Yes sure, but given the big DL was slated for anything other than riding on tarmac by much of the British press it is refreshing to see that the Vee is as those who have owned one realise just as/almost as capable as it's peers I.e the GS, KTM, Triumph etc, when the going gets tougher. Guess it should not bother me but it does.
I would not wish to solely 'off road' mine the most I have done on my Strom (as my GS Adv before) are some RUPPs or BOATs as part of my ride ; North Downs Way and some outside of Eastbourne; some mountain pathways in the Voges and Alps. It endorses the fact that for a far smaller outlay it can really claim to be a 'do it all' motorcycle.
