One of my best purchases for the motorcycle. I wonder why Suzuki doesn't put such glass in stock 🤔. Airflow is the best! My height is 182 cm and it solves everything. V-Strom is a dream bike now. ❤

As an older rider (I’m 68) I have similar issues with weight etc that a beginner faces. I have had it 9 years now and in 2018 rode it around the world two up. No reliability issues, 260 miles to a tankful and comfy and did 43,000 miles.

Thanks for the video. My height is 187 cm. Do you think this product is useful?

Can you fit a helmet in the bigger of the two cases?

Great video!!! Hope that you're doing well. 😉

Thanks for your perspective with this bike. Rarely do we hear firsthand from an actual beginner on what is a good bike. As someone who's on the taller and overall larger side of the scale, I feel much more reassured that this bike will do me well.

I am a bike of 46yrs and got a new vstrom 650. It’s fast enough for me and can never ride flat out on uk roads. The torque is fat in the mid range and is quick enough let alone a beginner bike. I followed a hyabusa in welsh mountains last week and he could not lose me

Do you have any issues with consult connection? Mine doesn't connect unless car running

It’s crazy to think that here in 2022 I’m watching a 14 year old video of something I’m wanting to do w/ an 84 300zx I found for sale

excellent explanation

Great video. I believe the newer ones on the 1050XT are bigger. Just have to check it. You got my like. Keep up mate and drop by if have time. You may like it.

I watched this 4 times. Just as a mantra. I have little experience with small 250 bike but this beast seems big to me. This video gives me some hope 🤣

On what perspectives it bike is classified as beginners' bike? Lightweight, small size, cheap. So what type of bikes can be classified as experts' bikes. Can fly?

I would love to know where this car is today in 2022. I just bought a z31 NA

Where did you get this? Can share the link

Easiest way to manage the seat height problem is to send the seat to a shop and have it reshaped lower. The foam padding on that seat is THICK - you can drop the seat height a fair bit!

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There is a CB400 from Honda ..but the V-Strom is an attractive bike.

no way, in 2021 i find this gem of a vid, nice z31!

We have a 1993 Nissan 240SX with an RB25DET engine with a Z32 ECU and a NISTune daughter chip Type 1. We need a base tune to get it running so we can drive it to professional tuner with a dyno, etc. Anyone know how we could do this?

Good job on making the video. OEM cases are rubbish, poorly designed. Buy an aftermarket set.

Great explanation, i would not say great video as it look more a picture than a video Lol .. My Harley XL1200T fall on me on my chest, the bike was at 45deg angle on my chest my back against a pylons, my chest crashed completely, for a moment i thought that's it is my end because i start having difficulties to breath, I pushed the bike back with all my little power for a last time before i gave up for good. Luckily the bike moved and i could get away and put her back on the kick stand. Both we made it safe. Damn that was scary. A got a month chest pain ....

Unless you are on the really large side, I wouldn't recommend the DL650 as an absolute beginner bike. My opinion is that either a very small dirt bike or an older Honda Rebel 250 are perfect beginner bikes. I think any beginner should ride a Rebel type bike for a couple of YEARS before getting something like the DL650. It takes that long to really get the hang of things. Then once you get a bigger bike, you become a beginner all over again. The DL650 is simply too big, tall, and heavy. After a few thousand miles on a MUCH smaller bike, it might work just fine IF you are big enough to fit it. I believe that only a highly experienced and skilled rider should attempt to ride a bike they cannot flat foot at a stop. The top toe thing or using just one leg with the bike leaned over takes a LOT of practice, and is not suitable for a beginner. The DL650 is a wonderful bike for an experienced rider. I rode one from Phoenix, AZ to Deadhorse, AK and back in 2010. I was 52 at the time. But, I am 6' with a 34" inseam, and was able to flat foot the bike. Doing the valves is NOT an easy job on a DL650, if you are not a mechanic or VERY mechanically inclined, don't try it. Lastly, one HUGE negative issue with the DL650 is how much higher the rear of the seat is than the front. That seems to be an issue with most modern bikes, and is something that needs to stop. Just because you can sit on the rider part of the seat and be ok does NOT mean you will be able to get your leg over the super high rear part of the seat. I have known rides who had to stand on something just to get on and off their bikes just for that reason, even though they were fine once seated on the bike. I remember the days when bikes had flat seats. I don't think that anybody but a highly accomplished roadracer should ride a sport bike. It's not just the power, in fact that is the least of their problems. The main problem with a sport bike (and I am talking about a supersport bike, one with a string or RRRRRs at the end of it's name) is not the power but the insane riding position. You are basically standing on your head with your feet stuck up in the air. You are supporting most of your upper body weight with your arms and shoulders, and you have to bend your neck all the way back to see where you are going. And you have to keep it in that position. VERY painful. Your knees are bent as far as they will bend, and your feet are almost vertical, with your toes pointing straight down. Again VERY painful. And the position of your feet on the pegs makes it very difficult to remove them in a hurry. I have seen a couple of sport bike riders pull up to a stop and fall over, because they could not get their feet off the pegs fast enough. These bikes are designed specifically for racing, NOT stop and go riding. They are designed to go fast not normal street speeds. They really have no place on the street at all.

Thanks so much for this review! God-willing, I'm going to take the MSF this spring. Been researching heavily so when the time comes, I know what I'd be interested. The Strom Trooper has been the main bike I've been looking to get as a first bike. The upright, comfy seating position is a big selling point as I'd be commuting and touring. I'm half an inch shorter than you. So, it was great to hear your honest feedback on the height. That and it feeling top-heavy are my only concerns. Especially when learning slow speed maneuvers. I didn't want to get bored with a 300/500 in a few months. But this video got me reconsidering what may be best. Thanks again for the video! Ride safe, brother

I started at 40 with a 2009 vstrom 650. Never an issue. The power curve is not too agressive, and very forgiving if you do not manage your transmission very well. It is powerful enough to scare the shit out of you! You can get a used one with all the accessories installed, especially crash bars! It is tall, but I am too so it’s ok.

Thank you for the great video. I was browsing if this bike right for me , for my height and weight prospective. But I think it should be all right, I'm 5'11 , don't have athletic lower body. I'm considering myself as a new rider here in US, but I used to ride a 560 lbs soviet motorcycle 10 years ago.

Suzuki do a lower seat👌 they’ve taken more sponge out it lowers it about 20-30mm which will help you 👍

For anybody wondering, I have 2019 VStrom with these, and they are very waterproof. Ride through multiple bad storms, no water got in at all. Left a pair of damp gloves in one and forgot about them for a month, still were damp. So pretty air tight. The one thing I will caution, the metal and rubber piece that bolts to frame and provides support to the front of the case, both of the bolts fell out on both sides. Had to buy new ones and lock tight them.

Great review. I got myself a 2019 V Strom 650 late last year and was quite a change from my GSX 750. The GSX 750 IMHO is one of the best naked sport type bikes. Easy handling, very stable and lots of fun. Got myself the VStrom so me and my wife can do more 2 up riding as the GSX was not the most comfortable for pillions As said in the video this bike is something different to get used to because it is a big bike with lots of torque but it is an easy to learn bike and then it is just fantastic to ride. One feel safe on it because it is very stable and because of the excellent visibility on the bike including the rear view mirrors and fuel economy is up there Shiny side up! 😏😎 I am only 5 foot 6 and got the bike lowered a bit with a lower link and there is no difference in handling

You mentioned the height of the bike... I noticed your shock was on the lower setting, thus making the bike taller. Raise your shock to the higher hole to shorten it. Also, I believe your shock has a pedestal looking thing at the bottom. Release the tension on your shock while the bike is on a jack, by adjusting the pre-load, and you can remove that piece with no tools required. Then replace it upside down, where it looks like a bowl instead of a pedestal. That will also lower it without reducing ground clearance. You should also adjust your forks to keep the bike at the same level, front to back. I know this video is a little dated, but... I hope that helps, and I hope you're enjoying your bike.

Bel video. Che numero di modello è il deflettore. Grazie

Nice great all around bike. 👍🏼

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Thanks for uploading. I'm aiming this bike for my 1st proper bike. Might be 18 or 19 V-strom 650. I'm upgrading from 110cc Suzuki Revo and not sure I can handle this beautiful machine. Height is the biggest concern and I'm only 5-8 with 30in inseam.

Not a beginner bike, but is a good bike for a beginner. 0 to 60 times match just about anything out there. At 80 mph, it gets limited... and overtaken. Not many care what happens at those speeds... If you can't flatfoot it, use the trick women riders have been using for years.... Get a boot that makes up the difference and put an orthodic in it. Helps with comfort and can give you another inch of inseem.

Thanks for the review. I am picking up left over a 2018 1000XT, and wanted to keep a slim profile. These panniers seem to do the trick. Thanks for sharing A question, was the mounting system already on your bike or did you have yo pick that up separately?

Can the upper shield be removed and ride with just the lower?

Seems like it's not for me, but it's a very beautiful bike though. I have a weak right leg and am only 5'8. Wondering why I cant find sv650's as much as vstroms on the market. :/

I commenced riding motorcycles in 1970 and have owned bikes all my life. My three most recent bikes were bmw's, the last being an R1200 GS- a wonderful piece of engineering. This summer I sold my GS and purchased a '19 V-strom 650 and have driven through this summer and fall. I think the vstrom is an excellent bike for a newish rider but would certainly recommend that a new rider gain some experience on a smaller machine (ie rebel 250 etc). With some small bike experience I don't think the vstrom represents a difficult bike to master for the new rider. The same features that make it the choice of tens of thousands of experienced riders make it a good choice for anyone - and it is very forgiving, linear power band with no nasty habits that can surprise its owner...The two features you will most notice initially is the height and weight and one should be prepared for it. Once up, it balances well and is a joy...Better yet, you will be in a situation where you are champing for a bigger bike...This machine can do it all and it will grow with you as your experience grows...

I’m just now starting to ride and I have a 2007 V-Strom 650. It’s a little heavy for my small self to maneuver but I love it either way!!!!

I have plenty of experience: and survived a few years on Kawasaki Mach III a long time back. When I was working in Australia, I used a DL1000. But the power was wasted, as there were very few places you could go at any speed. Now in the U.K. I got the V-Strom 650: the engine is quiite a bit lighter and I think a better match for the frame. Mostly riding in heavy traffic I get 66 mpg (imperial); by my calculation I will get 20 % more miles between refills! Brakes work good: I only felt the ABS a few times: pedestrians who don't look(!). No stoppies (which I count as a good thing with a 1/4 ton bike), although on the baby Honda XL125R I would be standing on the front wheel at least once a month. Good handling, lots of torque, lots of room (especially with Givi panniers and top box). But I wish it came with cruise control.

Nistune Works with The Ecu of the SR20VET (2001-2007) NISSAN X-TRAIL GT .....?

Exactly the info and video of mounting system & storage capacity (helmet etc) I needed, thanks.

I think vstrom 650 is one of perfect all around bike. You made a wise decision. Just be careful and enjoy riding

Hi any updates

Just came home from a trip to northern Europe on a V-Strom with same cases. Don´t buy them! Far to small........Right case is almost just for show.....

Next week Im going to do my test to take the motorcycle license, until last month I had never driven one. In two weeks I get my Vstrom 650 xt at the dealership. I do not think it's an impulsive attitude, this bike is full of safety features, such as abs and traction control, which smaller motorcycles do not have, at least here in Brazil.

my opinion after riding bikes only for 24 years. this is not a bike for a beginner. it is too good. you learn on shit bikes, not on good bikes. this bike is for a person who has seen it all and just wants a reliable scooter. have a good day

Your exactly my height. And I too am on the balls of my feet in the showroom. Mind you I was wearing sandals that day! I'm going to get the yellow colour soon here in the UK ( God willing)

I'm fascinated as well by this bike, it's growing on me. We have the same height and inseam too.