08-19-2019, 09:50 AM
My wife has had two 650 V-stroms, an '07 and a '12. Both were great bikes, decent power, good handling and reliable, decent fuel mileage up to 65 mpg. My only complaint with both was marginal brakes with little feel and only fair build quality. Switches could be troublesome also.
Her latest ride is an NC700X. Although not as quick as the high revving V-strom, the NC700X is smoother, handles better, more refined, better build quality, brakes that are "light years" better than the Suzuki and fuel mileage near 80 mpg at moderate highway speeds. Better yet we took this left-over 2015 home for $4999 + tax. And that faux tank storage is a big plus.
I want one now to convert into a light touring bike. Needs little but luggage and a larger wind screen.
Her latest ride is an NC700X. Although not as quick as the high revving V-strom, the NC700X is smoother, handles better, more refined, better build quality, brakes that are "light years" better than the Suzuki and fuel mileage near 80 mpg at moderate highway speeds. Better yet we took this left-over 2015 home for $4999 + tax. And that faux tank storage is a big plus.
I want one now to convert into a light touring bike. Needs little but luggage and a larger wind screen.