[Jean Francois]

Hello, I am looking into purchasing a used V-Strom, I have a few options, but would need advice of specialists, are there better years then others and what should I look and pay attention to. I have heard of stator problems... Tomorrow going to check a 2006, is this a good year?

 

[blaustrom]

Welcome. We need more info to comment meaningful. Have you studied the model history for the 650 and the 1000 models?

There are really no good/ bad years but the models have been developed over the years and not in tandem between the 650 and 1000.

Here is a start. Google searches are your friend:
https://www.google.com/search?sourc...hUKEwjHk9z4mffjAhVNxVkKHVp6DykQ4dUDCAs&uact=5

 

[notacop]

As a rider of an early Wee Strom, they are very good, seemingly trouble free. Some early V Stroms have easily rectified issues and you get more power.