Suzuki DL1000 Vstrom; Luggage & ADV Touring Mods; The Most Complete & Honest Owner Review on YouTube

This video addresses the question if the Suzuki Vstrom is a proper ADV touring motorcycle. How to equip a motorcycle for ADV touring? What are some of the most basic upgrades for adventure touring? Stay tuned to find out!
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Gear mentioned or reviewed:
- 2 brothers slip-on exhaust
- SW Motech Engine guards with frame sliders.
- SW Motech skid plate with easy access for oil changes.
- Center stand with skid plate.
- SW Motech, easy removal carriers.
- Wolfman Soft Saddle bags
- Givi Monokey Top Case plate.
- Zero Gravity and Vstream windscreens
- Front fork stabilizer
- Eibach rear suspension.
- PowerCommander 3.
- Sargent seat.
- Fastway foot pegs.
- Acerbis bark busters.
- Bar risers.
- Bell Bicycle Small handlebar bag.
- Front fender mud flap.
- 12 O'clock Labs Speedometer Calibrator
- Accessory tool (or wine bottle) welding rod tubes.
- Short folding gear shiftier.
-Motocentric Tank Bag
-Rok Straps
-Ram Mount
-Trackside 12v Outet
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[@thunderbolt854]

I am watching in 2020 as I am looking to buy a 2008 vstrom and I find this video very useful and very practical suggestions. Thank you, you have a made a timeless video.

[@pegasusmotorcycletours]

Thank you for the kind words - I am very glad you found the video helpful. Please stay tuned for upcoming videos - our whole channel is dedicated to everything related to the ADV lifestyle. Cheers - Nik

[@cwarren4396]

I've put 66000 miles on my 2004 with about half being off highway and I can concur that it can and will be a very adequate adventure bike.

[@pegasusmotorcycletours]

That's very impressive. We are in agreement then - it remains one of my all time favorite motorcycles, and I think it also looks better with knobbies and the ADV gear. Greetings from San Diego and thanks for participating in the conversation.

[@americanflyer4126]

Just found your channel. Good review. I bought an 08 DL 1000 4 years ago for commuting. Once I started taking it off road I realized 1) how fun it is and 2) the V Strom is huge. So I got a KLX 250 for the trails. Going from riding the KLX to the DL 1000 off road is like trying to ride a greased pig! Here in New England we have narrow single and double track through thick forest with mud on the surface and rocks underneath. Sometimes it's silty sand that will suck your bike down like quicksand. Even with a bash plate and engine guards the V Strom would get trashed. But the DL 1000 is a superb sport tourer with the capability to explore gravel roads. One other additional upgrade: a sidestand plate. Really helps balance the bike on soft surfaces.

[@pegasusmotorcycletours]

Thanks for your message. I agree about the dirt capability, or lack there of with the Vstrom - I have a dedicated range of dirt tools, the DRZ400, and BMW Sertao G650GS, as well as the KLR650. All pending reviews so please stay tuned - my Sertao had a very short side stand so I added a hockey puck (way easier to find up there by you than here in San Diego) That raised it and helped create a bigger footprint for soft sand. Thanks for your suggestion! Stay safe - Nik

[@maz2496]

I agree totally , fantastic bike the strom

[@JDMride24]

Just bought my first vstrom. I don't know why I waited so long to get this bike.

[@pegasusmotorcycletours]

Every time I get back on it I remember why I love the twin litter engine so much. Thanks so much for watching and participating in the conversation. Cheers and congrats on the new bike. Nik

[@jonbomb400]

Hey Nick, I still have the bike, going strong as ever. Glad to see this video

[@pegasusmotorcycletours]

Hi Jon! Thanks for the message! Glad to hear the Vstrom is treating you well. You wont believe it, but just last weekend I re-purchased the black Vstrom I had when you and I went out, from the guy that I sold it to a year ago. He is looking for a cruiser and I recognized my old bike on Craigslist so I snatched it back. I like the Vstroms too much. If you are ever back in town please hit me up and we can go for a weekend ride, and when we organize a quick trip through Baja I will let you know. If you ever need help with planning or suggestions - you know where to turn to - there are so many opportunities for great riding near you now. Stay safe and be well in the meantime!

[@motokev2727]

I have a 2007 v-strom 1000 I bought new. I use it as a city bike. Never taken it on dirt roads. What do I like ? -its a smooth bike -its quiet -has purty good power -its tall perfect for a 6 ft. Rider

[@pegasusmotorcycletours]

I hope the review was helpful. Thanks for watching and for the support. Right now I'm riding thesv1000s which uses the same engine as the DL. I can't wait to get my hands on the newer ones.

[@Demonwicked]

what a great review, I Was dumb enough to buy an FZ6 for my first bike last year, but after riding it for a week I realised R4 is not for me and id like to ride offroad aswell. So I am looking for a vstrom now with my limited budget, got to sell the FZ6 first tho.

[@pegasusmotorcycletours]

The FZ6 will be easy to sell - and the Vstrom is just as easy to find - even with a limited budget. But if you are serious about adv touring, check out the new video being uploaded right now and available in about an hour. It compares two of the most iconic ADV bikes ever made. Good luck.

[@alexmonroy7904]

Great comments, Thanks and greetings from México

[@pegasusmotorcycletours]

Muchisimas Gracias Alex - estoy feliz que el video te ayudo - Saludos desde San Diego.

[@darrellschuler5201]

I have a DR650 for hardcore Colorado mountain passes and the DL650 for traveling including light off road exploration. I've ridden all my life mostly on Harleys plus various dirt bikes. I chose both of these bikes in part for the predictable power bands (ok the lower power). I don't want to be surprised. Reliability is next on my list and the affordability is shocking. I compare the DL650 to the BMW GS750. A very nice ride with proven reliability. Drop a Suzuki and you swear a bit and keep riding. Drop a BMW and I spend the rest of the ride calculating the cost to repair. At 68 I am starting to downsize my bikes and it's surprising how freeing it is to ride a smaller bike. I still love my Harley but it's the Suzuki's I ride. 650? It's a great V-twin engine with more than adequate power for my riding style.

[@pegasusmotorcycletours]

Thanks for watching. I am in full agreement re the dr. In fact my klr vs Dr review is the most watched video on this channel. That dr in the re iew you can find un the playlist I sold to a young rider by the name of Gene. Gene just returned after 2.5 years of touring Latin Americ an this dr so on Saturday April 23rd we will be doing a live KZbin and live local audience presentation. Be sure to hear his story and tune in. Nice to have you here.

[@andresschiavo5483]

i just got a 2012 vstrom 1000, great shape , only 14k on it super exited to be on the road

[@pegasusmotorcycletours]

Great to hear it. They are legendary. Any big trips planned?

[@Michael-rh7ie]

like the suggestion of the bicycle bag bag - very handy

[@pegasusmotorcycletours]

Thanks for watching - glad you found the video helpful. Please stay tuned for a new review of the Suzuki DRZ400s, the BMW Sertao, and a rare BMW G650XChallenge, among other videos related to ADV touring I have been filming and editing lately. Cheers - Nik

[@mikemacgregor5650]

Love my 07 1000 was surprised at how similar we’ve modified them . Right down to fork brace . No throttle lock? Great review

[@pegasusmotorcycletours]

Thanks for the support! I hope it was helpful. This month was full of filming and after I return from my scouting trip in Asia I will clean up the editing and post so please stay tuned. I don't tend to utilize the throttle lock honestly but I do have the cramp buster and that does it for me.

[@toby7504]

I do prefere the 650 over the 1000 in this 1 gen mod, l do think it runs smoother. On the highway the 1000 do how ever shine... Alot:)). Its a personal refrance i guess. Great review of a fantastic bike. I cant imagine the vstrom not be able to do whatever a GS ore a GSA can do. I got shad hard panniers with the bike when l bought it, but l rather have soft luggage, but l cant trow it away. Tnx for sharing sir. Love that red one.

[@pegasusmotorcycletours]

Thanks for the support and sharing your opinion - I just can never let myself get the smaller engine when a larger one is readily available. And I've been there regarding hard bags - they are definitely useful for the city, but soft luggage has more advantages in my opinion for ADV touring. Stay tuned for more videos - we publish regularly and thanks again for the support.

[@toby7504]

@@pegasusmotorcycletours Love the power on the 1000cc, but as a commuter t economy also get the 650cc a big + for me. But defently can see myself on a later gen 1000cc..that engien are smooth as silk. I am a suzuki man, worked as a suzuki/honda(later bmw to) dealer some years ago. I do have the same protection set up as yours, from heed. Im convinced my 650 would take me around the world with ease. Like that gray colur of yours. Ride safe sir. Great videos

[@pegasusmotorcycletours]

@@toby7504 No doubt the 650 would do the job quite fine - I myself tent to always choose the biggest engine available - since the Vstrom makes for a great daily commuter around town as well, it's nice to have the extra power for the highways.

[@ToddBryantsr]

Wonderful review. Here are the essentials I use: Skidplate, Bark Busters, Foot Pegs, Engine Guards, Radiator Guards. For wheels, depending on how deep into the bush you go, but a spoked wheel 21" wheel is something to consider. A headlight guard is also something that should be considered.

[@pegasusmotorcycletours]

Good call on the radiator guard - in fact when I crashed in Spain on my KLR the Radiator was damaged and the bike tends to overheat more easily now. Thanks so much for your input- heads up on a new video just uploaded - a guide to Tahiti.

[@JulianRamirezChannel]

How did you get spoked wheels?

[@Lewismyihtoi]

Very informative and helpful. Getting my V Strom in 2 weeks and can't wait.

[@pegasusmotorcycletours]

Very glad to hear the video was useful and helpful to you. You won't be disappointing with the v-strom, and I hope it gives you many adventures. We started a new web episode series called Epic Rides showcasing some of the most beautiful roads in the world, so check it out - maybe it inspires your next adventure. All the best!

[@zzxx33mh]

@@pegasusmotorcycletours Instagram?!

[@zzxx33mh]

Yes,inspires us for keeping tge old horse, pls follow me on SoloRide-ZX..Instagram..if you wish..

[@pegasusmotorcycletours]

@@zzxx33mh instagram.com/pegasusmotorcycletours/

[@pegasusmotorcycletours]

@@zzxx33mh will do. Cheers!

[@ClinttheGreat]

As well as welding rod holders you can buy a tractor manual holder from tractor supply to hold tools etc. Shinko 705s are great for packed dirt, but suck for anything else. They are at best 90/10 tire. Mitas E07 or Heidinau k60s are more of a true 50/50 tire.

[@pegasusmotorcycletours]

Thanks so much for the Tip! Welding rod holders have been increasingly harder to find at Lowes and HD - at least the ones I like most. And yes, the shinkos don't have too much lateral support since the knobs are perfectly in line and not staggered, but I think at that point when it starts to make the difference, it's usually the rider's limitation rather than the tires - for me they are simply excellent looking and performing tires... for the price point which is significantly lower than the Kendas. Thanks so much for the input - I really appreciate it - please stay tuned for a review of a sport touring bike releasing tonight!

[@smashy_smasherton]

I use ABS plumbing stuff. You can make it any width and length you want and there’s a tight screw-on fitting. Mount with vehicle muffler clamps.

[@douwe4549]

At stormtrooper, "project weestrom 7.5" how to raise your bike to 7.5 inches ground clearance with more suspension travel, front and rear

[@pegasusmotorcycletours]

Thanks for that tip - people looking at ways to make their Vstrom more off-road capable will truly appreciate it - as do I. Cheers - Nik

[@rickrides8352]

Thanks for the video. I'm still in doubt: GS, Stelvio, V-Strom (for 2up riding with gear)... Moneywise I'd say the V-strom, but I like a shaft drive. That's (for me) the downside of the V-strom.

[@pegasusmotorcycletours]

Hi there and glad to have you. Thanks for your comment. The Stelvio is gorgeous and more on the luxury touring level Id say, for the reasons mentioned. The shaft drive is great since its largely maintenance free, and if you are touring 2 up, the chain stretches more requiring more frequent maintenance (and the sprockets wear quicker). On the flip side, the weight is a factor, and the Stelvio is pricier to own and harder to equip. Test ride both and see what you prefer - definitely stick to the bigger Vstrom though. These Suzukis keep their value and sell immediately once they pop up on the market. The GS is very heavy for my taste - with all the luggage options you are nearing 600 pounds - not suitable for serious ADV touring (solo bikers) since it would be very difficult to pick up. It's also very expensive to own and maintain, and parts and accessories also are quite pricey - but no one I knew that owned one said later that they regretted it. Ask yourself how much dirt ( and how difficult) you intend to ride? Domestically or Intl? The Suzuki uses lots of parts generic to many Japanese bikes and easy to source. Thanks so much for the comment - please consider supporting my channel by subscribing so that you can get notified when other reviews in the ADV world of motorcycles come out. Good luck - Nik

[@wojtekkozie9285]

Good movie. I got 650. I love this bike. Have a good time.

[@pegasusmotorcycletours]

Excellent - enjoy the Vstrom!

[@jaywhoisit4863]

Some nice scenery. Reminds me a lot of the rift valley and Mt Elgon in Kenya.

[@pegasusmotorcycletours]

Thank you - much of it is around Moab in throughout Central Utah - Canyonlands National Park and the surrounding area! Let me know if you'd like info on any specific shot you liked - I'd be happy to share. And if you liked these sceneries, check out our "About Us" video for some truly epic world locations.

[@konnieblaze2116]

Great video. I have a BMW K1200r that I was thinking of trading for a gs1150. A guy offered his 08 vstrom 1000 with 20,000 km for trade. I wasnt interested at first but this video might have changed my mind. I have my S1000r for street, but want to take my wife on some fire roads.

[@pegasusmotorcycletours]

Very glad to hear you found the video informative. That is always the goal. You won't be disappointed, and for these bikes 20k miles is no issue. Ps, I just uploaded a new video this morning where I discuss the GS lineup - maybe it is of help to you. I compare the gs VS KLR. Good luck and thank you for participating in the conversation.

[@kepa504]

a 650 vstrom is alot lighter than a 1150 bm and will do 60+ mpg

[@pegasusmotorcycletours]

@@kepa504 And a lot more inexpensive to maintain. Just an FYI, not to sound like I am unfavorable of BMW in general - I own three of them at the moment.

[@tbillyjoeroth]

Does the wife know about these plans? ;)

[@690ADV]

awesome, can't wait for the next vid! keep them going.

[@pegasusmotorcycletours]

Thank you!

[@alenfora1400]

Svaka cast eto od fjr ja presao na v strom jer mi je dosta jeftiniji

[@pegasusmotorcycletours]

Zdravo. Hvala. Ovo mi je bio prvi video prije toliko godina. Ako voliš velike ADV motore, pogledaj reviziju moje Yamaha super tenere. Fenomenalan motor a pogotovo za cijenu za koju se može naći. Pozdrav!

[@alenfora1400]

@@pegasusmotorcycletours za prvi video ovo je top a razmisljam izmedu v strom ili varadero jer dosta se vozaju kao toureri a kod vas u USA niste imali model Vara..

[@whenim6462]

Thanks nick, good video.

[@pegasusmotorcycletours]

I appreciate it. This was the very first video on the channel where I was just starting to learn editing. 3 years later and there uave been lots of improvements in filming and editing since then, but the info is valuable so thats the most important. If you are considering the vsyrom id suggest you watch my review of the honda nc700x. Thanks again for the support.

[@pcofranc]

Gr8 vid. long live sv 650 TL1000 engines Turn down the gain in your camera -10db your voice is clipping. Ready to buy a uses vstrom 650.

[@pegasusmotorcycletours]

Thanks for the tip - still learning the ropes of shooting, and editing - I prefer to be on the road but if these videos help more people do the same than I am happy - thank you very much for the tip!

[@tbHighlandRider]

Nice review mate! Thanks

[@pegasusmotorcycletours]

ThNk you very much, I'm glad you found it useful and I'm grateful for the support. Please check out our newest review posted 3 days ago comparing the DR650 VS KLR650. And also please consider subscribing to help this channel grow organically. Cheers. Nik

[@kuladeeluxe]

How come the bike has plastic hand guards? Amazing scenery you have travelled through

[@pegasusmotorcycletours]

I use Acerbis bark busters - please see at 5:19 - they encapsulate the hand and levers with a metal frame, to which wider hard plastic hand guards attach. Thank you - I am fortunate to have been able to travel far and wide by motorcycle - we have been working on compiling the best footage of the most amazing roads into a new monthly web episode segment called Epic Rides - I have a feeling you might appreciate it - please stay tuned. Cheers!

[@690ADV]

super cool video keep them coming

[@pegasusmotorcycletours]

Much appreciated.

[@rjvaughn]

Very helpful information.

[@pegasusmotorcycletours]

Thank you Ron, much appreciated. I am glad it was valuable to you. Greetings from San Diego.

[@rannylane1971]

Thanks For sharing the DL is a fun bike I enjoyed the 1000 more than the 650. Great two up bike. Keep the video's coming.

[@thebulajic1]

Much appreciated Ranny. I'm glad you seem like you got some useful info from it. I appreciate your support. A new video is in the making, please stay tuned.

[@rannylane1971]

Can’t wait to see it, I am grounded broke ribs. Have a great day

[@pegasusmotorcycletours]

@@rannylane1971 I hope you get better soon - I've been there and rib injuries suck mostly due to the amount of down time they induce. Thanks for the support - new video about my preferred outfit is up. Greetings from San Diego.

[@rannylane1971]

@@pegasusmotorcycletours Thank you I am feeling much better I have had a chance to ride a 200 mile day and what a great feeling. I hope you are well Ride safe.

[@thebulajic1]

@@rannylane1971 glad to hear you're back on the road. 200 mile days I consider to be my upper limit even on my best days, so congrats to you. I'm compiling new videos that will be titled Epic Rides and will focus on the best rides I've had around the globe in hopes to inspire riders like you so I hope it will be of help in planning your next trip. Rubber side down.

[@bikerbyte]

So Awesome Bike man!!! ....from Italy !

[@pegasusmotorcycletours]

Greetings from California - I love your country, in fact my in-laws are Italians and some of the best touring I have done has been down Amalfi, Sicily, Sardinia, and the mountains around Bardonechia!

[@bikerbyte]

Oh yes...i like amalfitan coast

[@bikewolf7455]

Im touring in italy too at the moment with my DR650. But im more in the north east venezia, friul area. Touring in the alps and coming back every day to my aunts house near conegliano. I noticed my 650 is not comfortable enough to do more than 300km a day and at high elevation it loses quite some power until its hard to ride with people with bigger bikes. Next time ill come here ill come with a Vstrom 1000 and my girl I love this country in every aspect. Greetings from a german fellow

[@pegasusmotorcycletours]

@@bikewolf7455 I hear the mountains around Trento are Amazing - Also the 36 route is world famous. Please stay tuned - we are adding the final touches to a new video to be released in a few days about one of the best riding in the world - closer to Turin - Col de Sommeiller, Assieta and Fenestrle.

[@davidibib]

Could you make a video on the new v strom xt 1000 andventur + ??

[@pegasusmotorcycletours]

Thank's for your request - today we posted a review of the sport touring Triumph Sprint ST, and we have already scheduled uploading of another two bike reviews as soon as the editing is complete in the coming weeks. I will look into getting my hands on the new V-strom and I look forward to sharing my impressions of it. Cheers and thanks for the support!

[@pegasusmotorcycletours]

I didn't forget about your request and am working on it - we have had three other bike reviews in the meantime to film and edit so one is being released tonight. The new Strom is next in line.

[@EdwardBondellio]

Great video! What are you running for exhaust on the V Stroms?

[@pegasusmotorcycletours]

Thanks for the support! This month was full of filming and after I return from my scouting trip in Asia I will clean up the editing and post so please stay tuned. Both Suzukis were running Two Brothers with a Dynojet Power Commander III. Loud, throaty, but still neighbor friendly. Cheers!

[@barbaraarietahernandez8515]

I trade my klr for A vstrom and now I'm looking to recover the klr I hate vstrom off-road even in light off-road

[@pegasusmotorcycletours]

Yes, definitely a bike that is much more street oriented. I just released the review of the newest klr and it's getting really great reactions do i hope you'll find it to be helpful. There is a big difference in style and quality of editing from this v-strom video which was my first review on this channel, to my last. Please take a run through my playlist to see all the lighter 650 thumper adv bikes I have reviewed since weight is such a crucial factor. Cheers. Nik

[@henrya5126]

Great video! 😊 Wonder. How is the difference between the Vstrom1000 vs a Honda Varadero??? Have a nice day!

[@pegasusmotorcycletours]

I can't say I know the varadero. Now you got me interested. I'll be sure to let you know if and when I get my hands on one. Ps, in Europe the vstrom was also sold under the Kawasaki name... In orange Weird eh? Thanks for the support.

[@rickrides8352]

@@pegasusmotorcycletours That's the KLV1000. B.t.w., the V-strom TL1000 engine is also used in the Cagiva Navigator, also a big "All Road" bike (I had it's predecessor, the Cagiva Gran Canyon)

[@egalitarianvegan8806]

I really like the older generation V-Strom 1000. The dual exhaust works so much better with rear bags. I also like the added fuel capacity. The beak on the new one is just a visual thing, but I personally find it ugly, and silly. Of course I don't think any V-Strom will win any beauty contests. That is not what the bike is about. Value is their winning feature. You can pick up a good used first generation DL1000 for less than $6K. I rather do that than spend $25k on a new GS1200 and risk damaging it. That's just me.

[@krejzidukson]

Just in the proces of buying a V-strom 1000 (2005/2006) with 35000km for 5000€. Cant wait.

[@urtoastbadvised]

I like the new ones!

[@pegasusmotorcycletours]

@@krejzidukson How is the strom doing? IT sounds like the time to check the valve clearance. LEt me know if I can help.

[@pegasusmotorcycletours]

@@urtoastbadvised Have you seen the exciting news regarding the 2020 release?

[@ToddBryantsr]

Thank you!

[@pegasusmotorcycletours]

My pleasure Todd - thanks for watching.

[@adamnguyen168]

how do you feel about the V strom 650 older models?

[@pegasusmotorcycletours]

I've never owned the 650 vstrom but did own that engine in the SV version. I found it to be underpowered for my taste. I sold it within a week and bought me an SV 1000 instead. One of my all time favorites. I've owned three 1000s. That's the same engine that's in the vstrom. However, the 650 is lighter so better for dirt road applications.

[@itz5699]

now i gonna get that 1k-V

[@pegasusmotorcycletours]

You will not be disappointed - thanks for watching.

[@robertp9370]

ive got a black 2009 dl1000 with 25k miles on it. I live in San Diego too. do you still have the dl1000?

[@pegasusmotorcycletours]

I have finally let it go - in hopes to snatch the new one. It's exciting to see the new design changes, although I am typically conservative on the tech and gadget array of offerings all the new bikes seem to be coming out with.

[@keithert]

Are you still actively riding your '07? I have an 11 650 that works fine but I just feel like it's getting old.

[@pegasusmotorcycletours]

I am not actually - I fist sold it to a gent, and then a year later saw it up for sale so I purchased it back from him and ended up selling it again simply cause I have no space or time for so many bikes. But you can expect to get well over 100k miles out of it - it was the engine of the year in the 2000s.

[@Joe-fi4hv]

Where do I get those highway pegs? Cant find them anywhere?

[@pegasusmotorcycletours]

They were sold as universal highway pegs from Trackside sold by Cycle Gear.

[@yakxxx54]

Hi, skid plate alluminium or steel? Thanks

[@jonbomb400]

I'm the owner of the red strom. It had an aluminum skid plate, but currently awaiting a custom steel one, as the aluminum plate did not survive a tough Arkansas single track!

[@pegasusmotorcycletours]

The black one has a SW Motec Steel skid plate, however I prefer the style of the red one due to the fact that it is easier to get to the oil filter.

[@Thirty-OughtSick]

Think one could strap a golf bag to the back of this?

[@pegasusmotorcycletours]

Everything is possible. The biggest thing I've transported on a bike, successfully, is a door size mirror. So yes, gold bag for sure.

[@westfletcher9219]

Vstrom is a better buy then the BMW GS

[@pegasusmotorcycletours]

I dare say it can do as much, for a third of the money. My problem with the BMW is that when my partner crashed his near Moab, the dealership was closed Sundays, and Mondays, so we were stranded for 4 days in terrible weather waiting for a simple part to arrive from Ebay. Can't imagine how long that wait would have been in Patagonia, or Alaska.

[@tbillyjoeroth]

Captain Obvious? You must drive a Corolla, too, then.

[@olegegorov5573]

Adventure motorcycle with chain? Bitch please!

[@pegasusmotorcycletours]

Why not? What do you prefer? A shaft drive is a bit too heavy for my preference - please check out the newest video where I compare the KLR and the DR. What do you ride? Thanks for participating in the comment. Nik

[@zzxx33mh]

🫡🫡

[@pegasusmotorcycletours]

I don't know what that smiley face means but thanks for watching.

[@zzxx33mh]

@Pegasus Motorcycle Tours & Consulting its mean :long time no see..hope you are ok..🙂

[@Gnarly_Harley]

reviews bike... reviews everything but bike....

[@pegasusmotorcycletours]

I tried naming the video with a properly descriptive title so as to avoid any misunderstanding in expectation. I hope you found the video useful. This was the very first review I did over three years ago so my style has evolved and improved. I've since reviewed nearly every competitor in the adv thumper market. I appreciate the support. Cheers. Nim

[@Gnarly_Harley]

@@pegasusmotorcycletours haha no it's a good review mate ! Thank you. Good to know about all of the other things also ! Loved the cool little tricks and items !

[@funkygh]

The question is preposterous. Of course it's a capable ADV touring motorcycle. Who says otherwise? It's actually one of the best. Dude, your entire video is about dropping your bike and running into walls. Maybe you're just a crap rider. I never drop my bike - on road, off road, whatever.

[@pegasusmotorcycletours]

You're just the coolest then.

[@scrateshooter]

@@pegasusmotorcycletours You should do a video about how cool he is. I have a 2005 DL1000 because old men are supposed to either get adventure bikes or harleys.