Post by: vstromspoon on October 04, 2016, 10:02:03
Post by: vstromspoon on October 04, 2016, 10:07:03
Post by: Fat Rat on October 04, 2016, 10:23:12
Post by: Graham62 on October 04, 2016, 10:28:06
Post by: tallpaul on October 04, 2016, 10:48:07
Post by: Fat Rat on October 04, 2016, 11:04:18
Post by: S2Rgar on October 04, 2016, 12:05:08
https://www.Suzuki-gb.co.uk/motorcycles/motorcycles/adventure-sports-touring/vstrom/v-strom-650/?_cldee=ZGF2ZS5oZW5kZXJzb25AYXV0b2RhdGEtZ3JvdXAuY29t&recipientid=contact-0f4967816f25e511940ec81f66dad7b4-a6012dfc36884ad7ae2e342684c27370&urlid=21
Post by: Fat Rat on October 04, 2016, 12:08:13
Post by: S2Rgar on October 04, 2016, 12:12:39
If that's the case then my current (beakless) 65 plate is also here to stay.
Post by: vstromspoon on October 04, 2016, 12:31:41
Post by: Lucan on October 04, 2016, 15:03:41
Post by: Fat Rat on October 04, 2016, 16:06:25
(http://i863.photobucket.com/albums/ab192/justsomepix/images_3.jpg)
Post by: Rusty Nuts on October 04, 2016, 16:16:28
(http://i863.photobucket.com/albums/ab192/justsomepix/beaker.jpg)
Post by: Flanners on October 04, 2016, 16:17:58
Post by: Stonec0ld on October 04, 2016, 16:21:33
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Post by: ukiboy on October 04, 2016, 17:10:05
I can see myself buying the 3rd generation VStrom making this the only model of bike I've ever owned 3 separate times. Top job Suzuki!
Post by: BlackRockFox on October 04, 2016, 17:48:33
Do not understand why you closed the thread for the new 650 and link to this
This is for the 1000 bike not the 650 and there are only 2 replies on this as opposed to a lot more on the other thread
People that want to read about the 650 are not going to know that this thread has posts on the 650 as it is titled "2017 1000xt"
Post by: Asmith61 on October 04, 2016, 18:18:54
Post by: BlackRockFox on October 04, 2016, 18:26:31
Perhaps this is more to sir's liking?
...Jeeves
Post by: BlackRockFox on October 04, 2016, 18:31:18
Post by: BlackRockFox on October 04, 2016, 18:33:59
Post by: Fat Rat on October 04, 2016, 18:49:58
Fat Rat
Do not understand why you closed the thread for the new 650 and link to this
This is for the 1000 bike not the 650
I don't understand why Holly Woollobooby won't return my calls.
The 650 was referenced early in the thread, anyway, It's all the same ugly pointy one eyed abortion, so no difference.
Post by: Asmith61 on October 04, 2016, 19:28:46
Post by: Rusty Nuts on October 04, 2016, 19:42:58
Post by: Apocalypse Ali on October 04, 2016, 19:48:06
http://www.globalsuzuki.com/motorcycle/products/v-strom650a_xt/
Post by: BlackRockFox on October 04, 2016, 19:48:17
Traction control and anti-stalling? On the new 650? Have we been having problems in these areas?
Exactly what I was thinking!
Post by: BlackRockFox on October 04, 2016, 19:49:04
Post by: BlackRockFox on October 04, 2016, 20:02:15
I love it and I am going to buy one and put "Fat Rat" on the beak :happydance: lol :clap: :happydance:
Post by: BlackRockFox on October 04, 2016, 20:08:20
No rude commence pleas
Answers on a postcard please to Blue Peter at...
Perhaps as based on SV engine Svee?
... or /// Beeky ///>
Post by: ukiboy on October 04, 2016, 20:15:24
But I'm still drooling on the great job Suzuki have made of the styling job. If they keep the price keen it'll sell like hot cake. Much better looking than Tracer 700, Versys, Tiger, F700GS etc etc.
I love it!
Post by: Mr Nick on October 04, 2016, 20:16:40
What are we going to call this version then?
How about GSEE...
Not for me: it's out of the running for a garage spot now.
Post by: endintears on October 04, 2016, 20:19:23
Post by: Flanners on October 04, 2016, 20:22:14
anti stall...do they mean an ECU that works al la Veek or fuel maps that have not been played with to meet emission rules a la Vee?
Post by: BlackRockFox on October 04, 2016, 20:50:17
Traction control and anti stall assist have no place in the make up of a 650cc twin adventure sport bike...
+1
Post by: Buggrit on October 04, 2016, 21:03:16
Post by: Dingerb68 on October 04, 2016, 21:08:49
Post by: Rusty Nuts on October 04, 2016, 21:13:08
Never had an issue. First ever injected bike, always seems to do exactly what I ask regardless of road speed, revs or what gear I'm in.
All those having problems, speak up, either I've been lucky or you haven't.
Post by: MartinW on October 04, 2016, 21:30:43
:eusa-doh:
Post by: BlackRockFox on October 04, 2016, 21:36:09
Post by: BlackRockFox on October 04, 2016, 21:42:20
Post by: UK_Vstrom650 on October 04, 2016, 22:05:55
My next bike won't be a Suzuki then.
Post by: alan29 on October 04, 2016, 23:05:07
Don't care for the Lego Yellow either.
Wouldn't buy either of them in a million years, I'm afraid. Not without poking my eyes out first.
Post by: NTBooth on October 04, 2016, 23:46:43
Post by: Rhino VStrom on October 05, 2016, 00:15:25
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-4ok4H0x_Ig&feature=youtu.be (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-4ok4H0x_Ig&feature=youtu.be)
Peter
Post by: Fat Rat on October 05, 2016, 06:23:15
Who predicts a recall for the new electronics?
It's a sad day.
Post by: porter on October 05, 2016, 08:07:51
Post by: Lucan on October 05, 2016, 09:38:31
Those panniers are useless, handles fastened with pop rivets, one came apart on my Veek a month old. The replacement lock never worked properly. Flimsy plastic, small capacity and a pain fitting on and off. :groan:
Post by: doboy on October 05, 2016, 12:53:58
Post by: mrp192 on October 05, 2016, 20:32:32
Post by: Fat Rat on October 05, 2016, 22:05:55
Post by: vstromspoon on October 06, 2016, 07:36:42
Post by: Jono70 on October 06, 2016, 08:26:13
Post by: Hondaman on October 06, 2016, 10:59:55
Not only do they look shit and the screen and luggage are nonsense, I imagine Suzuki will follow their model of stitching up loyal early adopters by pitching the launch price high and then three months later knock 30% off and include free sandwich and flask Panniers.
Who predicts a recall for the new electronics?
It's a sad day.
They are still wheeling those barn door mirrors out.Oh you miserable old so & so
It looks OK IMHO, although I'd have preferred more realistic updates, you know stuff like half decent suspension & waterproof connectors.....
Post by: AlanT on October 06, 2016, 12:32:14
What are we going to call this version then?
No rude commence pleas
Answers on a postcard please to Blue Peter at...
Perhaps as based on SV engine Svee?
... or /// Beeky ///>
Maybe GEEK?
Post by: Fat Rat on October 06, 2016, 13:48:36
Post by: Brockett on October 06, 2016, 17:59:53
However, I really hate these promo videos that are all about image and give naff all information.
Post by: BlackRockFox on October 06, 2016, 19:07:21
So they made them horizontal and it looks mush better
Suzuki have gone in the other direction...duh!
Post by: Rusty Nuts on October 06, 2016, 19:14:41
Post by: BlackRockFox on October 06, 2016, 19:20:58
I think the 2012 is pretty, the 2017 is handsome and looks more functional, more like a dirt bike or a workhorse
Having said that I think the rear rack although more adaptable looks hideous
And the dash is going to take a bit of getting used to after the L one
If you look at all the photos the 650 is not quite the same as the 1000
The 650 styling proportions are much better, whereas, although similar, the 1000 proportions are slightly well... just not quite right
The 1000 styling looks slightly awkward to me
Post by: tallpaul on October 06, 2016, 19:23:51
Post by: BlackRockFox on October 06, 2016, 19:25:11
Post by: BlackRockFox on October 06, 2016, 19:31:16
Post by: Rusty Nuts on October 06, 2016, 19:35:07
I'm still waiting for the 750 shaft drive version...
Where do I sign?
I've trawled the net every few years looking for a decent mid-sized shaftie. Love shaft drive bikes, had an xv750, xj650, vn1500, gsx1100g. Can't think why they stopped making usable, affordable..... um, ah, yeah, that's the one.
Post by: BlackRockFox on October 06, 2016, 19:40:23
Post by: Gassoon on October 06, 2016, 19:45:43
Beauty is in the eye of...etc, I suppose. It's not perfect, but 'parts bin abortion' is a bit extreme, imo :grin:
there's stuff in todays MCN about the changes btw
Post by: BlackRockFox on October 06, 2016, 20:20:50
Post by: Jono70 on October 07, 2016, 09:36:34
Where do I sign?
I've trawled the net every few years looking for a decent mid-sized shaftie. Love shaft drive bikes, had an xv750, xj650, vn1500, gsx1100g. Can't think why they stopped making usable, affordable..... um, ah, yeah, that's the one.
Agreed, completely - or even belt drive, I just hate chains! Agree also about the traction control - why? On an MT10 etc. sure but on a 650 twin? I've certainly never felt the need for it; ABS sure. I'm a big advocate of cruise control too per my last post for mile munching; would have loved to have seen that rather than TC. Though I'm still wavering on the looks I think the 650 is better looking than a Tiger but on paper at least that's where I think I'm heading next...
Post by: 2WheelDrifter on October 07, 2016, 11:34:35
Post by: porter on October 07, 2016, 12:48:17
Post by: Lincsman on October 11, 2016, 10:10:46
https://www.bennetts.co.uk/bikesocial/news-and-views/news/2016/october/2017-Suzuki-DL650-v-strom
Post by: chris1200 on October 11, 2016, 11:52:19
Post by: Lincsman on October 11, 2016, 12:07:53
It does seem to be getting silly with all these extra bits and bobs. Hill start for one which is on some bikes now, what's wrong with the front or rear brake.
Post by: chris1200 on October 11, 2016, 12:23:45
Post by: BlackRockFox on October 11, 2016, 19:34:54
:shy:
And, no, I am not a novice, before anyone says it
Would prefer cruise control to traction control, as others have mentioned
Post by: BlackRockFox on October 11, 2016, 19:37:28
Perhaps he is :dl_ninite:
Post by: doboy on October 15, 2016, 16:18:48
Post by: mrp192 on October 15, 2016, 17:10:52
Post by: doboy on October 15, 2016, 17:19:17
Post by: UK_Vstrom650 on October 15, 2016, 18:28:00
https://www.Suzuki-gb.co.uk/motorcycles/motorcycles/adventure-sports-touring/vstrom/v-strom-650xtl6/
And you don't need to use a Suzuki dealer for servicing:
https://www.Suzuki-gb.co.uk/ccr/customer-services-frequently-asked-questions/#FAQ_WARRANTY
It winds me up when dealers mislead customers either deliberately or through incompetence :violence-smack:
Post by: doboy on October 15, 2016, 18:48:18
Post by: alibx11 on October 15, 2016, 19:13:08
I'm sure it'll grow on me in time but at the minute I like some features and don't like others, never been a beaker. :icon_no:
Post by: Fat Rat on October 15, 2016, 19:35:53
Post by: Stonec0ld on October 15, 2016, 22:11:46
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Post by: MartinW on October 16, 2016, 01:04:55
The argument for the single headlight is supposed to be a weight saving. So why stick a beak on the front? I know the beak weights less than an headlight, but weight is weight and that's a lump of plastic that isn't needed.
Post by: doboy on October 16, 2016, 09:39:49
Post by: bigpie on October 16, 2016, 10:25:58
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Post by: listermint on October 17, 2016, 20:44:33
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Post by: alibx11 on October 18, 2016, 08:31:13
Post by: Chris on October 19, 2016, 11:57:41
Post by: greywolf on October 19, 2016, 12:44:19
Post by: doboy on October 19, 2016, 19:07:02
Post by: greywolf on October 19, 2016, 20:07:57
Post by: jabmotorsport on October 21, 2016, 18:33:59
Also with SV cams, there should be a wee bit more poke ....
Anyone want to buy a Yam Super Ten??
Post by: doboy on October 24, 2016, 08:01:41
Post by: Brockett on October 24, 2016, 12:01:42
Style - What grown ups were wearing in 1970 ( take a look)
Style - When looks are valued more than performance.
Post by: Fat Rat on October 24, 2016, 13:05:34
I have to say ... I absolutely love the look of the 2017 650 ......
Josh,
Don't worry, nobody here is suggesting you are gay :grin:
Post by: Brockett on October 24, 2016, 14:37:21
Post by: jabmotorsport on October 25, 2016, 08:58:53
Do you treat all champions in this manner? :shock:
hahaha seriously though, I like it a lot and even Justine likes it :happydance:
Post by: mr_diver on October 25, 2016, 09:14:04
If a girl likes it we all have to defer to their judgement. Just like on every other subject.
Post by: Fat Rat on October 25, 2016, 09:15:59
Controversial :eusa-doh:
Post by: jabmotorsport on October 25, 2016, 15:19:48
I've gone off the ******* thing now
lol :thumb:
Post by: Fat Rat on October 25, 2016, 17:20:05
Post by: BlackRockFox on October 27, 2016, 16:11:02