Suzuki 2012 DL650, V-Strom, in Rio, Brazil or Buenos Aires, Argentina.
I bought this bike new and made it adventure-ready. We have ridden 28,000kms around South America and had planned to go around the world on this bike. However it looks like a new addition to the family is on the way and unfortunately we now need to travel with a few more wheels! As I had been planning to ride this bike for many more miles to come I have kept it in excellent condition and believe that she has only just started her journey. Oil and filter changes every 5000kms, daily inspections and a full 20,000km service; all services and changes have been recorded in the log book.
This is also a very versatile bike and can easily and comfortably go off-road, we have ridden the Caretera Austral and Ruta 40 with ZERO issues. I upgraded the front and rear springs before beginning and have been running Heidenau K60’s on ripio and gravel with ease. It is not a hard-core off-road machine but a bike that can do both on and off-road with no issues. We have also been camping and carry the required equipment for this; 76l of pannier space, oversized rear luggage rack and 2 tool tube additional spaces have been fitted.
SPECIFICATIONS:
PRICE US$5,500
- 2012 DL650cc Suzuki
- Oddometer: 32,300kms
- 20l fuel tank (around 400-440km range)
- Heidenau K60’s (front 20%, Rear 80%)
- 76L Aluminium Pannier set (35l + 41l) on H&K racks
- Barkbusters
- H&K Engine Bars
- B&B Skid Plate (very strong)
- Eibach heavy duty front and rear springs
- Centre Stand
- Fork Brace
- 2x Tool tubes
- Passenger back rest
- Lamb wool seat cover (look after your ASSets)
- Oversize rear luggage rack (carries around 15kg of luggage)
- 12v power supply on dash
- Hard wired GPS to Battery power supply (fits Garmin Oregon but will work for most Garmin products)
- Madstad windshield bracket (fully movable and adjustable)
- Parabelum windshield (completely negates buffeting from the stock shield)
EXTRAS: spare front sprocket, inner tube, spare front brake pads, spare clutch and accelerator cables, spare clutch and brake levers, spare globes and fuses, newly installed chain, rear brake pads and air filter, puncture repair kit and tools.
This is an Australian registered bike but can be transferred easily.
This bike is absolutely ready to go and in very good condition. I bought the DL based on its reliability and have not had a single problem with it. NOT ONE THING! Perfect for 2-up or single touring immediately and with confidence. If you want to go to Ushuaia and back up the Andes then this is the bike for you.
The DL or V-strom is, in my opinion, the perfect touring machine especially for 2-up riding. Its comfort for both driver and passenger is outstanding. The bike has ample power for long distances and easy over-taking but still has great fuel economy, I have been getting between 21 and 25 km/l with a full load and passenger.
As I said earlier, this is a regrettable sale. I love this bike and had planned to ride it another 100,000kms, it will go the distance, I am sure. I am currently in Rio but can move the bike to Buenos Aires if needed (but I think the Brazilians are great and believe you should start a trip here!)
If you have any questions concerning the bike or would like more pictures then please email or message me (marksgoneAThotmail.com)
HAPPY TRAILS!
I bought this bike new and made it adventure-ready. We have ridden 28,000kms around South America and had planned to go around the world on this bike. However it looks like a new addition to the family is on the way and unfortunately we now need to travel with a few more wheels! As I had been planning to ride this bike for many more miles to come I have kept it in excellent condition and believe that she has only just started her journey. Oil and filter changes every 5000kms, daily inspections and a full 20,000km service; all services and changes have been recorded in the log book.
This is also a very versatile bike and can easily and comfortably go off-road, we have ridden the Caretera Austral and Ruta 40 with ZERO issues. I upgraded the front and rear springs before beginning and have been running Heidenau K60’s on ripio and gravel with ease. It is not a hard-core off-road machine but a bike that can do both on and off-road with no issues. We have also been camping and carry the required equipment for this; 76l of pannier space, oversized rear luggage rack and 2 tool tube additional spaces have been fitted.
SPECIFICATIONS:
PRICE US$5,500
- 2012 DL650cc Suzuki
- Oddometer: 32,300kms
- 20l fuel tank (around 400-440km range)
- Heidenau K60’s (front 20%, Rear 80%)
- 76L Aluminium Pannier set (35l + 41l) on H&K racks
- Barkbusters
- H&K Engine Bars
- B&B Skid Plate (very strong)
- Eibach heavy duty front and rear springs
- Centre Stand
- Fork Brace
- 2x Tool tubes
- Passenger back rest
- Lamb wool seat cover (look after your ASSets)
- Oversize rear luggage rack (carries around 15kg of luggage)
- 12v power supply on dash
- Hard wired GPS to Battery power supply (fits Garmin Oregon but will work for most Garmin products)
- Madstad windshield bracket (fully movable and adjustable)
- Parabelum windshield (completely negates buffeting from the stock shield)
EXTRAS: spare front sprocket, inner tube, spare front brake pads, spare clutch and accelerator cables, spare clutch and brake levers, spare globes and fuses, newly installed chain, rear brake pads and air filter, puncture repair kit and tools.
This is an Australian registered bike but can be transferred easily.
This bike is absolutely ready to go and in very good condition. I bought the DL based on its reliability and have not had a single problem with it. NOT ONE THING! Perfect for 2-up or single touring immediately and with confidence. If you want to go to Ushuaia and back up the Andes then this is the bike for you.
The DL or V-strom is, in my opinion, the perfect touring machine especially for 2-up riding. Its comfort for both driver and passenger is outstanding. The bike has ample power for long distances and easy over-taking but still has great fuel economy, I have been getting between 21 and 25 km/l with a full load and passenger.
As I said earlier, this is a regrettable sale. I love this bike and had planned to ride it another 100,000kms, it will go the distance, I am sure. I am currently in Rio but can move the bike to Buenos Aires if needed (but I think the Brazilians are great and believe you should start a trip here!)
If you have any questions concerning the bike or would like more pictures then please email or message me (marksgoneAThotmail.com)
HAPPY TRAILS!
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