The Vstrom 650 is a comfortable bike, and I'm sure the 1000 is the same. But there's always a few tweaks you usually have to do. Mine is adding the SW Motech 22mm bar backs. Up 30mm. back 20mm (or forward if you
prefer!) It seems my arms are a bit short. I was getting ache's in the back side of my shoulders. These have made a world of difference for the better. I have some ROX risers from a previous bike, but in my case, that would have been OTT, besides the cables and wiring harness would probably not have fit. The cables with the SWM's were fine. brake cable a little tight, but it's OK. The other thing I like about these SWM's is they sort of discreetly 'blend in'
Just had my first service done (600 m) and now I can open her up a bit more.