V-Strom (650cc & 1000cc)

Faiz Gonzalez · August 7, 2009

thanks guys for d advice.

WildCard · August 10, 2009

Heyos guys

Are all V-Stroms in Singapore from Guan Hoe or are they PI bikes?

Considering a V-Strom 1000 if any new ones left and hopefully under GH.

anodise57 · August 10, 2009

Ur Wish Confirm + chop cannot come true....

They are PI and only comes from Loois....

WildCard · August 10, 2009

Ur Wish Confirm + chop cannot come true....
They are PI and only comes from Loois....

Including DL650s?

I was reading another thread about some guy who bought a new DL1000 and went to GH to fix it.

Was wondering why would GH fix it if its PI...

speedjpop · August 10, 2009

Mine also more or less abit..
Even after changing neccessary stuff.. sometimes its ur tire pressure, pillion weight against urs, rear gantong too soft.

its ok one...... cos its slow speed..... High speed u should worry ...

Hey Da,

u have to get it check. Sounds worrying to me. I dun experience wobble at slow or high speed. Did felt bad wobble only when cruising abt 160-180kmh with pillion and 3 loaded boxes.

Bet that if its poorly inflated tyre, u shld have felt it while turning.

speedjpop · August 10, 2009

How come no want wanna try Tourace EXP ... Its newer thread design that is more for road and less of Off-road which i think i many pp's case is more applicable...

Bikewerks
Mr Ah Beng
Shun Li Building

Competitive pricing.... As compared to HKL that quoted me a price telling me CHEAPEST IN SG.... ya right.... still ask if can be cheaper...
ans = I say 2nd .. no one say 1st .. .Best...
Bikewerkz havent bargain already cheaper then them...

Go try peepz

Hi Mike,

Tourance EXP wld be my next set of tyre! U accompany me go change when i do, ok??

speedjpop · August 10, 2009

hey guys one more question do u think i can manage d bike im only standing at 1.72.. anyone shorter then me riding d bike.. any advise..

When u see how short I'm...u wldn't worry! The joy this V-Twin gives u, will ride u thr!

speedjpop · August 10, 2009

We have seen pics of Blackbird with side-cars....Gold-wings, Busa.....how abt V-Stroms??.....Hehehe....

gargantua · August 11, 2009

Including DL650s?

I was reading another thread about some guy who bought a new DL1000 and went to GH to fix it.
Was wondering why would GH fix it if its PI...

I see your gsr600 in the classifieds. If I were looking for that genre of bike, I will be all over yours. Welcome to the dark side.

I see the dl650 at GH showroom floor in rangoon but not the dl1k...now and a few years ago it was the same. Not sure what it stands for. Anyway, does it matter? If you are looking for assurances through GH, be prepared to be dissapointed.

Edited August 11, 2009 by gargantua

anodise57 · August 11, 2009

Including DL650s?

I was reading another thread about some guy who bought a new DL1000 and went to GH to fix it.
Was wondering why would GH fix it if its PI...

Is it GH's practises that they ONLY service anything that came out from their shop? This i do not know.

1 thing for sure is DL1k spare parts are available in Eversuccess. So I think its consider agent bike. 650 is 100% PI cos they say officially they don exist and no have sparepart catalogue there. One thing for sure. DL650 shhare a lot of stuff with DL1K and SV650 and other GSXR parts. So its realidy available. U must know what to look for when u are in need of spare parts and go to a shop that knows suzuki bikes...

WildCard · August 11, 2009

I see your gsr600 in the classifieds. If I were looking for that genre of bike, I will be all over yours. Welcome to the dark side.

I see the dl650 at GH showroom floor in rangoon but not the dl1k...now and a few years ago it was the same. Not sure what it stands for. Anyway, does it matter? If you are looking for assurances through GH, be prepared to be dissapointed.

Hahahha!

Thanks. Suzuki bikes are just meant to be modded and upgraded, regardless of costs. Thus my peverse love for Suzuki bikes.

I had looked at a few bikes and came to the idea of DLs just yesterday.

Is it GH's practises that they ONLY service anything that came out from their shop? This i do not know.

1 thing for sure is DL1k spare parts are available in Eversuccess. So I think its consider agent bike. 650 is 100% PI cos they say officially they don exist and no have sparepart catalogue there. One thing for sure. DL650 shhare a lot of stuff with DL1K and SV650 and other GSXR parts. So its realidy available. U must know what to look for when u are in need of spare parts and go to a shop that knows suzuki bikes...

GSR400s will have a hard time trying to convince GH to get them serviced. I would not even start with parts.

But its a common knowledge that agents have the 'choice' to refuse bikes that are from PIs. At the very least they're sure to charge 'premium' prices for PI bikes purchasing parts from agents.

Anywayz, I just went to Looi's just now. Mr Lee says the next stock of DL1000s are coming in around January. Ard 22K OTR or so he says.

He has DL650s in stock rite now.

Ok, I know I should search for this but the best info comes from those who rode it themselves:

How are the FC for the DL650 and the DL1000?

I'm deciding which one.

I've already ridden 2 streetfighters, 2 choppers and 1 supersports.

Right now I'm leaning for an enduro bike.

I need something that has pretty good legs coz if my daily commute (Jurong East -> Punggol -> Town -> Jurong East). I also need it pretty fast (my insatiable thirst for speed) but not superbike fast. And in between, I need something that can help me with the laptops and items me and my wife need to carry to work.

I may go do more touring with this bike.

I've looked at the CB1000R (good FC but poor pillion seat and no racks for panniers), the Tenere (great bike but absolute PI means I'm like starved of options for spare parts and price is same as the CB1000R) and a Fuoco (great bike but a scooter means a bit underpowered for my tastes).

The DL1000 would be an interesting choice coz its using a TL1000 engine, something I'm very familiar with having owned a TLR before.

But the FC for this one is a bit question mark. The DL650 I know has better FC but power when compared the weight becomes a question.

Any opinions anyone?

cstay66 · August 11, 2009

He has DL650s in stock rite now.

Ok, I know I should search for this but the best info comes from those who rode it themselves:

How are the FC for the DL650 and the DL1000?
I'm deciding which one.

I've already ridden 2 streetfighters, 2 choppers and 1 supersports.
Right now I'm leaning for an enduro bike.
I need something that has pretty good legs coz if my daily commute (Jurong East -> Punggol -> Town -> Jurong East). I also need it pretty fast (my insatiable thirst for speed) but not superbike fast. And in between, I need something that can help me with the laptops and items me and my wife need to carry to work.
I may go do more touring with this bike.

I've looked at the CB1000R (good FC but poor pillion seat and no racks for panniers), the Tenere (great bike but absolute PI means I'm like starved of options for spare parts and price is same as the CB1000R) and a Fuoco (great bike but a scooter means a bit underpowered for my tastes).
The DL1000 would be an interesting choice coz its using a TL1000 engine, something I'm very familiar with having owned a TLR before.
But the FC for this one is a bit question mark. The DL650 I know has better FC but power when compared the weight becomes a question.

Any opinions anyone?

look like the dl1000 is your cup of tea. exactly like what you are looking for.

like wat you say, the dl650 has good fc but lack of that little bit of top speed at times if you are looking for anything more than 160km/h in comfort.

estimated fc for dl650:

80-100km/h, 25-27km/l

100-120km/h, 24-25km/l

120-140km/h, 20-23km/l

150km/h & above, 13-19km/l

WildCard · August 11, 2009

look like the dl1000 is your cup of tea. exactly like what you are looking for.

like wat you say, the dl650 has good fc but lack of that little bit of top speed at times if you are looking for anything more than 160km/h in comfort.

estimated fc for dl650:

80-100km/h, 25-27km/l

100-120km/h, 24-25km/l

120-140km/h, 20-23km/l

150km/h & above, 13-19km/l

Wow!

thanks for the figures.

Anyone has figures for the DL1000?

Looking at the excellent figures and the fact that it can reach 150km/h range is very intriguing, especially since I forsee a lot of city and stop-go riding.

anodise57 · August 11, 2009

How are the FC for the DL650 and the DL1000?

I'm deciding which one.

=> DL650 avg range 25km/L local

DL1k avg range 19km/L local

I've already ridden 2 streetfighters, 2 choppers and 1 supersports.

Right now I'm leaning for an enduro bike.

=> Phantom, S4, Blackbird, Silverwing, 1st non-honda strommy 650

Chopper. Street, Sports tourer, Tourer scoot, enduro

I need something that has pretty good legs coz if my daily commute (Jurong East -> Punggol -> Town -> Jurong East). I also need it pretty fast (my insatiable thirst for speed) but not superbike fast. And in between, I need something that can help me with the laptops and items me and my wife need to carry to work.

I may go do more touring with this bike.

=> wats ur avg speed? if its locally 100-130.... Tats wat i do normallly

SK, TPE, SLE, BKE, KJE, Tuas .. .and back how does tat sound? ~80km per day for work ALONE.

I am riding k4 model... if the latest model FC ~21km/L. 08

I hitting reserve @ 400~410km topping up 19L petrol. U do the math

I've looked at the CB1000R (good FC but poor pillion seat and no racks for panniers), the Tenere (great bike but absolute PI means I'm like starved of options for spare parts and price is same as the CB1000R) and a Fuoco (great bike but a scooter means a bit underpowered for my tastes).

The DL1000 would be an interesting choice coz its using a TL1000 engine, something I'm very familiar with having owned a TLR before.

But the FC for this one is a bit question mark. The DL650 I know has better FC but power when compared the weight becomes a question.

Any opinions anyone?

If you need LOTSA TORQUE 1k be the one

If you need HIGH FUEL ECONOMY,power ok ok ...... (not to mention INsurance, Road tax) 650 be the one.

Other than tat.. Looks diff only 2 vs 1 exhaust

Only question to ask urself is Wallet Vs Power

khaitronic · August 11, 2009

Hello guys...yeap...GH dont do PI bike...my RG150 was one of them...n they ask me to go service at where i buy...heck they even dont know what bike it is...and ask me is this really suzuki...until one of i think the experience mech came out and tell them all its RG...

Saw a vee just now at bukit merah...

I will viewing this forum often now...i will take out my v tomorrow...

will need more advise from u all

gargantua · August 11, 2009

How are the FC for the DL650 and the DL1000?
I'm deciding which one.
=> DL650 avg range 25km/L local
DL1k avg range 19km/L local

I've already ridden 2 streetfighters, 2 choppers and 1 supersports.
Right now I'm leaning for an enduro bike.

=> Phantom, S4, Blackbird, Silverwing, 1st non-honda strommy 650

Chopper. Street, Sports tourer, Tourer scoot, enduro

I need something that has pretty good legs coz if my daily commute (Jurong East -> Punggol -> Town -> Jurong East). I also need it pretty fast (my insatiable thirst for speed) but not superbike fast. And in between, I need something that can help me with the laptops and items me and my wife need to carry to work.
I may go do more touring with this bike.
=> wats ur avg speed? if its locally 100-130.... Tats wat i do normallly
SK, TPE, SLE, BKE, KJE, Tuas .. .and back how does tat sound? ~80km per day for work ALONE.
I am riding k4 model... if the latest model FC ~21km/L. 08
I hitting reserve @ 400~410km topping up 19L petrol. U do the math

I've looked at the CB1000R (good FC but poor pillion seat and no racks for panniers), the Tenere (great bike but absolute PI means I'm like starved of options for spare parts and price is same as the CB1000R) and a Fuoco (great bike but a scooter means a bit underpowered for my tastes).
The DL1000 would be an interesting choice coz its using a TL1000 engine, something I'm very familiar with having owned a TLR before.
But the FC for this one is a bit question mark. The DL650 I know has better FC but power when compared the weight becomes a question.

Any opinions anyone?

If you need LOTSA TORQUE 1k be the one
If you need HIGH FUEL ECONOMY,power ok ok ...... (not to mention INsurance, Road tax) 650 be the one.

Other than tat.. Looks diff only 2 vs 1 exhaust
Only question to ask urself is Wallet Vs Power

This question has been asked plenty of times. Please gorge yourself :-)

http://www.stromtrooper.com/showthread.php?t=20341

Have you considered this..

http://www.singaporebikes.com/forums/showthread.php?t=251616

Edited August 11, 2009 by gargantua

anodise57 · August 11, 2009

Wooo Garg,

The F800 is shiok man..

Only turn off for mua is.. Pocket not big enough

per servicing.. call up PML appointment already $80 without doing anything

They calculate by per manhour... + sparepart replacement

My fren GS1200 went in .... normal maintainence ~ change EO, brake pad, tires.... 1500++....FYI, EO is only mineral..... not SUPER FULL SYN..

Seriously i can afford this baby, I'll get a car instead...

while SAVING my wee..... which i can still ride.. hahahha

khaitronic · August 11, 2009

Hey guys...anyone of u here already with side panniers rack...

can share how much u all spend...be it givi or hb or sw...

I just want to be mentally prepared first ....

Good if it is Givi cause can use my current e41

Anyway evercome across vstorm with wingrack...cause all i see is tubular rack...

WildCard · August 11, 2009

This question has been asked plenty of times. Please gorge yourself :-)

http://www.stromtrooper.com/showthread.php?t=20341

Have you considered this..

http://www.singaporebikes.com/forums/showthread.php?t=251616

Cool!

Will check out that thread on the comparison.

But no go for the F800GS. Love Beemers but with the missus aiming for a car next year, think I'll keep my bike costs low.

A Wee is still a Suzuki. Any issues, I just ride over to Ah Chong at Planet for a full satisfying lookthrough at the same quality as PML but at a fraction of the price.

Hey guys...anyone of u here already with side panniers rack...
can share how much u all spend...be it givi or hb or sw...

I just want to be mentally prepared first ....
Good if it is Givi cause can use my current e41

Anyway evercome across vstorm with wingrack...cause all i see is tubular rack...

You can consider SW-Motechs like the ones on my GSR. Using E41s also rite now.

Quik-lock means easy removal. German engineering means high quality.

But of course it will cost a bit more.

LollyPoP · August 11, 2009

hohohoho.... wildcard oso kana the STORM posion liao!

If u happen to be @ loois on any WED lunch time, give mi a call & i'll drop by.

anyway, I'm still keen on getting a 650 but cfm not for EVERYDAY riding.

meantime, I'm getting a 'small' bike for work.

& i'll be back joining u guys 'REAL' soon.

WildCard · August 11, 2009

Guys,

Sorry to be a real pest here (LOL).

Any DL1000 owners who have frequently ridden in city traffic can share their FC figures?

I've spent the last 3 hours thereabout searching for FC info and getting a lot of mixed info, especially when combined with info provided here.

SBF - avg 19km/l

This Thai review (http://www.motorcycle.in.th/article.php/Suzuki-DL1000-V-Strom-Japanese-Grand) - 12.3 km/l

StormTroopers forum (http://www.stromtrooper.com/forums/showthread.php?t=8015) - avg 17~km/l

I'm really into the 1000 and most prolly will wait for Mr Lee to bring the next batch in Jan next year (allows me to save up some heavy duty D/P as well).

But I'm kinda concerned as it will be 50% expressway riding (100-110 km/h range) and 50% city riding.

Any inputs?

speedjpop · August 11, 2009

Check out how others are putting up LEDs. How abt u??

MonoWorld · August 11, 2009

do you guys raised the fork tubes?

gargantua · August 11, 2009

Hey guys...anyone of u here already with side panniers rack...
can share how much u all spend...be it givi or hb or sw...

I just want to be mentally prepared first ....
Good if it is Givi cause can use my current e41

Anyway evercome across vstorm with wingrack...cause all i see is tubular rack...

see my previous reply..

Why? hepco rack-only accomodates hepco luggage....

The swMotech-most practical rack i've come across.costs a lil more than the other two(givi and H&B),but can accomodate hepco/givi/krauser panniers with the appropriate adapter. don't have to use compensating sizes(one wider than the other).

Anyway, with me and the top box on its already almost 140kg on the dl650 which comes with the above racks. I have never used side racks, and dont intend to. I will sell these racks off if anyone intested. New price is $450. Selling almost new for $350. For pic pm me. you can check with adventure on wheels for actual pricing choy(tel:68990148)

Also, selling away the "legal with lta cert" remus revolution end can dat come with my dl650 when I bought it 2 months ago... great exhaust, nice looks. Always preferred stock cans, old habit.

Edited August 12, 2009 by gargantua
grammar change

ChaoPuzzy1968 · August 12, 2009

Guys,
Sorry to be a real pest here (LOL).

Any DL1000 owners who have frequently ridden in city traffic can share their FC figures?
I've spent the last 3 hours thereabout searching for FC info and getting a lot of mixed info, especially when combined with info provided here.
SBF - avg 19km/l
This Thai review (http://www.motorcycle.in.th/article.php/Suzuki-DL1000-V-Strom-Japanese-Grand) - 12.3 km/l
StormTroopers forum (http://www.stromtrooper.com/forums/showthread.php?t=8015) - avg 17~km/l

I'm really into the 1000 and most prolly will wait for Mr Lee to bring the next batch in Jan next year (allows me to save up some heavy duty D/P as well).
But I'm kinda concerned as it will be 50% expressway riding (100-110 km/h range) and 50% city riding.

Any inputs?

recently i was traveling at 80km/h to betong

the FC is- 25-27km/h

city trvel is reduce to 19km/l at 60km/h 5th gear

traveling to hatyai at 180-200km/h fc is further reduce to 16km/l

traveling back at 130-140 fcis at 23/22 km/l

normal travel load including pillion and lugage is at 270 kg

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