My top 5 modifications for round the world motorcycle adventure travel - Suzuki V-Strom 650 mods

The list of modifications is not in any specific order. I hope this video helps you prepare your adventure bike for your next adventure. The modifications that i have chosen as my favorite are applicable to more than just the Suzuki V-Strom 650XT.

I've ridden my V-Strom 650 over 15000km on my way south from California, United States on my way to the southern tip on the Americas. After reaching Ushuaia the trip will continue somewhere and somehow.

My favorite modifications to my V-Strom 650:
× Givi Airflow adjustable windscreen, model specific to the DL650
× Baja Designs Squadron Pro 40w Adventure bike kit
× Offroad tires, Heidenau K60 Scout
× SW-Motech crash bars for the V-Strom 650xt 2017+
× Luggage system, SW-Motech Trax panniers and rack specifically for the Suzuki V-Strom 650 2017+

If you have any questions, please put them in the comment section.

The bike:
Suzuki V-Strom 650xt 2018
GIVI Airflow Windscreen
TFX 141 suspension rear
SW-Motech trax panniers and crash-bars.
Baja Designs Squadron Pro 40w lights
Barkbusters handguards
Dryspec D28 drybags
Rotopax 3.8L gas can

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[UncleWally]

I’ve been riding fifty years, many bikes, many miles, many places. Also been lucky enough to have bought three new ‘Stroms (‘09, ‘12, ‘15) and collectively abused them over 180 000 trouble-feee kilometers from the tundra of Northern Canada to the jungles of Central America. The ‘Stroms are far from perfect and they’re farkle monsters, but also, they’re likely the most practical, reliable and cost effective way to travel by motorcycle.

[robrose]

A front fender mod is critical for any mud.raise it up, eliminate it, whatever. I just had a very disappointing morning because under barely muddy conditions the underside of my fender on my 2023 locked up my front tire completely. Had to walk back home to get my truck and tools and scrape the underside of my fender. Great job suzuki! And yes the factory battalax tires are useless in the dirt! Very happy with my Michelin anakee tires!

[jeremygulley]

Great video. I'm still riding my '09 and almost in 6 figure mileage. I have similar mods -- same tires, crash guard, modified skid plate, LED lights. I recently painted her with Rhino Liner and I love the way it looks. Also use Pivot Pegz and Mosko 80L luggage. I'm proud to be part of the Vstrom community.

[bigdappitydan]

I like how you keep your videos short. I think a great addition to a video like this though would be to have a walk around with your bike to really show off your mods.

[chazlyle]

Bro! Succinct! Thank you for that as much and more than for the helpful info! Safe riding!

[sercio]

I am so happy to see a nice, straight to the point, honest video. I really am lol
Thank you!

[ioandragulescu]

@0:35 the 1050 usb socket is almost a direct replacement. It only needs a different plug to fit the existing one on the bike. That's also a good place to make a Y splitter cable to cleanly connect a GPS unit. The 3A fuse can easily handle both.

[robertbates]

Totally agree with your statements, I have an old 650, and a 2year old thou, both brilliant machines and value for money.

[bigbearbangalore]

Hi! Awesome what you are doing on your V-Strom. I hope I can do a round the world some day. Cheers!

[LATAMbiker]

One more. I upgraded the front brakes on my 2018 DL650 to Nissin calipers from a 2004 Honda CBR600, and I added a Nissin Master Cylinder. DRAMATICALLY improved the front brakes.

[ecalzo]

Thank you so much.. the info really helps ..

[kkhalifah]

I know the very first mod I'll be making - getting the seat shop to take 30mm off the seat foam & reshape it for better comfort when touring 2-up.

[solo_giaggio]

Hi Gustaf, I'm Claudio, from Italy. Congratulations on your beautiful journey! I'm also thinking of buying a V-Strom 650. It's a beautiful bike. You appear to be very very tall (almost 2 meters maybe?) I am 1.85 meters tall. In your experience, is the V-Strom comfortable for someone who is tall like us? Thanks for your reply and have a nice trip!

[nkwd]

If you are looking for a soft panniers, you should definitely try " Rogal XL" from 21Brothers.

[svenpr]

Thank you for the video. Really looking closely at buying this as next bike. What are your favourite tall-person mods? Have you changed saddle, handle bar, pegs?

VR
Fellow 200cm+ person

[ozziejim]

Gday mate
Any changes to the handlebars or pegs?
Cheers

[missadventuresmotorcycledi]

You find the weight ok? What tyres did you use? Cant wait to be in tbe road again!

[PaulincrediblypleasingSmith]

Gorgeous bike, too good to spoil on the dirt!!

[gautampatra]

Can vstrom 650
be modified with the square headlight of vstrom1050??

[ricardobormann]

Hi man, how tall are you? And your height? I mean, I am thinking about to by a Vstrom but is it heavy ? Could I lift the bike if It fell?