Ride Review: 2015 Suzuki V-Strom DL1000
2015 Suzuki V-Stom DL1000 (test ride) I test rode the new Suzuki V-Stom DL1000 & liked it much more than the 2012 I rode several years ago f eeling like the modern day version of the venerable 1981/82 Yamaha XV920RH, narrow between the legs. . If only it had better wind protection & a prettier front end. It’s definitely the value leader & very well spec’d for the money. Finally a 1 litre twin that feels strong right off idle…I found none of the lean fueling jerkiness that a few reviewers have commented on…it definitely needs a pipe as you barely hear the exhaust. The motor feels more burly and manly than the wee-strom with pleasant stronger power pulses, while feeling modern & refined…I like the ever so slightly rumpy idle that tells you there are beer mug sized pistons down there. Pickup is linear & strong up to 6 – 7k with a very entertaining mid-range that invites short shifting. I immediately became comfortable & found it very easy to live with...