[M700]

First ride of 2023 today. 50+ degrees, no snow or ice on the road, sunny and beautiful blue skies! Just put about 40 miles on it on one of my favorite local roads along the Columbia River.

2009 Suzuki DL 650 that I bought new in 2010. It's still looking and running just fine. Still think it's a goofy looking bike but it's comfortable and capable:

The owner has aged more than the bike since 2010:

Smiling from ear to ear right now. Riding will do that for me almost every time.

Guy

 

[leverbros]

Terrain almost looks like the southwestern desert from your pics. Guess the Cascades wrings out all the moisture from rainstorms heading east and you get what's left.

50 degrees will still freeze your cojones off while riding a bike. Still too cold for my blood....lol.

 

[Jimboro]

I really miss riding. Nice to see someone is enjoying the day on a bike .

 

[M700]

Terrain almost looks like the southwestern desert from your pics. Guess the Cascades wrings out all the moisture from rainstorms heading east and you get what's left.

50 degrees will still freeze your cojones off while riding a bike. Still too cold for my blood....lol.

Ya, the climate is pretty much desert east of the Cascades. I think we average about 8" of precip a year, though often we do get a fair bit of snow. Not usually much rain though.

Guy

 

[chipper]

I have a V-strom 1000 2014. Best thing is you can't see it while riding it. However it's one of the best all round bikes I've ever ridden in 54 years. Love the torque and handling in the hills and corners. Ride it more then the ST1300. Plus I can run 2 track and gravel roads no problem. Way underrated bikes IMHO.

 

[M700]

I have a V-strom 1000 2014. Best thing is you can't see it while riding it. However it's one of the best all round bikes I've ever ridden in 54 years. Love the torque and handling in the hills and corners. Ride it more then the ST1300. Plus I can run 2 track and gravel roads no problem. Way underrated bikes IMHO.

I hope that Suzuki is pleased that the V-Stroms continue to sell and be appreciated. Introduced in 2004 as I recall, and still popular. I agree, it's a very comfortable and versatile bike.

Guy

 

[kpb0605]

Hey Guy... I thought you sold this bike? Maybe Im confused.

Bill