VSTROM 1050 first impressions

[@Buzz.Scholz-vi1ed]

Another review by a bloke that waffles on and never opens the throttle or gets on a bit of dirt. After 102,000km in outback South Australia, I can tell you way more about this bike than Mr Boring Commuter. It's a long way to anywhere from here, there's a lot of dirt/back tracks in every direction, and I love to let mine off the chain. All the power you'll ever need. Haven't seen any Ewan/Charlie copycats on my street yet, because they are afraid of coming up short on talent and horsepower. My traction control is always off, because I trust my decades of bush riding more than I trust a computer. Shame you can't the same to the abs if you ask me. It's the modern way I guess. Having said that, if you haven't got a few skills, don't ride this bike in my backyard. It's not a beginner's bike. It has over 100hp and 100nm of torque. And If you need to rely on electronics to keep you upright, you may as well buy a 250! Open highway is great. Stacks of instant grunt to overtake tripple trailered road trains in a flash. Decent range too. Up to 400km at cruising speed. Handles totally amazing on the dirt. Absolutely heaps of power to chew up the terrain. Shinko 705 tyres on mine for confidence. Two up is no problem with all that torque. When I do the 6 hour ride to the city, I love that I am head and shoulders over the traffic. 0 to 100 in under 3 seconds comes in handy too. Sport bikes love to drag off everyone and indulge in lots of ducking and weaving. They get a bit of a surprise when some bloke on a dusty ag bike is glued to their arse. Reliability is second to none. I have an old dl650 with 165,000km on it in my shed. When I upgraded, I was unable to get a decent price as a trade in, so I kept it. No sign of a rattle, oil leak, or even so much as a blown globe! Pretty sure no GS could make that claim. I love mine. I ride it so much harder than this video, and it never ever misses a beat. Ever! The best bit is the price. What's not to like? Happy trails

[@GermanJobbies]

lol

[@Buzz.Scholz-vi1ed]

I thought you might enjoy my experiences with the amazing v strom. Putting around suburbia is a total waste of this weapon. These things are built to take on the tough stuff, and to keep on going for hundreds of thousands of km. I've even ridden mine up Mt Wudinna, get this, two-up!! That's a bloody big granite rock in my front yard, second only in size to Australia's biggest rock Uluru in the red centre. Take my word for it mate, it's not called an "adventure" bike for nothing. Crack the throttle, and don't hang on so tight! These bikes go on so much better than you realise. Enjoy. Happy trails

[@903lew]

So you’re telling me it should be fine for my commute and dropping the boy off at school? Maybe even enough for me to pack a tent and a few tins of beans and go away for a weekend or so?

[@GermanJobbies]

@@903lew That's pushing it's limits a bit mate! 🤣 Nah it's a great all rounder without the big money. It's perfect for real world.

[@roadstrom]

And this weeks wanker award goes to buzz !! You're from south Australia so your opinion automatically doesn't matter 😂

[@noninag2296]

I bought this exact Model as an in-between bike whilst waiting for an upgrade of something else - but now I love it - great handling - comfortable - so smooth - excellent wind protection - economical and more than enough power. Everyone thinks that they have to have all the gismos (which I've had on other bikes) but no-one ever uses them, except for maybe cruise control on long highway rides - I used it once in the last 40k km - ride modes you put it in one mode and ride it - ive never used rain mode on any bike - just dont twist the throttle so much - A quick shifter is always nice but at 63 ive only ever had two that work properly on a Yamaha and a Suzuki GSX1000Gt - the BMW R1200R quickshifter was hopelesss, so never used it The Vstrom is Great in the Twisties and Great on the Highway - its a realworld bike - Love it

[@GermanJobbies]

🫡Yeah they are kinda budget but if you can accept that, they are lovely bikes. The gizmos are can help, I undertand. But I'm an old fart now 😅😅Interesting what you say about the quick shifters.

[@shel21093]

Great review! Have you had any experience with the Yamaha Tracer 9?

[@noninag2296]

@@shel21093 I had a Yamaha MT09SP 22 model - so same engine - a great bike but couldnt keep the front wheel on the ground

[@KrakensGarageandAdventures]

An excellent choice that will serve you well for many years to come.

[@GermanJobbies]

Thanks Eric 😀I hope she will!

[@magnusschimmel2614]

Ein sehr entspannter und überzeugender Bericht. Du hast mich überzeugt die V-Strom zu kaufen. Ich schwankte zwischen BMW F900XR und der Suzuki. Die BMW ist technologisch reizvoller. Die V-Strom sofort bequemer und relaxter und das ist es letzten Endes was für mich zählt mit 62 Jahren. Under der Motor ist ein absolut ausgereiftes Sahnestück.

[@GermanJobbies]

Danke, aber pass auf, der Sitz ist hart!

[@oldbootsontour]

You really made a good choice. The V-Strom is reliable and well tested over the years. That extra power from the 650 to the 1050 just makes it more fun to ride. You’re excited and satisfied, that’s the main thing! 😜 Let the good weather come and enjoy riding on your very good looking bike! 😎

[@GermanJobbies]

Amen. As long as we are happy and come home safe, that is all hat really matters! 🙋‍♂🙋‍♂😁😁

[@roadstrom]

My only regret is not buying a V-Strom years ago

[@GermanJobbies]

Same here. I don't think I will ever go in line four again 🤠

[@MattPerry]

What is wrong with in line four?​@@GermanJobbies

[@GermanJobbies]

@@MattPerry Nothing wrong with them,I just like the torque availability of a twin engine. No screaming , just grunt. 🤠

[@druegeme]

I have the same one and love it! A motorcycle for the grown up man who has nothing to prove.

[@GermanJobbies]

Amen! It's a very trusted friend 🙂🙂

[@FrankBonessa]

And that he knows he's riding one of the most reliable bikes on the planet. Superbly designed and manufactured V twin.

[@mickleblance8805]

Congrats on your new ride! I just purchased a new 2023 1050DE and absolutely love it! Like you I plan on many years and many miles of trouble free riding!

[@GermanJobbies]

Congrats to you too brother 😁These things will out last us 😅

[@MattPerry]

​@@GermanJobbiesDon't you like the África Twin? Does it came with mechanic problems?

[@GermanJobbies]

@@MattPerry I've never ridden the Africa so I don't know what they are like...but I think they are probably very good unless it's a DCT

[@tojj29]

She's lovely mate, and for all the right reasons. I dont dislike that colour, looks much better with all the bars etc on her. Does what it needs to, and does it well, 👍

[@GermanJobbies]

Yeah she scrubbed up well 😄 Exactly Nige, a good no fanfare water carrier 👍🤩

[@jeanaesday]

Vstrom is a wonderful bike. Even off road. I did love my GS over the years. They have their place. The vstrom is an AWESOME bike. You have miles and miles of fun ahead of you. And once you run these tires out get 80/20 and you will love all the farm roads you will experience!!!! Can’t wait to follow all the adventures!

[@GermanJobbies]

Truth is the gs thing I do is only about the elite mentality...the bikes are brilliant 😇 Yeah I was on some pathetic little trails yesterday with 90/10 tyres and it could've felt better with 80/20..You're too kind 🤩

[@jeanaesday]

@@GermanJobbies i love to preach on the religion of off pavement riding. 🤣🤣. We also love not coming by a car for miles and miles. It feeds my soul. Now I am walking down those road 😂 Living through you!!

[@GermanJobbies]

@@jeanaesday living through me 🤣 jeez god help you 🤠

[@GermanJobbies]

@@jeanaesday Bash that off pavement bible girl! 😂

[@martinwu6416]

yes, It rides beautifully indeed!

[@GermanJobbies]

😁👍🙏

[@roadstrom]

V-Strom's are very underrated bikes !!

[@GermanJobbies]

Like Scotsmen 🤔

[@roadstrom]

@@GermanJobbies don't tempt me I love being a c@#t !! 🤣😏

[@GermanJobbies]

Addicted to it I know 🤣

[@FrankBonessa]

Hello Mr. German Jobbies. Just made a deal today to trade some bikes in on a '24 black 1050 DE. Have had 2 gen 3 DL 650's and one is going into the trade. Still going to miss my 650. It was simple, dependable, handled the twisties with excellence. All in all a great bike. The DE is a little tall for me and a lot of others, but I'm looking to tour the country and thought this would be a good choice. Wanted the standard model but wasn't willing to wait.You're better off without all the electronic gizmos. The DE has too much I'll never use. A KTM 1290 I was looking at was so overloaded with electronics, they put out almost an hour video explaining them. I passed.. Anyway, looking forward to the cool engine whine. BTW, seen a 1st gen 1000-998cc with over 400,000 documented miles. Original engine. The 1037cc is still basically the same. It will outlast me.

[@GermanJobbies]

Many congrats mate! You bought my first choice! Yeah these electronics, I can live without them, I mean I have not needed them up to now 😁😁 4000,000? holy chit, that's amazing...bombproof man!

[@billboring3925]

I know because I have one. It’s a venture tour long as that’s on the asphalt and it does a commendable job at that.

[@GermanJobbies]

I'm very glad I got it! 😀

[@bmwgsblackgus7636]

Treat of a motorbike the strom . Enjoy the better weather mate ride safe 👍

[@GermanJobbies]

Lovely old mule mate 🤠 YeS! dryness! you to buddy.

[@adrianciobanu5167]

Great video . Just paid in advance to a local dealer for 2023 1050 DE at a very good discount price . One question : where did you get that wind deflectors on the both sides of the windscreen ?

[@GermanJobbies]

Congrats mate 🙋‍♂️ They are Givi.

[@adrianciobanu5167]

@@GermanJobbies Thanks a lot! Do you have a link for it , please ?

[@hachewie]

I've always thought about the V-Strom. I tried an older one but it wasn't for me. I think a modern one would be much better.

[@GermanJobbies]

All depends what your after mate I guess 😀I want to have some rough house vibe and ability so it rings my bell.

[@blearyview2254]

Well Dunc that was a terrific first impressions. I suspect an awful lot of folk share the same requirements in a bike, personally I prefer they stick stick good tyres and suspension on a bike and keep the gizmos, but that just me. the bike looks brand new and is a cracking purchase.

[@GermanJobbies]

I wouldn't go that far Bleary 🤣 Just me waffling chit. Yes if you're not into sports bikes you'll probably end up on some sort of adv tourer 🤠 She's only 6500km on the clock so yeah still tidy.

[@cpuuk]

Just bang it in top and ride the torque. Suspension is excellent if you can be bothered to set it up. 30K miles on mine before I sold it. Zero issues.

[@GermanJobbies]

Good to hear another satisfied rider 😁Yeah I will try a tweak on the sus and see the effect. It's certainly a hard bike to fault. Thnks for the comment dude 👍👍

[@soggybawsmoto]

A phallic projection of compensation 😂 Looks like it rides well Duncan

[@GermanJobbies]

😄Aye Stevie real nice mate.

[@heidcam]

Very comprehensive review Dunc, but you forgot one redeeming feature of the Strom. The 110 Land rover wing mirrors. Ye can see the entire world oot the back ay yer bike! There's nae chance of anyone sneaking up on ye fae behind wi them! 😁👍🏻

[@GermanJobbies]

Just a load a shyte talk John 😂😂Aye them mirrors are like satellite dics. Great for digging yersl oot if stuck in sand tae 😂

[@BlakesPipes]

I too am a person that buys on function, not looks. But I did pick my second wife on looks, and she had a lot of function, but that's another story. Sounds like you have the perfect bike for you! And that is nice to hear. I had a BMW R1150RT 2004. 1200 dollars each time it went in. And we won't talk about me not being a BMW guy at the dealer. Never fit in, it's like my nose didn't go up far enough. But the Harley guys started to wave at me on the road! 😊

[@GermanJobbies]

😂🤣Mad man! yeah i likey 🤩You don't have a bmw face...you don't look smug enough!!!

[@BlakesPipes]

@@GermanJobbies I bought sew patches and sew them on garments. Yes, I am arrogant and cocky, but not a Beamer guy

[@GermanJobbies]

@@BlakesPipes In your shed right now 💩💩😅😅

[@BlakesPipes]

@@GermanJobbies thats ok, just toss kitty litter on it when you leave! meet me out on the beach in about an hour , it will be 70 degrees and sunny!

[@GermanJobbies]

@@BlakesPipes 😅😅On my way, just looking for swim trunks

[@BMCMOTOUK]

Great review Dunc, suzuki do make great bikes

[@GermanJobbies]

Ah thank you Sean. It was, truth be know a poor attempt 🤣Yeah we lover our Suzis! Real bike manufacturer!

[@BMCMOTOUK]

@GermanJobbies We certainly do Dunc

[@ioandragulescu6063]

glad you like it, and from my own experience after errm ... transitioning, you will like it more as time goes by. Realistically, it's between this and the tracer 9 but that's a sportier bike so it's up to each ones own taste. The 2023's big upgrades are the quick shifter and the CC that works from 2nd gear and 2000 rpms up. And yeah the lcd looks pretty but doesn't offer any extra utility vs the TFT. But you nailed it with the 650 on steroids bit, that's exactly what it is. I took inspiration from your bike and got a labelbike tank pad :))

[@GermanJobbies]

🤣 You trans what?! Yes mate I really really am glad I got her. You can have some credit in me making this choice, you endorsed the big strom strongly 👍and..you are also right about it being more flickable too btw! I also noticed that the corners arrive sooner too!😁I couldn't be rsed to do a full profi review, specs etc Those pads are the nicest ones available I think huh

[@ioandragulescu6063]

@@GermanJobbies yes, I identify now as a 1050er :)) Happy I brought another ally into the cult. Do you also find it dimensionally smaller controls wise? Like handlebar reach, how the levers fit in the hands, the smaller cockpit/front cowling ... for me this was a big shocker compared with the 650, which should be the smaller bike.

[@GermanJobbies]

Nah your pronouns are VEE STROM! Yes I partook of the cool aid 🙋‍♂️Tbh i cant say i noticed that but I'm not the most observant or tactile of people 😅It is deffo not as heavy as I initially thought...big pussy cat 🤗

[@shel21093]

Great review! Have you had any experience with the Yamaha Tracer 9?

[@ioandragulescu6063]

@@shel21093 yeah, was too sporty for my taste. Body position, tucked in with raised footpegs which means weight on the arms and lower back, seat was too wide for me making it such that even with a lower seat height than the stroms, I had more issues flat footing both feet (for reference I am 1,76m or 5'9" with 81 cm inseam). What else ... engine likes to be revved and there's very little torque down low. And not necesarely a minus but the tracer was pushing me to go over the speed limit more than I would have liked too :). The engine feels right when it's revving and well, not going to be in 3rd gear all the time, as to not blow the speed limit. Overall a lovely machine I would say, just not for me.

[@scotty_beast_rider]

Fantastic bike Duncan.... The old 1000cc Strom was the same.... No point using 6th gear in the UK 😂 Absolutely love the V Strom. My bike is finally getting fixed.... Let's just say Harley reliability is what they say 🤦🏻 Excellent first impressions 👍🏻

[@GermanJobbies]

Yeah i still remember you on that thing, fkn hooligan! 😄Whats up with the yankee doodle?

[@scotty_beast_rider]

@@GermanJobbies Think the Stator has burnt out or a solenoid.... Should hopefully have it back in a week or 2 as the guy I use is always very busy 👍🏻

[@GermanJobbies]

@@scotty_beast_rider Nightmare. Hope you get back out there soon and inexpensively.😅😅😁😁

[@ruahinesrider]

Must be stoked with it.

[@GermanJobbies]

Very happy bunny 😅

[@sercancetin4518]

Hello. I'm thinking of buying a v strom 1050. I don't know if I'm tall enough. My height is 1.79 cm

[@GermanJobbies]

I just measured myself with the wife for you 🤣 I'm 180 bare foot. I can just about flat foot on the bike and don't have any issue. I will say though that the ride foot pegs are almost exactly in line with how you will put your feet on the ground so you will notice that you have to push on them with your calfs if you're shuffling around car parks etc but for me i have no drama with anything. Go sit on one and good hunting 😉

[@sercancetin4518]

@@GermanJobbies Thany you :)

[@JPWest020]

At the 6.3/191cm the screen is noisy. The rest of the bike is wonderful!!

[@GermanJobbies]

Is that at the highest setting?

[@JPWest020]

@@GermanJobbies Yes

[@shel21093]

Yeah, me too. You need to bet from Puig

[@sprocketrocketchris]

Nice bike big man!

[@GermanJobbies]

Yay! Miss you fella...we need you back Chris 😪

[@sprocketrocketchris]

@@GermanJobbies i'll be filming this weekend...no be long

[@christostsikouridis7674]

..you can praise the 1050 all you want…the 650 is the winner…end of story!!😂😂😂😂😂…i did 200 km today…what a nice ride that was!!…after the training course i did i am more confident…starting to get the grip of the Vstrom….starting to enjoy it!!…safe travels mate!!!

[@GermanJobbies]

🤣 Don't be like that, I love both...ok the 1050 a little more 😁200 eh? not too warm? What course did you do? Extreme off road anal? 😂 Take care bro...Strom on!

[@christostsikouridis7674]

@@GermanJobbies off road is for the BMW boys…adventure pure!!😂😂😂😂…

[@GermanJobbies]

You sleeping with the enemy eh!

[@christostsikouridis7674]

@@GermanJobbies you said it on video..99% of all the ADV bikes will never go off road…on purpose…why would you want to go off road with a 300 kilo bike???…just because BMW says so??😂😂😂😂

[@GermanJobbies]

@@christostsikouridis7674 They are selling a fantasy i think 🤑🤑

[@greywolf9292]

I'm pleased you're enjoying the big V-strom and beginning to gel with it on the road, may you have thousands of happy safe miles on it. Oh dear it looks like I might have bought into the 🍆 competition, not once but twice. Still you're only as old as the bike you feel and at the moment I'm acting like a three year old. I'm testing what I can and can't get away with, throwing my toys out of the pram and spitting my dummy when I feel like it. Today I was acting like a grown up 25 year old, maturing a bit but still with a hint of teenage spirit.

[@GermanJobbies]

Cheers Michael 😄 Hey mate, you wave yer willy it's no problem mate 😂

[@JW-cq4ez]

Hohh KTM are ugly. 2024 with the new headlight is better. But I'm tired of all the orange colour

[@GermanJobbies]

Yeah they over do it with orange...they should use some other colours. 👍👍