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A colleague of mine is signed up for the MSF class in early April. He asked me what he should get for a first bike and my initial response was to get an SV650. Then I read the latest Motor Cyclist and I see the new DL 650 which is a smaller brother of the DL 1000 V strom. It has a slightly detuned SV650 engine and lower gearing overall. It has a nice fairing, comfy ergos and a great price.
My colleague in his early 40s and quite mellow. He's also tall enough to flat foot the bike. I told I thought it would make an awesome "forever" bike that he could easily learn on and never grow bored with. I have to admit, I would not mind having one of those for all round riding.
Curious to hear other opinions on this idea. He seems sold on it.
See: http://www.suzukicycles.com/Products/DL650K4/