2005 Suzuki V-Strom 1000
User Reviews
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Does well, what its supposed to do well!
By (I am an Owner) on Mar 13, 2011I have had mine for over 3 years...starts up in all weathers, and comfortable on even long rides.
Eats up almost any type of road, but not really for any rough off roading, but its not designed to do so.
Plenty of low down grunt, and will give most other bikes a good challenge.
Suitable ... for taller riders and best suited to experienced riders...not a novice machine.
Very little vibration from a big V twin
Fuel consumption is acceptable, I get about 40mpg on average.
Overall I think its a great bike, despite its quirky appearance...Its a lot of bike for the money and you would have to pay a lot more to find something better....I intend to ride the Stelvio Pass next year, which is a round trip of about 3000 miles...the Strom will deal with that, no problem!
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2005 Good 2008 Better
By (I am an Owner) on Dec 15, 2010I am going to start this review saying that I love this bike. It is the most fun I've had on a motorcycle since riding for forty years. I love the upright seating and the torque. I am in the throttle alot but do not like to abuse the engine.
I bought mine used with 8700 mi. The Computer ... for the fuel injection had been recalled but the previous owner didn't know about it. The CPU made the bike have a clutch chatter because the cylinders weren't get the right amount of fuel.
This is a bike that I put two 670 mi days on this year. Get a madstad for the windshield. I also lowered the front end 10mm to make in handle better and put the 650 seat on to lower my center of gravilty. I rode a new 2008 it was much smoother and handled alot better.
That said, I put 3000 miles on the 650 model on some of the best motorcycle roads in the country. The 650 handles alot better in the corners and is smoother. Being that I have a need to be able to run at higher speeds than the 650 I went to the DL1000.
The worst thing about this bike is air noise in my helmet.
Bryan from Indy
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V-Strom 1000 - exceptional value, good all around bike, I would buy it again
By (I am an Owner) on Sep 16, 2008