There are many things that I like about my 2012 V-Strom 650 Adventure. I could go on and on about the ride, relaxed riding position, fuel economy, support, accessories.. all those and then some. However there are a few issues that I feel could be looked at:
1. The parking position on the ignition. This feature, in my opinion does more harm than good. I can understand wanting to be seen if for some reason you're on the side of the road at night. But it's too easy to turn the key too far and forget that you've just turned your lights on without knowing in daylight hours. After a few hours your dealing with a dead battery. At least have a timed switch so everything goes off in only a few hours without draining your battery.
2. Size of the ignition key....It's HUGE. Any reason for that?
3. Key to the hard cases. I love those cases but the keys to the locks are too flimsy. You could make a more durable key and easier lock.
4. Kind of tall. A good percentage of riders on the V-Strom have issues with the height of the bike. Could it be possible to have an option to have the bike lowered an inch or so from the factory? I know on some of the BMW models there is a option to have a lowered bike and/or lower seat. Along with the bike would come with a lowered kickstand and a lowered center stand. This would suit a larger range of riders who are turned off by the height of the bike.
You folks a Suzuki have built a bike worthy of the praises that we've seen and read. These are my four biggest issues about a bike that is already wonderful but could be even better.
1. The parking position on the ignition. This feature, in my opinion does more harm than good. I can understand wanting to be seen if for some reason you're on the side of the road at night. But it's too easy to turn the key too far and forget that you've just turned your lights on without knowing in daylight hours. After a few hours your dealing with a dead battery. At least have a timed switch so everything goes off in only a few hours without draining your battery.
2. Size of the ignition key....It's HUGE. Any reason for that?
3. Key to the hard cases. I love those cases but the keys to the locks are too flimsy. You could make a more durable key and easier lock.
4. Kind of tall. A good percentage of riders on the V-Strom have issues with the height of the bike. Could it be possible to have an option to have the bike lowered an inch or so from the factory? I know on some of the BMW models there is a option to have a lowered bike and/or lower seat. Along with the bike would come with a lowered kickstand and a lowered center stand. This would suit a larger range of riders who are turned off by the height of the bike.
You folks a Suzuki have built a bike worthy of the praises that we've seen and read. These are my four biggest issues about a bike that is already wonderful but could be even better.