A cracking video again, I actually like the fact that lots of riders don't understand that the V-strom is such a versatile platform on which to build, it's the main reason we can get so much for so little, makes me smile every time.
In 2018 I rode my 2nd gen model 43,000 two up around the world. No issues with reliability at all. I agree with many of your views of the bike. Owned it 9 years and no plans to change. I have ridden many bikes, even was a BMW dealer back in the day and this bike doesn’t have the corrosion issues that many BMWs suffer from. Also its been dealer serviced from Portland, Oregon to Auckland, New Zealand, and its economical to run.
Great video! Love my V-Strom. Recently purchased my first V-Strom. The 2021 650 XT in Yellow. Having a blast! Riding 2 up most times and my wife loves it. 😊
Vstrom is the greatest. It ticks more boxes than any other motorcycle. For me probably the best one is reliability and price. Affordable for an average man and more than capable.
Great video. I agree on every point. Being an extremely light person, the stock suspension is great for me. It truly is equal parts adventure/sports/tourer. Like you, i get a bit bored of hearing people look down/overlook the V-strom, but part of me likes standing up for it. I suspect the reason why your bike is better off road than your wife's, is because your bike says "Adventure" on the side of it. Keep up the good work and watch out for those DUIs.
The 650 strom is the swiss army knife of motorcycles !
1. I love the look of the Vstrom as well.
A cracking video again, I actually like the fact that lots of riders don't understand that the V-strom is such a versatile platform on which to build, it's the main reason we can get so much for so little, makes me smile every time.
Just got my first Vstrom (07) this last weekend. $1000, guy had 115k miles all put on by him, runs like it’s new!!
Bought today 2008 Vstrom 650 in great condition ...73 k on the clock. Took for a test ride. brilliant handling
Your $3500.00 V-Strom has probably gone more places then those $25,000-$30,000 bikes. Your videos prove that you go more places than Starbucks.
In 2018 I rode my 2nd gen model 43,000 two up around the world. No issues with reliability at all. I agree with many of your views of the bike. Owned it 9 years and no plans to change. I have ridden many bikes, even was a BMW dealer back in the day and this bike doesn’t have the corrosion issues that many BMWs suffer from. Also its been dealer serviced from Portland, Oregon to Auckland, New Zealand, and its economical to run.
So i got my motorcycle licence this year. i live in Norway so it is quite expensive. (paid around 2000$ /20 thousand nok for the licence)
I love my vstrom! I don't have any regrets with that purchase.
I had a 2012 DL650. Great bike! Now I ride a 2014 DL1000 with every mod you can do. Love it and plan to keep it forever.
Such a nice and relaxing presentation. Thanks
Great video! Love my V-Strom. Recently purchased my first V-Strom. The 2021 650 XT in Yellow. Having a blast! Riding 2 up most times and my wife loves it. 😊
Just found your video. I really appreciate your views on this bike. Especially the bike taking me or me taking the bike👍
I'm already decided this is my next bike and I have enjoyed your review.
Very thoughtful and well delivered! Thanks
Thanx! And BTW - awesome video! Best of its kind I've ever seen! Happy Trails!
Fantastic insight sir. Very well spoken and explained.
Vstrom is the greatest. It ticks more boxes than any other motorcycle. For me probably the best one is reliability and price. Affordable for an average man and more than capable.
Hey thanks man ..iv just picked up a 2015 abs with only 4k on the clocks $3700 big plans of seeing the country off the back of this little pony !
Great video. I agree on every point. Being an extremely light person, the stock suspension is great for me. It truly is equal parts adventure/sports/tourer. Like you, i get a bit bored of hearing people look down/overlook the V-strom, but part of me likes standing up for it. I suspect the reason why your bike is better off road than your wife's, is because your bike says "Adventure" on the side of it. Keep up the good work and watch out for those DUIs.