2012+ V-Strom 650 picture thread

I used to own an '03 DL1000 and '09 DL650 and am very intrigued by the new 2012. Please share your pictures of the new model to convince me I should buy my 3rd V-Strom. I know there is the general V-Strom picture thread but I think many want to see the new model. Out with the old, in with the new.

It's not really all that new...

Your old Strom did not look like this-

These bikes look great. But i dont understand all the blackout treatment on bikes these days. Excessive black on body panels. I am planning on buying one of these things and will at least have the front fender painted to match.Engine is bare thank goodness. Black rims are cool. Probably saves a little paint i suppose. Is anyone making luggage yet?

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That's a take on the new name being selected by Wee owners.

Glee Strom is fine. It's just easy.

enough changes to consider it way new
-engine
-tank
-body work & fairing
-lights
-screen
-gauges
-bars
-exhaust
-seat
-rear rack
-abs system
-front fender
-cooling system


sounds new to me,

blackout is the new modern look
i'd rather see matte blackout than chrome, shiny black or too much silver.
i like bikes with a good bit of black out, some silver accents and touches of main bike color.
i think suzuki did a great job w/ the 3 colors on the bike.

most of the mfg have 12 luggage

I really like the 2012 Adventure. But I do not want the farkles. Just the triple black treatment.

This year during bike week in Daytona, Suzuki had an all black 2012 as a demo. Same as the standard 2012 but without any adventur-isation (or Orange Paint)

Looked Bad-Ass! Hopefully next year we get some *bold new graphics*

This is mine with Yann's skid plate and SW Motech crash bars. My first bike but I like it for sure. I made it through mud and tipped it over twice but with the crash bars/skid plate I just had to wipe it off and move on. The plastic is still shiny :)

And Suspension! In fact, I believe only the wheel/tires and frame are direct carry overs. Most of the "not new" comments seems to be focused on the displacement of the engine - many simply expected a larger cc number.

As an '08 650 owner I consider this more of a facelift, allot of stuff on it being the same as an my bike.
Needless to say I can do without the new stuff and price increase the new model brings.
The 800 Tiger, now that's a succesor :)

What is the same as your bike?

Opinions are like arseholes. Everyone has one. Now we've heard yours. Lurk from now one and let the rest of us enjoy what is being posted.

Thanks.

Too much talking, need more pictures! I am sure the 2012 Strom has been discussed in length already. Facelift, new or not new, not enough changes, whatever.. As far as I am concerend, they took a great bike, didn't mess with the good stuff, added improvements and made it look better.

Thanks for the pictures that have been posted already. Now let's see some more. I am sure there are more than 3 out there. :)

That is a beautiful bike my fellow Strommer! Put some Michelin Anakee2 tires on it and it will be even better..no matter where you go,

The Gen 1 Stroms are still going so strong that it will take a while before there are thousands and thousands of new owners posting pics. For me, I absolutely love the Gen2 Strom but my Gen1 works so well, even with 60k, that I'm happy with it. Ill buy a 2012 when I hit 150k on my 04'

if that, its a girly bike.

I Propose "NEOSTROM"

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I actually LOL'd at your "NEOSTROM" post while sitting at my desk. Much better than glee strom IMO :)

I've added a couple items since I took this in February.