Comments on: Three New Suzukis for 2012: The Perfect ‘Strom? (Bike Reports) (News) http://www.motorcycledaily.com/2011/11/three-new-suzukis-for-2012-the-perfect-strom/ Motorcycle News, Editorials, Product Reviews and Bike Reviews Wed, 22 May 2013 07:16:02 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.4.2 By: Dean http://www.motorcycledaily.com/2011/11/three-new-suzukis-for-2012-the-perfect-strom/comment-page-1/#comment-31582 Dean Wed, 09 Nov 2011 20:43:30 +0000 http://www.motorcycledaily.com/?p=18430#comment-31582 I have an 02 DL1000 with 36,000 miles on it. I would say it is about average in the crosswinds. Taller bikes do take a few trips to "get used to" the altitude. But that quickly feels normal. Cross winds can throw around lightweight bikes alot, these aren't so lightweight. Not as heavy as a Goldwing that might be impervious to cross winds! I did not expect to like this bike so much, but they let me test ride it (sales were slow at first) and I couldn't pick it apart... It just did everything well. Even now if I ride a newer bike (sport tourer, standard, whatever) I am usually impressed, but then I ride my Vstrom home like I am on a test ride, and am impressed all over again. I have an 02 DL1000 with 36,000 miles on it. I would say it is about average in the crosswinds.

Taller bikes do take a few trips to “get used to” the altitude. But that quickly feels normal. Cross winds can throw around lightweight bikes alot, these aren’t so lightweight. Not as heavy as a Goldwing that might be impervious to cross winds!

I did not expect to like this bike so much, but they let me test ride it (sales were slow at first) and I couldn’t pick it apart… It just did everything well. Even now if I ride a newer bike (sport tourer, standard, whatever) I am usually impressed, but then I ride my Vstrom home like I am on a test ride, and am impressed all over again.

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]]> By: Don Miller http://www.motorcycledaily.com/2011/11/three-new-suzukis-for-2012-the-perfect-strom/comment-page-1/#comment-31279 Don Miller Sun, 06 Nov 2011 21:20:55 +0000 http://www.motorcycledaily.com/?p=18430#comment-31279 When will the 2012 650 abs hit the showrooms in the US? When will the 2012 650 abs hit the showrooms in the US?

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]]> By: Afrosentrix http://www.motorcycledaily.com/2011/11/three-new-suzukis-for-2012-the-perfect-strom/comment-page-1/#comment-31244 Afrosentrix Sun, 06 Nov 2011 03:19:16 +0000 http://www.motorcycledaily.com/?p=18430#comment-31244 Just recently completed 22000km, 17 European countries and 1 African country - West, North, east and South, 2 up over 3 months, 90% tar on our overloaded ABS wee strom. 1 oil service, 1 puncture. We kept off the motorways 90% of the time but on them, I found myself looking for another gear. But that's it. It delivers fully what it promises. Just recently completed 22000km, 17 European countries and 1 African country – West, North, east and South, 2 up over 3 months, 90% tar on our overloaded ABS wee strom. 1 oil service, 1 puncture. We kept off the motorways 90% of the time but on them, I found myself looking for another gear. But that’s it. It delivers fully what it promises.

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]]> By: Mr.Mike http://www.motorcycledaily.com/2011/11/three-new-suzukis-for-2012-the-perfect-strom/comment-page-1/#comment-31242 Mr.Mike Sun, 06 Nov 2011 01:44:06 +0000 http://www.motorcycledaily.com/?p=18430#comment-31242 Glad for the improvements on the 650. It would have been nice if the adventure model came with a skid plate too. Also, the side cases look kind of small and I wonder if there's a top case. Still, progress all in all. Glad for the improvements on the 650. It would have been nice if the adventure model came with a skid plate too. Also, the side cases look kind of small and I wonder if there’s a top case. Still, progress all in all.

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]]> By: SpikedLemon http://www.motorcycledaily.com/2011/11/three-new-suzukis-for-2012-the-perfect-strom/comment-page-1/#comment-31194 SpikedLemon Fri, 04 Nov 2011 22:36:46 +0000 http://www.motorcycledaily.com/?p=18430#comment-31194 Meh. I've taken my CBR929RR offroading enough to know that almost any motorcycle is "acceptable" offroad limited by traction and suspension (or ground clearance). Meh. I’ve taken my CBR929RR offroading enough to know that almost any motorcycle is “acceptable” offroad limited by traction and suspension (or ground clearance).

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]]> By: SpikedLemon http://www.motorcycledaily.com/2011/11/three-new-suzukis-for-2012-the-perfect-strom/comment-page-1/#comment-31193 SpikedLemon Fri, 04 Nov 2011 22:33:51 +0000 http://www.motorcycledaily.com/?p=18430#comment-31193 looks ok. I'd consider one if they put 17" hoops on it - or better yet brought the return of the SV1000S (with better brakes and suspension) looks ok. I’d consider one if they put 17″ hoops on it – or better yet brought the return of the SV1000S (with better brakes and suspension)

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]]> By: Zuki http://www.motorcycledaily.com/2011/11/three-new-suzukis-for-2012-the-perfect-strom/comment-page-1/#comment-31183 Zuki Fri, 04 Nov 2011 19:10:58 +0000 http://www.motorcycledaily.com/?p=18430#comment-31183 Huh? Poor low-end response from the DL1000? I disagree. What are you comparing it to? Huh? Poor low-end response from the DL1000? I disagree. What are you comparing it to?

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]]> By: Zuki http://www.motorcycledaily.com/2011/11/three-new-suzukis-for-2012-the-perfect-strom/comment-page-1/#comment-31182 Zuki Fri, 04 Nov 2011 19:08:07 +0000 http://www.motorcycledaily.com/?p=18430#comment-31182 It seems the Big Four have "ruled the world of motorcycling" since the '70s. It seems the Big Four have “ruled the world of motorcycling” since the ’70s.

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]]> By: Eric http://www.motorcycledaily.com/2011/11/three-new-suzukis-for-2012-the-perfect-strom/comment-page-1/#comment-31166 Eric Fri, 04 Nov 2011 16:15:00 +0000 http://www.motorcycledaily.com/?p=18430#comment-31166 I have an 08' DL1000 - it's a great bike.. It's big, fast, comfy, and has storage/luggage options - at half the price and maintenance of the Beemers. Yeah - not so great off road, but works great on the road! I have an 08′ DL1000 – it’s a great bike.. It’s big, fast, comfy, and has storage/luggage options – at half the price and maintenance of the Beemers. Yeah – not so great off road, but works great on the road!

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]]> By: Garak http://www.motorcycledaily.com/2011/11/three-new-suzukis-for-2012-the-perfect-strom/comment-page-1/#comment-31145 Garak Fri, 04 Nov 2011 11:01:41 +0000 http://www.motorcycledaily.com/?p=18430#comment-31145 If Suzuki wanted to get serious about off-road capability with the DL1000, they would. Then it would cost $18000, and eleven people would by it. If Suzuki wanted to get serious about off-road capability with the DL1000, they would. Then it would cost $18000, and eleven people would by it.

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