13K Adventure Softcore 3-way Shootout 

These guys riffing on what to call the episode is probably the most genuine moment I've seen on this channel

My two cents have been riding over 50 years my. V-Strom may be my favorite motorcycle EVER a power commander cures the abrupt low end throttle response . My DL is comfortable for distance ( I'm 6'6" ) plenty spirited ( over 110 HP ) I have plenty of storage thanks to Givi saddle and tank bags and as you pointed out there is no need to sell a kidney if you break something. I also put a little over 5k on my Triumph Scrambler this year also a fun bike. Thanks for putting up with the ramblings of an old man..........

Glad to see the Suzuki win this one. With the 2018 styling update and addition of the lean-angle ABS it’s at the top of my list. I’ve always wanted a V-Strom and even the updates to the 650 are worth consideration.

Nice video... Wish you guys had thrown in the Triumph Tiger 800 as a middleweight adventure, the Urban G/S is truly oddball choice in this group...

Nice comparisons. The more I learn about the V-Strom, the more impressed I become, even in 2022.

Good for Suzuki. They've always been the value leader in my opinion. Steve

I have the V strom 1000, great bike, but the Multistrada is really the most beautiful.

Definitely go for the BMW as it has shaft drive. I owned an R80GS with a 32 litre tank. I wish I still had it.

I love the looks of the BMW! Really cool and different

That Urban Gs is a great looking bike, and it has the best sound through stock pipes, but it’s got some obvious shortcomings. Such a pity they didn’t put on proper long travel, adjustable suspension

The cat video was great. Thanks for the rec.

I know it's an old review but that Suzuki engine is a jewel to ride; so precise, perhaps one of the very best engines ever. Have owned many bikes: different manufacturers, finally trying Suzuki this Friday (picking up 17 dl650)

Thanks for comment on the heat from the Multi..I’ve been researching it and no other reviewers cared to mention it. I’m on an FTR 1200 S and it friggin cooks my googs.

Every comparison review that I’ve seen on RU-vid says the V Strom is the best motorcycle in this adv category. Every one. I’m buyin it

Absolutely nice time with you. This is a good team for motorcycle comparisons ;-)

My VStrom 1000 goes anywhere my GS buddies go. It does it for $10K less. Never understood why it gets no respect as an adventure bike, I just spent a week riding Alaska on a rented KLR and my VStrom would have done the trip just fine.

I have an 03 vstrom 1000 with 85,000 miles on it. Thing rocks! Lots of fun in the twistys because it handles well, with plenty of realistic power.

That first shot tho, Cars going backwards XD

+Motorcycle.com. when you guys compare prices, you should include an annual maintenance cost in the price of the bike. Things like post break in, first throttle body/valve adjustment, etc. I'm not 100% about these particular bikes, but I know when shopping for a sport bike, the maintenance costs on a Ducati far outweighed that of the Big 4, and it's enough to be a factor in choosing a bike.

The official dealer price usually differs a lot from what you end up paying, so in reality the stom comes a lot cheaper. try negotiating with a BMW dealer and they'll kindly direct you to the door out...

Vstrom unsung and underrated turns to porn and comes out on top

Nice bikes, stunning scenery. Thank god we have motorcycles... a reason to live !

What is this? I clicked a link for "Softcore 3-way" and it's a motorcycle video? ;)

BMW 2023 GS Urban Changed the seat, changed the tyres better exhaust sounds even better, have ridden almost halfway around Australia and NZ on it will most definitely out last me.

No mention of the shaft drive advantage - counts for me.

I would like to see this again but with double the bikes.

Motorcycling world, just admit it: these machines are some of the most versatile, well rounded, capable, comfortable, multitasking, do it all bikes on the planet. Every biker needs an ADV in their stable. Pick your percentage of off-pavement riding and buy an ADV. When you get older you'll get rid of the racetrack bike, the cruiser, the motocrosser, the 700 pound sport tourer and keep the ADV. Seems to me ADV bikes fall under 3 categories and the wheel sizes have a lot to do with that (and corresponding hardware and frames). 1) 17" sport tires for pavement bias; example FJ-09/Tracer 900, Versys 1000/650, S1000XR, Multistrada 1200, etc. 2) 17/19" tires for some off pavement capability; example V-Strom 650/1000, Multistrada 1200 Enduro, Tiger XR series, 1290 Super Adv S, etc. 3) 17/21" or 18/21" tires for pretty much a 50/50 pave/on-pave motorcycle build rough and durable for heavy beating around off pavement. example 1090 Adventure R, 1290 Adventure R, Africa Twin, Tiger XC series, etc. Going further into the dirt you get enduros. example KLR650, DR650, Tenere 660, WR250R, CRF250L, KLX250, etc. Further still you get trail and motocrossers. example YZ250X, YZ250F, CRF450, etc.

Price of the Ducati is $3000 (in Canada) more than the Vee, though I did not price the bimmer, I doubt they would be under $13000 here. So I would give it to Suzuki on price. The sitting position too is far more comfortable on the Vee. I recently tried the Ducati and didn't like the position of the foot pegs, and the power delivery comes on strong at higher revs but not as smooth as the Vee twin. Just my thoughts....

LOL i realized later at the start of this the cars were going backwards . I have the 2018 Vstrom DL love it !

I thoroughly enjoyed this video. Honest sensible opinions and fun footage. However if you can give me the name of the dealer who will sell me the Ducati for the same price as the Suzuki I will be amazed.

Cars are going backwards at the beginning?

NIce video, The strange thing with the price, currently in Poland suzuki is cheaper about 2.8k dollars from ducati and about 1.8K from BMW.

Funny how they just put the drone scene at the beginning in reverse, i laughed seeing the car in the background going backwards😂

I wonder why someone didn't tell Scott that his face would be obscured by the windshield of the Suzuki during that entire part of the shoot?

Suzuki all day. Well built, great dynamics, super reliable, cheap to own.

I like these guys. Not pretense - just shooting straight.

Great review guys. Can I ask how tall you all are, I think this makes a difference for the ride and how you look, for example if you really tall you’ll probably look silly on the BMW. Thanks.

V STROM!

Dang John is sporting a Serious Jacket from Spidi.

Vstrom is a rational purchase. It does everything well, but nothing exciting about it, or even to look at. The UGS has an amazing engine setup on basic, cheap suspensions. With proper suspensions, the UGS would be the winner hands down.

Evans! You're doing well with your stutter! Congrats! :) Great vid

suzuki does a very good job, bike is so good i own the 650 2018 and tried the 1000 , i can swear , bests bike in ever rode

i don't understand it, how is the Multistrada 950 cheaper than the Vstrom 1000 in the U.S.? where do you get your pricing from? lol it's SIGNIFICANTLY more expensive than the VStrom everywhere i look.

you did adventure bike video without KTM 1090? retail price is $12,625 and it is the best in this group. down vote...

Ducati Multistrada 950 base price is $13,995 not $12,799. Where did you get that price?

Strange no comment on wind noise. I test drove a Vstrom 650 the other day and what struck me is the buffeting on my helmet at 90km/h only. I'm a relative tall guy @1.86m, so maybe the optional windshield would have solved that. Strangely I get no buffeting (except for wind noise) on my everyday naked bike, which is a BMW G310 R. Don't know if it's the helmet I use...

Took an R9T from Orlando to the Florida keys (about 10.5 hours south). The BMW was fun to ride, but that seat... after 5 hours in the saddle, my ass was complaining. X-/

Can get hard bags for the BMW?

You guys made a mistake though. Duc is $14k, not $12.7k... Unless you know something?

The town immediately adjacent to redlands and the bottom of the mountain, east highland, has a trail that can go all the way up to big bear, connect with big bear trails, and make it down the backside of the mountain to the high desert. Fun trails guys, and those bikes could make it. If it hadn't changed too much in a few years.

Anyone noticed the car and van was doing a reverse @ the first minute??

Very weird comparison.... 😀 but very useful review, thanks !

I keep seeing Ducati MSRP is 14.1k - so maybe not the cheapest of the group? Most expensive as usual? Great review, love these bikes, think I'd buy the vstrom but that price they're asking for it is too high, so I'd probably go multi.

I love my Vstrom 1000!!!

Am i high? Is the first 25 seconds of the video going backwards?

V-Stroms get plenty of praise, & world wide admiration. Motorcycling is not a moron free zone. Ignorance does not prevent opinions.

I love that the brand snobs don't give the suzuki the respect it deserves. It means that people who appreciate a good bike can get one at a good price. I'd love to ride one back to back with my ktm 1050 adventure.

Nicely done video. Gave me a couple of haha's and one lol.

Great review!

There must be another shootout with the bikes including Multistrada 950, KTM 1090 ADV, Tiger 800 XRX, Africa Twin, V-Strom 1000,

I had an R80GS with 32 litre tank. Great bike for interstate touring and fire trail exploring, camping. Shaft drive. No chain to adjust or oil. Later on I had an R100GS which overall I didn't think was as good an all rounder.

For anyone with the V1000......how’s the windscreen buffeting?

I was actually waiting for that cat video. LOL

BMW is definitely the odd one here. Its cool looking but not really what most adventure bike guys would like. I think Cafe racers would love it though! You have a sport bike, a Cafe racer and an adventure bike here.

good video i like all 3 bikes, ducati 950 is cool

@09:59 I'm always concerned if my bike will make my kidneys tired or not. Thanks guys!

Anyone know what jacket that is that John Burns is wearing?

Video of a guy sitting hiding behind a windscreen? Amateur hour stuff continues at motorcycle.com

Urban G/S for me.

Can you guys do a video review on the r9t racer?

Good show but comparing R nineT with a Multistrada or a wee doesn't feel right to me. You would be better off comparing updated 2018 Suzuki V Strom 650 with updated 2017 Kawasaki Versys 650. And while comparo, also tell their service intervals & warranty. Heard new Triumph bikes get a 10000 miles interval. Good luck.

You guys get paid for this lazy effort of a review! Shameful world this is.

One Retro two adventure bikes. Should've used the F800gs.

The heavy set guy was very articulate

Desert Sled beats the fenders off that BMW R nineT.

No KTM 1090 R? your review is not complete....

Can you do review on vstrom 650 please

Not sure why he keeps say'n they revised the Vee greatly in 2018, when in fact they did the major revolution this in 2014.

I would like to see the 2018 softail fat bob in a shootout, since the handling is claimed to be improved and what not. I would be curious to see what category you would find it to compete with post redesign.

While we're both of those vehicles in reverse at the beginning of this comparison looks very strange they're backing down the hill

Anyone know what jacket Burns has on here ?

I feel like the BMW doesn't belong in this video at all, it's a completely different type of bike. Should have went with an f800 or something.

This is an old video, I know. The Urban GS and Scrambler are the same bike. This guy rode his scrambler from Alaska to Argentina, and he loved it! He adores his bike, and is willing to put up with shortcomings, so for HIM, it’s a perfect adventure bike. ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-m_Mhy2HGvbc.html

Uh the msrp on the duc is what now? $13,995 everywhere else.

My local dealership wanted $16,000 OTD for the Ducati.

It sounds like the Scrambler Desert Sled would've made a better comparison to the R nineT Urban G/S.

The old man interrupts a lot!!

Suzuki vstrom, evolution, not revolution. That philosophy is probably why strom owners love it.

How does the Urban G/S feel on the open road on the highway compared to other retro bikes like Triumph or Ducati Scrambler? REPLY

After owning over 30 motorcycles and having purchased 16 new motorcycles in the last 10 years, I am financially secure and can purchase any motorcycle I wish up to $50,000. My dream bike right now is a BMW 9T. Beautiful state of the art simplicity in the perfect all-around motorcycle.

You needed to add the Kawasaki Versys 1000 in this test. Very similar to both the Ducati and VStrom for $12,999 with included luggage.

The jacket of the older guy please!??

This is an odd mix of bikes. The ducati and the Suzuki are similar. But they don't really need to be compared do they? The people who buy either of those bikes aren't looking at the other in a serious way. The bmw is seriously cool looking. But it has urban in the name. Why bring it out as an adventure bike? If only bmw made a proper mid size adv bike. Make it the Suzuki Kawasaki honda and soon Yamaha (not soon enough) then you'll have a sensible video. Or do the exotic bikes all at once.

The BMW IS AN OLD MAN’s CRUISER BIKE. It belongs on the road

Why buy a vstrom when you can get an Africa Twin for pretty much the same price?

Can anyone talk to todays "ORING" chains? Are they messy like yesteryear? Are they loud once they get miles on them? etc...etc?

The Urban is not the BMW that should be tested with the others. the BMW F 800 GS is a better mash up. in 2019 will be the F 850 GS available for testing.

V Strom 💪💪

Funny backwards driving cars at intro can ya'll do that on bikes?

It is never mentioned that BMW and Ducati are respectively second and third worst rated in reliability but Suzuki is second best rated. While the Suzuki rider is enjoying a ride, BMW and Ducati owners will be working overtime to pay the maintenance and repair bills.