2023 Suzuki V-Strom 1050DE | Refined, Powerful, & Advanced ADV Tourer

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[@Badlander87X]

I honestly viewed both side by side and I like the 1050DE better then the 800

[@Metin_Nrgz]

Took each, the 800, 1050 and 1050 DE on an hour long test ride back to back. For the way I’m riding, the 1050 is perfect. As you’ve mentioned, it’s a smooth „sport“ touring bike. Especially the engine 🤤 I will go ahead and get the 1050 standard version. Tubeless tires front/back. Road oriented front wheel. Great review as always!

[@envlog0110]

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[@dommotos]

I understood suzuki, front wheel is more suceptible smash and rear is more suceptible tô puncture. 99% of puncture is rear wheel

[@Badlander87X]

@@dommotos the front has a tube so that if you go over a heavy lump or jump and land awkward you don't unhouse the wheel from the rim like you would in a tubeless. And the rear is tubeless as its not as prone to being unhoused as most of the weight comes down on the front

[@adisyamadasa4238]

IMPORTANT to mention that this engine has timing gears - not chain! Hence you get that cool gear engine whine, much sturdier bullet-proof design of the valve train and to top it off its bit easier to do the valves as a result. ⚙️

[@craighoffman6876]

Yep, as a former TL1000 owner I appreciated this design. Just lift the cam out, swap shims and put it back in, EZ/PZ 😁 It typical parts bin egineering Suzuki fashion, the shims were/are shared with the DR-Z 400 and probably many other models.

[@blackbuttecruizr]

He mentioned that in his review of the 2020 XT

[@craighoffman6876]

@@blackbuttecruizr Such a great design, I wish everybody did it this way.

[@Isha048]

I like you Ian, not just because you're a highly professional person, but even more so because you're a family guy, your wife, your wonderful kid, so it's not just a dry review, it's more like we're all in one family. I hope you can understand me, sorry for my poor English.

[@djrandizz]

Your English is just fine, and this put into words exactly why I love Ian’s channel. Couldn’t have said it better. Cheers!

[@Catdad_YN]

That’s why we all like Ian ✌🏻🫶🏻

[@funyun]

Basically... they are professionals and down to earth :)

[@bendeleted9155]

Hear, hear!

[@dpajc056]

I’m tired of short people complaining about tall bikes…there’s PLENTY of options for you!! Us TALL guys don’t have that many options so when I see people complain about a tall bike I’m like “go buy a smaller one! You’ll pay less in insurance also as a benefit of not being a giant

[@CaptLawrence]

Preach!

[@jhguygih]

Thanks. I'm looking at this bike because I'm 6ft and my boneville although big, looks very small for me.

[@brudda-py2dg]

I get what you're saying, but these adventure bikes, besides looking really cool, are very comfortable for both touring and daily riding. They have a comfort level that many smaller bikes do not have

[@bobanppvc]

Im 6'6 and adv segment is only that fits me even if i want s1000rr od v4s...

[@slipngrip]

​@@bobanppvc I feel you man. Being 6'1" I'm not even that tall but today's modern sportbikes are so compact that I literally cannot find a bike outside adv category that ticks all my boxes. All other genres are either too small or batshit insanely powerful for my daily use.

[@danielfoglio5439]

I'll be completely honest the biggest reason I purchased the 1050 instead of the 800 is the fact that the 800 is a new platform. I know the 1050 platform is bulletproof. I may switch in a few years once the 800 proves its worthy of the V-strom name, but for now I'm extremely happy with my 1050de.

[@envlog0110]

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[@jw231345]

Same here. I put on 50/50 times. Makes all the difference. But the bike is awesome. I love it.

[@TerraMagnus]

Maggie is a gem. I think she does a great job at helping us to understand what a regular person who isn’t a seasoned passenger or rider might feel about sitting on the back of one of our bikes. And she has a great sense of humor.

[@richardallen6432]

Since I live in Alaska, Ian, I have no choice but to look at a ride as a long touring event. I purchased a KLR650 to beat up on the roads of Alaska i.e. The Haul Road aka Dalton Hwy, Denali Hwy, Top of the World Hwy, etc...but when I want to get out of Alaska, I have many miles of mixed paved and unpaved roads as I cross Northern Canada. I believe I will stick with Japanese due to the limited European Dealerships available. Now to narrow down between the 4 major Japanese bikes. Thanks for the excellent review of this model...best one yet I have seen on YT.

[@Angry-Lynx]

i dont know how you can survive standing in full sun in moto gear i would die after 5 minutes 😂😂👍🏻👍🏻

[@williamrae9954]

Ian started at 90kg,can home weighing 85 😂

[@Birdynmnm]

Great review. I like that Suzuki keeps updating that lovely V Twin, it’s such a great engine. And adding the pieces needed today, tablet, quick shifter and cc. But becoming more heavy and more top heavy at the same time is really very bad. I think the almost perfect 800DE is the way to go for riders that are perhaps 50/50 biased or the 2023 1050 standard edition for more fun sports touring and a bit of gravel now and then

[@centralcoastcruiser2084]

I really would like to see a 800 vs 1050 comparison. I do a lot of highway and occasionally some rough dirt roads here in Ca. Probably an 85 % on road. I think a lot of us are trying to figure out which way to go. Thx. Good stuff as always.

[@moorepower13]

1050 all day.

[@envlog0110]

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[@michaelskinner896]

Absolutely the best motorcycle reviewer on the internet. The front "tubed" tire is really very strange, and a let-down on Suzuki' part. Like you said, I don't know of any other bike with a combination tube/tubeless set up. I would prefer the base version with the 19" front.

[@kawabungah20]

Great comment: I have exactly the same thought. Since I'm not doing highly technical off-roading, I'll choose the 19-inch tubeless and probably get slightly better highway handling as well.

[@envlog0110]

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[@PimRademacher]

@@kawabungah20i tried both. The road riding is much better with the smaller tubeless front tire. Great bike for touring. It doesn’t beat a 1250 gs/gsa at touring but it’s pretty much half the price and in Europe you get 6 years warrantee on it. Best bang for buck on the market at the moment in this segment

[@torheim2487]

Been waiting for your review of this bike since it was announced 🥲 Great video man! My favourite American motovloger 🥳 Greetings from Norway 🇳🇴

[@donovanc7795]

You will not find a bigger fan of the V Strom then myself, its the only motorcycle I regret selling (2018 1000 xt) with that said I paid 11k otd in CA. The new bike would be close to 19k old NO THANKS!

[@BERZERKERSV4]

Especially for a 15 year old bike with “upgrades”…

[@ttrguy9952]

Ian Great review! Concise and no BS. My Mannequin thinks the 800 might be the right pick for on/off road stuff. The 1050 for road based tours. Ride SAFE and BE safe! 👍👍

[@cpuuk]

Going from the older 1000XT to my current KTM1290, only then did I notice how smooth the vstrom motor is.

[@envlog0110]

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[@joedudz]

I thought the motor on the 1290 was a pig. Jerky at low revs where you wanted the torque to be.

[@ralphwarom2514]

Going from my zx 14. I'd rather get the 1290. Only the questinable price, keyless and "techpack" shenanigans are making me consider the strom.

[@suprlite]

​@@ralphwarom2514Im Strom all the way, unless you really really need those extra horsepower of the 1290. The strom is low maintenance tried, tested and refined for decades. The 1290ktm: not so much.

[@BERZERKERSV4]

Reality check.. the latest 1050 VStrom is using the bones of a 15 year old bike with moderate “upgrades “ over the years, but yet the crappy seat and windscreen are still… well… crappy…As for “off road” capabilities, 99% of the current/past Vstrom owners, including all ADV riders, very rarely went off roading aside from an occasional fire road or puddle negating the need for increased suspension performance. The real deal breaker is the price.. $16k before you add 2 freight charges, set up, dealer fees , you then find your self dangerously close to $19k… which equates to a very poor value compared to its modern competitors… Suzuki had the opportunity to put the VStrom back on the map as it was years ago with the 2023 800DE but once again dropped the ball… great engine, revamped the entire bike but no center stand, no cruise control and a non adjustable windscreen without tools and chose to add electronic gimmicktry in the form of 3 axis blah blah and a quick shifter…..what a shame This is why Ian needs to review the CFMoto Ibex 800(KTM790) at $10,500.

[@556suppressor]

I would buy the Suzuki over any BMW model. Also, the white color should be green, blue, gray or orange. White is too bland.

[@MrTmax74]

Thanks for putting together this review. So that’s why there’s no cruise on the 800, they are saving it for their $16,000 bike SMH. I almost couldn’t believe it when both the transalp and 800 were released without cruise. I would buy the 800 in a heartbeat if it had it. Looks like I’m still going to have to buy a used tiger 800.

[@danielscott2357]

My sentiments exactly!! No cruise on a modern bike?!! Huge Fail!

[@LooxJJ]

I love throttle lock on. I use it on my Harley for long distance trips, and it works the wonders. Sure it is NOT aided by any computer, and purely mechanical...but I guess that is the point of having it on Harley.

[@timebreak2166]

1050xt와 r1200gs를 가지고 있습니다. r1200gs 엔진은 xt에 비하면 고장난 엔진처럼 시끄럽고 덜거덕거립니다. 그래도 각자 나름의 매력이 있네요... 스즈키 엔진 좋아요

[@alcatrazrider]

4:18 you should try to set the front wheel to left and than is much easier to lift the bike straight. 👍

[@ArunTripsNTalks]

Great video well explained, Vstrom is overall best, sleek less bulky for touring, simple engine chain drive less complications even if you abuse in off road..the tank design is same as gsxr1100 typical suzuki...for us 80s breed..

[@envlog0110]

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[@Exacerbate42]

I bought the Vstrom 1050 DE although it is actually too big and too heavy for me. I also bought the 3 cm lower seat and motorcycle boots with 6 cm high soles. I am 1.80 m tall and weigh 90 kg. I'll try to explain my purchase decision: Before that I drove the old Africa Twin for 20 years without any problems. After that I didn't ride a motorcycle for 7 years. I tested the 1050 DE for half an hour with the seat low and found it to be unrideably heavy and tall. After that I rode the 800 DE which felt like a small bike compared to the 1050 DE. After that I rode the 1050 DE again and got along better with it. The 1050 DE is an incredibly heavy motorcycle with an extremely high center of gravity. I feel the weight in every situation. She is a rigid, sluggish iron on the road. Every traffic light stop and every slow bend is a challenge. I bought it anyway because I just enjoyed handling this heavy bike while the 800 DE felt so normal. I also thought I would get used to the heavy weight and somehow I really wanted this bike. Such large motorcycles have always fascinated me. Particularly heavy large travel enduros. The 1050 DE is a super comfortable touring bike that tenaciously stays on track , but city riding and especially maneuvers require strength and are tiring. I don't intend to go off-road with it. There is a small trough in front of my garage and every time I roll the bike backwards I'm scared of stepping in and tipping over. ;0) Now after 1000 km I'm already wondering why I bought it, although I can handle the weight better now I wonder what I'll do when the initial excitement wears off. Especially after I fell over while turning and couldn't pick it up on my own. It even tipped over the crash bar and the wheels were in the air. The clutch lever broke off. However, it has a predetermined breaking point, so that I could still use it afterwards. Maybe I was very unreasonable. Maybe my eyes were bigger than my mind. But when I put the 1050 DE in the garage, a few hours later I feel the urge to ride it again. I'll probably have to study to get better at it. Maybe I'll lower them by 4 cm. Maybe I'll sell them again. Let's see. Other things I noticed: The low beam is weak and just enough in the dark. The gears are easy to engage but like my old Africa Twin I often have the problem of not being able to shift from neutral back to 2nd gear. I have to downshift to 1st gear before I can shift to 2nd gear. The quick shift lever is stiff. It works, but pulling the clutch makes it a lot easier to engage gears. In addition, there is always a strong jolt with the quickshifter. (I couldn't compare it to other bikes though.) That's why I only use the quickshifter when I'm constantly shifting between 5th and 6th gear on country roads or freeways. The cruise control works well, but I haven't really used it yet. The foot brake lever should protrude further. The foot brake lever can only be reached if I turn my foot unnaturally far to the left. I also noticed that the handlebars wobble slightly from 100 km/h, but that may be due to the top case. I hope my english is not too bad.

[@CaptLawrence]

Well thanks for the details. While i wish i had the tft im going to stick with my 1050xt for another 35k miles. Tubes in the front no thanks and my 19 does just fine in the dirt. Suspension i upgraded long ago and i see no updates to ground clearance since my bash plate is far better than the one they offer now. Rims seem nice got rid of that awful channel that the dirt just stays in forever. Overall exactly the same bike but much better tft and way worse front end for my uses. Oh and as an aside the aerodynamics of this bike are terrible on the interstate with hard luggage your gonna get thrown around alot. I've never heard anyone mention it in a review but it's quite taxing after a few hours. The air coming around the beak and front end is so turbulent its like getting punched 1000 times. I have tried all 3 major brands of touring windscreens at every adjustment. It's the front end

[@frederickstaana1269]

In my country, suzuki cost thousands of dollars cheaper than honda. This could be a better value

[@TheSar]

Great job Ian, as always a very comprehensive review. I love my 2022 XT - good to see Suzuki is still refining the wonderful 1037 V-Twin

[@josephSF]

As a rider of Africa Twins, both base and Adventure Sport ES DCT, the V-Strom does not tempt me in the way the Norden 901, KTM 890R or the Ducati Desert X do. Hard to imagine the Strom being able to adapt to real-world conditions on the BDR trails or long stretches of janky terrain found in SD, WY, ID and OR. I know I would tear that oil filter off as well.

[@Angry-Lynx]

22:25 i dont agree that mroe suspension travel makes worse road bike. It makes worse sport bike. I had old AT with 32cm travel WP43 out of ktm640 and it was best suspension setup ever. Yes lot of ups and downs when braking and accelerating, but so what? i dont get why people assume suspension movement is bad thing. as long as its controlled its fine. i dragged almost pegs on that bike in corners. i acutally love the feeling of riding with huge suspension travel and feeling of front going so much up when u accelerate and isolate all road bumps. all speaking in context of adv bikes of course. Its the same misconcetion imo that led to nowadays all cars having super small suspension travel and having terrible, super hard suspension. All because stupid journalists test all cars like sport cars, drive them like they race and then bitch about car leaning in corners or suspension movement at all like its bad thing. its not. its just people who have no idea about suspension and what its there for not liking feeling of leaning and associating this with something bad ;

[@Angry-Lynx]

one thing that big travel (can) make worse is that bike can be overall taller and having higher center of gravity. but properly set suspension can have huge travel and not be overly high. it just needs soft springs that will make 50% sag or about that

[@kevinmason3141]

wishing for drive shaft....for perfection..

[@nonsononessunooko4066]

Bro is a BEAST dosent give a damn about the bike manufacter THE BIKE FALL TEST WILL BE DONE on both sides🤣🤣👍 plus the off road test are real off road

[@thehybridrider976]

great review as usual. Any chance we get a review on the super tenere all the ones I see are old ones on youtube.

[@SuperReiv]

I think Suzuki did a great job with the 1050, even more so with the standard model. Why ? Because most of us won't go doing harder off roading than just gravel (heck it's really heavy), most of us don't need Bluetooth connection, most of us need a real motorcycle with a good engine for what we do every day. Well for those of us who drive their bike 365 days a year at least. I live in Paris France area, doing 15000km a year, and for what I paid, the Vstrom is everything I need nothing I don't. Oh btw, in Europe the maintenance is every 12000km and every 6000 in the US (featured in the user guide). My previous bike was a V85TT travel, it was really good, but to me the 1050 standard is better everywhere except the seat. Love your work Ian

[@kwik2008]

Fully agree 👍

[@nateperkins7534]

Great review, again. This bike would be perfect to lay down the highway tour miles. A smooth and quiet motor, nice ergos, supple suspension. Quick shifter, cruise control, great lay-down protection...all good. The non-adjustable and too small windscreen is a miss, but the aftermarket can remedy that.The tubed front/tubeless rear is baffling as is the oil change intervals. I don't ride off road, so this bike checks my boxes. At 10K less than my GSA with no questioning its reliability and road ability, it would def be on my test ride list when I shop again.

[@Patrick-sv8sf]

How often does the oil have to be changed?

[@BlazinBlades]

I own the first gen bike They are such great bikes. I don’t think they can be as top heavy as are the Tigers or even the Africa Twins with their inline cylinders and higher ground clearances

[@envlog0110]

tuyệt vời 🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰

[@benjaminberglihn6903]

Great review as we've grown accustomed to :) About the tube/less, does'nt it make kinda sense in a way, that perhaps you are more likely to dent the front rim?

[@saltorres52]

Hello Ian. New subscriber here from sunny Florida. Very impressed with your reviews. Any plans on testing the standard V-Strom 1050? I'm selling my sport bike (SV650S0) to get a more comfortable bike and I've been seriously considering the V-Strom 1050 for two up riding on back roads but lately I've seen videos on the Africa Twin and I'm considering that one as well. Ride safe!

[@tombstone2826]

Great review dude ! very detailed ! Good long distance bike ! with mild off road !

[@Truemann45]

I bought a 2021 890 adventure on YOUR recommendation and now I get to hear you using it as the gold standard all the time. The confirmation bias feels so good.

[@BERZERKERSV4]

Your comparing apples and oranges….Your 890 like nearly all KTM ADV bikes is off road oriented… all other brands are on road oriented….

[@Truemann45]

@@BERZERKERSV4 maybe so, but I didn't make the comparison. He did, in his video. He uses it as a meter all the time, because the platform is so good at everything 😉

[@user-iw8tz9zf9k]

If I was a Suzuki or Yamaha CEO, I would try to compete with light-weight adventure bikes because there is nearly no other option than CRF 300 Rally. Yes, there are some models but they are not either designed for longer travels because of fuel capacity limitation, lack of wind protection, uncomfortable seat or they are not designed for off roading. And some of them are not sold in the Europe. Why would I buy Super Tenere or V-Strom 1050 instead a good old Africa Twin? They lose a lot of average riders because of these unmanageable, giant bikes. What most of us need is a bike which is weight around 150KG (330Ibs), 45-50 HP, 16-17 Liters fuel tank, 21/17-18 wheels, relatively low seat height and a comfortable seat, good suspentions; and of course a durable Japonese bike :) I wholeheartedly believe most riders prefer such a bike over these big, heavy bikes even for long travels and these brands would make more profit on such bikes. For example, Yamaha can make such a wonderful light weight ADV bike with MT-03 engine. It has 41HP, good torque. Tenere 300 👌🏻

[@BERZERKERSV4]

Well.. anything 300 are considered play bikes here in the US marketed for the above 55 trailer park community…

[@Loiczzr]

Had a drz 400s for 5 years, long hwy ride on those smaller bike is not fun. Been pushed 2 lanes because of high cross wind.. trucks coming fast behind you and passing again and again cuz you ride at 75mph. Even with the added windshield it's still uncomfortable and you get tired quite fast. 200 miles on it felt like 600 miles on my zzr1200. Commuting to work and fun in the desert they are great.

[@user-iw8tz9zf9k]

@@BERZERKERSV4 I see your point but I guess the definition of adventure riding is quiet different for us.

[@user-iw8tz9zf9k]

@@Loiczzr You are right. But we don't regard that type of ridings as "adventure riding". I would be looking for a sport tourer or something if I will ride on autobahns. Yes, sometimes I ride on highways if I don't have any other option but for me adventure riding is being in nature, riding on fire roads, mountains... Trying to moving around this giant touring bike in mud on my own?? No, thanks 🖐🏻

[@Loiczzr]

@@user-iw8tz9zf9k going moto camping to Utah from Las Vegas. No choice but to take hwy. kzbin.infoJJidKj3DJDA?feature=share3

[@rvator7291]

I look forward to your reviews even not being in the market for a bike. I've come to recognise your sand wash area. Id still be up there if I would have tried to get through that. Being sketchy at your skill level would pretty much be a crash and burn for me. keep them coming.

[@SirNarax]

I don't even care about the bike. Way too powerful and way to big for what I care about.

[@moorepower13]

Imaginary needs will point folks to the 800. Real world travel the 1050 rules.

[@spynles7947]

The V Twin is the biggest selling point for me, all these boring parallel twins that seem to be dominating the market at the moment are a turn off, for me at least.

[@filofilo8127]

Great video Ian. 250kg and tall. Like alot of these bikes their heavy so off road I wouldn't want to pick it up. Good as a tourer no doubt but in some ways I would be inclined to buy a sports touring bike if that's the only application riders might use the Suzuki for. I do own a Triumph Tiger 800 but I'm downsizing to a smaller lightweight ADV.

[@envlog0110]

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[@glennmcgown5814]

Also slightly off topic but there are only three axes; roll, pitch and yaw. The others are just an accelerometer

[@alxx1378]

Owning a 2002 dl1000 never touched the motor and being 198,5 cm this bike may be perfect for me. 😊

[@tinfoilhatplumber485]

I'm original owner of a 2003... have it " set up" for me and trust it anywhere

[@albertopendola2201]

What is the point of making it more off road? Heavier than a GS? Just make it a comfortable tourer with the ability to do a fire track, no need for the extra hight and weight...

[@glennmcgown5814]

Umm, why tubeless rear but tubed front ? Love that big old V twin though

[@MoiPloy]

sold my 1050xt for the 1050DE

[@raywilliams9808]

Is it a big difference with the 21inch front for road touring?

[@MoiPloy]

@@raywilliams9808 i find it a bit hard to turn on 21inch wheels specially on tight bends...other than that its all great

[@kresimirmilisa5560]

this is good touring bike.

[@dirkhuman760]

I prefer the 800DE for its looks and suspension but I'm a sucker for big V-twins for the open road. I would go for the 800 and 1050. Both is better.

[@infinitydreamzz]

I'd just go for the 800DE with a remap (if and when one becomes available) , a suspension adjustment and an aftermarket CC (if and when one becomes available). That would be a complete package

[@kantill]

Which would you recommend for an all-around adv bike? The 1050 de or 800 de. I lean toward the 800 but curious about your thoughts. Mainly looking at more of a jack of all trades, master of none.

[@Angry-Lynx]

damn this bike is confused as hell. 250kg, heavier than gs, 17cm rear suspension travel, pretty low ground clearance, but at the same time 21 front. hmmm sounds like suzuki didnt know what to make/dont understand adv segment. you either try to go light and offroad, or you go on road focused. this is like wierd mix of features that doesnt add up. its clearly more road focused, so why 21 front wheel? doesnt make sense.

[@BERZERKERSV4]

Amen… Suzuki continues to drop the ball on anything VStrom… it appears Momma Suzuki’s approach mirrors WSBK and MotoGP….

[@infinitydreamzz]

The 800DE is a better bike

[@podunkman2709]

Heavy as steam locomotive

[@fabianobenedetti6692]

How heavy is the 800 de, when equipped with crash bars, center stand and 3mm alu thick bash plate ?

[@aagetreffen]

Great review. I think it it looks wonderful. I am going to test drive one this week. I am a big and strong man. so the size is not intimidating. So this will probably be my next bike. But it looks like I need to lover the pegs a bit.

[@andrewshore262]

My previous 18 DL1000 to a Triumph 1200 GT Pro, I’m staggered that this model actually weighs more than my Triumph 😳. Great review, I think you nailed it exactly it’s a big long legged tourer, a real shame they didn’t stiffen it up at the front. I really like the way you go into things i.e. how is it off road / sand etc. ultimately though, it can’t be long before the old V Strom is pensioned off this is probably a stop gap before a new model is announced.

[@dwayneneufeld1696]

A couple of questions for you Ian. I have a 2019 Adventure Sports Africa Twin. Thinking about going for the 2023 1050 V-Strom DE. How does the V-Strom sand handling compare, DE and my year Africa Twin? Fairly close? I know you don't like the V-Strom in the sand:)) V-Strom have noticeably more power than my year AT? We are more road bias for sure, and don't plan on very technical or difficult off road. I'd say dad bike off roading is a good description for me:) What do you think? Thanks for all the great reviews! Having 6 bikes between my wife and I, your reviews carry a lot of weight in our decisions. The wife just picked up the 800 DE and loves it! Your review had us looking for one and we lucked out and found one close to us. It's just a little small for me, 6'3" 230#.

[@roberttowery9664]

Love your reviews. One suggestion, when you talk about the lean angle, the presentation would be better if your camera angle was head on to the bike so we can set exactly how far the bike is leaning.

[@BERZERKERSV4]

Um.. why ???

[@hussienabukhalil2012]

Thanks for the effort 👌 great and best review 👏 👍 ever 👏 😊

[@grantdubridge7995]

Why is it showing such bad MPG? Was it sitting and idling ?

[@Ichibuns]

Its greatest competition is the 800DE. The 800DE is a better bike. Lower seat height, it's easier to control off-road, cheaper, and still has plenty of power to scoot down a freeway for a long distance. Honestly, ALL of the "flagship" adventure bikes aren't the best.

[@tonyrichengod9280]

Can't wait for your KOVE 450 review!

[@TheElicoA]

Thank you for another great review. I would like to ask you, I hope to get my license in the next few weeks, I really love this one and also the v storm 800DE, maybe even better, the 800DE. Would you recommend even considering this 1050 for a beginner? I love about the 1050 that it has cornering abs, but is it that important? Have to say that I would not enjoy much off road since it is not very possible in germany. Thanks in advance 🙏

[@drewb.9301]

Shame about the tubed front wheel. I'll never understand having tubes on an ADV bike. They're too heavy to air down much without risking a pinch flat even with a tube. They're mostly going to see road miles anyway so the ability to quickly fix a flat road side far outweighs any slight off road advantage as far as I'm concerned (Though again I don't think there's much, if any, off road advantage as they're too heavy to really air down anyway). Finally, if you are heading into rough trails just bring tubes with you so if you do get a puncture you can't rope plug back together cut the valve stem and run a tube until you get back to the shop. I'd rather have the option to run a tube if I'm in a really bad spot rather than be forced to deal with it for every puncture. I personally see no advantage to having them at all.

[@sercio994]

All in all, i think the best 1050 is still the non-DE, 2023 version. You can still do some offroad but you don't get that top heaviness. For 90/10, i still think that my 650 2018, non-XT model is the best, altho a bit dated, it sums up the essence of the concept behind the bike.

[@sercio994]

Edit: My god i'm thinking about this baby every day 😂

[@ekkycecil3836]

..."more like your belly"....😂 Best part of the review

[@williamrae9954]

Meow 🙀

[@theweirdestfamily]

Man I wish I could afford one😂

[@johndoe2516]

I have an 07’ strom 1000 and that one is heavy enough, no way I’d be taking a 550 lb motorcycle off road. I wish Suzuki kept a more streetable version of this bike, 16k for a motorcycle to use like a dirtbike? I’ll pass

[@vaughanboyce3702]

Great review, I own the previous version 2018 1000xt and its fantastic on and off&road with the right tyres ets yes it has its limitations but tbo any adv 200kg+ is only good for gravel and light dirt anyway anything more and your on the wrong bike nomatter how much suspension you got. It seems this version has gained significant weight over the 1000xt and the motor has lost some low torque?.

[@msd85TvT]

Mmmm……will stick with the base model.😅😅 thanks for this though Suzuki.

[@jeronimus19]

Hahaha..., VSTROM is very interesting, since TRIUMPHS are having manufacturing problems and a lack of spare parts in Brazil, not to mention the terrible service from dealerships..., BMWs are very expensive, and sport tourings They don't handle clay very well. I saw videos of the new HONDA Africa Twin 1100, completely revamped, with the imposing appearance of previous bigtrail bikes that I have a lot of memories with and I really liked it, I think I would stick with the HONDA 1100cc👍🇧🇷

[@suj3919]

Tube less tyres are better

[@cranedaddy678]

Another good review. It's not the bike for me but still kind of tempting.

[@rjeepster8640]

Oh my God, you had me laughing so hard you can always count on the way to point out everything that you didn’t necessarily need people to know. Ha ha ha Great review

[@hdidane00]

AT is still king.

[@2WheelsGood.01]

So would you get this over a Super Tenere? Use case would be 85% road 2 up riding and camping trips. The shaft drive on the Super is just really convincing me.

[@hbsteve001]

Loved the very thorough, detailed review, thank you! Just picked up my new blue/white DE two days ago. My first adventure bike after 35 years of sport bikes. I love it, especially the riding comfort. Accepting the Vstrom for what it is, I know I will absolutely enjoy owning this bike, even though the height and weight is new to me and will be an adjustment. I do fully intend to use it for mild off road, but nothing beyond what you rode in this video. I had the dealer swap out Dunlop Trailmax Missions for the stock tires. I also did not like the look or sound of the factory muffler and installed a Yoshimura slip-on. I’m the same height and weight as you and too am a bit uncomfortable with the seat height. I have the Suzuki low seat on order. It drops the seat height 30mm.

[@dilsherbuttar5424]

Suzuki now can you please add this ride-by-wire system in GSXR 750, so that we can get an auto-blipper and decent electronic cruise control? Hammer racing is already adding an electronic throttle body on MotoAmerica supersport GSXR 750.

[@g.h6871]

How does this new 1050DE compare to a Yamaha Super Tenere? Especially in terms of handling, weight distribution, and on/off road performance?

[@Noone-dy7sh]

Off-road? LMAO look at the tires. This is a Starbucks bike ridden by people who wouldn't last 10 mins actually riding off-road.

[@jmsmikey]

Ur up early as usual~ hope you get the Transalp 750 for review soon

[@itismypride4085]

I'm going to wait ten years more until Suzuki eventually wake up and get rid of their designers creating all these ugly v-stroms of the last decade. I would still rather buy 2004-2011 model but not this.

[@axelfiraxa]

11:50 you can change the oil more rarely if you drive like a grandma. For the longer service interval bikes it tends to say 10.000 km because they assume the typical 50 year old commute distance with some light touring. If you actually give it the beans go for the 6000km intervals

[@ChrillePavlin]

The 1050de has the look and the cruse control, in almost every other aspect i think the 800de is more appealing.

[@PlayStation_5_Pro]

is that engine smoother than Africa twin ?

[@JayBee-cr8jm]

You tested the 1050 XT and called it a gravel bike. Is this still a gravel bike? Why would someone buy this over the XT?

[@williamrae9954]

£130 to seal the front wheel, to make it tubeless! Looks cluttered, reckon you could dump 25kg if you thought about it?

[@TerraMagnus]

I’m glad you mentioned the comical looks of the exhaust. This seems to be a trend. Big fat exhausts are popping up across the board. Is this a euro5 thing? Or just a silly aesthetic fad?

[@williamrae9954]

Euro5 madness...plenty de-cat headers,and a Lextek can...save around 15kg

[@vijayam1]

What a wonderful, well rounded, crisp review.. I love these bigger Stroms, come what may, every bike has its flaw, but the L twin character and the practicality of it as just an everyday do-it-all motorcycle... The Strom perfectly fits it..

[@envlog0110]

tuyệt vời 🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰

[@chrispekel5709]

It's a V isn't it? Ducati is an L due to the way it sits

[@MH-xd2nd]

Suzuki has certainly upped their game with quality. It wasn’t so long ago that new bikes would arrive in the crate with surface corrosion on the headers and mirrors/bar ends that would strip the threads and start spinning round. They always had great engines and even better transmissions, so I’m pleased to see that this bike looks great. They only things down a bit with the terrible screen adjustment system and the weird tubed front/tubeless back. Great review!

[@envlog0110]

tuyệt vời 🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰

[@chrispekel5709]

Rears hardly ever puncture when you're off road must be the logic

[@stephenmitchum5864]

Wow I spent a large percentage of my life in the motorcycle industry and most of that as a Honda, Yamaha, Suzuki, KTM, Kawasaki dealer. I am also amazed at the things I learn on social media LOL

[@waqarsyed6641]

AWESOME THANK YOU. LOVE 💯 ❤️ THE SUZUKI DEFINITELY GETTING 1

[@kevinmason3141]

Sure wish zuk would copy ktm's gas tank, seems to me it would be game changer....

[@kensmith3665]

Great summary and final conclusion. Well done review BRM!

[@charliepyle1626]

To high, suspension to soft, to expensive - yeah Australian journo;s didn,t like it either

[@khakimzhanmiras]

it’s 250kg. Meanwhile, 1200 tiger rally pros are getting price cuts.

[@shegocrazy]

42:00 Speaking of Alaska. Came across a couple of riders from Arizona in Haines, Alaska. Married couple had ridden up on matching Royal Enfield Himalayans. More adventurous then I'd be lol. The weather up there is never great.

[@andrewpeter6128]

We like to say: there is no bad weather; just bad clothing

[@airadaimagery692]

@@andrewpeter6128well it’s hotter than hell down here in the south right now, and I can barely withstand riding in this heat, much less in full riding gear.

[@shegocrazy]

@@andrewpeter6128 I heard Alaskan's tell me that the weather in summer is always 50/50. 50 degrees F and 50% chance of rain. They also start freaking out if they get 2 days of sun in a row...lol.

[@andrewpeter6657]

@@shegocrazy We have a saying that if you do not like the weather, just wait 5 minutes as it will change. But, with enough patience, weather windows happen. For example, later this week it looks good so I might make a run up to the Brooks Range and Deadhorse. They are calling for sun and 75F on the Arctic Ocean

[@keithert]

Suzuki screwed up a good bike by putting such a narrow seat area on it. Even the aftermarket seats aren't wider than the stock.

[@blackbuttecruizr]

Other than the quick shifter and the TFT, everything else seems like a downgrade from the XT.

[@tomekvilmovskiy6547]

Imho, 800+ pseudo-offroad "adv" tourers are absurd in their core. Look at Dakar charts: 95% 450ccm, rare 700ccm. Because you dont need 120hp on dirt, but you want weight as low as possible. 400ccm give you ~40hp and 120 km/h cruising speed and 150 km/h top speed which are more then comfy on a tarmac. Want more - take something 700, still it'll have acceptable weight. But 1000+ - crappy behemoths... Especially GSs with their crash-pad-cylinders )

[@BERZERKERSV4]

Apple and oranges…

[@tomekvilmovskiy6547]

@@BERZERKERSV4 nope, as they positioning their behemoths as all-road bikes, sometimes even as offroad bikes. in my places it's told "like a duck: it can fly, swim and walk, but it's crappy flyer, a crappy swimmer and a crappy walker" If you install a 21 wheel on spokes on GoldWing - it wouldn't become an enduro bike.

[@Loiczzr]

400cc bikes are not fun on long hwy ride. Too slow, not enough wind protection, cross wind push you over live straws, semi truck passing you over and.over (wind) I had a drz 400s for 5 years. Great to commute on and go in the desert. Not for long hwy ride. Also top speed is about 90 mph, riding on hwy 75 to 80 mph. Meaning you are pushing the engine all the time.. kzbin.infoJJidKj3DJDA?feature=share3