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The only “problem” I’ve ever encountered with my DL650 is a tendency to roll off the side stand and fall over. In 52 years as an avid motorcyclist owning scores of bikes, I can remember that happening maybe twice. But it has happened 4 times to my V-Strom in its 25k miles - once to the PO, and 3 times to me. It is something to do with the geometry of the side stand. I am very experienced and careful about this, always leaving it in gear etc, and it just keeps happening. I’ve never seen a bike so quick to “jump” off its side stand. That’s it though. I wouldn’t trade it for any other bike in its category.

To put it into proper perspective, my 2013 DL650 Adventure model makes around 68 horsepower. My first street bike, a 1971 Kawasaki 500 Mach III 2-stroke Triple made only 60, and nobody ever accused that bike of being slow. Furthermore, the ‘Strom does it pretty much all through the rev range, where the Kawasaki made its peak HP only in a very narrow band in the upper rev range. I love my ‘Strom, and I do not want for more power.

Love my gen 2 Adventure model. Been riding for 52 years and had around 40 bikes, and it is easily my favorite “bike for the money” of all time. It is a top two or three under any circumstance. I have an SV650 too, just for good measure. That Suzuki 645cc V-twin engine is pure magic.

What an amazing camera you got. Can't think of any mc tyber that beats that. Done both svc's manuals for the V-Strom and the sv 650. The V-Strom is much easier to read and for me to comprend. I will seach for a V-Strom between 2015-2017 with a milage between 24k to 31k. T😃hanks to you it's no brainer :)

Buddy I like your steering wheel can you show me from where I can get the same or sizes?

Nearly dropped my 650 doing some practice in a parking lot and I couldn’t get out of there fast enough from the embarrassment but went back later to confront my nerves at least you had the balls to show it

After not riding for 20 years I got me 2007 v star 650 for $2400 to get back into it and I'm loving it. Will keep it for sure no matter what I upgrade to.

Just got an '05 classic as my fjrst bike. Im super excited to begin my motorcycle journey.

Let me guess.. You´ve sold it already ?

@15:00 what a wanker driver in that car

I own a 2022 DR and a 2008 Vstrom 650 in Southern CA. Vstrom is more suited to most of my riding but I love them both for pretty much the reasons you outline. Great video.

i can't quite believe I listened to you the whole way - - good on ya mate!

SP models should have chrome top carbs, non SP bikes have the black top carbs. I have had 2 black top carb xjr1300 Yamaha,s and one fuel injection model xjr1300 Yamaha. The carb ones are faster and look better. Fuel economy is about the same. I also had a fjr1300A Yamaha which is faster than the xjr but much heavier. I had a FZ1N Yamaha 20v R1 once as well, very light and very fast. I'm in the uk btw.

I'm a beginner to bike's, and i this will fit me perfectly. Big thanks 🙏

One plate should be thicker, and that one will be your base plate then friction then plate so on and so on, as one plate is thicker then the other six, for all the beginner out there.

Hey man, I like it. No one said race with Tesla! lol People upset cause they don't understand English. You said Tesla WANTS to race! If I'm lucky I'll get to buy one soon and maybe I'll see you on the Ozzie roads?

I bought mine in 2016 and I'm keeping it forever

Hi Land Shark, that last comment went before I was finished, so I will continue. Or the ability to transfer weight with the throttle or brakes, provided you not in deep sand😮 which can be stressful at times. The 60 odd hp and delivery is more than you ever need on road or offroad and the connection between the right wrist and the rear contact patch is, well magic. The only Vstrom I ever bought new was the first of the second gen 1000's. My four first gen. 650's have between 28K and 367K travelled, (not all my kms) are in various forms of modification to suit offroad to long road trips. They are just best do it all motorcycles with long term ownership being built on its durability. I wonder if Suzuki will ever redevelop a mid size 90 degree L twin again, or it's gone😢.

Hi Land Shark, The DL 650 is a personal favourite on mine. The only problem I've got is which one of the 4 of them do I choose today, or should I just take the DL 1000a (2014) just for slightly different strom experience? The thing I like the most is front to rear balance and the ability to change it quickly with you riding position

The only problem is are they still making them and are they. Available still for engine parts. Lemay Nelson. Vancouver Washington pacific coast. Northwest. USA.

Im a first time rider at 68 and bought my brother's 650 2000 vstar. I live in a major city, Houston, and always feel it is too slow coming away from a stop for the other traffic. I weigh 180 so maybe because im new to this i could use some pointers.

curious how this one compares to the givi airflow

On a 2000 Yamaha 1100 v star

I was taking a freeway exit and it curves to the right and a car just blew a radiater hose and dumped antifreez in the curve .and that shit is slick as snot on a door knob.went down

Happens. Was leaving work way after hours. Completely empty parking lot. Bike parked on the side of building. Fire it up gear up. Had been looking around the lot whole time. Take off a little quick, having a bit of fun in the empty lot with my fresh clutch job and recent maintenance, as i come up to the corner of the building a big ol suburban comes into view. Someone had rolled into the lot during some moment of distraction, seen we were closed and was speeding along the front of the building annoyed. Just perfectly bad timing. As i was trying to stop, my bike lost traction in the dirty lot and just dumped me. Broke my collar bone and beat my bike up pretty good. But we're both healed and back on the road. Taught me a lot about situational awareness when riding. Stay safe out there. Gear helps but riding responsibly and cautiously helps more. It's always tempting to twist the giggle stick, just make sure it's the right place and the right time.

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1st! I was thinking about this as I just recently got into this stuff at 44y. Saying it's always a midlife crisis feels wrong somehow. I've been trying out new stuff every now since being an adult and this is just one of those things. Main thing for me was the possibility of me enjoying nature more and going on solo camping trips on the vehicle pretty much anywhere I want to, from the porch till next to the spot where I put up the tent. Then there's the cruising and perhaps some off-roading, getting to ride in harder environments. I'm not a wrench guy but gaining those maintenance skills (and learning some tech stuff/mechanics) feels interesting and important as well as gaining skills as a rider, managing risks etc etc. It's like opening a new world.

Really solid videos you've put out. Haven't seen too many channels with quality no-BS content. Thanks!

"were Will Smith in I am Legend, slapping mannequins around.." 😂🤣🤣 Nice advice, thx!

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Hi there LS, last week I bought a 1 owner from nearly new, 31,000 kms V-strom 650 and I LOVE it ! It is surprisingly comfortable more than quick enough for me with roll-on power everywhere throughout the rev range, consumption on a trip I just finished today (750 kms roughly) of about 4.2 ltrs/100 kms. We travelled in all sorts of weather and she felt safe, great fun and a 'proper' bike. Can't wait to get out and do more.

will you be doing any more vlogs on the vstar.ive owned a xvs 650 dragstar 97 custom for 18yrs and love riding it

Got the gen2 2016 dl650 for a year now, it's my first bike and enjoyed it so far, my fuel consumption is 4.3L/100km , the confort is great, the things I dislike are the clutch lever is a bit hard compared to other bike (might change the cable) and the engine is too linear and not so fun but it's not a sport bike so I guess it's ok. No problems so far and I do my own maintenance

Got the bike and cannot be happier it’s a great ride but I does need another gear but that’s a minor issue

you forgot the 1 in 1650 ;)

Never heard of an issue with a 2017+ I find it slightly uglier.

great. thx.

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hey i am unsure if i heard you right, but does the bike have a fuel gauge?

So, have you got your license back? Being from the UK I don’t know how it works in Australia.

I hope you see this a year later. How tight do the spring bolts need to be?

Great Advice, love the comment on the "Misses with a little more Density"...my wife complains she's fat at 119 lbs.😜

Hi, Thanks for the video, and all the info, so good for someone like me. I would like to know if you have made that video that tells us how you fixed the problem of the seat pushing you forward, causeing some very personal greif. I have just purchased a 2007 model and have the same thing going on. Maybe a link to it.

yeah was thinkingof the new one untili seen you end up paying £10500 ish for it sod that for a 650, I can get thenew Benelli for £3500 cheaper lol

Added throttle on a lean

Two years ago, I bought an 06 with 37k kilometers on it. The bike I sold when I bought the DL was an 2002 SV650 naked. Essentially I traded some HP for comfort and fuel injection. Side note, you can buy a complete set of 70/30 Shinko tires for $200 US. Economy bike for sure!

Took my 2014 650 custom cruiser for my first ride yesterday vans Hines pipes was in heaven the hole ride

i love your blogs and the bike .i own a xvs650 dragstar 97 custom for 18yrs now 80,000mls on the clock here in england uk

i do understand riding a bike helps with mental health .if i have a bad day or feel low then getting on a bike and going for a ride anywhere clears your head and makes you feel good inside .

I've got the Aldi tail bag, it was perfect for my gloves, sunnies, phone, puffer, spare L plates etc on the Cb125, but damned if I can work out how to mount it on my super four. The straps are weird with the extra rubber straps coming off them, I cannot fathom out how it's intended to go, it's too long to go just under the seat and too short to go under the bike.