Please further develope the V-Strom for ADVENTURE

[randyo]

Originally Posted by Thumpercrazee

As a four year DL1000K4 rider, 30,000 miles +, I would only request that you Suzuki further adapt the V-Strom for more advanced "Adventure riding". It would consist of the following....

Better ground clearance.
Better suspension set up, front and rear.
Good protection for the underside of the engine.
Better rear top box so as to provide better comfort for the passenger.

I suspect more people would be interested in a bigger alternator and bigger fuel tank .... say the same size as the GS

[VtSTROM-K5]

Originally Posted by randyo

I suspect more people would be interested in a bigger alternator and bigger fuel tank .... say the same size as the GS

Randy is right !! Another 2.5 gal. of fuel in the tank and no more little red gas cans. and another 200 watts output would put it ahead of all them other adventure bikes. I am speaking of the DL1000 here.

[KLRlynuts]

With a few tweaks, this could be the thread over at KLR.net! I'm currently an owner of an '03 KLR with 42k miles. I love it, particularly on unpaved roads & water-crossings! But here in the Midwest, unpaved roads are getting further from home & requires more slabbin' to get to them.
I've been kickin' around the idea of owning a bike that can more readily accept the interstate of mind. As a previous co-owner of a GS1000 ('7 & a TS90 ('75), I know Zuki quality & reliability. The Vee v. the Wee is an occasional mental exercise. Then, throw in the Versys variable and I find myself in a self-induced quandary.
One thing I've wondered about with you Strom owners - where's the flat seat? My KLRs fitted with a Corbin and highway pegs. Being able to change positions makes riding thru a tank of gas a simple thing. A buddy of mine rides a GS1150R & I don't know if I could adapt to a butt cradle for long rides.
Your thoughts are invited.

MS