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That depends - how heavy are the rider and pillion together?My wife and I are currently riding a Kawasaki GTR 1000 (Concours) We are really keen to buy a V Strom but wondering which would be the way to go. We ride together 6 times a year, with a special tour once a year. I ride to work rain wind or shine every day.
Should we be looking at the 1000DL or the 650DL. Would the 650 be underpowered for two people, panniers and a top box.
My 650 is fine for us, but I'm ~155 and she is ~110, so together we almost make a "normal" American.
The GVWR of the 650 is 926 lbs, so subtract bike, luggage, you, her, gear and you'd want to be under that amount. If you aren't anywhere near the GVWR I think the 650 is fine, though it might feel underpowered after a connie.