You will never guess my new motorcycle

[@SamOnABikeSweden]

Congratulations for the new motorcycle!

[@themotorcyclegene]

Thanks.

[@philipdoran5148]

Good luck with the vstrom man... its a great choice. Ride safe 👍👊👊

[@themotorcyclegene]

Thanks, will do!

[@trippontwowheels]

And I was right! Congratulations Gene! Awesome bike you have now and I bet you’ll ride it much more than you were your Indian.

[@themotorcyclegene]

Thanks. I’m sure I’ll have a lot of fun on it.

[@TrustyZ900]

I'm glad you went with my recommendation. As I said in your other video, these bikes are hard to beat. Had a '19 DL1000 and it was a delight, more power, but less gas mileage, heavier, taller seat, more electronic gizmos you don't need. The 2.5k mile trip I took was with a Z900RS and the little 650 had no problem keeping up and it was the one that carried the extremely heavy load.I have 5 bikes, all fairly new and more power and tech, but I usually reach for the DL. BTW, I have the oem engine guard that everyone replaces with a skid plate, but it really keeps the crud off the engine and took some pretty good hits. Looks good too.Have fun.

[@themotorcyclegene]

Thanks for watching and commenting. I am excited to put some miles on my new V-Strom and take it camping. I did a lo tof research before pulling the trigger and I could not find anything bad about the V-Strom.

[@osfuentes]

Thank you! I am considering the Suzuki V Strom 650 for my South American ride.

[@themotorcyclegene]

Good choice!

[@trippontwowheels]

V-Strom 650 is my guess, based on your earlier test ride.

[@fred463]

Congratulations on your new motorcycle. I envy you with the abs. I wish I had that on my motorcycle.

[@themotorcyclegene]

I made sure that I bought a bike with ABS as that was one of my major considerations when shopping for a bike.

[@clementscott8497]

I guessed correctly! Those are such fun bikes. Congratulations!

[@themotorcyclegene]

Thanks. I am excited to put some miles on it.

[@GPz84]

GREAT bikes and bulletproof. You won't get buyers remorse, trust me.

[@RoysMotoVentures]

Congrats on the new bike 👍

[@themotorcyclegene]

Thanks.

[@shuff1111]

13,000 miles? That's nothing!

[@tightright7561]

Yamaha Tenere

[@artb1974]

Smart trade. Way more versatile. Don’t underestimate how good it is to have traction control, especially on thin slick mud atop hard pack.

[@themotorcyclegene]

I am sure I will enjoy the bike and I am excited to put some miles on the bike.

[@hipsabad]

i've had three; they're just so great. The engine's indestructible. I made my last one into a naked, lost 35 pounds

[@themotorcyclegene]

Yea, I think I made a good choice going with the V-Strom. I did a lot or research before I bought the bike so I am pretty confident I have the bike I need.