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650 V-Strom No Sale

14K views 26 replies 24 participants last post by  Jac Bike 
#1 ·
if the 650 v-strom was the only model available to me in 2005 when i purchased my DL1000 strom, i wouldnt have purchased one. 650cc is simply to small, to weak. :fineprint:
 
#10 ·
i would not describe my dl650 as weak, i guess this depends on what kind of riding you want to do, and where you live.

I test rode a dl1000 and i would not trade my 650's smoothness, handling and lighter clutch for the dl1000. The bigger bike is more powerful but not by really much.

heres a link to a comparison between the 2 v stroms, this particular reviewer favors the 650
Trilhados Moto Clube - V-Strom 1000 x V-Strom 650
 
#11 ·
You know, I've seen this type of discussion over and over again. My answer is, "Who cares? Ride what you like. Whether it's a 650 or 1000 I could really give a rip. I enjoy RIDING...":beatnik:
 
#13 ·
I just completed a 1000 mile round trip from KC to southwest Arkansas on every kind of paved road, flat, mountains, twisty, straight, 2-lane, 4-lane, etc...I was loaded with gear too. I had no problem with power. As I was riding along I remembered my old BMW K1100LT. I wouldn't trade my Wee for that old boat for nothin'. Plus I averaged almost 60 mpg!
 
#14 ·
Isn't this where someone usually mentions that the V is the weakest 1000 cc motor out there? Did I say that out loud?:headbang:
 
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