Here is the link to 44Teeth, the cool bike channel I talked about in the video.

I own a 2019 650xt.. It will do 80mph all day...goes over 100 mph for short distances (passing etc). 5'7" and can plant my feet well. Linear power is good for off pavement riding. Yes, its not a rocket, but if you wanted a bullet bike you should buy that. If you want a reliable mid weight adventure bike...this is a good option.

I have the previous gen model. It has now done 71k miles. In 2018 I rode 43,000 miles around the world two up. No reliability issues, 65mpg, and 260 miles to a tankful. Had it 9 years now and can’t think of anything that will do anything better. Love the V engine, and relatively cheap to service.

I Own a 2018 yellow one.......absolutely no complaints about this v strom.....to me just the best bike i havé ever had !!!

I've never heard anyone describe a parallel twin as more exciting than a V before.

Just rode my '22 650 Adventure today about 300 miles. I have 5 bikes, all fairly new, most more powerful. I still favor this bike over all of them, mostly how comfortable and useful this bike is. Super smooth engine, 60 mpg, handles great and with blue spoked wheels and black tank, it looks excellent, no matter what people say. Have a blue Z900RS and the VStrom looks just as cool. Proud to ride one. And BTW, I never felt the engine's power output was boring. Love this VTwin.

Best bike I've owned over 40 years and 50 plus bikes 😎

You don't need to stop for change mods, only release the throtle, then select mode you want.

I've owned one since 2005, still have it, out of all the bikes I had, this is the best bike I have ever owned.

it is a shame when people too young to have experienced the 60s/70s bikes new. As a 77 year old riding 63 years I find the V storm for above most bikes I ridden because every bike is a compromise. My Street triple 765 RS is very fast, my FZ1s were even faster but that is not all motorbikes are confined to. Ride any bike for what it is as they are unique in design and function. Any bike that can cover every mode the Vstrom can and still run 200,000 miles do 100 mph all day + is beyond perfect. If speed is all you are about you will eventually run out of luck and road.

Great video on the V-Strom 650. It definitely helped me make my decision. I watched this video a month ago when I was trying to decide between the Versys and the V-Strom. I live in Michigan and test riding a motorcycle in the winter is not really an option, but you can get a great price this time of year. I just got a brand new 2018 DL650XT last week for $6000 usd! Luckily it was 45° (7°C) the day I picked it up, so I was able to ride it home from the dealership. I'm anxious to get out and break it in.. waiting for spring is going to be agony! Until then I'm just going to watch this video on the TV with my helmet on while standing really close so it looks like I'm riding.

My second bike, I started with a Vstrom 250...and after year and a half I sold It and I bought a Vstrom 650.

I was very impressed with this bike. Great little engine. Smooth and eager. Not a crazy amount of power but it’s no slouch either. I appreciate the fact that you can accelerate full power without having to worry about losing traction or popping a wheelie. It gives a certain amount of confidence.

Thank you for the useful review. You touched on the points that interest me most. I am considering the versys or the vstrom and am interested in how well they handle 2-up touring. Most reviews do not even discuss that. Well done.

Thank you very much for a good review. Now I have no doubt that my decision of buying the V Strom 650 soon would be a good decision. Keep safe!

What a great review, thank you.

I love the dl650. It's a perfect all around bike. If I had to make a choice to have only 1 bike, it would be the dl650 👍✌️😁

Ive owned the base model for about 2 years and just done 700km plus with ease. Love my vstrom to bits

Oh You remember me. Hahaha Thanks for Noticing me Commenting in your FB page. 😁😁 Thanks. RIDE SAFE. I LOVE TO SEE MORE OF YOUR VLOGS AND TO TAKE A PEEK OF UK soon. ❤

2018 DR650XT in yellow.