I've been trying to make up my mind between a klr and a vstrom. You just convinced me. That's probably rougher than anything I would try even on a KLR. I was worried about the ability of the vstrom offroad, not anymore. The vstrom would be much better getting to the offroad too, 6 speed and fuel injection. No contest after watching this its vstrom all the way. Thank you so much for making this video.
@ralphcantrell32142 ай бұрын
How is the V-Strom working out? I have one, along with several dirt bikes and dual sports, and my advice would have been this: Don't be fooled by riders with unusual desires, freakish skills, and nerves of steel, {and apparently plenty of money on hand to pay for all the damages). The DL650 V-Strom is a street bike, pure and simple, and a pretty good one at that. It is only supposed to be dirt-worthy enough to get you down a gravel or fire road, or maybe to that perfect, secluded campsite just beyond the treeline - if you are careful. It is too heavy and doesn't have enough suspension or ground clearance for any other duties, and doing so, at least on a regular basis, is almost certain to end in disaster sooner or later. Sure, there is always that rare someone with whatever it takes to stretch the laws of physics and post the videos on the web - I once saw a vid of a guy successfully climbing hills and jumping a Goldwing in the dirt - but that doesn't necessarily mean anyone else should ever attempt it.
@westfletcher92195 жыл бұрын
I’ve rode my Vstrom 650 in dirt rocks and sand . I’ve also rode a 1000 mile weekend. I never had a break down . The Vstrom 650 is a superb machine ,l.
@Gondolin19837 жыл бұрын
I'm glad you kept going and conquered your doubt in certain situations. This looks like fun. Thanks for sharing.
@ronsadler24299 жыл бұрын
Thanks all. I am running a Heidenau K60 front and a Kenda Big Block rear. They were on the bike when I bought it. The Kenda is a great tire in all conditions, and the K60 is awesome except in mud.
@techHmrk8 жыл бұрын
Try Mitas E09...They are fine, Chris Birch use them in his videos with 1190r....
@MrArjanOskam3 жыл бұрын
Is it spoked wheel or standard wheel?
@drewbell94387 жыл бұрын
I really appreciated this as I am looking to transition from a KLR to a V-Strom. I get it's not a 'trail bike' and probably won't go everywhere my kLR will, but It's nice to know it can handle some fun when you find it, and then still be wayyy better on the hwy than my KLR at the end of the ride. Very cool.
@JPower1723 жыл бұрын
Hey, sorry to comment on an old post but I'm looking to upgrade next year, and I more or less decided on the V-Strom, but I've been thinking about the KLR a bit more recently. However I do still want a highway capable bike. Should I steer clear of the KLR?
@2010ChargerRT3 жыл бұрын
@@JPower172 what's your plan for the bike? I just switched from a KLR to a V Strom. Here's my advice. If you plan on riding more street then offroad buy a V Strom. If you plan on riding more dirt then street buy a DRZ 400 lol
@JPower1723 жыл бұрын
@@2010ChargerRT I definitely plan on more street, but I just love dirt biking so much that it would be great to have something actually capable off-road (and sadly, no money OR storage space to keep up 2 bikes). Of course highway and dirt riding are opposite ends of the spectrum so I'm probably hoping for something that doesn't exist. Although in the last week, I've been looking at the Tenere 700 a lot... if I can keep my patience until they start showing up on the used market, that may do the trick nicely.
@richardthibert32222 жыл бұрын
Vstrom 650 is not adequate for trails like this. If you take a trail of this type once a year fine, even for few time a year you will need to mod and disable the abs. One day in a steep downhill you will understand why. If you want to have fun in dirt trails get a drz400.
@fakename83142 жыл бұрын
The wee Strom is for shit roads not 4wd tracks
@sryth15 жыл бұрын
This was very informative! I was considering one of these bikes, but after seeing someone with more perseverance than I have tackle a trail like that, I’m thinking I need two bikes...a lighter dual sport and a street bike. Great job sticking with it!
@artemusp.folgelmeyer48214 ай бұрын
Have installed 50/50 tires, Altrider skid plate & bars, suspension rebuild (racetech strings & emulators), fork brace, Sargent seat, LED headlights, Cycra handguards, and a 13 tooth countershaft sprocket trying to be able to do this. The bike may do it, but the "body" may not be up to the challenge. Now if I had a bunch of buddies to push me up the hill or out of those ruts you had to get past, I might give it a go.
@thomasdaymond72719 жыл бұрын
Good riding skills, dude. You seem to be getting the hang of when to go slow and when to just power through. I have a 2012 Vstrom 650 that I've only had on dirt roads and construction type roads as far as dirt goes. I plan on trying some trails when I get some time. Thanks for the inspiration for what my Strom can do. ☺
@JonathanAlvarezC6 жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing your experience, well done. Obviously you did have fun and push your limits a bit . Congrats
@kojack6359 жыл бұрын
I think you've pushed the limits of the vstrom off road as far as I've seen to this day. It seems ruts and steep climbs are difficult for this bike. I appreciate you posting this as it will help me not only know the limits of the bike but to know when the DRZ400 should be taken out to ridee instead. Great job riding as well!
@AgoniesCreep9 жыл бұрын
Awesome video of a true adventure ride. I live in W. Tn. & often ride my KLR in similar terrain but, it's even more impressive on the Wee.
@CptSicarius6 жыл бұрын
Really enjoyed watching. Ok, maybe you needed help at some points but in general this video once again shows: V-Strom can do anything and is hugely underestimated.
@ylism8 жыл бұрын
Thanks for posting the video I really enjoyed watching, had a good laugh too, mostly thinking of how badly I would have done riding my dl650, I would have given up before starting these days anyway ? You're like a 130 miles from me, not far by V-strom standards, unless the roads were like that. lol.... Ride safe..!
@jackrabbit87035 жыл бұрын
Pretty gutsy. What's the saying...the best mod on any bike is the rider. You handled what was no doubt a much rougher trail than the video lets on, with skill. Thats a lot of bike to be chucking around. Thanks for the video.
@toohotcp8 жыл бұрын
Really didn't do too bad! Gotta keep that momentum! Hahahaha Less than a minute in I thought the strom had no business being out there. Definitely made it further than I anticipated! Making me want the 650 more than the 1000. No way I'd carry an extra 40-50# out in that madness. Thanks for posting! Good video!
@robocombo9 жыл бұрын
Awesome video - truly inspiring, my strom's been having an easy time of it, looks like I need to challenge myself and the bike a bit more
@rbdrbd8 жыл бұрын
That was very brave of you! I have an old two stroke KTM that obviously is more suited than the Strom for that kind of tracks. I tried taking my Strom to an easier off-road path and let it tip over in a slight downhill because I was going to slow and my front tire slipped sideways over some lose rocks. Wearing road tires didn't help but mainly I was afraid the bike would fall appart over the rough path. I love it for backroads, but I won't probably take it again off-roading... But nice video!
@Wolfox3607 жыл бұрын
you didn't put shorter gearing, short gearing helps for traction because if you loose traction your wheel will spin to fast. That is really a brave thing taking that bike out in those roads, great Video!!!
@knifenoob54115 жыл бұрын
The gulley ,as gnarly as it seems ,is the way to go
@tuanoful5 жыл бұрын
This is hilarious, and you are nuts!
@danousd6 жыл бұрын
I took my V Strom-650 on a trail full of ruts, rocks, mud and hills much like this. I was not master of the trail either. Was happy just to make it out. Then I had an hour ride home. Still love my V-Strom though. I agree you need to keep momentum and it's hard to (for me) on a bike that large.
@ReDact457 жыл бұрын
That was impressive.
@karlavelo24825 жыл бұрын
Wow ! I guess you didn't have much fun with that 220kg bike on those muddy tracks ! I own a 650 VStrom too and for the life of me I wouldn't dare doing what you did ...
@lostman658 жыл бұрын
nice riding man! it's good that you are riding with others. i take my k12 v-strom off road a lot, the few time i've ridden with people, i've needed their assistance...for some reason. i love the feel of a big bike off road. thanks for the video, check out my v-strom videos if you have the time.
@hyland31319 жыл бұрын
Great vid man. I've a strom aswell. Been mainly sticking to fire roads. What kinda tyres are you on because there was some real impressive riding in the mud.
@ReDact456 жыл бұрын
You really kept your composure. I would have been cussing like Samuel Jackson ridding through that crap.
@Arbitrator2077 жыл бұрын
That was like taking a knife to a gunfight!
@mylesdavies94767 жыл бұрын
Dude, that poor bike! I have a K7 and wouldn't dream of trying this
@jellybeanproductions37058 жыл бұрын
Good ridin' thanks for posting!
@redbear1935 Жыл бұрын
newer slow down or stop going up hill , when committed, keep the pace going with the bike like that .
@premiercconstruction7 жыл бұрын
Great vid... lol. Yup these big bikes just aren't like the commercials say... but you did make it through. I wonder if the BMW 700gs or a kLR would do better...
@freedom24v865 жыл бұрын
Klr would do far better same with a xr and dr 650 These bikes do well offroad there not the best at it but there good at it a v strom is a 60-70% onroad bike versys is more 80-90% on road besides the 300x leaning more 50/50 Vs the triumph being a 50/50 bike the ktm and bmw leaning 60% offroad the klr/dr/xr leaning more torwards the 75-85%% offroad
@ronsadler24298 жыл бұрын
yes. It is mostly a Tar machine. not enough ground clearance and too heavy for off road. Got a thumper for real dirt.
@gustavoguzman23228 жыл бұрын
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@nymetsfan9127 жыл бұрын
Ron Sadler yea I shut the video off when you got stuck. V-stroms are not dual-sports by any means n I own one.
@kgsz7 жыл бұрын
Is there any so-called dual sport bike you would consider owning? That's genuine question - I like this particular bike, but might consider something else if this would forbid me from going for a little dirt trail (not /such/ one, but just a tiny bit off road).
@ScumbagKazuela7 жыл бұрын
kgsz v strom 650 XT or Yamaha xt660z Tenere
@aodhfin6 жыл бұрын
Yeah, I took my DL650 to MMM 2018 this spring... wow was I unprepared for that! New bike to me, I had never ridden dirt or gravel and I had street tires! Then it snowed... but I survived and had fun and learned how much I really needed to learn!
@aodhfin6 жыл бұрын
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@iviom5 жыл бұрын
The author is a cool headless racer, my respect))). But now I see the off-road capability of the DL650. Although I will buy a DL650 for good roads. For three years, I owned the DRZ400S, which is a truly magnificent double sport bike, more useful for this trip.
@lukeclarke10685 жыл бұрын
Cheers I was looking at getting one of these maybe no so much now.
@brotherandrew62276 жыл бұрын
Not bad brother other than picking the wrong line at the first difficult spot you got stuck at.
@wipperwil3 жыл бұрын
Nice work!
@issaps34 жыл бұрын
I have seen videos of the newer versions of the vstrom 650 model 2012 and later. How does your suspension handle this terrain? I assume this is the stock suspension?
@aaron___60142 жыл бұрын
I wonder if tires were what slowed you down the most.
@mortgagebydustin7 жыл бұрын
What tires are you running?
@yunk99 жыл бұрын
Did you have full off road tires ? I'm impressed.
@sierrafoxtrotgolf36385 жыл бұрын
I'll give you extra credit for effort!
@gargos6695 жыл бұрын
I'm planning on buying as "600cc"ish motorcycle. I'm used to small bikes and enduro...It feels like i can beat all this people with a 50cc and really...used to small bike I fear to ride a 200kg monster offroad. My dream would be a enduro bike, but I cannot afford 2 bikes...so it would be a trail..but as I said...I don't see myself riding 200kg like I love to ride offroad...I might stick with functionality and pick a second hand cheap naked for going from work to home...I have a offroad spirit but not enough money to dream.
@AimlessMoto9 жыл бұрын
Looks like you ran out of suspension a few times... great video though!
@blix6668 жыл бұрын
what year bike is this?
@doylee4696 жыл бұрын
Dude you have wicked skills. That bike doesn’t belong there tho
@80sruler5 жыл бұрын
Haha got some balls riding that with a dirt bike posse
4 жыл бұрын
I guess it would be better with off-road tyres.
@valerijbelogrudov89195 жыл бұрын
Надо было туда на спорте ехать.
@rolandrolando19505 жыл бұрын
do you use offroad tires ?
@jessiereeves35139 жыл бұрын
Were was this at in tellico
@albertosilveira18589 ай бұрын
no es para esto, sufre la moto y el piloto...y tengo V-Strom hace muchos años..
@motorideraroundcyprus51238 жыл бұрын
cool man
@billrommens38467 жыл бұрын
Athanasios Georgiou s
@motorideraroundcyprus51237 жыл бұрын
vstrom ole!
@johnbeattie1225 Жыл бұрын
Totally wrong bike for that . Need light Motocross or trail bike large nobblys .I wouldn't take mine through that destroy it.🥶
@paulsmith94975 жыл бұрын
I'll stick to my Drz
@D.E.X3 жыл бұрын
Not bad. I would need to see the tires. To get judgy. Going out unskilled is how we learn. Going out on 80/20s, you just stupid. Everyone riding a V-Strom is wishing Santa would bring them three more inches of clearance. Heavy bike, issues in mud and deep fine sand... Skill, when it comes, is more defined and better because you were not pampered.
@martinvaclavik81425 жыл бұрын
Celou dobu v sedle místo ve stupačkách?? 👎 Chyba
@22rember8 жыл бұрын
looks like more slower you go more worse is
@zdzislaw19312 жыл бұрын
No
@AndyLipsberg9 жыл бұрын
based on this video I wouldn't buy this bike for offroad, seems is good on paved roads only. mud and heavy offroad is not for this bike. but as for the price it's still considerable.
@rangerwingman8 жыл бұрын
+Andy Lipsberg i think a good set of off road tires would do the trick for this type of riding.its not as if you don't have enough power there to get up the hills.you just can't be as aggressive with the v strom to an off road bike because of ground clearance & suspension. so it all depends on what type of tires he had on that makes the difference in this video.
@slinkrichard40316 жыл бұрын
1:10ahahaj
@rico3348 жыл бұрын
Keep that pavement queen on those trails that have tar and gravel with painted stripes on them dude...............
@ronsadler24298 жыл бұрын
what fun would that be?
@ronsadler24298 жыл бұрын
I have a TE310.... you seem like an unhappy fella.
@rico3348 жыл бұрын
Well ride it then and keep the Strom on solid ground so you won't embarrass yourself any further................
@ronsadler24298 жыл бұрын
I love you rico.
@HD2O13XL12OOC4 жыл бұрын
Dood.....
@chrishills40204 жыл бұрын
Drama queen
@francesbrown17213 жыл бұрын
learn to ride
@mrniceguy49205 жыл бұрын
you are not that good buddy
@jackwhite81577 жыл бұрын
Your just ruining the ride for the others
@dimitrisklonaris67337 жыл бұрын
video shows a sloppy, in-experienced driver. dude should sell such a capable bike and get a fkn bicycle. I wouldn't want him to ride in my city for sure. he is dangerous. funny thing is, he REALLY posted such a disgraced driving video on line! .... lol. thinking to show off? lol.
@silentjellybean5 жыл бұрын
you should probably stick to you fish tank videos; V-Strom is a relatively heavy bike at about 200kgs. looking at the terrain and condition of the track he did really well.