If you are looking at going for a replacement Strom make sure its a new Vee2 1000! After 5 faithful, trouble free years from my Wee my mind was made up when I took a new 1000 demo out last January ahead of the launch.
I've had my new V2 for 5 days, covered 400 miles on it and absolutely love it. I'm averaging 55MPG to date, better than I thought it would be. I managed to get an ex demo version with only 500 miles on the clock. Granted its not a zero mileage new bike! But I got a decent deal, 2K off the price of a zero miler which for 500 miles and free 1st service thrown in ain't bad. As the new Strom is replacing my trusty Wee it needed to have a decent similar spec. So for under 10K I got the demo bike, with the following extras - new adventure pack, (engine bars, belly cowl, panniers, storm guards etc), centre stand, taller touring screen, scottoiler fitted, Givi Trekker top box and the LED driving fog lights (recommended), free labour for fitting and Suzuki two year warranty. I also swopped the seat for higher one free, under the Suzuki seat exchange programme.
The new Strom is a really great ride. Its a different bike and I think worth the money. The suspension, handling, powerful braking and the new motor feels top quality. I have no regrets in "upgrading". In fact I can't wait to go back to Europe. You just want to ride it all the time. If your thinking about upgrading, seriously, take one for a spin. You won't be dissapointed!!!!!!!!!!
I'll be adding some more GoPro videos and reviews to my YouTube channel soon.
Cheers