Suzuki V - Strom DL 650 Review

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[terrytrooper2]

nice looking bike just 1 question when you turn the ignishion on do the rev speedo needle go up than down

[casperdog777]

@terrytrooper2 Yes this is a function of the electronics, they all do that.

[schneb73]

I'm looking to get this bike in the near future as my first bike, but wondered from a person who's ridden one if it would be a good first bike? I've ridden motorcross bikes, but not a road bike before.

[casperdog777]

@schneb73 The bike is a good all rounder and quite forgiving. So in my view it would make a good first bike. It is perfectly at home doing a local shop or going touring. It is versatile in every way. Of course the late 2011 models are now facelifted, so you'll need to choose between these and the previous version - both are good! Happy hunting and you won't be dissapointed I'm sure. Let me know how you get on.

[ScottsUtubeWorld]

@schneb73 I've had one for two months now, after being a dirt rider all of my life. I'm 5' 8.5", so I put 1" up and 1" back risers on the bars.Now it feels very much like a smooth dirt bike once it's rolling. BUT at very slow speeds, and while stopped, it feels heavy. In all fairness, it is twice what my dirt bike weighs, so that's understandable. On the freeway, and carving up the canyons, it's a dream. I'm sure that you won't be disappointed. It's an awesome bike that's somewhat dirt capable.

[casperdog777]

@ScottsUtubeWorld I classify this bike as the typical ''good all rounder''. It can do most things well - currently mine takes me to work and back in the most foul weather that Britain can throw at any bike! I'm glad you like it!!! Ride safe.

[casperdog777]

@OccasionallyEvil Yes, fair points, sadly I live in the UK and gas or petrol is $10 per gallon !!!!! So the 650cc has reasonable mpg - as you'll appreciate gas/petrol is an issue for us Brits (I am assuming you are an American I may be wrong) ! Safe riding buddy!

[OccasionallyEvil]

So far I've put about 12000 km on my DL-650. I agree with most of your comments. However no bikes are perfect. In the case of the V Strom 650 I would say the brakes are Fair at best. Also the lack of low end torque on this bike is an issue. It pretty much has nothing below 6000 RPM. If I had to do it again I would get the V Strom 1000 and sacrifice some agility for more grunt. Still for the money, you do get a lot of motorcycle.

[casperdog777]

@Monniteclass Yes, I now use it to commute and it is reliable and does what it says on the tin. Inspires confidence and I have had a few bikes in 35 years as a rider!

[Monniteclass]

Thank your for sharing your experience with this Suzuki , i think it's a very handy and easy to drive motor, it does what it supposed to do, and more