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What V-Stroms do you own?

  • DL1000 2002 (K2)

    Votes: 30 2.2%
  • DL1000 2003-2012 (K3-L2)

    Votes: 222 16.0%
  • DL1000 2014 -2016 (L4-L6)

    Votes: 116 8.4%
  • DL650 2004-2007 (K4-K7)

    Votes: 241 17.4%
  • DL650 2008-2011 (K8-L1)

    Votes: 252 18.2%
  • DL650 2012 - 2016 (L2-L6)

    Votes: 491 35.4%
  • DL650 2017 and later (L7- .....)

    Votes: 62 4.5%
  • DL1000 2017 and later (L7-.....)

    Votes: 21 1.5%
  • DL1050 2020 +

    Votes: 11 0.8%

What V-Strom(s) do you have?

36K views 60 replies 42 participants last post by  mr2mch01 
#1 ·
If I do this right, more than one choice may be made but I see no way to allow those owning more than one bike in one category to account for more than one.
 
#3 ·
It's easy to tell some people have more than one as the total of percentages right now is 115%.
 
#5 ·
Before this gets out of hand, please just take the poll above. There is no need to post the info. This is not a discussion forum.
 
#9 ·
Should the K7 650 (4 plugs, etc.) be moved to the K8 - L1 group?
 
#10 ·
I have it separated by changes in the charging system. I'm hoping to get a better idea of the count of the bikes by electrical output as well as model.
 
#11 ·
I am rather surprised by the proportion on 2012+. Must indicate brisk and accelerating sales for Suzuki.
 
#13 ·
Probably reflects that newer owners are more likely to enthusiastically search for information and spread their excitement; whereas older more "seasoned" owners are likely to have heard everything and said every thigh and as a result participate less.


..Tom
 
#17 ·
Please vote in the poll at the top of the page rather than posting your ride.
 
#18 ·
it means this

old farts ride Stroms
Old farts have $$
Old farts can buy new bikes :)
 
#19 ·
Already voted, but I feel I must post. It's a sickness.

My first Vee was a 2007 in blue. Corbin seat, Suzi luggage, Givi engine guards, AMS bash plate, Happy Trail highway pegs.



I loved that machine, clutch basket chudder and all. But our relationship ended badly.



Then came the '04 in silver.



She redeemed me from the ashes. I farkled her up in similar fashion, except she had the stock seat and Kappa luggage. She served me well through long distances and rough terrain, but my eye wandered.

Now I'm two-timing.



The younger gal will surely win out. The only question is whether I have enough time and energy for them both, or if I need to find a new suitor for the old grey lady.


Escape the cage!
 
#22 ·
Love this Wee

2009 Wee.

10th bike in 45 years, including dirt, cruisers, touring and Can Am. First ever V-Strom, and may well be the best all-around I've ever owned. Looks like a keeper. :yesnod:
 
#23 ·
2009 Wee.

10th bike in 45 years, including dirt, cruisers, touring and Can Am. First ever V-Strom, and may well be the best all-around I've ever owned. Looks like a keeper. :yesnod:
Welcome aboard!

You have some of my favourite riding in your state! Enjoy!

..Tom
 
#29 ·
Members who have changed bikes are a small percentage of the ownership. Getting decent feedback takes years. There are thousands of members here and less than 700 in the poll at this point.
 
#30 · (Edited)
Bought 2 - 2009 DL650's in 2012. Strictly for pleasure cruising. We live in Central Oregon, amazing roads & scenery & the VStrom is PERFECT for our terrain! Spent 3 weeks on them, down the coast of California & back up through the Sierra's. My husband bought a 2012 DL1000 last year, he spends more time in California for work and wanted the extra power. He made the mistake of leaving it home with me and now we have two 650's for sale. I just got my 2012 DL1000 last Saturday. We found it on Craigslist in Eureka, CA. Over 300 miles from home. I met my husband there, he had a truck and trailer from working down south. I ended up riding it all the way home. I LOVE VStroms!!!
So, that's 2 - 2009 650's
AND 2-2012 1000's
and yes, we love to chat, didn't see the directions, woops!
 
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