V-Strom 650 vs. KLR650 - Page 2 - Motorcycle-Journal Forums

ORBrit · 07-10-2008, 01:32 AM

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.

ORBrit · 07-10-2008, 05:41 PM

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.

JmalB · 07-11-2008, 07:09 AM

I would see if they would let you walk one around a little. Several paces forward and back.

tricker · 07-11-2008, 07:29 AM

at first glance i didn't see the dog....

Rickster · 07-11-2008, 10:59 AM

Good catch "MOM" I didn't see it either

frostbitevinnie · 07-11-2008, 12:54 PM

Dang Adam, your are one sharp pencil!!!

Wistrick · 07-14-2008, 10:39 AM

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

07-10-2008, 01:32 AM	#21 (permalink)
ORBrit U.B's LoveChild Joined: Oct 2006 Bike: 2007 Suzuki Boulevard S50, 2007 Suzuki Bandit 1250S Location: Eugene, OR Posts: 1,242	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. __________________

07-10-2008, 05:41 PM	#22 (permalink)
ORBrit U.B's LoveChild Joined: Oct 2006 Bike: 2007 Suzuki Boulevard S50, 2007 Suzuki Bandit 1250S Location: Eugene, OR Posts: 1,242	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. __________________

07-11-2008, 12:54 PM	#26 (permalink)
frostbitevinnie In The Zone Joined: Jul 2007 Bike: 07' C90T 76' MT250 Location: 3rd house NW of the Depot Posts: 2,727	Dang Adam, your are one sharp pencil!!! __________________ I set up a by knot of soups that valid terrific, and can be made in big batches and frozen. Is there any interest? Karri Tamsin

07-14-2008, 10:39 AM	#27 (permalink)
Wistrick In Training Joined: May 2007 Bike: Suzuki Blvd. C50 2005 and 2003 Vstrom DL1000 Location: Pendleton, OR Posts: 136	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 __________________ If loud pipes save life's, imagine what learning to ride that thing could do!!!

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