V-Strom 1000
Having just returned for a trip to the north land fully loaded with Givi saddlebags I found the DL 1000 very comfortable and stable. Never had a weave on any surface even grooved pavement. Also have a top case that is fully loaded. Carried two one gallon containers of gas on the passenger seat just in case the fuel range was not enough. I'm a rather large rider (6'5" & 300+ lbs.) so I think I stress the frame and would notice and problems.
Hope this helps.
Take care,
John
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Originally Posted by davidmc
How does the V-Strom 1000 perform all loaded up with side panniers? Is the frame stiff enough to handle the torsional loads? I checked out another travellers V-Strom 650 with aluminum side panniers and I found the sub-frame was very flexible which would mean a lot of weaving on uneven surfaces. Does the 1000 have a stiffer frame?
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