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The only bike I own at this time is my KLR-650 but am thinking about adding another bike to my stable. The bikes that I have been looking at are the BMW 1150GS & F650, Triumph Tiger, Suzuki V-Strom. I would love to own the 1150GS but am leading towards the V-Strom because of the price and it seems to be a very good bike from everything that I have read. I would like your impression of the bike since you have both. Bill "SandShark" 92 KLR-650 A6 Central Florida

[Guest]

I have only have the KLR, but FWIW; I came the the same conclusion you did. I've ridden the F650 quite a bit and I just don't care for it. I've ridden several GS and really like them but the cost seems ridiculous to me. That would leave me with the v-strom. That said, I'm still going to keep my KLR until it is scrap or I get tired of it. I'm a 'one bike at a time' kinda guy. Pat --- In DSN_klr650@yahoogroups.com, "klr_sandshark " wrote:

> The only bike I own at this time is my KLR-650 but am thinking

about

> adding another bike to my stable. The bikes that I have been

looking

> at are the BMW 1150GS & F650, Triumph Tiger, Suzuki V-Strom. > > I would love to own the 1150GS but am leading towards the V-Strom > because of the price and it seems to be a very good bike from > everything that I have read. > > I would like your impression of the bike since you have both. > > Bill "SandShark" > 92 KLR-650 A6 > Central Florida

[Guest]

--- In DSN_klr650@yahoogroups.com, "klr_sandshark > I would love to own the 1150GS but am leading towards the V-Strom > because of the price and it seems to be a very good bike from > everything that I have read. > > I would like your impression of the bike since you have both. > > Bill "SandShark" > 92 KLR-650 A6 > Central Florida

[Greg S]

Check out the September Motorcycle Consumer News article comparing these very bikes (plus the Capo-Norde, minus the F650). The V-Strom came out on top based. The two biggest things it had going for it were the price and the engine. It's also the most street oriented of all the bikes tested. In fact it's not really marketed as a "dual-anything", so there's no preconception of running trails. Given that you already own a KLR650, which is more dirt friendly than any of the bikes you listed below, I'd say the V-Strom is the perfect complement. That way you cover both extremes -- relatively speaking of course. Even if you did have the cash to buy a new BMW 1150 (MSRP $13,000) I'd say buy a V-Strom ($9,000) and a used KLR650 ($4,000 max). Happy hunting....

> -----Original Message----- > From: klr_sandshark > [mailto:klr_sandshark@...] > Sent: Friday, January 10, 2003 6:33 AM > To: DSN_klr650@yahoogroups.com > Subject: [DSN_klr650] NKLR V-Strom > > > The only bike I own at this time is my KLR-650 but am thinking about > adding another bike to my stable. The bikes that I have been looking > at are the BMW 1150GS & F650, Triumph Tiger, Suzuki V-Strom. > > I would love to own the 1150GS but am leading towards the V-Strom > because of the price and it seems to be a very good bike from > everything that I have read. > > I would like your impression of the bike since you have both. > > Bill "SandShark" > 92 KLR-650 A6 > Central Florida > > > > List sponsored by Dual Sport News at www.dualsportnews.com. > List FAQ courtesy of Chris Krok at: > www.bigcee.com/klr650faq.html Unsubscribe by > sending a blank > message to: DSN_klr650-unsubscribe@yahoogroups.com . > > > > Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to > http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/ >

[RobertWichert]

Thanks to all for the helpful input! Robert Wichert P.Eng. LEED AP BD&C +1 916 966 9060 FAX +1 916 966 9068 ===============================================

On 8/11/2012 10:38 PM, Chris Norloff wrote: > > I've used that Aerostich map pocket and like it, though only for > reading when stopped -- I found it was too hard to read when riding. > > Regards, > Chris > > On Aug 11, 2012, at 5:52 PM, "Jud" > wrote: > > > I have not, but I have carried a GPS in the map pocket of a tank > bag, or in a Cycoactive handlebar map case. Either one puts the unit > up where i can see it easily. I can work the buttons of a 60CSX > through the map window. > > > > --- In DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com > , RobertWichert wrote: > > > > > > Has anybody used one of these for a cell phone or GPS? > > > > > > Any thoughts? Even if you haven't used it, any thoughts? > > > > > > http://www.aerostich.com/aerostich-left-leg-map-pocket.html > > > > > > > > > -- > > > Robert Wichert P.Eng. LEED AP BD&C > > > +1 916 966 9060 > > > FAX +1 916 966 9068 > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > =============================================== > > > > > > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]

[Greg]

Looking for opinions, I was considering looking for a sport touring bike to keep the KLR company, significant other has done several 400 to 500km days with me on KLR and would like something more comfortable. If It turns out that we actually do a lot of longer rides I would like something like the Sprint ST 1050 but right now I have the chance to buy an 08 650 V-Strom, perfect shape, full factory bags and a good price. Any thoughts out there on how they work 2 up on mostly long weekend trips on mostly secondary highways. I took it out for an hour test ride, she really liked it. Anyway any opinions are good...Have a great evening...Greg

[Mike Huber]

Greg....The Late Great Verle Nelson rode alot of bikes in his lifetime and loved the KLR as well as the V-Strom....Here are some of his thoughts and logs on his V-Strom page.... http://verlenelson.com/Motorcycles/vstrom/index.html Mike Huber Carlsbad NM To: DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com From: gmay131313@... Date: Mon, 13 Aug 2012 00:28:19 +0000 Subject: [DSN_KLR650] NKLR V-Strom Looking for opinions, I was considering looking for a sport touring bike to keep the KLR company, significant other has done several 400 to 500km days with me on KLR and would like something more comfortable. If It turns out that we actually do a lot of longer rides I would like something like the Sprint ST 1050 but right now I have the chance to buy an 08 650 V-Strom, perfect shape, full factory bags and a good price. Any thoughts out there on how they work 2 up on mostly long weekend trips on mostly secondary highways. I took it out for an hour test ride, she really liked it. Anyway any opinions are good...Have a great evening...Greg [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]

[John Biccum]

I've had two V-Strom 650s, both 2007s, one with ABS and one without. I've put 35K miles on the two bikes and over 70K on the KLR. The WeeStrom is a great stablemate to the KLR. Compared to the KLR it is much smoother, has as good or better fuel economy, is a much better streetbike and a much worse dirtbike. I have zero experience 2-up on the WeeStrom but the consensus amongst V-Strom owners is the 1000 is better for 2-up touring than the Wee. I've done lots of self-supported camping off the Wee and found it to be almost as good of a pack mule as the KLR. Like the KLR, the suspension is the place to spend your farkling budget. The Wees's monoshock is much better that the KLR's wimpy stock shock but will none the less respond well to a beefier aftermarket replacement. [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]

[SniperOne]

LOL, well done Greg for stirring a great question. I went through this one 20+ years ago. Had '89 KLR for couple years, got girlfriend, tried a few 350+ mile days 2-up, got an earfull (for days on end), made a mistake...well, sort of. I will say this straight up, DO NOT take your better half for a test ride (or even let her park her tush on one in a showroom) on a true touring machine. The KLR will soon be in a corner of the garage collecting dust (or sold) and everything will revolve around the "comfy" machine (in my case a goldwing). When you used the term "sport touring" I immediately thought of the FJ from Yamaha, ST from Honda, Concourse from Kawasaki, class of bike. None of these are anywhere near as comfy as the true touring class machines for days of any signicant length, and neither is the VStorm. One of our fellow list'ers commented that the 1000 VStrom would be better suited for 2-up w/ gear, etc. I could not agree more with the more cc's suggestion. When you're loaded and bucking a headwind 2-up, there's just no substitute for cc's. For me the girlfriend exited, the goldwing was sold, and I got another KLR last year to quiet the off-road adventurer in me. Yet I find the 650 lacking a little on road trips - and a bit cumbersome for singletrack. I recently acquired a DR-Z for the singletrack, and while I'll keep the KLR, I think spring of '13 will bring something bigger for the adventure tours that's, well, "more comfy". At the moment the machine that holds the most promise for the money is the XT1200Z. My apologies for the long missive, yet my suggestion is: Take your significant other for a few test rides on several of the "adventure touring" machines (and don't let her get close to the true touring bikes). I'd be willing to bet the 2 of you will find one that's perfect (be it 990 adventure, 1200 Adventure, XTZ, etc). When that happens she will suddenly be on board like its all her idea. She'll be working the numbers, cutting the budgets and throwing money in the pot to make sure she (and you) gets this new "comfy" machine. For what it's worth, Randy Sent from my Verizon Wireless Phone -----Original Message----- From: Greg Sent: Sunday, August 12, 2012 6:28 PM To: DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com Subject: [DSN_KLR650] NKLR V-Strom Looking for opinions, I was considering looking for a sport touring bike to keep the KLR company, significant other has done several 400 to 500km days with me on KLR and would like something more comfortable. If It turns out that we actually do a lot of longer rides I would like something like the Sprint ST 1050 but right now I have the chance to buy an 08 650 V-Strom, perfect shape, full factory bags and a good price. Any thoughts out there on how they work 2 up on mostly long weekend trips on mostly secondary highways. I took it out for an hour test ride, she really liked it. Anyway any opinions are good...Have a great evening...Greg Reply to sender | Reply to group | Reply via web post | [The entire original message is not included] [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]

[ron criswell]

I have a KLR, a 2009 Versys, a 2001 Concours. All 3 are great for different reasons. The KLRis a great all around cheap (that can be made expensive) bike. The Concours is great for the Interstate and 2 up. The Versys is just loads of fun but too cramped really for two up and not a dual sport. It does OK on gravel with more dual sport type tires. Stock tires are terrible in sand or deep gravel. Criswell Sent from my iPad

On Aug 12, 2012, at 11:29 PM, SniperOne wrote: > LOL, well done Greg for stirring a great question. I went through this one 20+ years ago. Had '89 KLR for couple years, got girlfriend, tried a few 350+ mile days 2-up, got an earfull (for days on end), made a mistake...well, sort of. > > I will say this straight up, DO NOT take your better half for a test ride (or even let her park her tush on one in a showroom) on a true touring machine. The KLR will soon be in a corner of the garage collecting dust (or sold) and everything will revolve around the "comfy" machine (in my case a goldwing). > > When you used the term "sport touring" I immediately thought of the FJ from Yamaha, ST from Honda, Concourse from Kawasaki, class of bike. None of these are anywhere near as comfy as the true touring class machines for days of any signicant length, and neither is the VStorm. > > One of our fellow list'ers commented that the 1000 VStrom would be better suited for 2-up w/ gear, etc. I could not agree more with the more cc's suggestion. When you're loaded and bucking a headwind 2-up, there's just no substitute for cc's. > > For me the girlfriend exited, the goldwing was sold, and I got another KLR last year to quiet the off-road adventurer in me. Yet I find the 650 lacking a little on road trips - and a bit cumbersome for singletrack. I recently acquired a DR-Z for the singletrack, and while I'll keep the KLR, I think spring of '13 will bring something bigger for the adventure tours that's, well, "more comfy". At the moment the machine that holds the most promise for the money is the XT1200Z. > > My apologies for the long missive, yet my suggestion is: Take your significant other for a few test rides on several of the "adventure touring" machines (and don't let her get close to the true touring bikes). I'd be willing to bet the 2 of you will find one that's perfect (be it 990 adventure, 1200 Adventure, XTZ, etc). When that happens she will suddenly be on board like its all her idea. She'll be working the numbers, cutting the budgets and throwing money in the pot to make sure she (and you) gets this new "comfy" machine. > > For what it's worth, > Randy > > Sent from my Verizon Wireless Phone > > -----Original Message----- > From: Greg > Sent: Sunday, August 12, 2012 6:28 PM > To: DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com > Subject: [DSN_KLR650] NKLR V-Strom > > Looking for opinions, I was considering looking for a sport touring bike to keep the KLR company, significant other has done several 400 to 500km days with me on KLR and would like something more comfortable. > > If It turns out that we actually do a lot of longer rides I would like something like the Sprint ST 1050 but right now I have the chance to buy an 08 650 V-Strom, perfect shape, full factory bags and a good price. > > Any thoughts out there on how they work 2 up on mostly long weekend trips on mostly secondary highways. I took it out for an hour test ride, she really liked it. Anyway any opinions are good...Have a great evening...Greg > > Reply to sender | Reply to group | Reply via web post | > > [The entire original message is not included] > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]