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Maxwell

Atlanta, Georgia

Reviewed on May 28, 2013

Motorcycle reviewed 2009 Suzuki V-Strom 650 view listing

5.0
Like many others have said, I wish I had this bike years ago. It is a better commuter than my cruisers were, and better off road, even though it is not a dirt bike, than any pure street bikes. Excellent at nothing, but good at most. What more can I say?... read more
Like many others have said, I wish I had this bike years ago. It is a better commuter than my cruisers were, and better off road, even though it is not a dirt bike, than any pure street bikes. Excellent at nothing, but good at most. What more can I say?
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Mike Moulton

Gainesville, Florida

Reviewed on November 14, 2012

Motorcycle reviewed 2009 Suzuki TU250X view listing

5.0
I got my bike after taking the MSF Basic Rider's course. I started slowly as a beginner (62 years old) but soon gained confidence and now the more I ride, the more I love it. I am getting over 70 miles per gsllon. It is just plain fun!... read more
I got my bike after taking the MSF Basic Rider's course. I started slowly as a beginner (62 years old) but soon gained confidence and now the more I ride, the more I love it. I am getting over 70 miles per gsllon. It is just plain fun!
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KEVIN

MASTIC, New York

Reviewed on December 9, 2011

Motorcycle reviewed 2009 Suzuki GSX-R600 view listing

5.0
I bought this bike two years ago and it's great. These are the upgrades I have done: Vortex rear sets, CRG levers, Bazzaz Tre, RK XSO 520 chain, Vortex rear sprocket, JT front sprocket, Puig double bubble, black wind screen spikes, Gixxer boys fender eliminator and K&N race filter. I also did V... read more
I bought this bike two years ago and it's great. These are the upgrades I have done: Vortex rear sets, CRG levers, Bazzaz Tre, RK XSO 520 chain, Vortex rear sprocket, JT front sprocket, Puig double bubble, black wind screen spikes, Gixxer boys fender eliminator and K&N race filter. I also did Vortex spools, Driven skull grips, race rails, Lethal Threat tank pad, Suzuki carbon triple tree cover, Suzuki carbon cluster cover, Hotbodies MGP slip on, exhaust wrap, HyperPro steering damper and set valve removed. I also did a Suzuki gel seat, R1 throttle tube, BikeMaster bar ends, OMR performance mid pipe, Bazzaz ZFI, Ballistic battery 0.85 lbs., Hotbodies block off mirrors, carbon fiber chainguard, carbon fiber fairing stay bracket, Yoshimura chain adjusters, Pingal oil cap, Competition Werkes rear pegs, Vortex gas cap and Roland Sands Ronin real wheel.
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giuseppe

norman, Oklahoma

Reviewed on August 16, 2011

Motorcycle reviewed 2009 Suzuki V-Strom 650 view listing

5.0
After my teenager days on a Vespa three years ago I decided to go back into the motorcycle fun. I got myself a Honda Shadow Aero. It was a great bike for two years, but the sitting position was not ideal for me. Someone suggested me to switch to the on/off-road style, because it supports the natural curve ... read more
After my teenager days on a Vespa three years ago I decided to go back into the motorcycle fun. I got myself a Honda Shadow Aero. It was a great bike for two years, but the sitting position was not ideal for me. Someone suggested me to switch to the on/off-road style, because it supports the natural curve of the spine. I looked around, BMW and Moto Guzzi were my first choices but they were expensive. A BMW rider suggested to me the V-Strom. I loved the style and look right away, did some online research, chatted with a few eurodudes who use the V-Strom for commute and long rides. I opted for it. Since May, 2010 I have a gorgeous orange V-Strom 650, new for $6,450.00. After almost 18k miles in one year and three months here is my opinion. Keep in mind I'm not the most experienced biker, I know the Vespa and Honda Aero. I'm fully satisfied with the V-Strom and the 650 engine. My sitting position is great, no lower back issues at all, throttle and torque responds good in town and on highways . Actually this can be a very reactive bike, plenty of torque and 6-speed gear, so use good judgment. Personally I never squeeze the gears or allow the rpm. to high. The CG is high, so I needed to get used to a tall bike. Fuel consumption on the highway riding around 60-65 mph. is around 57 mpg. I've been riding on I-44 between Oklahoma City and Lawton. The V-Strom holds the 75 mph. limit easy, with 5800 rpm and around 48 mpg. The rear tire lasted 14k miles, the front tire 17k. I do occasionally have a passenger. We made a trip from Lawton, OK to Palo Duro Canyon in Texas with no problems at all, including baggage. Our average speed on Texas farm roads and highways was 50 mph. The passenger seat is very comfortable. I lube the chain every 200-300 miles. The original windshield is useless. I added GIVI crash bars, MRA vario wind screen (this is a +++), Motech center stand (a must to ease your lube job), handle bar covers and the Air Hawk 2 cushion seat (this is a +++) and a KAOKO throttle lock. I may add some additional lights from PIAA. Again, I'm very happy with the V-Strom. I don't see a personal need to have the 1000cc engine. I bring it in for maintenance every 3,500-4,000 miles, religiously check my tires for proper pressure and use a bright green vest most of the time. On July 9, I was involved in an accident against a Chevy truck, riding 25 mph. The crash bars did an excellent job and my Nolan 42 helmet did an excellent job.
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R. Longmire

Appomattox, Virginia

Reviewed on August 3, 2011

Motorcycle reviewed 2009 Suzuki TU250X view listing

5.0
First: Kudos to the dealership on the preparation of the bike. There was absolutely nothing that was not assembled correctly. This bike has worked perfectly, every time all the time. Reports are, and my experience indicates, that the TU has an extended break-in period. At 2,000 miles I can tell the bike i... read more
First: Kudos to the dealership on the preparation of the bike. There was absolutely nothing that was not assembled correctly. This bike has worked perfectly, every time all the time. Reports are, and my experience indicates, that the TU has an extended break-in period. At 2,000 miles I can tell the bike is still getting better and better. It will run an indicated 70 to 75 mph. all day, if you ask it. This is closer to a real 68-72. This is the perfect bike for a road like the Blue Ridge Parkway. The bike is really well mannered and predictable. It is a light bike, but I do not feel I am being blown around when passing or being passed by trucks on the 65 mph. by-pass. The torque curve is so flat that it is hard to find yourself in a gear that does not work. This is a very forgiving bike, very easy to ride. While this is a great first bike for anyone, I have been riding for 25 years, and think this bike is great fun. You can push this bike to the limits and not get a ticket. The fuel injection is great!! No choke, no turning gas on and off. There is really no warm-up. So far, from 55F to 100F it is just start and go. 2,000 foot change in elevation? No difference in performance. This bike is a keeper. I will want something else if I want to travel on the Interstate. The TU can just barely do Interstate speed and there is not much reserve. But anything else in the USA that is paved, the TU can handle. I might go to different tires if I decide to ride much more on gravel roads. (I've done maybe 25 miles on gravel just to see how it would be). This is not an off road bike. But, it can do anything that qualifies as a road. To date, my longest day was 200 miles. At the end of the day I was glad to get off the bike, but I was not sore then, or the next day. I really believe I will get accustomed to this bike and will be able to do long days on it. The stock seat is really pretty good. If I were going to ride across the country I would not hesitate to use the TU to do it, so long as I stay off the Interstates. The other night at a gas stop a fellow asked me what year the TU was. He thought I had just restored a classic. People are surprised when I tell them it's a 250. If I pulled the stickers off I could tell them it was a 500 - that's what some people guess that it is. The head light is great, and far, far better than anything stock on my old bikes. I've only done one short ride 2 up. But, other than a slight lag on acceleration, and some more effort on the brakes, the TU did fine. After five months I only have 2,000 miles on the bike. But that is because I am tied to the office, away on business, etc. I look for excuses to go someplace on the TU.
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Bob

Stafford, Virginia

Reviewed on July 21, 2011

Motorcycle reviewed 2009 Suzuki V-Strom 650 view listing

5.0
I have had my Wee-Strom for three weeks now, and have put about 300 miles on it. I have had several bikes over the years, and can honestly say that this is the bike I should have bought a long time ago. It has plenty of power (more than enough to get me in real trouble), good ergonomics (even for my troub... read more
I have had my Wee-Strom for three weeks now, and have put about 300 miles on it. I have had several bikes over the years, and can honestly say that this is the bike I should have bought a long time ago. It has plenty of power (more than enough to get me in real trouble), good ergonomics (even for my troublesome knee), handles very well, is light (much lighter than any of the cruisers I have had in the past) and makes me smile whenever I ride it. My only complaint is that the seat is kind of marginal, but that should be an easy fix. All in all, this is the best bike I have ever had and plan on keeping it for a long, long time.
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A_BOOGIE

jacksonville, North Carolina

Reviewed on May 30, 2011

Motorcycle reviewed 2009 Suzuki GSX-R1000 view listing

5.0
Although it's down on power next to the BMW and the ZX10, she will turn with the best of them. Get rid of the bulky exhaust and it's one of the best looking bikes around.... read more
Although it's down on power next to the BMW and the ZX10, she will turn with the best of them. Get rid of the bulky exhaust and it's one of the best looking bikes around.
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capt gary

wesley chapel, Florida

Reviewed on May 1, 2011

Motorcycle reviewed 2009 Suzuki DR-Z400SM view listing

5.0
This is the first bike I have ever owned that was not a Yamaha. I was a Yamaha dealer in Connecticut for several years, many years ago. I still own a 2008 Yamaha XT 250. I traded a 2007 Yamaha V-Star 650 custom for the 2009 DR-Z400SM. It's 200-plus pounds lighter and all around, a great bike to ride. ... read more
This is the first bike I have ever owned that was not a Yamaha. I was a Yamaha dealer in Connecticut for several years, many years ago. I still own a 2008 Yamaha XT 250. I traded a 2007 Yamaha V-Star 650 custom for the 2009 DR-Z400SM. It's 200-plus pounds lighter and all around, a great bike to ride. It's not as comfortable at 80 mph. as the V-Star, but all other factors considered, more fun to ride. There are lots of "goodies" to buy to make the bike your own. The "gel" seat from Suzuki is worth every penny. The water cooled engine a huge plus, inverted shocks much better ride, Excel wheels are a great upgrade. All in all, it's a great bike in every way. The dealership is also a super place to buy a bike. This was the third in three years. Thanks for the great customer service at both locations.
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Kimmerling

FORT WORTH, Texas

Reviewed on April 8, 2011

Motorcycle reviewed 2009 Suzuki V-Strom 650 view listing

5.0
I read all the forums on this bike. I came from a Vulcan 750 cruiser. This bike rode smooth like an electric bike. I couldn't tell if it was running at freeway speed! It's smooth, fuel injected, nimble, and has perfect power for touring/city. It gets 50 plus miles a gallon. It's a higher than average bike... read more
I read all the forums on this bike. I came from a Vulcan 750 cruiser. This bike rode smooth like an electric bike. I couldn't tell if it was running at freeway speed! It's smooth, fuel injected, nimble, and has perfect power for touring/city. It gets 50 plus miles a gallon. It's a higher than average bike but it allows me to see through traffic and be seen better. It has an excellent headlight! It is a chain drive so maintenance is pretty frequent for me since I put about 2,000 a month easy. So what, I learn how to clean and lube chains....bought the warranty plan so that all I really need to do now is ride baby ride! The representative at the dealership was really helpful and all about customer service (which is my big pet peeve). He advocates for the customer and doesn't seem like he is out to hustle you. It's an excellent bike for the money. Buy one now that the interest rate is low!
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Joey

Salisbury, Maryland

Reviewed on March 8, 2011

Motorcycle reviewed 2009 Suzuki GSX-R600 view listing

5.0
This bike will do what ever you need it to do. The bike is fast and has a quick response time.... read more
This bike will do what ever you need it to do. The bike is fast and has a quick response time.
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