Lower weight, lower seat height, lower c of g, and it didn't give up much in power. It felt like a much more athletic ride. IMO it was no contest: get the 650.GeoffXR200R wrote:Is the overall size comparativly smaller? It (the 1k) felt good to sit on, but WAS rather large. Would like something semi sporty. Though the V-Strom 1k isn't really that sporty, it's good enough, just that 650 (if smaller) would be better.High_Side wrote:Good choice. I'd give the 650 a try though. I tried them both back to back and prefered the 650 much more than the thou....
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