What’s a DL VStrom 1000 like on the road ? Anybody ridden one as well as a R1200GS ? Which is most sporty ?
A friend of mine has had the DL650 and the DL1000. The DL650 he rated the far better bike.
They also stop making the DL1000 a couple of years ago, a combination of emissions and sales I believe.
I ride a DL650 around town and think it’s absolutely stonking for London. Great riding position, cheap, loads of immediate oomph and reliable.
Out of town though it’s about as aerodynamic as a wardrobe and tiring for long runs.
As Kevsta says, the DL650 is generally considered better than the DL1000 and if you are after a liter bike there are many others worth considering.
Jim