V-Strom 1000
I bought a V-Strom 1000 and here are my thoughts after the first 100 miles on it.
First off it is lighter than it looks. The faring makes it look big and heavy, but it is not as heavy as you think. Power delivery is very smooth and linear. No sudden power surges at a specific RPM that can make you loose traction in the dirt. It handels very well, but it is not a sport bike. The riding position is very upright and comfortable for me, but that is personl preferance.
I still have myDR-Z for single track trails but the strom should be able to easly do gravel roads. We will see.
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John
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