Author Topic: 2017 vstrom 1000xt (Read 22973 times)

alibx11 · « **Reply #80 on:** October 15, 2016, 19:13:08 »

Funny how Kawasaki have restyled away from their Fugly stacked headlights to twin lights and Suzuki is going towards staked lights on more and more models.
I'm sure it'll grow on me in time but at the minute I like some features and don't like others, never been a beaker.

Fat Rat · « **Reply #81 on:** October 15, 2016, 19:35:53 »

The beak on the 2017 model is slightly less ridiculous than the current XT. The cyclops headlight just kills the look for me.

Stonec0ld · « **Reply #82 on:** October 15, 2016, 22:11:46 »

I agree, I don't mind a beak, but I really dislike the stacked lights

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MartinW · « **Reply #83 on:** October 16, 2016, 01:04:55 »

I don't like the Headlights or the Beak.

The argument for the single headlight is supposed to be a weight saving. So why stick a beak on the front? I know the beak weights less than an headlight, but weight is weight and that's a lump of plastic that isn't needed.

doboy · « **Reply #84 on:** October 16, 2016, 09:39:49 »

+1 its the stacked headlamp I don't like . My mate has the 650 versys with them .....ugly...I would never date a woman with one eye above the other ..

bigpie · « **Reply #85 on:** October 16, 2016, 10:25:58 »

^ you could say the same about a loud exhaust

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listermint · « **Reply #86 on:** October 17, 2016, 20:44:33 »

Stacked Headlight so you don't end up with this nonsense of one day light on the left and a never used full beam on the right. That annoys me so much looks unfinished

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alibx11 · « **Reply #87 on:** October 18, 2016, 08:31:13 »

Not applicable to the Strom as both headlights are on all the time.

Chris · « **Reply #88 on:** October 19, 2016, 11:57:41 »

Would be intresting to know if the exhaust could be used on a Glee?

greywolf · « **Reply #89 on:** October 19, 2016, 12:44:19 »

The 2017 650 exhaust is much the same in looks but would require a lot of work if it was possible. No way could a 1000 exhaust be put on a 650.

doboy · « **Reply #90 on:** October 19, 2016, 19:07:02 »

GREYWOLF, do you know if they have improved the charging system on the 2017 model ?

greywolf · « **Reply #91 on:** October 19, 2016, 20:07:57 »

The 1000 got a very good charging system in 2014, 490W, a series regulator/rectifier and encapsulated rotor magnets. I have yet to see a single complaint about the Veek charging system. The 2017 650 is getting the same R/R. I'm not sure about the magnets but not many have come loose on 650s.

jabmotorsport · « **Reply #92 on:** October 21, 2016, 18:33:59 »

I have to say ... I absolutely love the look of the 2017 650 ...... The daft headlight is a little bit of a worry but the overall bike looks great ..

Also with SV cams, there should be a wee bit more poke ....

Anyone want to buy a Yam Super Ten??

doboy · « **Reply #93 on:** October 24, 2016, 08:01:41 »

Thanks for that info greywolf, it might be worth putting the 2017 650 R/R on the older models ..

Brockett · « **Reply #94 on:** October 24, 2016, 12:01:42 »

Style - Women have lots and lots of shoes they love but don't wear

Style - What grown ups were wearing in 1970 ( take a look)

Style - When looks are valued more than performance.

Fat Rat · « **Reply #95 on:** October 24, 2016, 13:05:34 »

Quote from: jabmotorsport on October 21, 2016, 18:33:59

I have to say ... I absolutely love the look of the 2017 650 ......

Josh,

Don't worry, nobody here is suggesting you are gay

Brockett · « **Reply #96 on:** October 24, 2016, 14:37:21 »

What's the thinking behind spokes. Always a PITA back in the day.

jabmotorsport · « **Reply #97 on:** October 25, 2016, 08:58:53 »

Mr Fat Rat,

Do you treat all champions in this manner?

hahaha seriously though, I like it a lot and even Justine likes it

mr_diver · « **Reply #98 on:** October 25, 2016, 09:14:04 »

Well that's it then.

If a girl likes it we all have to defer to their judgement. Just like on every other subject.

Fat Rat · « **Reply #99 on:** October 25, 2016, 09:15:59 »

So you're saying it's a girls bike Josh?

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