I think maybe a small amount of oil might've been used but nothing alarming. I've added around 7k miles since that and it still runs exactly the same as it did new, now at around 22k miles. I just changed the oil yearly or at 3k miles as the manual specifies and checked the valves periodically. I've seen examples with 50k miles and heard users in Turkey with 100k, it's a solid problem free engine. I used to feel it was too short geared originally but it's because they factored in a pillion's weight too and feel it's perfect for all round use, gearing it up if you intend to go 2 up might make things a bit sluggish and the torque might be lacking for highways speeds.

Yeah, that was my second choice, but it has tubed tyres. The versys has better power and easily does highway speeds. Keen to try one out one day 😎

Thanks for the heads up buddy, ride safe 😃

The top box is a GIVI and the panniers are by SHAD SH23 I believe. Sorry for the delay in responding and thanks for the comment 😃

I prefer to think of riding as "dangerous" and in part I am just a bit paranoid anyway, but it helps to keep a close watch on anyone else on the road. (I ride the RGV part of Texas, and yes, we have some crazy drivers) *then again I learned to ride in Taipei 1990-1993.

I agree completely with the smaller bike thing even though I have a MT10 SP too. It may be safer in Australia but there are wildlife issues kangaroos as well as poor drivers. Good luck with the life insurance and the proposed new bike 😎

@@sergeantmagi I did about 16k km in 6 weeks when I visited Aus - your drivers...compared to mine are like Angels ;). The kangaroos though...reminds me of our donkeys in the rural areas (Africa) though I think the kangaroos are higher risk as donkeys don't suddenly creep up on you. Went to test ride the Suzi today the Kawasaki I had my eye on was sold only had 5k on odo and same price as a new Suzi but all the extras. So suzi it is.

Thanks for the comment. I've been meaning to upgrade the sprockets and your comment will help me. I didn't know the bike was that popular, but I am not surprised. Thanks again, ride safe brother 😎

Thank you, good luck with your new bike 😎

Did the job beautifully 😎

Fair comment 😁

I love the bike, and can't complain about its off road manners as it's clearly not designed for this. I wish you all the best in finding your bike 😎

Yes, at the start of the video, the spectacular views are to the viewers' right, my left. A place called Mt Mee near Brisbane. Safe riding and thanks for the comment 😎.

Thanks for the feedback, a few people said the same. Just a beginner back then, get it, no loud music. I appreciate your comment, many thanks 😀

It's "Show the fucking bike, PLEASE." Didn't they teach you anything at school?

My pleasure 😊, I work with beautiful Indian people (Nurses) thank you for your kind comment.

Yes, not enough power to overtake up a hill. The video wasn't about that alone, rather it's two-up practicality.

Gold, isn't it sometimes 😂

17 litres friend, I have the DL 250, not the SX. It would be unrealistic on 12, so get the numbers and model right.

Yeah, you're right. I was new to video making and a few people said the same... Thanks for watching and commenting though Peter.

I agree with most of your comment, but time and technology waits for no man! It's the same with cars, you can't buy one that you can repair yourself - At least they're not electric yet Brother!!

Good luck with your new bike acquisition Josh, and thank you for your comments. I've heard that the CRF is not too bad on the highway and is far more capable off road than the rest of the bikes I looked at. My V-strom is not great off-road but ok on unsurfaced gravel roads. All the best buddy and safe riding.

Thanks MrSparker95, good luck finding your bike and safe travels 😎

Thanks Bob, for the comment. Safe travels 😎

Thanks Adrian , ride safe my friend.

Thanks for your comment. Sorry buddy, the screen and most of the mods were already done when I bought the bike, there's no make / model on the screen. ?Puig, do them for most bikes.

Thanks for responding. Looking forward to updates on rides with and progress of the little but capable Suzy.

Thanks buddy, Yeah, I didn't know that, I thought this was out of China but you might be right (mine is the DL 250) 😎

I did my best 😊

Glad you enjoyed it!, thanks for the comment.

Thank you John, I'm not sure the wife would would go for it either.

Thanks for that info buddy, and for commenting.

Thanks Dave, greetings from Oz and safe travels.

Thanks for the tip and the comment 🙂

Sleep well brother

Yeah mate love the Wee Strom. Probably will re-gear it taller soon. Thanks for the comment and have a great tour, I miss the old place

the Puig windscreen I presume.

There's no brand name on the screen itself, but it provides great fast-road protection.

Hi kevindarkstar, thanks for the comment. You're right, but it's only 2200 miles from Perth to Brisbane here - that's a lot of touring with miles to spare. You could stay overnight somewhere whilst the valves are adjusted! Safe riding Brother and thanks again.