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Quote, originally posted by thumpers4ever »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Have looked at seroiusly and riden the Vstrom, its ok and is pretty smooth but has no torque down low. Its probably better for long vibration free rides. I like the turn on instant vibration between my legs! One of my first bikes was a Matchless 500 single then a Velocette 500, I've ridden a lot over the years and get the most fun out of the thumpers or v twins. My age has slowed me down a bit so i don't want a rocket just the torque! Been there! done that! Roads where i live are pretty rough also with uneven pavement and lots of winding, twisting corners. Dual sports are much faster through these conditions, with more suspension travel and clearance. . John</TD></TR></TABLE>
Sounds like you were riding a DL650, because the DL1000 motor isn't exactly called weak by anyone I know, or have read. But here's your solution. The Vstrom is basicly a modified TL1000 type motor, get those cams to start. If your willing to waste money converting a VTR into a dualsport than this kind of simple solution should be no challenge to you. Unless your one of those Honda-blind people. In which case, stop farting around with homebrew, halfass solutions and just import a Varadero. Than you can really be disapointed in a twins torque, but happy it's atleast a Honda.
