In 2018 I rode 2 up around the world on my 2nd gen 650 V strom. 43,000 miles and no issues. Awesome bike.

Suzuki V-Strom 650 - probably the best general multi purpose "middleweight" motorcycle that will ever be built. No unnecessary excessive high tech features so far yet on past to current versions of this bike. Understated looks and appearance, understated all round ability. And hugely customisable. Note to Suzuki - for next year's version, don't add anything new other than including the centre stand as standard (pun intended) on all V-Stroms. If it was good enough as standard equipment on the 1980s-1990s Honda CB600F, then it's definitely good enough to include it on the V-Strom 650.

Liked it! keep it going & drive safe.

Very nice video. This might be my 2nd bike in a couple years to do Adventure Rides.

Awesome video, I'm lucky to have found it. Gonna have a V-strom 650 as well soon and can't wait. Great advices there, will definitely install some of those mods. Drive safely and see you on the road ;)

Thanks for the information. The video was a good starting point for my mods. Can you go into more details on the lights, how you hooked them up, if they are or are not blinding oncoming traffic at night, any thin and everything in more detail would be greatly appreciated.

bloody awesome video mate ! thanks

I'm super excited, i think I'm getting a V Strom 650. This is making me want it even more. Damn

GREAT JOB!

Great bike!

Let’s see that Alaska trip footage!

Nice build

Great Vid. Love the bike!

you should add links to some of your mods :) I have most of those would love to add lights on my front shocks

Hey Eric , thanks for sharing ! great vid and cool mods any chance you could post links to the mods you've made. Thanks

on your "ghetto foot peg thing" put some teflon tape on the threads and it wont back out. Better then lock tite because it will re-lock if/when you take it off and put it back on. If you remove/reinstall to many times it will cut through the tape, at which point you can just replace the tape. It "kinda" acts like a lock nut with the teflon washer in it. You can find the tape and any hardware or plumbing store. Its cheap too. Just wrap the tape around the threads 2-3 times and insert. teflon tape is used to seal pipes for something like plumbing or hydraulics. Its not a replacement for lock tite though. But for something "stupid" like high way pegs its great, because if you have to remove "the something stupid" for whatever on the side of the highway you just put the "stupid thing" back in and the tape will re-seal. Which is really nice compared to lock tite. lock tite can break crappy tools, the kind you might take with you on a long trip and you cant re-use lock tite. Lock tite can take while to cure too and acts like a lubricant until it sets. However if the owners manual calls for lock tite use lock tite. It is stronger.

cool bike👍✊✌

Loved it

good ideas, thanks

thanks for the video.

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Nice video. I really like the electronics you have put in for the lights and the speedo. When you were showing the rear LEDs it looked as though you have attached something to the right-hand pannier Mount: would you mind sharing what that is please? Thanks, Gareth.

Great Eric, question of bar riser. Any cable or brake line changes to in stall. I hear a longer brake line is required if you have ABS. The bar riser you have is the one I am considering, how do you like?

Did you paint your bike? Maybe it's just the lighting in the video, but it almost looks matte black? Or is it just the stock gray?

Nice vid and mods, thanks for sharing. Excited and can't wait to see footage of the Strom in Alaska! Subbed. What year is the bike?

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You should link everything!

Like your mods ! I have used relay powered straight from battery and just used signal from high beams to power my auxiliary spotlights works great and keeps your bar with less switches. Has any one fitted Arashi brake rotors, EBC HH sintered pads and EBC steel braded hoses to V strom ? I just ordered set like that as my brakes feel quite bad other than that those are great motorcycles

You seem to have a frontfork brace you didn't mention. How do you like that one? Does it make a difference?

Clean bike.Which model screen

Barkbuster - haven't heard that name in 20" years - had them on my 1990 KDX 200.

Nice

I just got back from an overnight trip. I road 5 hours there and 5 back. My knees and butt are killing me. I'm going to get highway pegs and a better seat. Any other suggestions?

I’m having problems with speedometer as well what is name of that speedometer gizmo

I have the same Givi windscreen and it works well, almost too well. I have to ride with my visor open if I'm not on the highway.

Could you send link for the Speedo Healer (?)

Almost everything from Twisted Throttle))

Does that tank come with power windows?

Nice mods thanks for sharing! Are you still planning to go to Alaska? We are all curious. Keep us posted and God bless!

Do you have links for the LED headlights, LED taillights and the lower led lights please? :)

Thanks

when it the Alaska trip?

And all this to go to the shops😮.

Are those handle grips after market too?

What about Scottoiler (or similar device)? Best thing I ever mounted. Useful especially on long trips...

What year bike....you left that part out

Awesome!! I really want to add the crash bars and the usb plugs! Was it hard?

Looking for your Alaska trip vids - ?

iv been lookin at this bike what do u think of it? theres so many choices n the price range I cant decide between a few including this one

I have a question. Have you ever had a problem with speed indication or speedometer? Have you had other problems with this motorcycle (electric wires, etc.)? Regards

Can you please post links to your mods, especially lights and bulbs. Thanks

Might have missed the link to the rear LED bulbs. Can you let me have a link? Are they plug and play? Cheers

Did you ever make the Journey? I'm leaving this June from Florida to Alaska..

why was the stock speedo inaccurate? do they come like that from the factory or was there a change u made?

How does the speedo healer work?

Camera you are using, Name ? Thanks :)

What brand is that throttle lock???? Anyone????

Are you in Orlando area? Would like to connect if so. Would love to pick your brain and maybe do some rides together. I’m in Saint cloud and getting a V Strom shortly to do much like you have. @BrentHoneyBGood

What year is your freakn' bike man ! No where in written or verbal description. Could've been helpful.

why get the 650 and not the 1000?

Post Alaska video?

I barely could watch this due to the focus issues... But good info, though

Its too much

Your bike is nice but your camera sucks.

Every single sentence sounds like a question.

Great video. Those LED lights are amazing!