I too have just bought a 1000 vstrom, 2018 (yellow bumblebee) but newly registered you can pick them up for around £8300 and they come with £500 quid accessories atm too! Had a 650 before which was "fine" locally in Pembs even 2 up (i'm huge and the wife is normal size) and would happily cruise at speed limit speeds all day. We were going to tour on it until she tried getting on with the givi panniers in place, then we realised she couldn't reach the footpegs with them on (mounted too high and too forward)
So i test rode a 2015 and then thought for a couple of grand more the 2018 is a far better buy, warranty etc etc so took the plunge, i love it so far They offered the metal luggae with it BUT again it is mounted too high and too far forward so i settle for the plastic panniers and my large givi topbox. I'm also fitting heed crashbars with the heed bags for a little extra carrying capacity.
Bought mine in Thunderroad Bridgend and the deal was sweet and the service very good
So i test rode a 2015 and then thought for a couple of grand more the 2018 is a far better buy, warranty etc etc so took the plunge, i love it so far They offered the metal luggae with it BUT again it is mounted too high and too far forward so i settle for the plastic panniers and my large givi topbox. I'm also fitting heed crashbars with the heed bags for a little extra carrying capacity.
Bought mine in Thunderroad Bridgend and the deal was sweet and the service very good