Marvin wrote:the Suzuki DL650 V Strom, and SV650S (same engine) the engines sound like something is loose inside and rattling around, thats why guys install loud exhausts cause they are ashamed the sound the engine makes.
but the DL1000 engine sounds good
Marvin, it's not the engine, it's the clutch. If the bike is in neutral and the clutch is out, it sounds like there's something broken in there........
or like a Ducati, take yer pick!!
The DL1000 engine is kind of thumpy at idle, but doesn't drown out the sound of that rattly clutch. It'd probably sound sweet with a pair of Staintunes on it, but I left mine stock.