Comments on: Suzuki V-Strom Replacement Coming? (News) (Rumors)

By: Eric

Eric — Tue, 14 Jun 2011 00:50:44 +0000

Ok, last comment – I promise What about an 850 and a.. 1200 Strom? Yummy!

By: Zombo

Zombo — Sun, 12 Jun 2011 10:34:34 +0000

With two more teaser silhouettes released the tail section looks pretty much unchanged . The seat padding also looks thinner and the windshield looks the pretty much the same unless it is adjustable for tilt angle now . Hopefully more power , better brakes and suspension were addressed at least .

http://www.motorcyclenews.com/MCN/News/newsresults/New-bikes/2011/June/jun0811-new-suzuki-v-strom-650-adventure-bike-teaser-pictures/

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By: Louis

Louis — Sat, 11 Jun 2011 15:42:31 +0000

The UK Suzuki website says the new “Middle-weight adventure bike” will be reviled on June 15th… next Wednesday. Looking forward to it to say the least… although I haven’t worn out my current DL650 yet.

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By: Steve P

Steve P — Sat, 11 Jun 2011 01:33:28 +0000

A new SV850ST and a SV850GS would make a lot of new Suzuki owners very happy.

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By: J Black

J Black — Fri, 10 Jun 2011 03:13:28 +0000

a ground up make-over is what this old dog needs….and I agree a 750 or 800cc is what’s needed that 650, although nice, needs some more balls.

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By: Mr.Mike

Mr.Mike — Thu, 09 Jun 2011 18:40:32 +0000

I think the ‘Stroms look pretty good from the front tip to about the rear axle. It just has an awkwardly shaped tail section.

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By: Mr.Mike

Mr.Mike — Thu, 09 Jun 2011 18:34:31 +0000

The Madstad bracket far exceeded my expectations by 100% solving my buffeting problems both with the stock and a Givi windshield. Suzuki should license this design from Madstad for the VStrom and probably other models.

The next VStrom should have a better seat. The stock 650 seat could have been designed by the Marquis De Sade. Please don’t dish the 650 seat so much. Anyone with a greater than size 28 wast just doesn’t all fit in the small space provided. I can’t imagine it would add much to the cost to have a decent seat. Maybe a better shape and $50 for better foam? I’d pay that.

I’d also pay extra to have better suspension out the door.

An 800cc replacement for the 650 would be nice but is not entirely necessary and I’d rather not have the weight. Shaft drive might also be nice but I’m not sure I’d want to pay a lot extra and add a lot of weight for it.

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By: Cyclemotorist

Cyclemotorist — Thu, 09 Jun 2011 08:56:24 +0000

When I bought my V-Strom in 2003 I thought they were ugly. Now I will be disappointed if Suzuki changes the styling. I love the way they look now. I would love it if they would eliminate the valve adjustment chore. Lighter, preserve the good mpg and improve the suspension.

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By: casatomasa

casatomasa — Thu, 09 Jun 2011 03:22:47 +0000

All these comments are spot on. Less weight, lower cg, less buffeting, and keep it ugly. It adds to the personnality of the bike, you know not the prettiest girl at the party but she more than makes up for it in the ride. I have an ’03 1000 i kind of bought on a whim, or maybe it was fate for we live 2 miles down a terrible self maintained dirt road and without all the “glitter” to get dirty its a easy bike to live with day in and out and my favorite bike in the garage. Thanks Susuki, let’s see you top this one. Lots of luck.

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By: Minnjim

Minnjim — Thu, 09 Jun 2011 01:30:43 +0000

I’m still loving my ’02 DL1K. Could it be improved? Sure, what bike can’t? I’ve dealt with the major issues (fuel injection map and clutch). This new version will have be pretty wonderful before I trade in my old one….

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