Almost 70K miles on my "old" 2004 650 and beyond oil, filters, the occasional air filter and three chains I haven't spent much on any "additional" maintenance. 90% of my riding is 'pavement' with less than 10% of that on the slab (Freeway).

Had mine for almost a year from new - replacing my ST1100 Pan European. What a different & far more enjoyable bike! Obviously lighter, far easier to handle in town traffic, responsive, comfortable, and a head turner! Excellent value for money - especially compared with similar rivals or Honda's Deauville which now retails at over £8,000. Givi & Kappa luggage completes the set up & is very easy to fit. If there's one thing I'm reluctant to praise is it's chain drive - but all my previous bikes have been shafts so I'm probably just being petty!

Had my wee strom 2 years now, done 27K glorious comfortable miles with not one mechanical problem.The ride position is tall, great in town or traffic so you get a great view over the top of most vehicles.Economy is brill with it's 22l tank,never had less than 225 miles per tank, and that's flogging it,270-285 per tank round west coast Scotland ( 25-40mph ).Mine does not have ABS so servicing the caliphers is a doddle.In fact most work on the bike is pretty easy.Parts are easy to come by especially as most engine bits match the Suzuki SV650.I ride all seasons so regular servicing of brakes is a must or else corrosion does set in even with using all the usual rust inhibiters.
Do a lot of two up plus luggage and the engine can handle this no problem, and my loved one has been known to fall asleep on the back, its that comfy.I'm 5'11" and with the screen on it top setting it is just about right.
Offroad,tracks are ok but she's a heavy bike for anything to soft or rocky.
The only down side to this bike, is it makes your face muscles ache,from so much grinning.
Would I buy another one? No.Why? Because with lots of care and attention this one is going to last.

i had my dl650x for just over a year and did 2 tours of france about 8000 miles all in told , it was very quick for what it was and killed the miles off when we had to , handled off road fooling around no problem , good on fuel if you dont have a heavy right wrist , service costs are low .all in all a very good little big bike .

I've taken my '05 75,000 miles through Africa, Europe, and North America and can vouch for what an amazingly versatile motorcycle this is, especially for the money. The aesthetics have grown on me and my only complaint is that I'm afraid I won't be able to find parts for it someday. Would definitely buy again in a heartbeat.