I hope I'm posting this in the right section.
After many years, I'm getting back on the road. I'm looking at a 650 V-Strom and wanted some advice please.
I've not test ridden one, but got a seat on a lowered 2012 model and it seems light enough and not too tall (I'm 5 feet 4 and three quarters with 30 inch inside leg)
I've seen a 2009 model advertised with 59,000 miles on the clock and MOTd till 08/17. Only problem is that it's 5 hours away from me so before I make the journey, I wanted to as some questions.
First question is - the older models were ever so slightly lower? Would the seat have been any wider on them? Seat width will have a huge impact on whether I can reach the ground or not
I know I can get it lowered as well - how much impact would that have on handling?
Is the mileage anything to worry about? Do they develop any problems with high mileage? It doesn't bother me if it's been well maintained.
Does £1895 sound like a fair price for that year?
Anything else anyone can think of I need to know would be hugely appreciated.
Alison