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I am shopping for a new street bike. I intend to use this bike for my short, 3 mile commute, as well as weekend excursions with my wife. I weigh around 200 lbs, and my wife weighs around 110-120. Both of us are on the shorter side of normal, me at 5'-7", and my wife at 5'-4". I am looking at the V-Strom 1000 mostly because I have read many good things about its seat and riding positions, for both the rider and the passenger.
I was wondering if the were any Strom 1000 owners here, and I would love to hear what you have to say about this bike.
The Strom 1000 seems to be the bargain of the open "Adventure" bike class, and I can buy a new Strom 1000 "Adventure" (with side bags and a top case) for around $10k even.
Is there a better bike for my purposes? I do not ride hard and fast much anymore, but I do like to exercise whatever motor is beneath me. I am older, so I do not want a sport bike. I am more concerned with comfort, reliability, ease of mounting/dismounting, and weather protection. I am also considering a new Gold Wing, but I am thinking that would just be too much to pull that big of a bike out for my short morning commute.
I will also be shopping for a new, street legal dirt bike at the same time, and I am looking to go with a small 4 stroke this time.