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Suzuki DL650 V-Strom 650 ABS (2011 - current)

We approached the new V-Strom full of skepticism but have been swayed.First, the restyle is a stunning success in its own right. I can’t think of any bike that looks so classy for so little money. Second, almost every aspect has been improved in terms of performance, ranging from engine and handling to manageability and range. But what’s impressed most is...

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  • Posted 2 years ago (08 July 2011 16:22)

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speedtriplecouk

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speedtriplecouk says:

Triumph Every Time

Whether you'd spend the little extra for an 800 Tiger or a Street or Speed Triple, I'd go for a Brit bike with character EVERY TIME!!

Dom, www.speedtriple.co.uk

 

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  • Posted 2 years ago (10 July 2011 09:42)
kgb333

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kgb333 says:

EXCELLENT STUFF!!

Everything the VStrom community expected, an update on the shape and some of the bits like instruments sorted even nicer than before but the overall concept of a highly versatile bike has been retained. Great to see the luggage has been given some more thought this time and there is a spot for the SatNav. I think it will be every bit as successful as the original version.

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  • Posted 2 years ago (11 July 2011 12:14)
mogulthrash

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mogulthrash says:

conflict of interest?

"brilliant value for money"? hardly. Has MCN got a vested interest in seeing these overpriced bikes sell? In a world of falling sales for new bikes its tempting to accept low volume and high profit. The only way is down here for Suzuki. Kgb333 is right - its all lovely, apart from the price. Sorry Suzuki, its too much money. Bikes used to be cheaper to run than cars, not any more. I suppose these high prices keep the secondhand market strong. At these sort of prices, are we going to see the likes of Asda WalMart selling bikes? Better get my lottery numbers right so I can get one. My mum buys my pants.

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  • Posted 2 years ago (17 July 2011 07:41)
Tribal-Wolf

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Tribal-Wolf says:

Yikes I bought I brand new DL650 for £4600 at the end of 2008, it's scary how much bikes have gone up. I like the changes in the new bike and I would like to own one but I think the prices of all new bikes are killing the biking industry in this country. I benefited from it as I lost very little money when I sold mine but it is getting too expensive to ride a motorcycle in the UK.

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  • Posted 2 years ago (16 August 2011 22:02)
petervoros

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petervoros says:

I had a 2010 DL650X which I loved, so practical, fun to ride, easy to throw around and fast enough for me.  Only thing was it had taken too many ugly pills.

I tried a demo 2012 DL650 it looks good and I felt right at home on it.  Suzuki have addressed most of the winges of the old model with great success.  It felt very sure footed in the wet and very nimble around town.  At motorway speeds it felt very planted and safe with far less buffeting from the screen than the classic.  The motor feels smoother and the new instruments are easy to read at a glance as well as gaining a gear indicator.  I got back to the dealer with the widest grin I've worn for a long time together with an order for a fully kitted out V-Strom.

 

 

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  • Posted 2 years ago (20 September 2011 21:54)

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