May be on a bike soon...help me decide

Captain Morgan · 04-20-2010, 12:46 PM

ETA: I bought a brand new V-strom, no further advice needed

Original post:

Ok, i can`t afford a new Vic or Harley right now, but the Vic dealer has a 2007 650 V-Star classic with 5500 miles or a 2006 V-strom 650 with 7200 miles. I`m going to ride both and may buy one of them. Both are $5k. I will be making field calls for work with all types of road surfaces from dirt to interstate. I need the ability to lock up case files and a laptop, but both offer that ability as hardbags can be added to either. what do you guys think of each bike?

Rider · 04-20-2010, 12:49 PM

I'll let you know about the V-star next week. I'll be down in your area on Tuesday with it as I'm riding home from FL.

shmike · 04-20-2010, 12:53 PM

Two totally different bikes.

I like the V-star but it certainly isn't a fast bike. If you are going to be doing any long distance highway riding, I'd probably lean toward to V-Strom.

For what it is worth, my dad has about 5 bikes; everything from an HD Ultra Classic to a Buell XB12S, a jap inline and a metric cruiser. His V-Star 650 is his favorite of the bunch.

the chi · 04-20-2010, 12:56 PM

V strom I would think is the more flexible of the 2, offering the ability to comfortably go on those rougher roads, whereas I would be somewhat leery of taking a straight cruiser style on them. That and think how much fun you could have riding that Vstrom all over the place (at least thats why I want one

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Im excited for you, keep us posted!

Cruzergirl · 04-20-2010, 01:01 PM

Vstar 650 is vastly underpowered. The choice is obvious and it is NOT the Vstar. JMHO...

wildchild · 04-20-2010, 01:07 PM

I would think if rough roads and possible unpaved surfaces are a possibility you would want the V strom. although if looks plays a part I would vote v star over v strom.

Trip · 04-20-2010, 01:38 PM

strom

marko138 · 04-20-2010, 01:51 PM

Lies. I dont believe you.

Homeslice · 04-20-2010, 01:58 PM

V-strom might be great on unpaved roads, but its ugly and too tall.

Mr Lefty · 04-20-2010, 02:05 PM

V strom... it grows on ya... and actually look pretty cool to me when they've got a set of knobbies on...

04-20-2010, 12:46 PM	#1
Captain Morgan Let's do another U-turn Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Indiana Moto: 2009 V-Strom Posts: 3,816	May be on a bike soon...help me decide ETA: I bought a brand new V-strom, no further advice needed Original post: Ok, i can`t afford a new Vic or Harley right now, but the Vic dealer has a 2007 650 V-Star classic with 5500 miles or a 2006 V-strom 650 with 7200 miles. I`m going to ride both and may buy one of them. Both are $5k. I will be making field calls for work with all types of road surfaces from dirt to interstate. I need the ability to lock up case files and a laptop, but both offer that ability as hardbags can be added to either. what do you guys think of each bike? Last edited by Captain Morgan; 04-27-2010 at 01:01 PM..

04-20-2010, 12:53 PM	#3
shmike Follower Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 5,549	Two totally different bikes. I like the V-star but it certainly isn't a fast bike. If you are going to be doing any long distance highway riding, I'd probably lean toward to V-Strom. For what it is worth, my dad has about 5 bikes; everything from an HD Ultra Classic to a Buell XB12S, a jap inline and a metric cruiser. His V-Star 650 is his favorite of the bunch. __________________ Racing For Smiles

04-20-2010, 12:49 PM	#2
Rider Moto GP Star Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 12,156	I'll let you know about the V-star next week. I'll be down in your area on Tuesday with it as I'm riding home from FL.

04-20-2010, 01:01 PM	#5
Cruzergirl Its a good day. Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Pace, FL Moto: Victory Kingpin Low Posts: 951	Vstar 650 is vastly underpowered. The choice is obvious and it is NOT the Vstar. JMHO...

04-20-2010, 01:07 PM	#6
wildchild cruiser Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: on the run Moto: '09 HD superglide, 16 Yamaha FZ 09 Posts: 2,749	I would think if rough roads and possible unpaved surfaces are a possibility you would want the V strom. although if looks plays a part I would vote v star over v strom.

04-20-2010, 01:38 PM	#7
Trip Hold mah beer! Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: 80 Miles South of Moto Heaven Moto: 08 R1200GS Posts: 23,268	strom

04-20-2010, 01:58 PM	#9
Homeslice Elitist Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: SF Bay Area Moto: Gix 750 Posts: 11,351	V-strom might be great on unpaved roads, but its ugly and too tall.

04-20-2010, 02:05 PM	#10
Mr Lefty TWFix Legend Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Denver CO Moto: 01 BMW F650GS Dakar Posts: 15,677	V strom... it grows on ya... and actually look pretty cool to me when they've got a set of knobbies on...