Incoming V Strom

[Stone Cold]

After months of prevarication I’ve finally chopped in the R9T for a New VStrom XT

The R9T was a lovely thing but realistically too small and no protection for longer rides so got limited use as much as I loved it

The VStrom is no thing of beauty but after a long test ride I decided I’d get more use from this type of bike (+ I’m not getting any younger) and I’m lucky enough to have a mint old R1 for occasional use too, so bike bought

I did try a GS and loved it but silly money for new
Tried an XR wasn’t so keen
Tried a Versys and ok but a lot more money
VStrom for £10k was a no brainier for me, not everyone’s cup of tea I know and I was surprised how good it actually is, now to pile some miles on, oh and change that fugly exhaust

Gratuitous pic

[PIGINAWIG]

My 2014 desert edition. 20,000 trouble free miles. I have a brand new seat if you need it any taller? It’s black and grey. They do 3 seat heights! Enjoy the new bike.

[Tim1989]

Looks good!

I bought mine on the same basis. It’s not quite as good as the water cooled GS, but it’s not far off. 90% of the GS for 50% of the money.

I love mine. 3 years and 20,000 miles later and it’s better than ever. I’ve had other bikes in and out of the garage in that time but this is here for good.

[Stone Cold]

Cheers fellas good to hear

Either of you changed the end can or any suggestions what too, I don’t need loud just a bit smaller/better looking

[PIGINAWIG]

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/EXHAUST-MIVV-OVAL-CARBO...

[PIGINAWIG]

Had that on mine. Good quality, fair price and no need for mapping. Nice deep burble and not obnoxious.