!!!have a k9
!!!have a k9
YesAny other VStrom owners out there on UKGSER?
And yesOn of of the revised 650s, cracking bike
Probably the only bike we really need.
got rid of my GS 700 in Dec 2016 and bought a new dl650. put MRA screen on and Givi luggage, lowered it. took it to Croatia 2017. dolomites 2018, and just returned from Spain. 13000 miles on the clock now. I always ride with pillion. plenty of power. good on fuel. very reliable. came with 3 years warranty. paid £5.999. on the road.
I would prefer a more powerfull back brake, I have changed the pads with no improvement. But really a very good bike. I don't like the look of the front end of the new ones.
my front brakes are really powerful. the back is ok but not as powerful as other bikes I own. when riding in heavy traffic and can't filter through I like to just use the back brake to stop and start, if you use front it is constantly diving.
New 1050 XT looks good..
Also a Dr Who's canine companion (K9)
Recently back from run down to Croatia and loved it. Two-up it's as comfy as airhead, not quite the character...but none of the foibles.
Brilliant motor, stunning slow speed running for the tricky off road bits - absolutely love that part of it, hate having to slip clutch on knarly stuff. Stunning brakes (only had airheads for years ). Never going to fall in love with a chain mind
Tweaking various things to prep for more significant travels.
Main reason for change was MPG - Wee will go 1.5 times (at least) round the world to BM 1 juice wise
Will dump my trip report on site in not too distant future - it's 'interesting' at times