Beyond Lonavla: Suzuki V-Strom 650 XT ABS reviewed

We rise uncomfortably early in the morning for these press rides, as we did in Jaipur for Suzuki. But very quickly after we got in the saddle, the "MUMBAI: 1200km" road signs almost felt like an invitation. The 650 is fast, smooth, light, comfortable and feels like the sewing machine your grandmother handed down in the family, but does things with more emotion. At Rs 7,46,000 ex-showroom, it's about Rs 77,000 more than the Kawasaki Versys 650, but the traction control and spoked tubeless wheels might be worth it.

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Camera: Sony a6300 w/16-50 kit lens (http://amzn.to/2FEmFws)
Sexy, fast lens: Sigma 30mm/f1.4 (https://amzn.to/2mlyP4s)
Microphone: Rode VideoMicro (http://amzn.to/2BVCPBw)
Lapel mic: Rode SmartLav+ (http://amzn.to/2oBMjK4)
Tripod: Manfrotto Pixi (http://amzn.to/2FCdAUP)
Bigger tripod: Zomei Q666 (https://amzn.to/2sxkNzb)
Gimbal: Zhiyun Crane