r/Vstrom

Hey, riders. Got an issue: need to change my Vstrom gen 2 air filter because I had it for a while and why not(25k miles of my ownership). Anyways: 4 mm hex screw is stuck, actually 2 of them, and they are stripped. I tried a drill extractor bit - no luck. Asked neighbor for rotary tool and made lines to try flat head screwdriver - no luck. Now it looks goofy, air filter isn’t checked nor cleaned and I’m dead inside. Any thoughts on how to?

Hey folks! Recently, I bought a Wee 650 (2014), and only yesterday I noticed something strange: my fuel tank seems smaller than it should be.

I refueled the bike two weeks ago when it was almost empty, and the pump showed 13 liters. I didn’t think much of it at the time. Yesterday, the same thing happened at a different station, but it was 14 liters instead.

Everything I’ve read online says the tank capacity is 20 liters. Do you guys know what might be going on?

For clarification: when I say the tank was almost empty, I mean I rode about 50 km after the reserve light started flashing. And I’m pretty sure the reserve on this bike isn’t 6 liters.

I've got a 2024 Vstrom 800, regular version, with 250 miles on it. I'm the first owner.

I've noticed that sometimes when I'm in neutral, I can't shift to first. Sometimes I can't even shift to second. I have to move the bik eforward a little, hope I can get the bike into second, then back down to first. Not all the time though. Anyone else have similar issues?

Hi, I’m planning to get a 2026 800DE and wondering if the Adventure trim is worth it. I’m going to get panniers, crash bars, and skid plate regardless for a ride in the UP and other trails.

Are the Adventure accessories worth the cost or should I get a DE and aftermarket?

Hey guys, my colleague and I made this travel video on a one-day tour from Barcelona to the Pyrenees on the V-Strom 800. It‘s in german but captions can be enabled on YouTube. I‘d love to get some feedback on how you like the mix of motorcycle topics, landscape and local history. Ride safe!

Im thinking of buying a motorcycle. I want something that can go off road and will last forever so im between the klr 650 or vstrom 650. Ive been thinking about a listing on marketplace near me, its 2007 vstrom 650 for $2000 cad with 95000 km. It comes with bunch of lights and boxes on it, along with some extra parts and such. Is this a good deal and there anything id need to do or watch for if I buy it? I have my full motorcycle license, I just never got around to buying one. Sorry if this isn't a lot of info, I can try and provide answers to any questions.

I've read in the SUZUKI manual that you should never rev into the red zone in any gear. I have a 3rd gen 650 where the redline starts at 10k. Today I revved it to like 10.5k, 10.6k RPM, somewhere there, for a brief moment before letting off. Nothing exploded but I thought it would have a rev limiter or something at 10k but perhaps the DL650 is too crude and oldschool for that. I wonder what damage could be done if you rev into the red zone.

Has anyone fitted a Lonerider top box to their Vstrom (ideally 800 DE/RE), if so how did you get around the company not making a vehicle specific attachment plate?

Hi everyone,

I’ll soon be picking up my recently purchased 2021 V-Strom 650 XT. After 6 years, I’m switching from an SV650 to the V-Strom. On my SV650 I always rode in a leather suit, but for the V-Strom I’m now looking for a textile suit.

What I’m struggling with is that most textile suits look quite bulky and a bit dull to me. The styles I do like tend to lean more towards the rally/off-road segment, like the Rev’it Dirt series. However, from what I’ve read, those often compromise on warmth and waterproofing.

What are your experiences with this? And do you have any recommendations for good textile suits?