I own a DL-1000. This is my third bike, Xt600E, Transalp 98 and now DL 1000. have done 14k on it. Ihad it on asphalt gravel and some mud/sand paths.
For asphalt it is great, will haul 2 people as much luggage as you can get on it (I have build my own aluminum boxes) long distance at any speed. I have changed the front windscreen to a bigger screen (givi) and thats practicaly all you need.
For gravel and bas roads you need to get adequate tires. Standart tires will go OK but they are ment for asphalt. In fact my next set of tires will be more offroad oriented possibly Continental TK series.
Also a warning that DL-1000 is very powerfull and for dirt riding you have to be carefull with that.
Early 2002 models clutch basket case problems which Suzuki has mostly changed under warranty. Basically if you have a vibration and rattling at 3500 rpm this is what you hve. It will not break but it will annoy you.
Overall I am very happy with this bike. And looking at the numbers of DL-650 sold it surely is getting quite popular around.
[This message has been edited by Burak Cedatas (edited 21 January 2005).]
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