In 2002 Suzuki introduced the 1000cc DL1000 V-Strom as a competitor to the BMW R1200GS Adventure bike. Two years later Suzuki came out with the DL650 V-Strom, affectionately known as the Wee-Strom, as an mid-weight adventure bike. Both the 1000 and 650 Stroms were superb bikes, punching above their weight, a fact which continues to endear them with the dual sport adventure world. Aside from being a little underwhelming in the suspension department, the Stroms remain an impressive choice.