10-03-2015, 01:02 PM
I would not try to talk you out of a V-strom. Agree with all that Capo stated and of the two V-stroms my wife has had, a 2007 and now a 2012, our experience is that they are trouble free with little to do other than routine maintenance. They don't impress bystanders, they impress their owners. And they make for an excellent touring bike with some added hard luggage. And did I mention the gas mileage, 67 mpg on some trips.
