Author Topic: V-Strom DL1000 overated and overpriced? (Read 14779 times)

Fat Rat · « **Reply #40 on:** September 21, 2014, 18:53:46 »

Quote from: "Santah"

I actually do believe that there are some out there knocking the bike for some misguided reason. Not all, just some.Maybe its envy.

From what I've read here, the people who criticise the new DL1000 have done so in a structured way with valid points of view. Just because they (including me) don't share your views doesn't make us misguided. All reasonable points of view are welcome on this site, it's a discussion forum, discuss.

Envy? yes, that's it. I wish I could afford a new bike.

Juvecu · « **Reply #41 on:** September 21, 2014, 19:02:09 »

You need to add your KTM to your profile, Mr. Rat

MartinW · « **Reply #42 on:** September 21, 2014, 19:04:00 »

and remove the K2 DL1000.

Fat Rat · « **Reply #43 on:** September 21, 2014, 19:05:51 »

Are you picking on me?

MartinW · « **Reply #44 on:** September 21, 2014, 19:07:36 »

Not any more

WumbleWee · « **Reply #45 on:** September 21, 2014, 21:13:58 »

I had a long test ride on the new Veek at my local friendly dealer a few months ago and I really liked it. It was a bit more grunty than my Wee and looked a bit smarter and with 'free' panniers and a generous trade-in I was very tempted to do a deal. The only things I didn't like compared to the Wee were the clutch and the gear-change, but maybe these had not bedded in on the low mileage demo bike.
The biggest problem for me is that I have grown to really like my Wee over the 3 years of ownership and although it could do with a bit more grunt when overtaking 2-up with luggage, it is a hugely capable bike and it felt so comfy and perky as I was riding home from the dealer that I knew it was not time to change it. Maybe in a few years I will, and it will probably be for the Veek.
So for me I don't think the Veek is over-rated and over-priced (with the free panniers, etc, anyway) it's just that my Wee is so capable and under-rated and under-priced for what it does I just could not see the point in changing.

Fat Rat · « **Reply #46 on:** October 01, 2014, 14:41:43 »

Santah,

My views are my own, I'm glad you like the new DL1000 and I'm sure Suzuki are too.

D0nw0n · « **Reply #47 on:** October 12, 2014, 19:10:30 »

My DL1000 has just over 3k on it now. The seat which I admit was uncomfortable when new, has improved with mileage. The fuel consumption is good if you don't gun it everywhere. The traction control on 2, seems to make the bike use more fuel. The handling is the best attribute of the bike, whether high speed getting your knee down, or town work. I haven't try it 2 up yet, so couldn't comment.
The downsides are, the fuelling issues at slow speed, the lack of internal pannier space, and rack weight limit. If you breathe on the bike, it scratches. The brakes are good but lack feel, either on or off sometimes. As a tourer, its disappointing, the rack with topbox/panniers has a limit of 10kgs which is just over 20 pounds, not a lot. Unfortunately, its neither a practical tourer or a dedicated roadster, but a mismatch of the two.

Fat Rat · « **Reply #48 on:** October 12, 2014, 20:10:12 »

What did you replace with the DL1000?

UK_Vstrom650 · « **Reply #49 on:** October 12, 2014, 20:12:46 »

Don't worry about the 10kg 'limit' on the back, my Glee has had probably 25kg+ on the back with no issues. Probably more to do with lawyers than capability.

SimonW · « **Reply #50 on:** October 12, 2014, 20:14:11 »

Where has santah gone? I re-read this thread and can see his message quoted but can't see the original and his username doesn't exist any more.

Jacko · « **Reply #51 on:** October 12, 2014, 20:36:23 »

Busy preparing for his Christmas rush.

SimonW · « **Reply #52 on:** October 12, 2014, 21:04:33 »

Very good Jacko!

I guess he's another who's been liquidated then.

Jacko · « **Reply #53 on:** October 21, 2014, 10:01:12 »

I was in Wheels in Peterborough on Sunday, this was on the brand new 1000, looks like they've made it the official price now, at Wheels at least. This one was the standard bike, there was also one with a load of accessories on for 9.5k.

Oop North John · « **Reply #54 on:** October 21, 2014, 12:30:08 »

Quote from: "Jacko"

I was in Wheels in Peterborough on Sunday, this was on the brand new 1000, looks like they've made it the official price now, at Wheels at least. This one was the standard bike,

Same price on ebay for the bare bike:

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/2014-Suzuki-D ... 3387453d9d

though if you can stand going down to London, it's cheaper:

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Suzuki-V-Stro ... 2596fe154f

alan29 · « **Reply #55 on:** October 21, 2014, 13:23:09 »

Quote from: "Oop North John"

Quote from: "Jacko"
I was in Wheels in Peterborough on Sunday, this was on the brand new 1000, looks like they've made it the official price now, at Wheels at least. This one was the standard bike,

Same price on ebay for the bare bike:

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/2014-Suzuki-D ... 3387453d9d

though if you can stand going down to London, it's cheaper:

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Suzuki-V-Stro ... 2596fe154f

that's more like it.

fear_factory84 · « **Reply #56 on:** October 26, 2014, 01:21:46 »

Quote from: "UK_Vstrom650"

Don't worry about the 10kg 'limit' on the back, my Glee has had probably 25kg+ on the back with no issues. Probably more to do with lawyers than capability.

and givi rack add also two metal reinforcements to that crappy silver plastic rack..

Oop North John · « **Reply #57 on:** October 30, 2014, 21:50:57 »

Quote from: "Jacko"

I was in Wheels in Peterborough on Sunday, this was on the brand new 1000, looks like they've made it the official price now, at Wheels at least. This one was the standard bike, there was also one with a load of accessories on for 9.5k.

Looking at what the S10 costs, especially when compared to the new Veek, and saw an interesting price comparison in this advert on ebay:

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/131323731985? ... EBIDX%3AIT in the second picture.

UK_Vstrom650 · « **Reply #58 on:** October 30, 2014, 22:08:14 »

That S10 does look nice... (must stop looking!!)

Bertie · « **Reply #59 on:** November 02, 2014, 16:08:40 »

As a recent purchaser of the new V Strom DL1000A, I personally do not think it's either overrated or overpriced. Yesterday took the new bike out on a 200 mile journey from St Andrews out to the Green Wellie Stop in Tyndrum and back again. Even though I was still running in the bike in it was a fun filled ride (except for the pine needles on the corners) and look forward to be able to open up the throttle more.

Also I found as a tall person 6 foot plus the riding position was extremely comfortable for a old git like me, arthritis in the knees and a knackered back! On my return home I was still able to walk and no numb bum.

In summary I think it's well worth the money I paid even got the panniers thrown in, I did look at the GS1200 but thought I'm not going to pay that much!!