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Message started by cowboy on 01/11/13 at 17:17:43

Title: suzuki dl650 vstrom
Post by cowboy on 01/11/13 at 17:17:43

seriously thinking about replacing the savage with a suzuki dl650 vstrom i have a 1 1/2 miles of dirt before i get to paving. lots of great roads that are gravel up here. any body have one? know about them? 8-)

Title: Re: suzuki dl650 vstrom
Post by v-pilot on 01/11/13 at 20:44:23

The Wee Strom is a very capable machine. Handles nice, not too heavy for what it is, and is comfortable. My bro is on his second DL 1000. I've ridden both of them a lot and it is BIG. I'd be afraid to take it in the dirt as it's tall, the 650 is a different story, but that's just me

Title: Re: suzuki dl650 vstrom
Post by Serowbot on 01/11/13 at 23:02:25

Ditto what V said... it's a rock solid ride,... but too tall fer' me...
I'm actually better in the gravel and slippy stuff on my Savage... (I do have 12" shocks)...

I'm only 5'-8"... if you're 6' plus,... the VStrom will be a great bike...
You will have more weight, height, and the added complication of water cooling and whatnot to deal with... ... but, the bike has a sterling reputation...
If you are tall enough,... it probably allows for stand-up powering though deep gravel... (I'd hate to do that with such a pretty bike)...
Another favorite of mine, although it's recently out of production, is a Yamaha XT350... it'll top out at 90+mph and do way better in the dirt than a V-Strom...
Suzuki Dr350's are great, too... but, too tall again...
Yama XT350 is a reasonable height for street riding and dirt...

Way more than my 2 cents... sorry for rambling... :-X...

Title: Re: suzuki dl650 vstrom
Post by v-pilot on 01/12/13 at 09:00:10

Serow is spot on too. The Stroms are tall. I'm 6' and the 1000 is way too much to inspire any offroad confidence on my part. Any dualsport will be taller but the ones he mentioned are great alternatives. Like I always tell folks...do some research and saddle 'em up before you pull the trigger on one. I prefer simpler old school air cooled motors myself. At 50 I'm liking the lighter weights too and the need to ride like my hair is on fire has greatly subsided so the middle weights are where I'm at now. I still take the 900ss out for an occasional blast though. ;)

Title: Re: suzuki dl650 vstrom
Post by cowboy on 01/12/13 at 12:48:38

thanks guys. i'm 6' 2" and the savage is to low and small for me. i don't need anything bigger than a 650-750cc. there are lots of opportunity to ride gravel roads in north west colorado. and if i want to ride to denver i want to be comfortable doing it. look at the bike i'm looking at go to craiglist colo. denver motorcycles. type in suzuki dl650vstrom look at the one in littleton for 5895.00 let me knoe what you think. cowboy :D

Title: Re: suzuki dl650 vstrom
Post by Face on 01/12/13 at 14:09:59

Dam good lookin' bike, man! Should be plenty comfy for long rides too.

Title: Re: suzuki dl650 vstrom
Post by cowboy on 01/12/13 at 18:04:32

we'll see if i can make it happen. ;)

Title: Re: suzuki dl650 vstrom
Post by Bubba on 01/16/13 at 12:19:13

cowboy...I've always liked the v-strom but I'm only 5' 9" so it's a bit tall for me I actually looked at that one in littleton...purty...
another one to look at is the Versys from Kawasaki...
KTM makes some wicked bikes too...

Title: Re: suzuki dl650 vstrom
Post by cowboy on 01/16/13 at 16:44:21

thanks bubba i like that one a lot. i like the orange better. and he,s working on taking my savage. also looking at 2012,s. any body know about honda nc 700cc? want to buy now as it,s a buyers market. i have 4mos till i can ride was -34 here in the boat this week. :'(

Title: Re: suzuki dl650 vstrom
Post by WebsterMark on 01/16/13 at 17:53:45

I'm looking also Cowboy. Thinking about the WeeStrom, Versys, Bonneville and my latest fantasy is the new Honda CB1100 due out in March.

I sat on the new Honda 700, it was the automatic version, felt really, really heavy. It's actually not as cool in person as it is in the magazines. I'd check in out close before buying. Can't see any reason to get the auto trans or even ABS in a bike that's listed as 'Adventure' if you can't turn the ABS off... There's a reason why James Stewart doesn't have ABS on his motorcrosser.....

the new CB1100 is tops on my list right now, but would rather it be out for a year and buy a used one than brand new. it is pretty darn cool looking, I'll say that.

Title: Re: suzuki dl650 vstrom
Post by cowboy on 01/16/13 at 18:38:43

i'm going to denver soon. if weather permits i'll test ride v strom, versys, etc. can't believe yamaha don't offer a 650-750 the 1200 is to much for me

Title: Re: suzuki dl650 vstrom
Post by v-pilot on 01/16/13 at 20:33:01

I've ridden the Versys and the 6nS also. They're both nice machines

Title: Re: suzuki dl650 vstrom
Post by WebsterMark on 01/17/13 at 19:49:10

What about a Honda 919? Anyone had one/rode one?

Title: Re: suzuki dl650 vstrom
Post by cowboy on 01/26/13 at 19:37:38

got it done. i am the proud owner of a 06 vstrom has engine guards givi bags, custom back rest pad for passenger.. the vstrom is everything the savage is not. love the seat height. very smooth very powerful. needs radiator guard, lower engine guard, hand guards. AND warm, dry roads post pics tomorrow. 8-)

Title: vstrom
Post by cowboy on 01/27/13 at 09:27:06

I got it done bought a 06 vstrom dl650. wow is this bike nice. very fast, smooth. givi bags. it was a rush to ride on on sat. for the first time. set up pretty nice. i,ll add lower guards center stand hand guards. 8-)

Title: Re: vstrom
Post by Boofer on 01/27/13 at 20:16:20

Don't know if you read Cycle World, Rider, and such, but the "Wee Strom" is considered a good catch in all areas--power, comfort, reliability. Good looking ride. :)

Title: Re: vstrom
Post by WebsterMark on 01/28/13 at 06:49:22

I've got my eye on one as well.

how's the seat height? are 30" inseams a problem do you think?

Title: Re: vstrom
Post by Bubba on 01/28/13 at 06:49:47

congrats! have fun!

Title: Re: vstrom
Post by cowboy on 01/28/13 at 07:22:58

killing me not being able to ride it. i,m 6'2: fits me great. sure feels solid. seen them with 57,000 miles on them. this has 14,0000. fay mayers in denver has/had a 2011 w/2219 miles offered it to me for 6150.00 had a good call on savage so it may get sold next weekend 8-)

Title: Re: suzuki dl650 vstrom
Post by cowboy on 01/28/13 at 18:30:50

another pic.

Title: Re: suzuki dl650 vstrom
Post by cowboy on 01/29/13 at 14:38:26

weber mark I think you will fit fine on it I have 34" inseams and i still am flat foot. it,s like night and day the differences between the savage and the vstrom. going to like to have a tack , fuel, clock back. looks good to sell savage this weekend. have 2 strong hits on it :D

Title: Re: suzuki dl650 vstrom
Post by martinfilms34 on 01/29/13 at 17:29:11

The vstorm is definitely one of the next bikes I want.
I was considering buying this, this week
http://orlando.craigslist.org/mcy/3575883486.html
went another route instead but I still want one

Title: Re: suzuki dl650 vstrom
Post by v-pilot on 01/29/13 at 22:12:27

You did well Cowboy, that Givi luggage is great stuff!

Title: Re: suzuki dl650 vstrom
Post by cowboy on 02/05/13 at 17:48:37

well i bought new Michelin,s anakee2 tires and hand guards today. for the Vstrom. :)

Title: Re: suzuki dl650 vstrom
Post by Midnightrider on 02/08/13 at 15:18:12

I've read about a couple of em that have over 200,000 miles on em.

Title: Re: suzuki dl650 vstrom
Post by LostArtist on 02/08/13 at 15:30:18

3D663B2227243F4B0 wrote:

You did well Cowboy, that Givi luggage is great stuff!

I have those givi side cases on my bonneville, they are good. they aren't super super robust but they do okay, even after a couple of fall downs

Title: Re: suzuki dl650 vstrom
Post by cowboy on 02/08/13 at 18:39:56

hope i don;t fall down and find out. hope to have my new tires on by wed. wish i could ride ether bike. did play on my can-an 800 last weekend 8-)

Title: Re: suzuki dl650 vstrom
Post by cowboy on 02/08/13 at 20:19:59

I'd be happy to get 50,000-60,000 on mine. :-X