Suzuki V-Strom 650 Ride and Review in Israel!

[@actstuntcam]

around 12.00 you mention it won't lean like a sportsbike. That is mostly a confidence issue. Once you get used to these bikes you can lean them a long way and really carve up twisty roads aggressively. You can also commit to corners on less than perfect roads (pretty much 90% of roads) in a way sportbike riders can't. Bumps and road imperfections are just ironed out by these bikes. This allows you to just pick a line and ride it without stressing about the road surface too much. I had no trouble keeping up with my mate on his R1, when I was on my VStrom1000, and he was a proper fast rider.

[@Roy_Godiksen]

Today we got introduced to Cursing Noob. 😂💖👍🏍

[@stanza77]

Oh trust me go ahead and check out his earliest videos back when he had the Yamaha R3🤣

[@christopherandersch1299]

Finally yammy gives the strom some props, I’ve had mine for 12 years, and love it

[@pilgrimgirl3182]

Been riding a 2020 V-Strom 650 for 3.5yrs now as my primary transportation. Agile, leans and flicks great. Took some getting used to after my ninja 400, mainly because of the height increase. Absolutely love my V-Strom. Plan to hang onto it for a long time. Awesome all-arounder. Yay V-Strom! 🖤😁🌻👌🏍️✌️

[@JoseAlvarez-dl3hm]

that is the bike I want, vstrom 650 xt, I come from a honda cb250 so at first the bike can be a bit intimidating due to its weight and height, I hope to get one in a couple of months.

[@Roy_Godiksen]

11:41 Serious or not, that's the Best thing i've ever heard you say. I wish more people had that opinion.

[@ooXxDrUmMeRxXoo]

Very true. More people need to feel that way

[@jarlballin4745]

Happy to see the Yam on a V Strom being as it's the first bike I ever owned.

[@SuzukiC41]

Please don't let the A2-restricted 650 color your view of the unrestricted. I've got a 2017 V-Strom 650. I spent all of my time on a naked bike so the V-Strom was a huge difference. Compared to a naked bike with the same engine, just a 4hp difference (71 vs 75hp), the V-Strom is definitely slightly slower and has a lower top speed, but it's much higher (better vision in traffic), overall is much more comfortable at higher speeds (in its own way*), and can also handle off-road situations so much better if you're running even something as street-oriented as the stock tire which is a 90-10 tire. Only issue is mud/grass but that's an issue with any tire which isn't a knobby. Looking forward to wearing out the stock set of tires so I can switch to some Michelin Anakee Adventure tires. Sport riding? Check. Touring? Check. City riding? Check. Off-road? Check.

[@localfishinghole]

My first bike was a 650 V-Strom back in 2013. It was an amazing bike for me because it did not take me long to gain confidence with the motor and it wasn't long before I was leaning over and scraping the pegs. I was in Colorado at the time and I rode in snow, dirt roads, 4X4 trails, and highways. While it wasn't sport bike fast, I found it had a lot of useful speed, especially off the line. All in all, it was a great bike for me and I look back at it with fond memories.

[@nagachief984]

His voice is back😂😂😂😂🔥🔥🔥 lord Rossie answered the prayer..

[@Serle96]

Yam I know I'm no patron, but I would really like to watch more content like this every now and then. You touring somewhere, being relaxed... It's... I don't know but I like it. You seem so much more composed. Hope you had fun and decide to try some more upright bikes on the future

[@kdstoffel7574]

The “Falling Rocks” sign is not to prevent you from getting hit by a falling rock, but to warn you that around that next corner a BIG rock (or rocks, as in more than one) could be right in the road. Been there, done that. Nothing like ripping around a curve right into a minefield of rocks and boulders.

[@actstuntcam]

Definitely something up with the motor on that 650 you rode. The old one is almost as quick as the 1000 up to about 170kph. The new one (The one you are on here) is up on power and torque compared to the original DL650. It should not feel like a 300.

[@FoodExperimentsUnlimited]

In my experience (I own a 2019 V-Strom 650XT), is insanely fast at any RPM, no 'petering' after 6000 RPM. In fact, it comes alive even more. I can hit 70mph in 2nd gear just before the red line. Which is actually insane. The 00-60mph on it is 3.5 seconds btw, which is faster than some lambos and rawris. Just a truly amazing bike in my opinion.

[@cmuz0013]

100% wtf was yam on! Stop banging on about top end! The 650 has a 0 - 60 time of 3.5 seconds! I do wonder if he had a restricted bike...they are set up for A2 licence holders in the UK 🤔

[@cheetah694]

100% he’s on a 35 kW restricted bike.

[@seeckergaming]

I tried this very bike last Tuesday in A2 as well and it was a BLAST. I feel this is the bike I want as my first bike.

[@snowball1465]

Must be restricted. My 650 Strom really comes alive when you hit the 7000 to 9000 range.

[@thestig987654321]

In the tenere video the guy said both bikes were a2 restricted so yes it is

[@Joshtheshua]

Mine to. A lot of fun up in that higher range.

[@Joshtheshua]

@Marvin Orolfo yes. It's easily able to overtake everything with four wheels at high Los Angeles freeway speeds.

[@deathrodamus9608]

@@thestig987654321 I thought motorcycles are freedom machines. Yet these restrictions exists. Paradoxical.

[@FoodExperimentsUnlimited]

@Marvin Orolfo it's stupid fast, 0-100km in 3.5 seconds. Easy to overtake any car at any speed. Cruises at even 100kph to 150kph super smooth. I have a 2019 650xt and it's amazing. Just an amazing bike

[@markeisenschenk9446]

Consider a Triumph Tiger, good bike. And it will match your Triumph tramp stamp

[@TimothyShor]

If I knew you where in Israel, dude!!!! I am one of you first fans since before the accidents. Great to see you on our roads!!!

[@Chatboy91]

I had a '13 V-Strom 650 for about a year, with a full set of metal panniers a touring windshield, and a few other little farkles. Took it to Kelowna and did some riding in and around that area of BC, it did a great job keeping up with the winding roads and beautiful scenery. It was a great bike. I only decided to sell it after my dad replaced his Honda Varadero with a Triumph Tiger 1200 and i bought his Honda.

[@feelinfine10]

I have a Daytona (thanks to you) and just picked up a V Strom 650 a few weeks ago. It's great combo.

[@jeepinj4]

Put 16,000 miles on my 2015 Vstrom 1000 last year. Took it to Mexico. An absolute blast to ride.

[@roblogic6823]

You'll probably find the bikes a2 restricted, it should be a bit perkier than that

[@jacksteel7296]

Robert Turner big facts.

[@fin_jan]

I suspect they do that for the rental market. Owner bikes are not limited in Israel.

[@nivedni]

You need to come back here! Saving up for my first bike an sv650 so you can laugh at me squidding around please come back 😂🤟🏼

[@RestoMog]

Papa Yam, I started on an sv650 as my very first bike, I picked it up really quick but doing long full day rides was murder. I recently got a '14 V-strom 650 abs and I am very easily going as fast or faster on the V than I was on the SV, even with dual sport tires I am leaning it over like a pro and several other seasoned riders with track experience have assured me that I'm doing way better than I think I am. The V-strom can hang with the sport bike guys. 650 not fast enough? try the 1000. 1000 to heavy, the V-strom and the SV have the same engine, swap some cams, get a filter, exhaust and a tune and you'll probably be back in that range.

[@woolypuffin392]

My hubby has a V-Strom 😊 He loves it to the T 😁

[@mr.shannon6137]

Me to.

[@RaayoniHD]

I'll be doing a semester abroad in Haifa next year. I'm pretty pumped.

[@breerides8616]

Raayoni I did a semester abroad right outside of tel aviv last year - amazing experience. congrats and good luck!!

[@hreisig]

I almost moved back there, and was going to bring my Zero DSR, which would be perfect on the hills of the Carmel and Galillee. It was great to hear your horrible horrible Hebrew, and your sense of humor about it. Ride safe, Shalom

[@jtec99]

Best bike ever built

[@iallso1]

In Australia and New Zealand there are two options, the full powered bike the DL650AL8 or the learner approved restricted DL650XAUEL8. It may be that you were riding the restricted bike on this occasion. I am looking at purchasing the XT version with larger front wheel and spoked for more shingle road riding options.

[@maytarzahor]

Can't belive you passed by my neighborhood. There is a lot more to see here! Make sure to come back 🙏🏼

[@vicentesepulveda9658]

The way i see it the falling rock sign is not for you to do something if a rock falls on you, but for you to be aware that there might be fallen rocks in the middle of the road ahead so you wont be surprised. Nice video yammie!

[@mr.shannon6137]

The V Strom isnt a true Adv. Bike. Its an extremely fun, sporty midsized touring bike. Which can do some light trail riding if you have to, but it wont be to much fun. I run 90/10 tires on mine. Even though it looks way cooler with 70/30 tires, they are just not practical for me. They are super reliable, cheap to own and great on fuel.

[@danielkuraev1296]

Ok so first im from israel and yes its a a1 restricted. Its nice seeing people enjoy our roads and our country and people enjoying bikes and not fighting about whos the owner of the country😄❤ Ps. We got A2 125 a1 till 800 and A free engine

[@MrAlamri123456789]

You been given this land from British colony who invaded Phelistine and call it Israil

[@suggestmean6026]

O MY GOD PAPA YAMM NICE TO SEE YOU AFTER A LONG LONG TIME RIDING A SPORT TOURER BIKE FROM BMW S1000RR TO V-STORM

[@itsshalevfromtaxidashcamer9390]

Nice ride man. This is my country Israel when you are visit. Well the dog was so cute as well! Love your video my friend! 🇮🇱👍

[@midtennmoto7541]

Try a derestricted VStrom if that’s what it actually is. I’m biased because I have one but one thing I’ve never thought is that it is weak. And the handling is way better than I think you gave it credit for. It’s not a Daytona sure. But I guess coming from something like those to a touring/adv bike, it’s going to feel ungainly by comparison. Great place to try one out though. Enjoy the look.

[@w00ey21]

probs the restricted one mate, in Australia they have a "lams" model thats corked at 48HP

[@MotoJournoKris]

Yea I was thinking that

[@coolhandpuke3780]

Yeah I'm tipping it's restricted. Being a hire bike you would be silly if you didn't restrict, because as we know hire car's and bikes never get thrashed.

[@MotoJournoKris]

@@coolhandpuke3780 Yea good point, that would keep the shenanigans down.

[@thestig987654321]

If i remember correctly the guy from the rental company said so in the tenere video

[@Luigiman555]

Hahahaha, that dog was so happy. He just wanted to ride!

[@bikelifesoldier5412]

Hope you're having fun over there. Gorgeous Countryside to Ride!👊✌

[@zivstein7178]

Great to see you here in Israel! Much love you're awesome!

[@oliverliu5065]

The most high stake video I’ve ever seen on this channel

[@mrvwbug4423]

Sounds like that V-Strom is A2 restricted, you should test ride one stateside for comparison. Also if you liked the V-Strom, you should check out the Kawasaki Versys 650, same style of bike, but the Versys is much sportier and pavement oriented. I have one and it is an absolute weapon on twisty roads, once you ditch the shitty stock tires for a set of Road 5s or Angel GTs.

[@cmuz0013]

...and he should try a dl1000 or the new 1050!

[@kristomat]

I drive like a grandma and I can easily pass semi trucks in 6th by laying down the throttle. It must be restricted.

[@Pheonixcrafter007]

Yammi notice me senpai xD thanks for helping me get into riding. I'm in So Cal on a DR650S Loving it

[@ericdoswell8115]

Yam, drink some of that ADV Kool Aid...you'll like it.

[@Shahar_C]

9:30 You rode like 2 miles from my house, that's so cool ;-) So nice to see that you have a good time in northern Israel. We have very cool roads in the north. The No.1 road up in here is "Elkosh" (Road 8944). Any rider should visit this road and its' surrounding area, it's mandatory.

[@jtmoto4928]

YAMM!! I see those face pubs. Let the grow a bit and let us see what you look like with some kind of hair on ya. PS: V-strom, teneré, KLR, GS, any ADV bike is dirt capable according to the setup and skill/comfort of the rider. I’ve been riding dirt since I was tall enough. Now on my KLR road/ dirt doesn’t matter I can do it. Key word “I” can do it. Don’t be afraid of being scared. Fear protects, scare prevents.

[@Shinysideup]

Mozart K545 nice, you’ve really upped your game with content Yam

[@pronoia0126]

Love the chill ride

[@SpectralDensityFilms]

What an experience my guy and yesss today is a good day!! . Love your content

[@luck02]

WooHoo, review of my first and currently only bike!

[@xadkahelsinki]

O yeaa papa yam is backkk

[@001rupes3]

@Yammie Noob I've wondered for sometime if you would ever take the show on the road. Israel? I'm loving it.

[@nuttyoncrypto9863]

Thanks for the video.. just brought a 650 vstrom

[@zackshick11]

Father Yam, have you thought about coming to Thunder in the Valley (a bike rally) in Pennsylvania? There’s demo rides, food, events, and it’s a great time! It’s near the end of June.

[@eQui253]

Somehow i really like the smaller V-Strom .. never tried it tho.

[@SuzukiC41]

I own the 650 and have ridden the 1000. The 1000 might be slightly faster but the only real feature that the 1000 has that I wish the 650 had is the angle-adjustable windscreen. The 650 is all-around a better bike. Lighter, you get to play with the power more, and it's friendlier when the loose terrain comes around

[@j3xy342]

Mannn youre my favourite youtuber and you were in my country literally 5 minuets from my house and i didn't knowww🥺

[@nirhaber6149]

I know it's late but thank you for visiting my beautiful country. Love you man

[@VladVinetskiy]

Hi! I'm from Israele, great review!

[@rafaelmacas]

Come on Papa Yammie the falling rock sign is not to watch out for them falling on your head but actually for fallen rocks laid on the road!

[@rowdy-yeets]

my '08 v-strom 650 is named Kishon after a river 15 miles southeast of where you're riding in this video

[@p47thunderbolt68]

I'm considering this bike because it comes with the options . The storage ,heated grips ect .

[@אור-ת8ת]

Kudos for visiting Israel. Next time let us know so we can hook you up with the right people and the right spots. Wondering, how may Israelis are following you?

[@draculasdaughter36]

Yam, please do an in depth review of this bike in the US where it doesn't have any restrictions like you are likely seeing in Israel. 🙏 Those of us who like to put in lots of hrs in the saddle need to know what options are there.

[@zackarybrown6752]

You should test ride the FJ 09 I think you would like it. All the comfort and fun of the MT-09 in a touring package.

[@bye6558]

I just bought a yzf thundercat. 😎 I'm a yammie noob!!!

[@ozgurburge1230]

That beggining was one of the best

[@kyotosal]

Yes, it's restricted. Check out other videos and you can see how it can take off.

[@stigsindiancousin447ci]

Watching after 1yr....and I found our real papa Yam 🍠 😁

[@user-en3cd6ls8q]

Vstrom for the next bike give away!

[@pacopetepnw3434]

@1400 ish + I think the rental had a governor ...putting the Kibosh on the V-Suz power ... IDF saw some Yammie coming before you got there. lol Edit- That was great content, you/we having a look and love for different bikes in the stable! do this :)

[@throbbinghardbirbcock3991]

Yo, come to Tasmania, we have the best rides in Australia! We want you back in Aus, boiii!

[@MrKdr500]

why you inviting more cockheads to this country?

[@throbbinghardbirbcock3991]

Dw, this kids a good egg

[@Roy_Godiksen]

Hopefully, you'll be testing some mid size and large adventure bikes back home. They are practical. But how much "legal" fun can you have on one?

[@joeldude1]

Thank you for a fun video!...about one of my favorite countries on an unlikely bike...I'm sold!...will ride Vstrom is Israel next visit like they do ;-)

[@roygertel]

Hey man ! I'm from Israel & now I'm doing South East Asia on a motorbike but never did my country Israel on a motorbike lol 😆

[@omer9572]

ommmmmmmmmggggggggggggggg i cant belive your in israel were can we meet you man a;; the fans from israel

[@t-rex8977]

באלקוש

[@derweibhai]

You should try the DL1000. Its not a rocket, but it will get up and move. Great Sport Touring biased ADV. Mine has been places it wasnt made to go. Great long distance bike.

[@BassOutcast]

OMG you were in Israel?! How come we didn't hear about this in our biker community?! I really hope you liked it! It's a small country but we have a bit of everything - desert, mountains, beaches, snow, you name it. If you are still here, I'd love to meet up and chat :)

[@Cyndertruly]

KLR650 next beginner bike? Cheap!!! Was my first bike and it was the right choice because I still cant get myself in trouble on it.

[@Cyndertruly]

Oooooh and my example was that I payed $2,800 for a 2009 bike with 2,700 miles

[@003_kusarigama5]

Woooow.. Never thought our papa will curse before us

[@NICKTA78]

Nice yammy. I live in Haifa, a beautiful mountain

[@roygertel]

ספר לו על הזיהום אוויר שם...

[@dariusmoldovan6202]

Nice vid😍😍

[@robertkollath8929]

"Bit of an epiphany" in Israel how appropriate. Nice review.

[@omersetty682]

Drive in the Golan Heights in Israel it is absolutely amazing!

[@taraaero8626]

Omg yammie you should do a video about passengers riding with you

[@bennettfriesen33]

The dogs are coming!!

[@purpledon4527]

Huge fan, shoutout from Jerusalem, are u planning a meetup while ur here?

[@MYMOTO7]

when are you coming back to Israel dude?

[@falkondezigns5397]

Papa yam,what action camera you use?

[@MotoJournoKris]

Yam recreates that movie with Liam Neeson and the wolves, but with a motorcycle.

[@hamtaroSUS]

Lol Living in netanya yam Should have stopped to say hi :D

[@paulcarrion3945]

LOL ARE YOU SCARED OF DOGS CHASING YOU? LOL! You SHOULD COME TO LATINAMERICA HAHHAHAHA ;D

[@kawabell2734]

papa, if you think you like the V strom. you got to swing a leg over the superior bike the kawasaki versys 650. i am sorry in advance, because you will be looking to buy one as soon as you get off.

[@Dubber09now]

You gonna do some dual sport stuff next?

[@Featuringpb]

Lmao never heard yam pam get scared like that

[@VroomBroomZoom]

Those lines Yammie....wide in, hit apex, wide out. You need to watch more MotoGP.

[@pinotino6349]

La consigli come moto o c'è di meglio?

[@danielfalin]

With this A2 restricted dead horse, you are misleading people very badly, the v-strom is very powerful and pulls right up to the rev limiter at 10500rpm, you never even once mentioned that the bike is A2 restricted. Dislike from me.

[@001rupes3]

@Daniel Falin Apparently he didn't know the bike was A2 restricted at the time of filming. It is mentioned in the video description though.

[@jtcrypto9950]

I plan on starting a group for new Veteran riders. Yammie, give us a holler. 2 wheeled therapy for our nation's prior service members. A bunch of my fellow prior active service Marine brothers ride and have been talking me into it for years. A riding community of veterans would be great for my area

[@barnacleheart9479]

James T Check out the Green Knights Military Motorcycle Club. You may not need to start your own, but you’re certainly welcome to. Ride safe.

[@jtcrypto9950]

@@barnacleheart9479 wilco

[@nofox121]

How is the SCR950 as a first bike?

[@PartikleVT]

Hey, buy an adv bike for the giveaways, would be super cool!

[@willmcgregor7184]

VStrom does Many things well, is comfortable, Don’t have to pay for features you may not use & is a few thousand cheaper than BMW, Triumph. For off road Experience see Ryan F9 not Noobs & Pubes.