Hello GTR's,
I was going to buy a new Vstrom 1050 but it fell through (long story). Anyways, I'm considering a second hand 650 now and would be grateful for some opinions.
Is there much of a difference (other then the traction control modes) in the 2nd & 3rd generations? Do they hold up well in this enviroment years later. I know the displacement is the same, but is there any power-band differences? Maybe cam profile changes to meet emissions that are relevant. More importantly, was there any suspension changes?
I'm just trying to weed out the better years to look for from veteran riders here who know the bike.
Thank you!
Go for 2017 plus. Not before. There was a serious upgrade in 2017.
But most importantly know The bike & owner history if possible.
I sold my 2015 model for 80,000 baht in June with 176,113 kms on the clock.
It reappeared on the market a month later with 55,000 kms & a 100,000 baht price tag.
On my recent trip to Savannakhet I rode in the dark for 1.5 hours going into Loei & the lights were brilliant. The new Baja Design 20W LED driving lights were installed just a few days before Interesting enough now though, I noticed that when I switched from high beam back down to low only I...
Finally time to bite the bullet & get another Vstrom 650. There's not enough funds around to justify buying another new model, so a a good second hand one was the way to go. And the winner was a 2017 model One gentle farang owner & only 23,658 kms on the clock = a new bike for me with the...
www.gt-rider.com
You should be able to get a 2017 model with "low" kms for just on 200,000 baht.
Personally you don't need all the box accessories on your bike & don't have to buy these with the bike.
I guy on this forum recently asked me about a 2014 model for sale with only 38,000 kms on the clock. That's less than 5,000 kms a year; not even 1,000 a month. Too good to be true I thought.
With the 2017 model I bought from an owner who lived by the sea, there is noticeable rust / oxidation on parts that I should have picked up on, & eventually I will need new fork tubes - next year I think.
Having said that, I've clocked 33,000 kms on the bike since February & no complaints. Vstrom 650s are fabulous, tough, reliable, economical machines.
The stock Vstrom suspension is weak, although I know riders here with close to 100,00 kms on their 2015 models still with stock suspension.
Ever since the release of the new V-Strom 1000 in 2013, the Suzuki V-Strom 650 has shared only a subtle family resemblance to its big brother. And without a major design update on the DL650 line since 2012, it was starting to look a bit dated. Today Suzuki unveiled a fresh look for the 2017 […]
I have an '09 650 that I really like and runs great with 73K miles. I'm planning on keeping it for at least another 25K miles but lately have become very interested in the 2017+ 650's. So my question to anyone who has owned a first gen. and now owns a 3rd gen, is it a better bike? What things...
11k for a bike so comfortable, so versatile, yet still able to bang in the hills on the tarmac at such astonishing pace, is testament that with this model Suzuki have taken the right approach.
2021 Suzuki V-Strom 650A : MORE ADVENTURE, SIMPLY MORE V-STROM.. Introducing the 2021 Suzuki V-Strom 650A… Renowned for its versatility, reliability and value, the V-Strom 650 has attracted many riders who use it for touring, [...]
I sold my 2015 model for 80,000 baht in June with 176,113 kms on the clock.
It reappeared on the market a month later with 55,000 kms & a 100,000 baht price tag.
Go for 2017 plus. Not before. There was a serious upgrade in 2017.
But most importantly know The bike & owner history if possible.
I sold my 2015 model for 80,000 baht in June with 176,113 kms on the clock.
It reappeared on the market a month later with 55,000 kms & a 100,000 baht price tag.
On my recent trip to Savannakhet I rode in the dark for 1.5 hours going into Loei & the lights were brilliant. The new Baja Design 20W LED driving lights were installed just a few days before Interesting enough now though, I noticed that when I switched from high beam back down to low only I...
Finally time to bite the bullet & get another Vstrom 650. There's not enough funds around to justify buying another new model, so a a good second hand one was the way to go. And the winner was a 2017 model One gentle farang owner & only 23,658 kms on the clock = a new bike for me with the...
www.gt-rider.com
You should be able to get a 2017 model with "low" kms for just on 200,000 baht.
Personally you don't need all the box accessories on your bike & don't have to buy these with the bike.
I guy on this forum recently asked me about a 2014 model for sale with only 38,000 kms on the clock. That's less than 5,000 kms a year; not even 1,000 a month. Too good to be true I thought.
With the 2017 model I bought from an owner who lived by the sea, there is noticeable rust / oxidation on parts that I should have picked up on, & eventually I will need new fork tubes - next year I think.
Having said that, I've clocked 33,000 kms on the bike since February & no complaints. Vstrom 650s are fabulous, tough, reliable, economical machines.
The stock Vstrom suspension is weak, although I know riders here with close to 100,00 kms on their 2015 models still with stock suspension.
Ever since the release of the new V-Strom 1000 in 2013, the Suzuki V-Strom 650 has shared only a subtle family resemblance to its big brother. And without a major design update on the DL650 line since 2012, it was starting to look a bit dated. Today Suzuki unveiled a fresh look for the 2017 […]
I have an '09 650 that I really like and runs great with 73K miles. I'm planning on keeping it for at least another 25K miles but lately have become very interested in the 2017+ 650's. So my question to anyone who has owned a first gen. and now owns a 3rd gen, is it a better bike? What things...
11k for a bike so comfortable, so versatile, yet still able to bang in the hills on the tarmac at such astonishing pace, is testament that with this model Suzuki have taken the right approach.
2021 Suzuki V-Strom 650A : MORE ADVENTURE, SIMPLY MORE V-STROM.. Introducing the 2021 Suzuki V-Strom 650A… Renowned for its versatility, reliability and value, the V-Strom 650 has attracted many riders who use it for touring, [...]
Jackpot, great info David!
Interesting how I see several dealers advertisements emphasizing that the mileage is real. Red flags right there. Think I will avoid the second hand dealers. Seems just about all of them are in Bangkok anyhow. Another thing I notice is they list bikes they don't even have. I call, they say it was sold, & a couple months later stumble on the same add. I don't get what they hope to accomplish with that. ???
2017 & better it is. Thanks David!
Go for 2017 plus. Not before. There was a serious upgrade in 2017.
But most importantly know The bike & owner history if possible.
I sold my 2015 model for 80,000 baht in June with 176,113 kms on the clock.
It reappeared on the market a month later with 55,000 kms & a 100,000 baht price tag.
On my recent trip to Savannakhet I rode in the dark for 1.5 hours going into Loei & the lights were brilliant. The new Baja Design 20W LED driving lights were installed just a few days before Interesting enough now though, I noticed that when I switched from high beam back down to low only I...
Finally time to bite the bullet & get another Vstrom 650. There's not enough funds around to justify buying another new model, so a a good second hand one was the way to go. And the winner was a 2017 model One gentle farang owner & only 23,658 kms on the clock = a new bike for me with the...
www.gt-rider.com
You should be able to get a 2017 model with "low" kms for just on 200,000 baht.
Personally you don't need all the box accessories on your bike & don't have to buy these with the bike.
I guy on this forum recently asked me about a 2014 model for sale with only 38,000 kms on the clock. That's less than 5,000 kms a year; not even 1,000 a month. Too good to be true I thought.
With the 2017 model I bought from an owner who lived by the sea, there is noticeable rust / oxidation on parts that I should have picked up on, & eventually I will need new fork tubes - next year I think.
Having said that, I've clocked 33,000 kms on the bike since February & no complaints. Vstrom 650s are fabulous, tough, reliable, economical machines.
The stock Vstrom suspension is weak, although I know riders here with close to 100,00 kms on their 2015 models still with stock suspension.
Ever since the release of the new V-Strom 1000 in 2013, the Suzuki V-Strom 650 has shared only a subtle family resemblance to its big brother. And without a major design update on the DL650 line since 2012, it was starting to look a bit dated. Today Suzuki unveiled a fresh look for the 2017 […]
I have an '09 650 that I really like and runs great with 73K miles. I'm planning on keeping it for at least another 25K miles but lately have become very interested in the 2017+ 650's. So my question to anyone who has owned a first gen. and now owns a 3rd gen, is it a better bike? What things...
11k for a bike so comfortable, so versatile, yet still able to bang in the hills on the tarmac at such astonishing pace, is testament that with this model Suzuki have taken the right approach.
2021 Suzuki V-Strom 650A : MORE ADVENTURE, SIMPLY MORE V-STROM.. Introducing the 2021 Suzuki V-Strom 650A… Renowned for its versatility, reliability and value, the V-Strom 650 has attracted many riders who use it for touring, [...]
Absolutely second this, I had a 2017 CB500X which I sold for 105,000 Baht with 65,000kms, it reappeared on FB marketplace a couple of weeks later with 17,000km selling for 120,000 Baht- with all my mods and stickers still on it. While I think buying used is still a viable option, it is good to see the history/know the owner if going that route.
Absolutely second this, I had a 2017 CB500X which I sold for 105,000 Baht with 65,000kms, it reappeared on FB marketplace a couple of weeks later with 17,000km selling for 120,000 Baht- with all my mods and stickers still on it. While I think buying used is still a viable option, it is good to see the history/know the owner if going that route.
After weeding out the suspicious characters, there doesn't seem to be many attractive used Vstrom's out there. probably sit tight for the 22's to arrive.
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