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My riding buddy just purchased a VStrom 650. Big chassis. It appears to be about the same size as the 1000cc version. With $3 a gallon gasoline, the fact that he's getting over 55mpg on a machine that's not yet broken in makes this a very appealing bike for someone who plans several long trips each year.
My old BMW R100GS, made in the day when you didn't think twice about a fill-up, pulls approx 40 mpg running the Interstate.
AT $3 bucks a gallon, the VStrom 650 could make a 4000 mile trip on $215 worth of gas, my old GS would require $300 worth.
I'd love to see Suzuki do the VStrom in a version with lots more tubular frame showing, and lots less plastic.
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2003 T100 (790cc) Lucifer Org and Silv: 122/42 jets, TORs, 17T, UNI filter, no AI, Polaris bellmouth, Metzeler ME880 tires, Progressive 440 shocks (105/150 springs),11-1126 fork springs, gaiters, MotoTwin low bars, 6024 lamp, htd grips, 12v outlet.
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