Casper Posted September 23, 2013 Report Share Posted September 23, 2013 http://rideapart.com/2013/09/2014-suzuki-v-strom-1000-abs-first-photos-and-specs/ I'm loving it. That thing looks amazing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tpoppa Posted September 23, 2013 Report Share Posted September 23, 2013 It looks better than the old one, but that still isn't raising the bar very high 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Casper Posted September 23, 2013 Author Report Share Posted September 23, 2013 It looks better than the old one, but that still isn't raising the bar very high Hater. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bad324 Posted September 23, 2013 Report Share Posted September 23, 2013 looks kind of a like Daffy Duck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bowdog Posted September 23, 2013 Report Share Posted September 23, 2013 Let me know when the 675R is for sale. I have much interest in it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jlhsv Posted September 23, 2013 Report Share Posted September 23, 2013 I like it. but how much? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smccrory Posted September 23, 2013 Report Share Posted September 23, 2013 I like it, and it's got to be less to buy and maintain than the Duc and Beemer, right? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whaler Posted September 23, 2013 Report Share Posted September 23, 2013 It should have spoke rims if it has any true adventure built into it. I see a GS looks copy with 17" aluminum rims. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whaler Posted September 23, 2013 Report Share Posted September 23, 2013 I spoke too soon...the front is still 19 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScubaCinci Posted September 23, 2013 Report Share Posted September 23, 2013 (edited) Not bad...be better with shaft drive. I'd still go with the Super Tenere Edited September 23, 2013 by ScubaCinci Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scruit Posted September 24, 2013 Report Share Posted September 24, 2013 Don't like the "beak" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smccrory Posted September 24, 2013 Report Share Posted September 24, 2013 Not bad...be better with shaft drive. +1. But personally I prefer to buy bikes more for low-maintenance than balls-out performance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redkow97 Posted September 24, 2013 Report Share Posted September 24, 2013 Suzuki built a multistrada? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
baptizo Posted September 24, 2013 Report Share Posted September 24, 2013 Ugh...ly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redkow97 Posted September 24, 2013 Report Share Posted September 24, 2013 Ugh...ly.I tend to agree, but I try to withhold judgment until I see a bike from behind the bars. Good ergonomics and pegging the butt-dyno can help forgive some pretty ugly shit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CBBaron Posted September 24, 2013 Report Share Posted September 24, 2013 No spokes hurts it when comparing to the Tiger or KTM offerings, and I'm still not convinced it's even in the same category as the Duc or BMW. Cheaper to own and service? Sure, if you're paying someone to do it for you. That's a definite plus in the Suzi's column.Every one of those models mentioned except the KTM have a cast 19" model that targets mainstream markets more than hard core. VSTROM seems to try to be 90% of the performance at 60% of the price. A great option for budget conscious buyer's. I still prefer the 650 mostly for the same reasons.Do not care for the over emphasized beak blahCraigSent from my KFTT using Tapatalk 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pokey Posted September 24, 2013 Report Share Posted September 24, 2013 It looks better than the old one, but that still isn't raising the bar very high Hater......there is no better do it all bike made out there "especially in that price range" and I am also referring to the original Stroms as well. This new model is going to be a very good seller worldwide......I guarantee it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tpoppa Posted September 24, 2013 Report Share Posted September 24, 2013 ^^^Ugly and do-it-all are not mutually exclusive. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smccrory Posted September 24, 2013 Report Share Posted September 24, 2013 That does beg the question though - why are sport adventure bikes so "beaky?" Does that funky beak do anything useful? I personally prefer the naked bike aesthetic - while hide gorgeous engineering under plastic unless you're racing? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LINK Posted September 24, 2013 Report Share Posted September 24, 2013 I like it, but not enough for me to dump the 650. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CBBaron Posted September 24, 2013 Report Share Posted September 24, 2013 Dmn looked through the pictures again and all I can see is that stupid beak. The bike look like a bird and not in a good way.Visually the new bike has much less bulk to the front with the narrower headlight and visual breakup around the front fairing. But I cant get past the stupid over emphasized beak. And Im usually one who couldn't care less what a bike looks like. Spec wise is is just an incremental upgrade similar to the DL650 a couple years ago. Keeps it relevant but not class leader. Craig Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tpoppa Posted September 24, 2013 Report Share Posted September 24, 2013 That does beg the question though - why are sport adventure bikes so "beaky?" Does that funky beak do anything useful?Interesting question. I doubt it serves any purpose, but my bikes are beakless so I don't know for sure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redkow97 Posted September 24, 2013 Report Share Posted September 24, 2013 Adventure bikes have always had dirt bike style front fenders rather than fork-mounted fenders. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tpoppa Posted September 24, 2013 Report Share Posted September 24, 2013 Adventure bikes have always had dirt bike style front fenders rather than fork-mounted fenders.Check the photo of the Strom again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pokey Posted September 25, 2013 Report Share Posted September 25, 2013 Dmn looked through the pictures again and all I can see is that stupid beak. The bike look like a bird and not in a good way.Visually the new bike has much less bulk to the front with the narrower headlight and visual breakup around the front fairing. But I cant get past the stupid over emphasized beak. And Im usually one who couldn't care less what a bike looks like. Spec wise is is just an incremental upgrade similar to the DL650 a couple years ago. Keeps it relevant but not class leader. Craig Yet Stroms outsell them all except for the GS, so seems to me they are pretty close to the class leader. You own a Strom, but the updated/re-designed 650 and 1000 models are much more different than the originals. Suzuki is very smart and they are testing the waters with this, don't forget that we all live in cruiser country "YUCK". Pretty safe bet I will have one in a few years,only other bike that may tempt me more is a Super Tenere. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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