Hey all, i'm back on the road again...

[BP_LONDON]

Only took 15 weeks to heal my broken wrist. :roll:



How are you all doing?



I still don't have compensation from the accident as the investigation has not even started after the MiB received the the case papers 4+ months ago. I had to save up a little money so as I could get back on a bike and went with a Yellow and black 10k miles '02 K2 DL-1000 v-Strom in the end. Picked it up today for a very very good price (£3600) and I could not be happier with the machine.



I really loved my Tiger 955i, but being the kind of person who I am I decided to try something new, at least until Triumph properly update the Tiger.



The 'Strom feels much lighter as it's a little lower and more maneuverable. It's v-twin engine seems to be about the same in performance as the Tiger, and I think the Tiger has a more Torque. The 955i is also definitely smoother and creamier, but then again I really like the Vibes from the DL1000 engine. The Strom seems to accelerate much faster and with more purpose than the tiger, and the engine revs a little more freely. There really is not much between them and I'd say the 955i definitely wins out over the v-twin.



I like the adjustable hydraulic clutch and light controls of the DL, maybe because the Tiger controls were unajustable and very heavy....I also prefer the Tubeless tyres on the DL, but I know the 04 tigers have the alloy wheels.



The DL fairing (tupperware) and screen alows for a smoother ride than the tiger screen. The K2 screen is unajustable, but I found no buffeting at all at all speeds up to about 105mph (did not go faster today). I'm using an Arai Tour X helmet and I'm around 6.1 or 6.2.



Fuel consumption is definitely lower than the Tiger, but I always suspected my Tiger was a little too thirsty. I can't give exact MPG figures yet. As far as I remember from old reviews the 955i tends to be the most fuel economical in it's class - I'll find out.



A last thing I noticed today: It's very comfortable and easy to stand up and ride on the DL, with it's lower pegs. I always found it a little uncomfortable to stand and ride on the tiger, but then again, how often do we stand and ride?

[Brock]

Welcome back mate...at least I'm still here.

By the way...mate of mine has a V strom and she loves it. She's had fuelling probs though...fortunateley still in warranty.

[GlenWatt]

Welcome back on the road m8.



Great to hear your wounds have healed.



Sounds like a good deal on the V-Strom.



Hope you enjoy it.

[echoyankee]

Heyyy!



I remember that post of your, uhm, incident a while back.



Good to hear that you're back on two wheels.  



Strong work!



Best,



echoyankee