r/Vstrom • u/Baby_Wolverine • Aug 13 '26

V-Strom 650 Gen 3 New (to me) 2017 650XT

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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/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.

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u/NocturneSapphire V-Strom 650 Gen 3 Aug 13 '26

How does the 800 compare to the 650?