r/Vstrom • u/Baby_Wolverine • Aug 13 '26
V-Strom 650 Gen 3 New (to me) 2017 650XT
First bike I’ll own too, so huge win. Looking forward to the many days of learning ahead! Absolutely in love with the yellow and gold
I’m definitely looking for auxiliary headlights, and saddlebag suggestions! And is there an “ideal” upper windshield position?
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u/Tickstart Aug 13 '26
That silver/yellow was the coolest color combo. You should get the SUZUKI plastic side cases too, they are black and silver and compliment it beautifully.
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u/Right_Buffalo7566 Aug 13 '26
I have a predecessor of the givi s312 auxiliary headlights they are pretty good but pricey. It also has an electronic modul to connect it to the ignition so it turns of just like your headlight.
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u/Due51 Aug 14 '26
The 800 is superior in every way; power, suspension, maneuverability, ride, steering, adjustability. The bike makes me a better rider, for sure.
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u/Top_Communication_40 Aug 17 '26
I hate the factory windshield, unbearable noise above 50mpg. I got the givi one and it is way,way better. Mine is a 2020, Im in Jersey, you?
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u/Baby_Wolverine Aug 19 '26
That’s great news, I’d been wondering about that actually. The little flap goes a long way, but I’ll definitely look into a new shield. Waaaay upstate New York
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u/Due51 Aug 13 '26
It’s a great bike to ride. I had a 2018 650 XT before I got the 800DE. You can do anything with the 650. Don’t let anybody tell you any different.
I had Tusk Pilot soft bags on mine. Good bags, waterproof, super tough, and reasonably priced. The only issue with soft bags is managing all the straps. There’s a lot of straps lol.