New VStrom 1000

[SweaterDude]

Apparently the new Strom is really looking to attack the ADV market. its getting a real Adventure setup with a 19er in the front and a new ABS system. It also gets a newly revised engine rumored to get 60MPG! not to mention that it finally gets redressed and doesnt look so boring anymore!

read more here

 

[greg]

don't forget this is probably 60 UK mpg, which is around 50 US mpg. (our pints and hence gallons are bigger)

 

[Erci]

Yeah, it doesn't look boring. It now looks like a Multistrada got in a fight and lost.. badly!! :rof:

 

[Smersh]

Yeah, it doesn't look boring. It now looks like a Multistrada got in a fight and lost.. badly!! :rof:

not boring at all. I actually, kinda like it - a bit of treatment from TwistedThrottle and Touratech, combined with second mortgage, and selling the unborn child and it will be look like an adventure tourer. But i'm also known to like the BMW's Duck-On-Acid and Kawasaki's Swamp Thing.

By the looks of the photos crashbars and aux lights are factory (prob. optional)? That's a nice touch, unless of course they make them an option for an extra $1000. Will def need an engine guard

 

[Erci]

Call it brand loyalty, but I like this a lot better (would probably get exactly this, if I was in the market for adventure bike):

I took Super 10 out for a demo and rather enjoyed it. Great motor and trans. Very relaxing, couch-like ride. Hated the turbulence, but I'm sure that's an easy fix with a different screen.

 

[CNY Fizzer]

Not sure why but I likey

 

[Botch]

Had I not just acquired a BMW R1200GS, I'd totally check out that VStrom!

And the first thing I'd check, is if they finally put a damn gas gauge on it. :spank:


And I had hemmed and hawed over the Tenere for a long time, but I just could not get over that Lord Volderwort nose-less look... :barf:

 

[darius]

I'd love a big v-twin w/ an aftermarket pipe.

A bit funny looking tho.

 

[SweaterDude]

from the sound of it, it might be cheaper than the Super Tenure. I am also a big fan of the Yami, but its nice to have something to make you think before you choose.

 

[PFD023]

Comes with TC....ABS (haven't said if you can turn it off) decent size gas tank (20l).....hp is suppose to be OVER 100bhp.weighs about 34kilos less that a Super T and it's suppose to be under $13k.....SuperT only has a 1yr warranty....not sure about the Vstrom......they are going to sell a crapload of these.
FYI....crapload is more than a ****load but less than a load.

 

[Erci]

weighs about 34kilos less that a Super T

Excellent point. I didn't look at the specs. Sure enough.. nearly 80 pounds lighter. That's pretty huge.