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@beverlyhurd8556Күн бұрын
Adventure bike, yes. "Entry level" adventure bike? No. Perfect all around adventure bike? Yes, for sure.
@user-tx1xi7ks6y2 күн бұрын
Thanks Mate, classic info, I like like Lasers, Louise and Planes too..
@OZOZOZ9684 күн бұрын
Love the channel, I have a 250 vtr so quite a different bike but has the V twin love the sound of them. Split between another jap standard style or a full cruiser
@humansloth26 күн бұрын
💪🙂👍
@bigtrev7618 күн бұрын
🇦🇺😎👍I do 1000 k per week on the big DR 650 every week. I wear one out from new every 2 years. Now they’ve been outlawed for being so wonderful like everything else we enjoy, I just get them reconditioned over and over
@ahmedzalabany11393 күн бұрын
How fast do you go through chains
@bigtrev7612 күн бұрын
@@ahmedzalabany1139 🇦🇺😎👍520 EK o-ring chains, never cleaned just coated with a quality chain lube , no off road use, 30,000kms , by the time it hits 33,000 the teeth are leaning over and catching on the chain ( in other words the chain has stretched ) … Hope that’s helpful 👍
@restlesscow213710 күн бұрын
2011 model owner here, great ride, lots of grunt but so smooth.
@TomasWatchReviews11 күн бұрын
Appreciate sharing it! I think it is all the blame on that water you rode through on the exit. I drive rwd car and whenever I leave car wash, there is almost no grip.. Have to be extra careful and still traction control is going crazy like driving on the snow.. Such thing as TC on the bike would have saved you. I don't think new tires would have changed anything in this situation. Very nice bike though!
@The5thRiderDownUnder11 күн бұрын
I'm picking up a 2009 model with low km this weekend. Getting back into riding after a 20 years hiatus and really looking forward riding around the NSW Far South Coast. Thanks for your review, it helped me make the decision to go with this bike.
@Randomhero41313 күн бұрын
Do you know exactly what seat you have on that bad larry?
@CaseyJohnston-fk6bi16 күн бұрын
Get out before someone sees, lol
@stubabyfuora528017 күн бұрын
Splitting lanes is stupid and shows a very rude and careless personality, I don’t care if it is legal, it is a stupid move for a motorist to do.
@bitsandbins302320 күн бұрын
Thanks great informational video
@glbaker5595Ай бұрын
I agree I've had mine since 2014 and definitely just love it,, I'm trying to remember if anyone knows I would appreciate it but there is a set of brake shoes that all automotive shops have that will fit on a 2013 to 2017 or something VStrom,, I bought a set about 6 years ago but I cannot remember what I ordered, and I live in the southeast of Kentucky and the nearest Suzuki shop is probably $150 mi away,, anyhow if anyone reads this and knows I would appreciate the info
@bradenhorton8406Ай бұрын
'why this is a school zone, idk. This is the jail' lmao
@aussiebreakoutАй бұрын
Hey bud You still got the 650? Would like to see more vids if you are still doing them?
@barebonesmcАй бұрын
Gen 1 is best 🙂 specifically the pre ABS 650. 18 years on it still did a 3000 mile tour through 7 countries including Switzerland Austria and Germany this year. footage is on my channel if you are interested 🙂 theres a 15 year owners review and more DL650 vids all over the channel 🙂 good luck with the channel fellow #Stromtrekkers #RideFree
@Bok2022stАй бұрын
I bought one of these bikes after watching your review and I still have it I love this little thing and it has given me know problems whatsoever and I'm not easy on it at times but it's just eats it up and keeps going thanks for the review that's why I bought it.💯👍
@RRRRefuelRideRaceАй бұрын
I see. 6ft 2. OK then. :)
@RRRRefuelRideRaceАй бұрын
Great video bro. Enjoyed it. I just came across your channel an this video... how tall are you?
@kickincanadaАй бұрын
What seat / passenger seat is on this bike? Just purchased a V Star and would love to have something like this!
@davidcox8961Ай бұрын
I'm considering getting a V Strom. My current ride is a BMW r1100rt. It's too heavy for me. I'm 76. Have you ridden an RT? Do you think the V Strom would make a significant difference? My RT weighs about 650 lbs. Cheers!!
@chrismiller938Ай бұрын
Great video. I'm looking at a 2007 XJR1300 and it was really useful to hear your thoughts after picking this one up. Cheers.
@bertillund1796Ай бұрын
Nice & easy, Thanks!
@sputnik5991Ай бұрын
Great video. Can i ask how tall you might be?
@robwilkguitar4458Ай бұрын
Just one more point that I've forgotten to mention is that here in the UK there are hundreds of GS's, Africa twins all kitted out for the long way round, Charlie Borman and his mate, but never go anywhere. I'm not knocking them at all, it's the look of the bike they're going for. Cheers again.
@robwilkguitar4458Ай бұрын
My son owned a 2013 same model same as yours and he regularly achieved seventy miles to the imperial gallon, that's near enough four point five litres. (UK) Brilliant bike so I've just bought one two weeks ago fresh out of the box and I'm achieving sixty eight point six miles to the gallon. I've now covered three hundred and Forty miles so it's not yet run in so I reckon it should remain around the same once it's loosened up. Great bike enjoying the journey. Agree with all you've said.
@Jado__91Ай бұрын
What abt the 1100 is it reliable 🙏🏽🙏🏽
@ralphcantrell3214Ай бұрын
The only “problem” I’ve ever encountered with my DL650 is a tendency to roll off the side stand and fall over. In 52 years as an avid motorcyclist owning scores of bikes, I can remember that happening maybe twice. But it has happened 4 times to my V-Strom in its 25k miles - once to the PO, and 3 times to me. It is something to do with the geometry of the side stand. I am very experienced and careful about this, always leaving it in gear etc, and it just keeps happening. I’ve never seen a bike so quick to “jump” off its side stand. That’s it though. I wouldn’t trade it for any other bike in its category.
@ralphcantrell3214Ай бұрын
To put it into proper perspective, my 2013 DL650 Adventure model makes around 68 horsepower. My first street bike, a 1971 Kawasaki 500 Mach III 2-stroke Triple made only 60, and nobody ever accused that bike of being slow. Furthermore, the ‘Strom does it pretty much all through the rev range, where the Kawasaki made its peak HP only in a very narrow band in the upper rev range. I love my ‘Strom, and I do not want for more power.
@ralphcantrell3214Ай бұрын
Love my gen 2 Adventure model. Been riding for 52 years and had around 40 bikes, and it is easily my favorite “bike for the money” of all time. It is a top two or three under any circumstance. I have an SV650 too, just for good measure. That Suzuki 645cc V-twin engine is pure magic.
@FlyNoWorkL8RАй бұрын
What an amazing camera you got. Can't think of any mc tyber that beats that. Done both svc's manuals for the V-Strom and the sv 650. The V-Strom is much easier to read and for me to comprend. I will seach for a V-Strom between 2015-2017 with a milage between 24k to 31k. T😃hanks to you it's no brainer :)
@murraycharters6102Ай бұрын
@FlyNoWorkL8R. Don’t stress too much about the amount of km the bike has done. More important to go for a bike that has been well looked after and maintained. If the bike has been well maintained and serviced, the bike will run forever with no problems Very important to have a service history, for example I change my oil every 6,000 km. Also important to know if the valve clearances have been checked and are in specification. I checked my 2017 model Strom at 54,00 km. I changed 7 out of the 8 valve shims to get it into the middle of the specification. Changing valve shims is a BIG job but very important. I did my own work, but I think it would cost over $1,000 if a dealer changed the shims. The hardest part of the job is reinstalling the cam chain tensioners, it is a real PITA. Good luck finding the right bike. You won’t go wrong with a well looked after VStrom 650.
@Oak3nf0ldАй бұрын
Buddy I like your steering wheel can you show me from where I can get the same or sizes?
@vadersfather1248Ай бұрын
Nearly dropped my 650 doing some practice in a parking lot and I couldn’t get out of there fast enough from the embarrassment but went back later to confront my nerves at least you had the balls to show it
@leonlazarevic7136Ай бұрын
After not riding for 20 years I got me 2007 v star 650 for $2400 to get back into it and I'm loving it. Will keep it for sure no matter what I upgrade to.
@kurokubushi2 ай бұрын
Just got an '05 classic as my fjrst bike. Im super excited to begin my motorcycle journey.
@34979Charlie2 ай бұрын
Let me guess.. You´ve sold it already ?
@Grupp872 ай бұрын
@15:00 what a wanker driver in that car
@oliverjackson25942 ай бұрын
I own a 2022 DR and a 2008 Vstrom 650 in Southern CA. Vstrom is more suited to most of my riding but I love them both for pretty much the reasons you outline. Great video.
@fb38242 ай бұрын
i can't quite believe I listened to you the whole way - - good on ya mate!
@peterpage6252 ай бұрын
SP models should have chrome top carbs, non SP bikes have the black top carbs. I have had 2 black top carb xjr1300 Yamaha,s and one fuel injection model xjr1300 Yamaha. The carb ones are faster and look better. Fuel economy is about the same. I also had a fjr1300A Yamaha which is faster than the xjr but much heavier. I had a FZ1N Yamaha 20v R1 once as well, very light and very fast. I'm in the uk btw.
@marcusjohnson11192 ай бұрын
I'm a beginner to bike's, and i this will fit me perfectly. Big thanks 🙏
@shannonford21632 ай бұрын
One plate should be thicker, and that one will be your base plate then friction then plate so on and so on, as one plate is thicker then the other six, for all the beginner out there.
@professionalhuman44292 ай бұрын
Hey man, I like it. No one said race with Tesla! lol People upset cause they don't understand English. You said Tesla WANTS to race! If I'm lucky I'll get to buy one soon and maybe I'll see you on the Ozzie roads?
@tyekillmier99562 ай бұрын
I bought mine in 2016 and I'm keeping it forever
@ScottDyer-wy4qf2 ай бұрын
Hi Land Shark, that last comment went before I was finished, so I will continue. Or the ability to transfer weight with the throttle or brakes, provided you not in deep sand😮 which can be stressful at times. The 60 odd hp and delivery is more than you ever need on road or offroad and the connection between the right wrist and the rear contact patch is, well magic. The only Vstrom I ever bought new was the first of the second gen 1000's. My four first gen. 650's have between 28K and 367K travelled, (not all my kms) are in various forms of modification to suit offroad to long road trips. They are just best do it all motorcycles with long term ownership being built on its durability. I wonder if Suzuki will ever redevelop a mid size 90 degree L twin again, or it's gone😢.
@ScottDyer-wy4qf2 ай бұрын
Hi Land Shark, The DL 650 is a personal favourite on mine. The only problem I've got is which one of the 4 of them do I choose today, or should I just take the DL 1000a (2014) just for slightly different strom experience? The thing I like the most is front to rear balance and the ability to change it quickly with you riding position
@user-wq4um2hf5e3 ай бұрын
The only problem is are they still making them and are they. Available still for engine parts. Lemay Nelson. Vancouver Washington pacific coast. Northwest. USA.
@robertupshaw89863 ай бұрын
Im a first time rider at 68 and bought my brother's 650 2000 vstar. I live in a major city, Houston, and always feel it is too slow coming away from a stop for the other traffic. I weigh 180 so maybe because im new to this i could use some pointers.