I had a load of fun On a CBF 250 over the last 18 months despite the lack of go so when I had the chance to "upgrade" to something a little kinder to my 6' 4" frame with no cash outlay ( swopped two bikes with cash to me) I jumped in .
It has the full Charley and Ewan luggage kit so I get lots of waves and leg waggles from those types when out and about They obviously haven't noticed it's only a 250 . I'd have preferred the Yellow and black ... but on the plus side it does 32 km per litre or 90mpg and will at a push do 500kms (300miles) to a 17l tank. What it lacks in speed I can make up over the course of a day by travelling non stop! I did 900kms the first weekend I got it and have covered over 1600 kms( 1000 miles) in less than 2 weeks including a short daily commute.
2018 Suzuki DL 250 V Strom
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Has a beak but isn't a GS .....
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Has a beak but isn't a GS .....
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Re: Has a beak but isn't a GS .....
That pannier on the left side of the bike looks enormous
Enjoy!
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Enjoy!
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Re: Has a beak but isn't a GS .....
Paul wrote:That pannier on the left side of the bike looks enormous
Enjoy!
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It is, but its got it own wheels ..
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1999 R1100s (mandarin) '
2018 DL 250V Strom
2019 CB125F Honda.
MZ301 Saxon Fun ( currently retired)
'03 Bullet 65 project..
Nigel
Keep smiling, it makes people wonder what you've been up to!
1999 R1100s (mandarin) '
2018 DL 250V Strom
2019 CB125F Honda.
MZ301 Saxon Fun ( currently retired)
'03 Bullet 65 project..
Re: Has a beak but isn't a GS .....
When it comes to value for money motorcycling Suzuki have got it spot on with the V-Strom range.
Enjoy your new bike.
Enjoy your new bike.
Re: Has a beak but isn't a GS .....
Where’s the engine?
If I am ever on life support - Unplug me......
Then plug me back in..........
See if that works .....
Then plug me back in..........
See if that works .....
Re: Has a beak but isn't a GS .....
Blackal wrote:Where’s the engine?
I know , my part of the world has gone like France , all 80kph limits , so is ideal for that...
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1999 R1100s (mandarin) '
2018 DL 250V Strom
2019 CB125F Honda.
MZ301 Saxon Fun ( currently retired)
'03 Bullet 65 project..
Nigel
Keep smiling, it makes people wonder what you've been up to!
1999 R1100s (mandarin) '
2018 DL 250V Strom
2019 CB125F Honda.
MZ301 Saxon Fun ( currently retired)
'03 Bullet 65 project..
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Re: Has a beak but isn't a GS .....
That looks like a bloody good commuter bike for me!!
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