Suzuki has announced the prices of the completely redesigned V-Strom 1050 and V-Strom 1050 DE for model year 2023, the top model of Suzuki’s Adventure Sport family that will be available from early 2023. The new V-Strom is available from 16,299 euros.
In case you haven’t noticed, Suzuki has thoroughly overhauled the V-Strom 1050 for the coming model year, and not only that. In addition to updating, Suzuki has exchanged the XT version for an even more adventurous DE version, although the idea behind that abbreviation is not completely (or rather: not at all) clear to us.
What has been adjusted? The most important news is hidden under the skin, in the electronics where Suzuki has now also applied the well-known 6-axis IMU to the V-Strom 1050 for the first time. Thanks to the IMU, which monitors the engine’s Roll, Yaw and Pitch, the V-Strom now features Motion Track Brake System (MTBS), Hill Hold Control System (HHCS), Slope Dependent Control System (SDCS) and the Load Dependent Control System (LDCS) provided.
If those abbreviations are Chinese to you: The MTBS is a system that ensures that you can also fully rely on ABS, which is popularly known as cornering ABS, under lean angles. SDCS provides more stable braking when starting the descent, LDCS supports optimal braking when carrying luggage or a passenger and HHCS ensures that you always pass the slope test.
In addition, Suzuki has improved cruise control to allow for a wider range of speed and gear settings. This helps to reduce fatigue when covering longer distances, especially when driving at constant speeds.
Once the SET mark appears on the new color TFT display, the speed setting can easily be adjusted up or down using the selector switch on the left side of the handlebar. It is now also possible to set the speed while driving in second gear or higher, at engine speeds between 2,000 rpm and 7,000 rpm and at speeds from 25 to 160 km/h.
New color TFT? Indeed, following the GSX-S1000GT, the V-Strom 1050 has now also provided a beautiful 5″ full-color TFT display, with the difference that this time no MySPIN is provided, but only the display with all engine information. an extra function to give large pop-cup warnings.
Also internally, Suzuki has adapted the one-liter V-twin. The gearbox’s first and sixth gears have now been extended, which must have made shifting up from second, and from there to fifth, smoother. According to Suzuki, this must have resulted in more exciting acceleration. Oh yes, speaking of shifting: an up/down quickshifter is now provided as standard.
Then the V-Strom 1050 DE, which has taken over from the 1050 XT. Where the XT was no more and no less than a regular 1050 with wire wheels, Suzuki has made much more distinction with the 1050DE. For example, the bicycle has a modified bicycle section with longer and stiffer aluminum swingarm and a larger wheelbase, longer suspension travel (170 mm front, 168 mm rear), discontinued wheels with 21″ front wheel and Dunlop TRAILMAX MIXTOUR tires.
Another specific feature of the V-Strom 1050 DE is the new Gravel mode (G-mode) of the Suzuki Traction Control System. This mode improves handling on unpaved roads and allows disabling of the ABS system on the rear wheel for better performance on gravel. The new G-mode setting delays ignition timing so you can drive better on gravel roads by allowing some slip. This is achieved because the rear wheel continues to deliver power without interruption and only suppresses excessive wheel spin.
The prices for the renewed V-Strom 1050 start at 16,299 euros. For the top version, the 1050DE, prices start at 16,999 euros. An extensive range of accessories is available for both versions, from various luggage solutions to styling elements.
– Thanks for information from Motorfreaks.