Ok, it's about time I introduced everyone to my ride. Say "Hidee Ho".
I would say new, but I've had it since March this year ('07). This is the Suzuki DL650 V-Strom in all its glory. Light, quick, nimble, zippy, dangerous... all these words apply. Follow the link to see the specs.

I bought it with crash-bars, hand guards and a Ventura rack. What I still need to get is:
Bash plate
Panniers (also perhaps a tank bag)
GPS
Better tyres
Gun rack

...(I noted the silent pause after that last one. And you think I'm kidding!)

The power-plant is a V-twin taken from the SV650. It hooks along very nicely, however I'm considering a larger front sprocket just to bring down the revs a bit in top gear. It took a while to get the suspension set right for me, but I've finally settled at the minimum preload for the back shock. I could probably tinker with the front to make it even better but for the moment I just want to ride it.

Fuel economy is excellent at 23.5kms per Litre, or 4.25L per 100kms. That's running on super-high-octane-premium-rocket-fuel which costs under $20 a tank to fill up.

Also just registered at Adventure Rider and looking for a good motorcycle touring guide of Australia (suggestions appreciated).

Why Suzuki? Well this is my third Suzuki and they seem to be rather reliable. Plus, the GSXR1100 is rather quick, and I'd like to be riding something out of the same stable as that ol' hoss. OK, so I couldn't afford the BMW 1200GS. That may come later :-)

With this blog entry I have added a new category - Motorcycle Madness. I'll use this one to keep you all up-to-date on my two-wheeled lunacy.

Come along Patsy, we're off to find Camelot.

Tags: motorcycles