Is the Suzuki V-Strom 650 XT ready for dirt?
The exposed underbelly and lightly-built stock crash bars both needed to be addressed to get our V-Strom 650 XT test bike ready for the trail. Despite its limitations in the dirt, riding the new V-Strom 650 XT still put a smile on our faces.
Is the V-Strom a good off road motorcycle?
While a set of rugged wire-spoke wheels and quality suspension are a good foundation for any off-road capable motorcycle. However, the V-Strom isn’t without its flaws.
Which is better Suzuki V-Strom 650 or KLR 650?
It was a rough ride but the various guards we added managed to keep the V-Strom’s vitals protected over some pretty harsh terrain. We found that with suspension tuning and tires, the V-Strom is capable of outperforming a KLR 650 in the dirt. However, we wouldn’t go as far as to say it’s better off-road than the KLR.
Which is faster KTM 990 or V-Strom 650?
During our stock KLR 650 vs KTM 990 Adventure R test, we recorded a 23-second difference between the two bikes. That makes the V-Strom four seconds faster than the KLR. Going through the test data, it appears the KLR 650 struggled on the hill climbs sections where it was underpowered.
The exposed underbelly and lightly-built stock crash bars both needed to be addressed to get our V-Strom 650 XT test bike ready for the trail. Despite its limitations in the dirt, riding the new V-Strom 650 XT still put a smile on our faces.
While a set of rugged wire-spoke wheels and quality suspension are a good foundation for any off-road capable motorcycle. However, the V-Strom isn’t without its flaws.
It was a rough ride but the various guards we added managed to keep the V-Strom’s vitals protected over some pretty harsh terrain. We found that with suspension tuning and tires, the V-Strom is capable of outperforming a KLR 650 in the dirt. However, we wouldn’t go as far as to say it’s better off-road than the KLR.
During our stock KLR 650 vs KTM 990 Adventure R test, we recorded a 23-second difference between the two bikes. That makes the V-Strom four seconds faster than the KLR. Going through the test data, it appears the KLR 650 struggled on the hill climbs sections where it was underpowered.