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07-10-2008, 01:32 AM
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| Fifth gear streak   Join Date: Oct 2006
Bike: 2007 Suzuki Boulevard S50, 2007 Suzuki Bandit 1250S
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I too am considering the V-strom 650. I really like the Bandit 1250, but think I could have plenty of fun with a V-Strom and it may be better suited to my riding experience (8000 miles on an S50, Team Oregon IRT, RSP and ART). The Bandit just plain turns me on! But I think I should work up to that kind of power and the V-Strom seems like the bike to do it on. My one concern is seat height, but I guess we'll see how the test ride feels.
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07-10-2008, 05:41 PM
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I went to sit on the VStrom 650 today - I can flat foot on one side which is how I stop 99% of the time (Right foot on brake, left foot down) With both feet down I am on my toes. My concern is maneuvering the bike into parking spaces etc. I didn't have time for a test ride, but I did get this cool picture when I walked out of the dealership. 
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07-11-2008, 07:09 AM
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I would see if they would let you walk one around a little. Several paces forward and back.
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07-11-2008, 07:29 AM
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at first glance i didn't see the dog....
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07-11-2008, 12:54 PM
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Dang Adam, your are one sharp pencil!!!
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07-14-2008, 10:39 AM
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| Ditch Magnet  Join Date: May 2007
Bike: 04 VIFFER
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I got to mention here that it takes only about 1 hrs time and couple bucks for lowering links to get the Vstrom down to say a DR's height. If you are looking for an all around bike and the DR's and KLR's make the list but the Vstrom doesn't because of height, I wouldn't let that keep you from buying a trutly great bike Dan
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