2012 Suzuki V-Strom 650 ABS Adventure

The bike has been reliable until I brought it to a garbage mechanic. I didn't like the sales people at Cycle World of Athens, GA, they gave me the run around and wasted my time. The OEM boxes are terrible - they do not come with handles and their locks aren't really locks, the way the cylinder ... is made you can just open it with a small knife or screwdriver without damaging them. They're not humidity proof at all and they rattle around on the bars. The adventure model overall is NOT THE WAY TO GO and I made a mistake - I won't again get a bike with all the options.

I have been riding BMWs all my life and they have gotten too expensive to not only buy, but to own. I recently purchased a 650 adventure and let me tell you, it is the closest to a BMW GS I have ever ridden. Not only half the price, but almost just as good of a bike. Only items it needs is a different ... wind screen, bar backs and an aftermarket exhaust. What a wonderful bike. It's ablility to handle my 290 pound frame is great and the pickup/power is great for a bike of this size. I would highly reccomend this bike to anyone.

This is a bike that gives that comforting feel of a machine you can depend on anywhere, anytime. It's uncanny ability to take corners and very good riding position make it ideal for long rides. Being 6'4" I had to change the stock windshield but my shorter bike friends tell me it provides ample protection ... which I can agree with because ducking will immediately take me I to a very silent zone where I can still hear it's very smooths and quiet engine hum at 100km/h. It's fuel economy is very good though not as good as advertised which I attribute to my height give that shorter riders get up to a 1l off while riding it.

I love it and I would buy it again any time :)