May be on a bike soon...help me decide - Page 2

Particle Man · 04-20-2010, 02:13 PM

Strom - I'm biased toward the motor (I love the V-Twin 650 that it shares with the SV) even though it's geared differently.

You will totally love the ride of the thing

Cutty72 · 04-20-2010, 03:10 PM

For what you are doing, I think the Vstrom would be the better choice. Solid power plant and more flexible abilities. Only downfall is the taller height.

ontwo · 04-20-2010, 04:52 PM

Go with the VStrom. Yet another bike I will never ride due to my midget status

t-homo · 04-20-2010, 05:03 PM

V-strom for sure.

Captain Morgan · 04-20-2010, 07:13 PM

No, marko, I'm not lying. I've been waiting entirely too long and I'm tired of "waiting till next year." 99% sure that I will have a bike sometime within the next 2 weeks and 75% sure it's going to be the v-strom.

I also went to the Suzuki/Yamaha/Honda dealer today and looked. A brand new V-strom 650 starts at 7500 (8k if you want ABS, which wasn't offered till '07) and they're offering 2% financing (if you qualify). I checked kelly blue book and retail on an '06 V-strom is 4200, so I plan on offering the Vic dealer 4k (maybe even 3800), after really looking the bike over.

I sat on the V-strom and it doesn't seem to be too tall, even with my 5'7 height. Sure, it's a small stretch, but nothing extremely uncomfortable. I intend to ride both bikes tomorrow at lunch, weather permitting.

The thing I like about the strom is that I can, as Rae said, ride it damn near anywhere. I also talked to a guy in the parts dept at the local dealership who has a 650 strom and absolutely loves it. Says it's good on highway and fun on dirt roads at good speeds, without getting squirrely.

Bags can be found on twistedthrottle.com for them.

Can't wait to ride it tomorrow.

ericr · 04-20-2010, 08:51 PM

Big con on the V-Star is valve adjustments every 4k miles...$$$. It's a decent bike but old design.

Of the two, I'd go with the Strom.

racedoll · 04-20-2010, 09:39 PM

I can't wait to hear your ride report tomorrow!

Mr Lefty · 04-20-2010, 09:40 PM

V Strom.

Trip · 04-20-2010, 09:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by eBBs15

V Strom.

you said that already numbnuts

smileyman · 04-20-2010, 10:09 PM

Ulysses. find a bargain, V twin does it all.

04-20-2010, 02:13 PM	#11
Particle Man Custom User Title Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Central NY Moto: 2003 SV650S Posts: 14,959	Strom - I'm biased toward the motor (I love the V-Twin 650 that it shares with the SV) even though it's geared differently. You will totally love the ride of the thing __________________ I'm not "fat." I'm "Enlarged to show texture." Handle every stressful situation like a DOG: If you can't eat it or hump it, pi$$ on it & walk away.

04-20-2010, 04:52 PM	#13
ontwo Designated Drinker Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: shitville Moto: 2009 ZX6R Posts: 1,661	Go with the VStrom. Yet another bike I will never ride due to my midget status __________________

04-20-2010, 07:13 PM	#15
Captain Morgan Let's do another U-turn Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Indiana Moto: 2009 V-Strom Posts: 3,816	No, marko, I'm not lying. I've been waiting entirely too long and I'm tired of "waiting till next year." 99% sure that I will have a bike sometime within the next 2 weeks and 75% sure it's going to be the v-strom. I also went to the Suzuki/Yamaha/Honda dealer today and looked. A brand new V-strom 650 starts at 7500 (8k if you want ABS, which wasn't offered till '07) and they're offering 2% financing (if you qualify). I checked kelly blue book and retail on an '06 V-strom is 4200, so I plan on offering the Vic dealer 4k (maybe even 3800), after really looking the bike over. I sat on the V-strom and it doesn't seem to be too tall, even with my 5'7 height. Sure, it's a small stretch, but nothing extremely uncomfortable. I intend to ride both bikes tomorrow at lunch, weather permitting. The thing I like about the strom is that I can, as Rae said, ride it damn near anywhere. I also talked to a guy in the parts dept at the local dealership who has a 650 strom and absolutely loves it. Says it's good on highway and fun on dirt roads at good speeds, without getting squirrely. Bags can be found on twistedthrottle.com for them. Can't wait to ride it tomorrow. Last edited by Captain Morgan; 04-20-2010 at 08:30 PM..

04-20-2010, 10:09 PM	#20
smileyman White Trash Hero Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: NW Arkansas Moto: Buell 1125R Porco Rosso Edition Posts: 4,895	Ulysses. find a bargain, V twin does it all. __________________ Arkriders.com To be the best you must first be willing to risk the worst!

04-20-2010, 05:03 PM	#14
t-homo WSB Champion Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Springfield, MO Posts: 7,146	V-strom for sure.

04-20-2010, 09:39 PM	#17
racedoll AMA Supersport Join Date: Nov 2008 Moto: '04 Kawasaki ZX6RR Posts: 3,392	I can't wait to hear your ride report tomorrow!

04-20-2010, 09:40 PM	#18
Mr Lefty TWFix Legend Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Denver CO Moto: 01 BMW F650GS Dakar Posts: 15,677	V Strom.