Quote Originally Posted by samneil2000 View Post
Congrats on the new toy. That sort of bike, the sport tourer style is interesting. They're sort of two worlds in one. I've never ridden one. I went from sport bikes to a 1300cc cruiser. What was your previous bike and how do you like the V-Strom so far?
Last bike was an 07 V-Strom 650. It's about 34 lbs lighter, quicker handling, a little narrower (feeling). I haven't ridden this one enough for real comparrison yet. I like these cause of the Sport Stylings and you sit upright. I didn't want to lean over (sport) or reach (cruiser) and have back issues, because I plan on taking long trips with this. Easier on gas back and forth from TN to OH also.