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It's not non-noticable! My red and black '06 gets tons of compliments 🏍️ I absolutely love it

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You still have it? I hope so, because it's an awesome motorcycle in my opinion.

Givi airflow is the way to go...I can ride on the motorway at 130kph with the visor open and sunglasses in the summer no problem

Good review mate thanks. That thing he missed it's called "break in" lol his loss is your gain. I recently bought a v-strom 650 2008 model year it had 12,000 mi on it one owner. Could change the oil to 2050 Valvoline motor oil synthetic for motorcycles. Amazing part was it's actually running smoother in a game more powerful still I would say at 15,005 right now and a good bit more powerful than the day I brought it home so if my experience is any guide breaking continues for quite a while.

Travelled RTW on motorcycle your miles over weight better off with soft panniers own 2007 DL650 travelled around the block with the wife 15000 klms done outback tracks with no problems.

I have ridden avidly for over 50 years, but I retired a few years back and started a 2nd career that allows me to commute to work on a motorcycle for the first time in 3 decades. I already owned an SV650 and loved the 90 degree, 645cc V-twin engine, so I picked up a near-mint condition, extremely low mileage, 2013 DL650 ABS Adventure model for a very fair price. Luck would also have it that the previous owner had spared no expense, and had graced it with absolutely every factory option that had been available. It quickly became one of my favorite motorcycles of all time, especially considering the large number of smiles I received per dollar spent, and I have owned dozens and dozens of bikes of every kind. My 'Strom is all day comfortable, perfectly dependable, superbly simple and easy to maintain, and reasonably capable of almost anything I have ever thrown at it. It excels at commuting and weekend explorer-type riding, but has also seen some motorcycle camp outs, 1 and 2-up touring duty, and even a bit of semi-serious off-road stuff, where it is admittedly hindered by low ground clearance, excessive weight and a rather long wheelbase. It is therefore primarily a street bike, but one that can take on any type of road, from dirt fire roads to interstate highways. And though it isn't a trail bike by any stretch of the imagination, if you are slow and careful, it does have enough "real" off-road capability to get you and your stuff to that perfect, secluded camp site just beyond the tree line. It is also easy to wrestle in and out of a crowded garage, and is perfectly flickable and easy to zip around town on, especially when compared to other bikes with a fairing, functional windshield and are capable of 2-up touring. I usually just ride with just the top box. The panniers mostly live high on the garage wall on a mount I made for them, but they can be slapped on or off the bike in under 10 minutes with a single tool - a flathead screwdriver. I have never had such a versatile motorcycle. I also happen to think it is a very handsome bike. Though I do understand that some would disagree with me on this point, I personally don't get their reasoning. The engine gets great mileage and runs smooth and beautifully. It will tug at your heartstrings. Compared to the SV, it is tuned more for "work" duty, and is possibly the most satisfying 70-ish horsepower on two wheels. Despite this, it does manage to maintain a noticeable top end rush, and mine therefore does occasionally see 9,500 RPM, as I do like the extra "thrust" I get above 6,000 on the tachometer 🤠. So far it hasn't complained. Despite my trusted, certified mechanic of 30 years telling me it would be a waste of time, the valves were checked at 20,000 miles, and they were perfectly within tolerance. I think I might stretch the interval a bit more for the next valve service, if I do that one at all. I could go on and on. Anyway, thanks for the great review, and for pretty much reiterating what most every DL650 owner already knew.

Great review! The first street bike I ever owned was a 2009 DL650 and it was great. I miss that bike! It was lots of fun to ride. Best value ever in motorcycles.

Just what I wanted to know. Think that settles it for me. Off on a tour with the missus. And from that last comment on screen, you're the same combined weight as us two. How heavy do you think you kits is? Thanks very much.

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I would notice you. I think they look sexy in an industrial way.

Love how quiet the bike is. Is it a bit torqey? Will it pull a bit in low rev?

I’m still undecided on the 650 or thousand. Will mostly be riding one up but would regularly be riding two up around city and in longer rides. Any suggestions?

Cool that you have marked your mirrors with Port and Starboard :)

Yes! What a gorgeous rd. Your right, he did stop on that bridge .. and a few other places. You did go down the best path into Hanmer Springs. Time to do it again.

Awesome review! I've noticed mine has really opened up, and so your comment at the end it's spot on! Not ready to ride two-up just yet, but that day may come. Right now - learning to enjoy the bike. Great review!

Wonderful review! I'm considering a Twin as a future bike because my KLR650 isn't the most comfortable for a passenger.I'm glad to hear the seat is seemingly comfortable stock, but it is slightly annoying that there isn't really room to strap on some luggage on the back. I'm not 100% large panniers and a tank bag would be sufficient room for multiday luggage.

I've got a'17 650 strom mate & your video is fantastic.The most pos+ comments yet & I've seen a few.Is that a kiwi accent?

Curious about the red & green tape on the mirror stems - port & starboard? On a bike?? Nice review, I have the same bike, what a great all rounder...

10:50 thanks for the clarificatio..ive been thinking why am I listening a kiwi accent from American.. Lol

Hi mate just found your videos Looking at getting a second hand AT 2016 model You seem to have done a few ks on one Would you recommend one ? Any issues I should be aware of?? Thanks

Great information thanks. Just purchased 2008. I'm also from good old NZ now Croatia (2 years) and intend to tour 2 up. Normally sport's bike's but getting a bit long in the tooth for that 😁.

Spot on!!

Whats with the red and green tape? Port and starboard left n right? 🤷‍♂️😉

I have 2 bikes that I'm looking: 2014 DL1000 and 2015/16 DL650 (not sure if 15 or 16). Both are fully loaded but DL1000 has 42k km and DL650 has only 3k on it. 650 is a bit more customized. I commute daily through traffic, weekend gateways on twisties and 1 or 2 times a year a week ot two through Europe, sometimes 1 up sometimes 2 up. Because I mainly use it to commute and twisties, I think I can survive occasional European trips 2up on 650. After your video, I think I'm leaning toward 650 now. Or should I get DL1000 ?

Put 14kg/mm spring rear and 1.0kg fronts and it will solve all your problems

Are you coming back ? it's been a couple of years and I too miss your videos.

Man I miss these videos, you were really good at them

Here I am 5 years later. I hope you keep on enjoying your ride. Looking forward to get one xjr here in Germany. I had an xjr 400R. Long ago and I loved it. Blessings.

Im close to buying the 2014 650 with all the farkles,

Fully loaded with you and your wife, what would a comfortable cruising speed be? I'm debating between this one and the 1000. I will do 2up weekend trips. 99% on road. What's holding me back from the 1000 is the extra $$$ and the weight.

Great video and review! Thank you for sharing your experience with the dl650. I own a 2012 model and one of the things I struggle with on a regular basis are (A) indeed the stock Bridgestone Scorpion trail tires for my 100% paved riding and (B) the fact that when there's load (passenger or luggage or both) the front of the bike tend to be super loose and sometimes it scares me a bit. Planning on installing a recommended fork brace on it to try to help keeping the front low when the back is heavy with load. A tank bag might help too. Have you experienced it too? Question @Joburble: which tires did you end up putting on your dl650 after deciding to get rid of the stock trail ones?

Great review Joburble!! Very handy info for my needs in a bike. Cheers!!

I have just finished my second tour on this bike. Part 1 (1-up with luggage and camping gear) - I rode 15,625km from Vancouver BC to Tuktoyaktuk then around Alaska and to Deadhorse/Prudhoe Bay and back to Vancouver. Then Part 2 - (2-up with luggage) 5581km from Vancouver to Waterton Lakes Canada then in the US to Yellowstone National Park, Grand Tetons, through Idaho to Oregon, Pacific Coast Highway and back up to Vanvouver BC. What a great little bike, incredibly versatile. I was very pleased with its performance in so many different conditions.

10:20 haha sooooo true :) Made me smile. I always want a different bike than I currently have.

4:40 May I ask what your combined weight is? We would be around 150 kg with all clothing. Would that still be too much, given same amount of luggage is present?

I’m no sailor but I couldn’t help but notice the red and green channel markers on the mirror stalks; ”red right return” I think it goes. Something like that. Nice touch for an adventure bike ; ) Thanks for the review, I’m close to making my mind up on a 2011 model now. Fingers crossed!

Nice review. I just got a 2013 V-Strom 650 ABS adventure last summer and I love it. I've riden a sports bikes for 16 years and nice to have this bike also. Still have my 20 year old Honda CBR600F4.

Ha Ha , Jo & Co, that was a good belly laugh to finish, vit ze warm Kraut! Thanks for wishing me well on getting back in the saddle of a Wee, a few days back, and I'm looking forward to riding a lot more miles with yee around beautiful NZ. 'The Fastest Indian' is my favourite movie ever, and great to see the wonderful Bert Monroe is remembered. Take care guys.

how much you weigh if I may ask? anyway the newer 650xt models seems to have quite good suspension.

nice review, been thinking about same bike but not sure if for 2up it's not gonna be better DL1000, what do you think? have you tried it?

What brands are those boxes?

That is exactly what I want to do. Ride 2 up with my wife. Thank you so much for your video. The more I her about the V-Strom, the more it sounds perfect.

I noticed the red/green tape you've added (port/starboard) and am curious of your use for such markings (?)

Do you video the whole trip and edit it later? Or do you just video a few minutes at a time?

6.24. How could you tell it was a 650 V Strom as you rode passed? Very astute.

Funny thing is; the preview image shows a picture of the first generation bike; yet the review is for a 2nd gen :) The headlights in the older model are not stacked, so they may be better, not sure.

When the rear suspension bottoms out 2 up is that only on gravel roads or sealed roads as well?

Were the boxes from suzuki?

Glad i bought the 650. 1000 seems very heavy!