I've done some reading on the subject, but figured I would ask on here as well. I'm looking to get a strom as my next bike, and I've found one of each size in my price range. I plan on doing 90% street, with 10% gravel/dirt county roads. All the speed limits leaving Stephenville are 70-75 mph, and I plan on taking the occasional long trip. 6'2", 230 lbs, and will never be riding 2 up. Trying to do this right, and plan on keeping this one for a while.
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Ive had em both.... The 650s extensively
To the tune of
04.. 87K when sold ...no major problems cept for a bad ground wire easily fixed
06.. 85K when sold ...still running fine
Rhodyne on here has it near Grainger
11.. 36K when sold ...only the stator problem that was common on later versions .. Still around Houston area with ernie
12..23K when bought...stator replaced.. I have it now..along with the Teneres..a Versys & a Husky
The 3 1000s Ive owned didnt give any major problems... but the engines werent nearly as smooth
02..23K when sold with crash damage
This was the first Strom in Waco...& put several of my friends on em
03..?15-18K.. I cant remember... Sold it to my friend who now has the 14 below for sale
05 ..under 10K ...didnt have it long...but ran great...smoother
The 14+ version of the 1000 is as smooth as the 650s...& the power!!....whoah! ..lighter than earlier 1Ks too...with much better brakes & suspension
If I was considering another Strom....the 14+ 1000 would be high on the list
But also higher in price (a good friend has one for sale here in Waco)
A side note about fuel mileage..... Yes the 650s do generally get better mileage ..especially the later 07+ dual spark models
55 mpg compared to 50 avg in my case
The 07-11 models having the best range with the larger tank (5.8 instead of 5.4gal) compared to 12+ 650s
Ive been 300 miles on a tank on that 11 model several times...with some fuel left...mabe .25-.35gal
The new 14+ 1000s get similar mileage to the older 1000s mabe 45mpg avg on a 5.4gal tank
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