I think Suzuki are trying to sell off all the L5 models both the proper VStrom and the XT.
Wheels at Peterborough are advertising both types at 1k off list price but it was only the stock they had so colours limited and all had to be registered by 31/12 or would be pre-registered.
When I gave up trying to justify that the Tiger 800 was a 3k better bike and decided to go with a Glee I searched for the ad again and found another dealer with my preferred grey in stock in std guise and they matched the price. Plus did me a deal on accessories as well.
The people at Wheels were very good and I felt a bit guilty having ridden their grey test XT, which was for sale as well, but getting my preferred colour for what is a once only opportunity for me won through.
From memory I think they may have had white and blue XTs and a red std Glee in the showroom but can't be sure as a week before Christmas.
Reading between the lines, although neither dealer would say with unsold stock, I think the VStrom may be seeing the revisions Suzuki have given to the SV650 so better economy etc which may explain the discounting.
I've not ridden an older model 650 but the Glee is an excellent bike and looking forward to my riding this year when I pick her up next week.
