Thanks for the translations Hanno, it's nice to get some hard facts. I don't know what all the complaining about the new strom is about. Especially the fact that it's still a 650. The 650 is a well respected motor, and with the Gladius motor becoming the de-facto 650 vee-twin in Suzuki's range (I'll bet the 2012 SV650 also gets the Gladius motor) what would anyone expect? Besides, gas is way more expensive in the rest of the world (non-USA), and a smooth, strong, reliable 650 that gets better mileage and is a bit more powerful is going to be a winner. Add to that better looks, better air control (less buffeting and air-off-the-thigh-and under-the jacket), modernized instruments with more bells and whistles, removing the accident-waiting-to-happen oil cooler, a seat that's at worst average, instead of being an instrument of torture, and keep the price low, how can Suzuki go wrong?:thumbup:
