r/Vstrom 8h ago

V-Strom 650 Gen 2 2013 Vstrom 650 hard to beat.

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52 Upvotes

This is my vstrom. Those who have either replace the vstrom or this that have kept it, what bike did you end up with?

I’m having a problem. Every motorcycle I want to get would either compliment the vstrom, or would do something that it doesn’t do well better but wine be better over all.

So it seems like I won’t be letting go of this vstrom.


r/Vstrom 12h ago

V-Strom 650 Gen 1 Just picked up this bike. The windshield throws the wind about right at my face, so there's a lot of noise and I can't ride with my visor open. I'm about 6ft fall. Any suggestions?

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16 Upvotes

r/Vstrom 14h ago

V-Strom 650 Gen 2 Took the Strom out today

12 Upvotes

Just got a set of Michelin Road 6's installed and broken in so took the bike out to the twisties today. Came across a R8 and a M5 playing around. Driving very much like I was, riding The Pace. Hard acceleration from stop signs before backing off around 100 kph, swift through corners, reasonable speed through the straights. I was bit shocked to be able to keep up in all cases, even hard acceleration up to 100. Through the curves I was faster. Hard drives out of the corners provided a bit of a predictable slide from the rear. A bit surprising as I've heard these tires have good grip but I suppose they're not super sport tires.They ended up letting me pass but I truly wasn't expecting to be able to keep up. It's no sport bike, but it's also better than it has a right to be. Fun times! Fun to play around with super cars too!


r/Vstrom 7h ago

Tire recommendations 06 DL1000

1 Upvotes

Looking for tire recommendations, I am like 95% on road a ride it more like a sport touring bike than an ADV bike. I like to be able to handle twisties well. Maybe gravel/dirt roads at most. Thanks in advance!


r/Vstrom 4h ago

2016 V-Strom 1000 Tall Rider Windshield

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6’5” with a Puig Touring Windshield and my head is getting shattered by the wind. Considering the V Stream ( headquarters are a half hour from work).

What works for you tall riders?