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Ha ha. I did get one last week actually :) . Initially i was planning to wait to sell the Strom first but during the winter months i changed my mind and went in a completely different direction as i realized that "my" unicorn bike does not exist and no manufacturers will ever build it. Will...

FreeAgent submitted a new listing: 2024 Suzuki V-Strom 650XT Adventure – Adventure Ready | Fully Equipped | Excellent Condition - 2024 Suzuki V-Strom 650XT Adventure – Adventure Ready | Fully Equipped | Excellent Condition Learn more about this listing...

Selling my well-maintained Suzuki V-Strom 650XT Adventure, one of the most reliable and versatile mid-size adventure motorcycles available. This bike is ready for touring, commuting, or off-road exploring with thousands of dollars in quality upgrades already installed.The legendary 645cc 90°...

Welcome! I am also new here too and similarly i resumed riding after 27 years and got my license last April and went on a 5000km on the east coast a week later. Felt like i was a teenager ago! I am planning a continuation of the trip to Cabot Trail next year. Ride Safe.

I wanted the same thing last summer and i ride solo and i wear customed earplug but i wanted to listen to podcast and music on long boring stretches. After doing tons of research i went for the Cardo Spirit HD and i am happy with it. I will suggest to you to factor in your long term goals and if...

Thank you all folks for the great conversation on my question. I have made up my mind already on my next bike barring any new piece of info. I will share which model i think i will be going once i sell the V-Strom first. If anyone if interested in a 2024 Suzuki Vstrom 650 XT with pannier, heated...

Thx. this is great feedback! Nice bikes by the way!

Anyone has any experience with either Lone Rider - Rackless 70L Adv or the MoskoMoto Reckless 80 L? I currently have hard pannier on the Vstrom but i want to get a soft luggage for my next bike. Black Friday deals ongoing.

There was a YT video last month about a BMW engineer who was a whistleblower on BMW practice (may be he was that engineer. Hopefully he does not end up as the Boeing engineer in the parking lot! I cant find the video anymore. However there is this one : which shed some light on this practice. My...

Agree and the same goes for some YouTubers who are motorcycle reviewers but never rode the bikes on long term basis and finance the expenses out of their own pocket. I do understand they rely on the advertisers to make money and repeat business and it is upon us buyers not to fall into the trap...

The key points i agree with "hate being a BMW owner in Canada". Planned obsolescence is part of BMW engineering and the likes philosophy.

There is another dude on a similar trip:

We can all agree that the Japanese have mastered the art of reliability, though, they may have fallen asleep at the wheels now either through arrogance or something else. On my last trip, the only thing that failed on my Vstrom was the low beam light in Indianna and it cost me $7.50 to replace...

I am trying to get the bike that will fit in my long term travel ambition, South America all the way from here, Africa (incl part of Europe). I noticed that different riders have taken different types of bike from 125cc to 1200cc. I also heard that a guy on a Goldwing apparently went to Tuk or...

That would be nice. I have not seen "reputable" adv bikes in the 500-700cc category with shaft drive.