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V-Strom Suzuki's....looking for experiences of them....

galwaytt · 2014-01-17 10:41:48

...don't know why, but I hanker after a new bike this year - well, new to me, not new-new if you get me. My wife has an SV650S and it's a hoot. I really, really like the engine etc. So it got me to thinking of other SV-engined bikes, and the V-Stroms come to mind. I think I'd prefer the 1000, but don't know anyone who's…

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#32 28-09-2014 10:54pm

galwaytt

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Skill Magill wrote: »

For that money and style of bike, I'd have to agree with wonda and consider the triumph tiger exp 1200 Its shaft driven, no príckin about with adjustment and lubes etc. Its more powerful and faster than the dl and gs, and certainly blows the DL out of the water in the looks department

Yes. Maybe. But look at the price.

In related news, on the way home from a Blood Bike run today, I spot a Blackbird and a DL outside my local Topaz, with the owners chilling in the sun. .... so special thanks to the two Clara lads and for letting me try out the DL for size. Loved it.

You'd never see that happen with 2 Yaris owners !

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#33 29-09-2014 7:24am

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Its also dead easy and really cheap to lower the vstrom if needed.
About 30 quid for lower links and if ya need more just switch the seat to a 650 one.

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