WarpedRotor,

As a former V-Strom owner I can offer this advice.
The DL1000 is a capable, comfortable, two-up tourer which will munch the miles without hesitation...but one thing it lacks is character.
The Suzuki is your quiet, reliable, conservative friend.
The Ducati is the life and soul of the ...

Wolfman,

I had a DL1000 for 10 months before picking up my MTS two weeks ago. I'd agree with much of what others say here: 100 per cent reliable with a real SUV feel to it - a real work-horse.
I did a 7,500 mile trek from Ireland through the UK, France and Spain and the V-Strom took it all in its ...