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So, I have a guy that is interested in trading my strom for his versys. I keep going back and forth. I love my strom, but I've read some really good things about the versys as well. In general, the strom seems to be a better touring bike and the versys seems to be a better sport bike. Also, the strom has more offroad capability. I'm trying to think through the advantages and disadvantages of each. Below is what I've come up with.
Vibration: Advantage strom. I've read that the versys has some vibration but it doesn't sound to bad.
Comfort: Advantage strom or toss up. I find the strom with the gel seat super comfy. But, this versys has a corbin so I expect it to be pretty nice as well.
Luggage capacity: Normally this would go to the strom, but the versys has better luggage installed. Avantage versys in this case.
Handling: Advantage Versys. This is the main reason I'm considering the versys.
Looks: Slight advantage Versys. I don't like the headlight but otherwise the versys looks better.
Tires: Draw. The versys has a 17 inch front wheel which has better sport touring rubber but not as many dual sport tires.
Passenger Comfort: I've read the strom is better but I don't know why.
Build quality: I've read about loose plastic vibrating on the versys. That's not to cool.
Reliability: Not much is more reliable than a strom. But, the versys has 3 years left on an extended factory warranty. I haven't read about people 100k+ on a versys like I have the strom. We'll call it a draw in this case because of the warranty.
Re-sale: Stroms seem to hold their value better. But, the versys is 2 years newer. Mileage is the same. Call it a draw again because the versys is newer.
I love my strom. It fits me and I think I could be crazy to get rid of it. On the other hand, I don't have time to take long trips. Most of my riding is commuting and local rides. The versys could be more fun in that situation. Of course, the dual sport tires on the strom are handy for those gravel patches on our roads. I keep going back and forth. I know this a strom forum. But, most people are honest about the strengths and weaknesses of our bikes. Anybody have any input that could help me decide?
Vibration: Advantage strom. I've read that the versys has some vibration but it doesn't sound to bad.
Comfort: Advantage strom or toss up. I find the strom with the gel seat super comfy. But, this versys has a corbin so I expect it to be pretty nice as well.
Luggage capacity: Normally this would go to the strom, but the versys has better luggage installed. Avantage versys in this case.
Handling: Advantage Versys. This is the main reason I'm considering the versys.
Looks: Slight advantage Versys. I don't like the headlight but otherwise the versys looks better.
Tires: Draw. The versys has a 17 inch front wheel which has better sport touring rubber but not as many dual sport tires.
Passenger Comfort: I've read the strom is better but I don't know why.
Build quality: I've read about loose plastic vibrating on the versys. That's not to cool.
Reliability: Not much is more reliable than a strom. But, the versys has 3 years left on an extended factory warranty. I haven't read about people 100k+ on a versys like I have the strom. We'll call it a draw in this case because of the warranty.
Re-sale: Stroms seem to hold their value better. But, the versys is 2 years newer. Mileage is the same. Call it a draw again because the versys is newer.
I love my strom. It fits me and I think I could be crazy to get rid of it. On the other hand, I don't have time to take long trips. Most of my riding is commuting and local rides. The versys could be more fun in that situation. Of course, the dual sport tires on the strom are handy for those gravel patches on our roads. I keep going back and forth. I know this a strom forum. But, most people are honest about the strengths and weaknesses of our bikes. Anybody have any input that could help me decide?