SUZUKI V strom

[excess11]

I have read alot of good things about the Suzuki V strom. I am consittering buying one. They offer it in a 650 and a 1000cc model. I am looking for opinions or comments that anyone may have,Good or Bad. Let me know! Thanks Dan.

[don07tncav]

I believe Nashville Bill has one and really enjoys it. You might try PM'ing him or doing a quick search.

[nashville_bill]

I love mine. I bought the 1000 because it is only 40 heavier than the 650 and has almost twice the power, plus twin exhausts, hand guards and other nice parts. I bought it in January and have over 8000 miles so far. The real reason I was interested in it was the seating position. It's really comfy and it goes like stink with a big power band. It has a sixth gear that is a true overdrive and will cruise at ninety at low rpms and easily takes 85 mph corners that scared me at 65 on my XS11. I ride 300 or so miles almost every Sunday with my buddies plus other riding during the week and I'm almost 58 years old with aches and pains in the back, hands, etc. so comfort is big on my list.

On the other hand it's not much of an off road bike. It weighs 458 pounds dry and is a little more than I want to take jumps with. And, if you want maximum go fast -- buy a crotch rocket.

[Parr8hed]

how does this differ from the SV?

[nashville_bill]

The SV has a crotch rocket type frame. The DL (V-Strom) has a taller frame and a very comfortable, upright, seating position with some room between the seat and the foot pegs so your knees aren't bent tightly. The enging on the DL is detuned a bit so it has more torque that the SV and the front wheel is a 19" instead of a 17". It is supposed to be a dual purpose bike but I use mine more like a sport turing bike. I'm old and can't take the sport bike riding position very long but I can ride the V-Strom all day.

Go down to your local Suzuki dealer and take a test ride if you are interested.

[kf4anm]

VSTROM

heya bill

how is the vstrom riding 2 up. is there decent passenger room.