How tall are you and does it fit you? I am 191cm (6'2-6'3), I have read about it being good for tall bikers but I don't have a dealership near me and want to know if it may fit.

My 2008 V-Strom is going great 2024 not a problem 58000 km obviously not a lot of kilometres for the aged but I don't think it would make any difference to this bike anyway

I love the “Africa Grin”! I also had a go at the Grand Challenge, using a written off Innova, but I paid far too much (£700+) for the bike from a ‘salvage company’ so soon went over the grand for cost… the bodywork was pretty well smashed up, as were the front forks, so I stripped it all off, cleaned and painted the rusty bits of the frame and put decent motorcycle forks on it (CB125F). With home made rear-set footrests and rear brake & gear-change to suit; 18” front wheel and trials tyres, ‘hauling loops’ front and rear, plus all LED lighting it’s more a green lane bike than pizza-delivery machine now, though I’d rather have hand-clutch control! But you’re much more adventurous than me. Mine goes for small-road adventures in Wales. Les

Thank You, Good video. I'm adding one of these to my son's bicycle. I already added one to my e-bike.

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Enjoyed that, just wondering what’s your action plan for flat tyres 🛞👍

Thankyou.

Looks great, what's the legal status with rushing in these routes? (Fellow Innova owner)

I was spending too much on taxi and met people that said I should do a scooter. I was excited to try and feeling good. But the scooter guy made me really nervous and loss my confidence after finding out I never rode before and said maybe its too hard and scary for me 🥴.

the signal has been flashing since the motorcycle was purchased and even after the oil change. How to adjust so that it does not flash

j'ai bien l'intention d'acheter un suzuki vstrom en 650 ai-je la bonne idée ?merci

Mine had piston slack yesterday 😢

Had mine for 15 years now, and 165,000km. A lot of dirt. A lot of long distance. Zero issues apart from the usual consumables, tryes, chain/sprockets, oil changes, spark plugs etc. Use 98 premium and it gets 24km/lt or 69 mpg at normal highay limit. Great bike,. Happy trails

Try keeping the item your talking about in view, it would help.

Rich hi i also have a new xr150 so im glad i found your video. Do those clamps hook on to one or both of the bars? It looks like just one. Mine only fit one bar each really. I didnt try it yet but maybe once it's clamped down it will be tight enough. I have 4 clamps. I think have also seen a steel plate used on the bottom with 4 holes so you make like a sandwich and the plate is the bottom piece of bread. Not sure if i can buy that somewhere or need to make my own.

if you got one fitted to your bike is it easy to take it off fit plate on other bike ?

Great classic moped 👍 They use to sold them here in Belgium back in the 80's. I like the simplicity and lightweight of mopeds. Great video ❤

Thank you bro

Just wondering what happened to this build. I’m thinking of restarting my build on my bike and came across this for inspiration

do you have to have a luggage rack for any top box?

That's a motorcycle not a scooter

ive just bought a 2019 150 shadow myself, how do you find adjustign the chain etc? ive never owned a bike before

Nice! These are the roads we all deserve! Send me the route 👌🏻

Some good footage here buddy 👌🏻

I love riding in Bali. Hati Hati my friend

My 2008 (2nd one) will be with me for the duration. I agree with your review 100%. At 6'3" the Suzuski Tall screen (on a Madstad bracket) it perfection. I use Pelican cases for panniers. Long days, camping, on tarmac and dirt/gravel, this bike always does what I ask of it without fail. Comfort for a 600 mile day came as a surprise, but should not have.

Im 31 years old and getting this as my first bike. I have done my mod 1 but not mod 2 yet. Do you think its a good idea for me to just learn on this for 6 months or so before upgrading to the cb650R or just get the 650r straight away?

Long terms reviews are the best. I stopped riding motorcycles 34 years ago, but after retirement I'm looking for a motorcycle again. Monday I will be trying a DL650 V-strom 2004.

I'm a 2004 650 owner here. With me since 2019, it is my first big bike. Bought it with 31.000km. The only problem I had was the headlight connect that melted, a known issue on the early models. It now reaching 66.000km. I love this thing.

So if it does not blink, there's no need to change the oil, right?

Could you tell us the brand of your pannia bars?

Great bike! Also love the little ride and sneak peak into Vietnam from a Honda!

Is this a dangerous sign?

Thank you...

Very helpful. Thanks very much for making this video.

Hello!! Loved your video, I am fairly curious about the top case rack, where did you get it? I have been looking for it nonstop

People hate scooters u til they ride them. Or they are Harley dudes and they have a serious pact against all scooters

So many types of scooters there wiwowowowow

2:20 those dudes are tandem riding in flip flops with bamboo poles. That is amazing I wish in america I wasn’t the only one doing something like this

Holy sheeeeeeet where are you? This land is incredible! And the amount of people on scooters there is awesome wowowowow

tq for helping

looks like radrunner

How much do they cost?

My partner sold her 650 this yr. I have the 1000. Now and again the extra power is nice. But I'm sorry I didn't sell the 1000 and keep her 650. It's a great all-rounder and handles Better on the secondary rds. If in doubt, go for the 650. Ps, the 1000 is a lot bigger and heavier.

Honest review! I wish someone would do the same on the newer, larger engine (853cc). I think- w/o the hype, you'd end up w/ the same review, right?

Thank you pal. Il be there some time this year. The westrrn world just to mad for me. Peace out

I'm picking one of these up in a few days. Really enjoyed the test drive last week and it ticks the boxes I want for my next vehicle. This video was very useful in terms of getting me set up with some more information. One query - how does the EV mode benefit at higher speeds, particularly when cruising around 60mph say? Will the Ioniq switch fully into EV mode, or at that sort of speed is it more just for a bit of background assistance, maybe running the heater, radio, that sort of thing?

God the music is annoying

Next time find person to hold a camera.

Excellent. I fixed it within a minute with your help