V-Strom 1050DE

What real living feels like

Since its inception in 2002, the V-STROM brand has attracted massive global fan-fare by providing owners with consummate comfort, convenience, reliability and enjoyment for money.

The latest generation V-STROM model line-up; the V-STROM 1050 and flagship V-STROM 1050DE convey Suzuki’s commitment to satisfying the needs of modern adventure riders, who want motorcycles built to take them wherever they wish to go.

Features optimised for high-performance on unpaved surfaces.

Performance: 79kW/8,500rpm maximum power
Torque: 100nM/6,000rpm
Weight: 252kg
Front wheel: 21inch
Seat height: 880mm
Ground clearance: 190mm
Fuel tank: 20l

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“The V-Strom 1050 DE is a wonderfully complete motorcycle”

“Ready to take on huge days and far from home on a mix of road and dirt in comfort.

I have long been a fan of the Suzuki and nothing has changed. I’m keen to take the 1050 DE on a much longer ride to get a more comprehensive feel for it. “ advlife.com.au

“It’s damn good value for money”

“I’m not sure what else performs this well, at that price, in this category”

ENGINE

Liquid-cooled, DOHC, 90° V-twin

The 1037cc V-twin engines employs highly-rigid, lightweight forged pistons.

CHASSIS

Twin-spar Aluminium frame

Lighter, stronger frame that handles brilliantly and is easier to manoeuvre.

BRAKE

Motion Track Brake System

Maintain stability in heavy braking situations.

TYRES

Adventure tyres

Large 21-inch front and 17-inch rear Dunlop TRAILMAX MIXTOUR adventure tyres feature

WHEELS

Wire-spoked wheels

21-inch aluminium rim in the front.

SUSPENSION

Fully adjustable KYB inverted front forks

43mm diameter inner tubes deliver a smooth, controllable ride.

WINDSCREEN

Smaller smoke-tinted* windscreen

80 mm shorter and slightly narrower than the V-STROM 1050 windscreen, rider and prevent the riderâ€™s helmet from being buffeted by the wind.

SEATS

Solid-mount rider seat

Designed to better stand up to input load when riding on unpaved surfaces.

FOOTPEGS

Wider steel footpegs

Better support when standing while riding

PROTECTION

Aluminium skid plate

Tough-looking standard-equipment aluminium skid plate.

GSX-S1000GX Specifications

DISPLACEMENT
1037cc

ENGINE
90° V-twin, liquid-cooled, DOHC

TRANSMISSION
6-Speed constant mesh with back-torque-limiting clutch

FRONT SUSPENSION
43mm KYB inverted forks with adjustable compression, rebound and spring preload

REAR SUSPENSION
Link type, KYB shock with adjustable rebound damping and spring preload

FRONT BRAKES
Tokico radial-mount, four-piston calipers, 310mm floating discs

REAR BRAKES
Nissin single-piston caliper, 260mm disc with ABS

LENGTH
2390mm

WIDTH
960mm

HEIGHT
1505mm

Wheelbase
1595mm

SEAT HEIGHT
880mm

FUEL CAPACITY
20.0L

WET WEIGHT
252Kg

TYRES - FRONT
90/90-21M/C 54H tube type

WARRANTY
3 Year Unlimited Kilometre (2 Year Std + 1 Year Bonus)

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