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Nico · 12-26-2007, 11:51 AM

I'm considering a V-strom for my next ride. Comming from a M50 (805cc) that I don't feel has enough umph, should I bother looking at the 650 wee strom?

I haven't rode either, but I like the height of the 650 better (and the price oc) so I know ffo the bat I'd need lowering bones on the 1000cc. I just don't want to drop all that cash and find myself wanting in 6 months.

I weigh in at ~240lbs but hope to be more around 200 eventually, and look to take trips with a 125lb passenger and some gear.

Ext1jdh · 12-26-2007, 12:02 PM

The specs on the Vee 650 say you'll get about 15 more horses over the M50 (67hp). The 1000 gives you 98hp. If that's all you're looking for, go with the 1000. Then again, I don't know anything about either bike (thanks google)

DrBob · 12-26-2007, 12:34 PM

I work with a guy who has had both, and he says the larger is better for two-up on trips, especially if you load it down with luggage. If you plan to keep it for a while and travel a lot, he says to get the bigger one, as he started on the small one and traded up after one season.

12-26-2007, 11:51 AM	#1 (permalink)
Nico In Training Joined: Sep 2006 Location: NoVA Posts: 134	Vee vs. Wee I'm considering a V-strom for my next ride. Comming from a M50 (805cc) that I don't feel has enough umph, should I bother looking at the 650 wee strom? I haven't rode either, but I like the height of the 650 better (and the price oc) so I know ffo the bat I'd need lowering bones on the 1000cc. I just don't want to drop all that cash and find myself wanting in 6 months. I weigh in at ~240lbs but hope to be more around 200 eventually, and look to take trips with a 125lb passenger and some gear.

12-26-2007, 12:02 PM	#2 (permalink)
Ext1jdh Top Gear ! Full Throttle! Joined: Apr 2005 Bike: Sold Location: Elgin, IL, US Posts: 5,257	The specs on the Vee 650 say you'll get about 15 more horses over the M50 (67hp). The 1000 gives you 98hp. If that's all you're looking for, go with the 1000. Then again, I don't know anything about either bike (thanks google) __________________ I am lurking. I am likely to be eaten by a grue.

12-26-2007, 12:34 PM	#3 (permalink)
DrBob In The Zone Joined: May 2004 Bike: several Location: Decatur, GA Posts: 2,764	I work with a guy who has had both, and he says the larger is better for two-up on trips, especially if you load it down with luggage. If you plan to keep it for a while and travel a lot, he says to get the bigger one, as he started on the small one and traded up after one season. __________________ Dream like you'll live forever, live like you'll die tomorrow. You MUST obey the pug dog!

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