Hello
Have had my DL1050 base model 2 months and 2k miles
It was really close decision between the 650 & 1050
Got a new pre-reg for £8500 and thought that bigger version was worth the extra for me (approx £1500 more than the 650)
Main differences , better suspension and brakes , neither bikes are lacking power for real road use , however the 1050 has loads more acceleration , making overtaking easier , also really relaxing to ride but deceptively quick without trying
Another factor to me was I'm not getting younger and thought take the chance to ride the bigger bike while I still can , 50 mile daily commute average 60 mpg so not expensive to run
Sure a 650 will be next when the 1050 gets too heavy ( previous bikes include a sv650 which I loved )
Test ride both , both great bikes
BTW the 1050 felt more agile to me than a 2015 & 2018 DL1000 I rode , even though its heavier ?
The 1050 has not got as more torque really low down compared with the 2015 & 2018 DL1000 I rode, however for me I find it more than enough and once over 5k really shifts and loves to be revved , like a 650 engine on steroids ;) , also feels better quality with fit and finish compared with the 650
The dl1050 are physically big and heavy when at a standstill , moving round etc , however when on the move are fine , I'm 5ft 11, 15 stone for reference , much smaller and I would have gone for the 650
Cheers Steve