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@alexhamilton4584

Ай бұрын

Pretty sure this is my bike now lmao 🤣

Talking about all the features and tech that this bike doesn’t have that a new BMW or KTM does have, the biggest feature it doesn’t have is a $20,000+ price tag.

@HeyAddieImTojo

2 жыл бұрын

You’re right about that. Aswell as the probability of those things failing is zero since it doesn’t have all the features!

@paulnorman8274

2 жыл бұрын

And it's usefully smaller and narrower than those. And doesn't cook you alive in hot weather, the way the big KTMs and Ducatis do. Nor become 6 feet wide once you fit side cases.

@JonBecker81

2 жыл бұрын

@@paulnorman8274 I will say this. I had a 2005 Vstrom 1000 and now I have a 2010 R1200GSA. The GS is significantly a better bike to ride, tour and go off road on but I never had issues with the Suzuki. my fuel gauge has stopped working twice from a faulty fuel strip they put in the bikes and my abs is not working with 25k miles.

@paulnorman8274

2 жыл бұрын

@@JonBecker81 If you're big enough for the A version of the GS, you're almost too big for the VStrom. More "normal" sized people would simply find the GSA too darned big for anything. Especially offroading. But it is a nice alternative for those for whom even regular Adv bikes are too cramped. A big part of the 'Strom1000's appeal, is that it, while still a tall bike, is usefully smaller than 1200 classers. Both for urban driving/parking/land splitting, and just for fitting shorter, though still not short, people.

@bonta0240

2 жыл бұрын

Very powerful from what you've observed.

I work on a city police department and our choice for the motorcycles was the V-STROM 650cc, an awesome bike for patrooling the streets of Brazil

@steve-wu7jp

2 жыл бұрын

What city

@MatCo774

2 жыл бұрын

@@steve-wu7jp Osasco, SP, Brazil

@lovelessissimo

2 жыл бұрын

That's cool, man. I lived near Jundiaì for a while long ago.

@travisdonaldstanley6420

2 жыл бұрын

Hell Yes! I have a DL650XT.

@dimitriskatsoulis4986

2 жыл бұрын

@@MatCo774 thank you for your service🚓💪🏻

I love Suzuki for still making ultra reliable, highly functional machines. And they have tried their best to stay out of the electronics vomit that all modern motorcycles have become and try to keep their prices reasonable instead of climbing with each iteration.

@stokerel

2 жыл бұрын

Not sure what you mean by Suzuki staying away from electronics with this one, it's got all of them electricky bits except suspension and quickshifter?

@dmaxcustom

2 жыл бұрын

@@stokerel Was talking in general. Only this year the GSXS line got all the electronic upgrades.

@512mbflashdrive

2 жыл бұрын

they want to put electronics on the bikes. they always follow suit a few years late when it comes to just about everything.

@kenroot5682

2 жыл бұрын

The price is ridiculous, though, for what one gets, when compared to the Tiger 900GT, which offers way more content for the dollar.

@silotx

2 жыл бұрын

@@kenroot5682 Yes, i would accept the fact that suzuki is behind on the electronics / rider assist side but only if they were a lot cheaper than the rest of the manufacturers and that is not the case and because a lot of people are lazy and don't want to read and understand what benefits those rider assists bring to the table it doesn't mean that they are crap, people were talking shit about abs when it was firstly introduced and now it is a necessity , if those electronics where bullshit then they would not be present in moto gp as they would only add more weight and points of failure to the bike.

"Is this the poor mans GS" What kind of question is that? I personally have no problem to bay a few BMW GS's and yet I opted for the V-Strom 1050 XT black. Even my friends GS riders were amazed. I have the V-Stom 1050 XT for almost 2 years now and have not regretted it for a moment. Just got back from a 16 day motorbike ride Belgium-Norway. 1400 km only in 2 days, heavily loaded and with 2 people on. at a constant speed of 130 km/h (GPS speed), 5000 rpm = 5.8 L/100 km. Follow normal traffic 3.9 L / 100 km, my driving usually consumes 4.6 L / 100 km. Yes, did a few track days with my V-Strom. The nice thing about this is that after a few rides there are a lot of people around the V-Strom because this poor mans bike hangs side by side with the BMW 1200 GS and the KTM 1090 even though they have more horsepower. (sorry for my english)

@NalinKhurb

2 жыл бұрын

I know right! All these reviewers just mostly peddle popular views based on specs and price. If it is expensive, it has to be that much better. Each machine is different and I like how Suzuki thinks about their own, simple, reliable and upto the job while not being over the top. Understated even

@felixlechat1780

2 жыл бұрын

I do carpool with my car so free fuel all time 0 L / 100km 👍

The calling card for the V-Strom is - in the broadest sense - dependability. You can count on it being easy, calm, reliable, comfortable, capable. Owners of first versions are still clocking huge miles on them, many 100K-200K-plus. This is a stellar choice if you "need to get there" in one piece every time :)

@aTuWitty

Жыл бұрын

There's a guy on the V-Strom forums (Stromtrooper) who put 440,000 miles on his 2003 1000 without ever opening the motor. Another guy just chimed in recently with over 500k on his 1000. These things just GO. It's unreal. Meanwhile, on my long-distance group, guys with 200k on their Harleys are replacing motors...

@BattleKegGreg

Жыл бұрын

I just hit 50k on my 04 650 and for shits and gigs I did a compression test, still stock claimed

@christians131

Жыл бұрын

@@BattleKegGregHave the valve clearances always been in spec?

@BattleKegGreg

Жыл бұрын

@@christians131 good question

Long life, easy to use, comfortable do it all bikes. Love them.

As a 2014 Vstrom 1000 owner, your comment about the basset hound was freaking perfect. It made me laugh out loud. As a rider taking a twenty year hiatus before buying a new bike, the Vstrom has been all of those things you said, Zach. It’s exactly like a big old happy Basset hound. Reliable, love able, and easy to get along with. But when it’s ready to go to work, it does it’s job exactly as you would it expect it to.

I could tell from the start that Zach wasn't too excited about the V-Strom 1050XT. Not saying he is - but a lot of reviewers seem a bit biased against this bike from the start. I do agree with many of his points, especially with the suspension being a bit too harsh and with the display being a bit of a disappointment. But, overall, I think it is a pretty solid bike and can be very fun to ride when properly riden with the right expectations. For example, the part about the A riding mode being "too harsh" or whatever he said, struck me as a bit odd since Zack states he is an ex-racer. I am definitely NOT an ex-racer but I find the A mode outstanding. It prob. took me maybe 15 minutes to get use to it. The B mode (which Zach was riding in) is definitely muted and likely why Zach was a bit less positive. I ride in A mode 99 percent of the time and I find it perfect. I also own a 2018 Gold Wing Tour (mostly for my bride's comfort) and that bikes "sport" mode, in my opinion, is much more aggressive and not as comfortable day to day vs. the outstanding A (sport) mode with the V-Strom. I also have never experienced this dead zone that Zach mentioned. Maybe it has something to do with the muted B mode that he was riding in.... but, if it is there, it is not an issue. Also - Suzuki did make a few engine changes for the 2020 model year. It revs better and it has more power higher in the RPM range vs. the previous versions. The displacement is the same but they did make a few tweaks to the engine - minor maybe. BTW - I own one of these bikes, and agree that it is not perfect and it has a few areas that could be better... but overall, I am happy with the bike and it meets my personal use case. Just returned from a 1,300 5 day trip and absolutely zero issues. Rode A mode 100% of the time.... and it was great. OK... that's my 2 cents after owning this bike for almost one year now.

@Versys1

2 жыл бұрын

Honest description.!!!

@unclebadger597

2 жыл бұрын

I've got 8,500 miles on my 2020 Adventure. There's no dead spot in the rev range. I keep it in B mode and then when I'm riding angry I bump it up to A 😆

@curlybill3966

2 жыл бұрын

Always in A mode!

@Ringer1982

2 жыл бұрын

I think it depends on the rev range you are in, or another words the gear. For example when I'm in 6th gear on my bike (not Suzuki), riding 60 km/h, if I open the throttle wide it will first pull slower and than after reaching around 4k it pulls much better. Maybe he was referring to that kind of thing. Having that is of course a normal thing, but maybe for V-twin engine the low down torque is expected across the whole low rev range...

@martinwu6416

Жыл бұрын

I'm a 1050xt owner for a year, A mode is perfect. "Rode A mode 100% of the time.... and it was great." That is so true!!!

As a person who grew up in the innercity and is sportbike focused, I never thought that I would ever want to come near one of these dorky looking adventure bikes. But now that I'm on the other side of 30, this bike is more appealing than ever.

@Lumpia_In_Texas

2 жыл бұрын

Ha same here

@martinwu6416

Жыл бұрын

same here

@jbenoiton

Жыл бұрын

Yep, me too 😂

@PissTakeProduction

11 ай бұрын

Same all Trans 😂

I know I'm getting old when I watch a review like this and mutter to myself: "So *this* is 'retro' now?"

@jfess1911

2 жыл бұрын

I feel the same way. For some reason it makes me want to say: "Those ding-dang young whippersnappers.... mumble, mumble....and their newfangled motorcycles...!"

@michaelkrenzer3296

2 жыл бұрын

It does remind me ever so slightly of the Hans Muth Katana...does that help you feel less old?

@Jimmy_Watt

2 жыл бұрын

What is retro about it except the livery? This bike seems brilliant.

@michaelkrenzer3296

2 жыл бұрын

@@Jimmy_Watt The comment by Zack that it is retro...in the video.

@barrettwbenton

2 жыл бұрын

@@Jimmy_Watt Hence my point: the only thing "retro" about the bike to me is its chronological age. The hard, angular lines, right down to its "beak", hardly look out-of-place now.

No BS... unbreakable... comfort....just an awesome bike...add on top of that cost x benefit unbeatable...

16:54 "This is all you need"...Perfect summation of the VStrom overall. The 2020 VStrom XT is a great overall bike. I surprised you glossed over the 6 axis IMU, this feature enables cornering ABS which is a game changing safety feature. This bike is an excellent value, and one of the best bang for the buck bikes available today.

Watched your reviews for years. You didn't do the VStrom 1050 justice at all. I own one now coming off a Z900. It's remarkable in all conditions as is it's legacy, but seldom to journalist's do a good job of presenting it. I ride faster than I should and friends can't gap me by much on almost anything. Unless it's just straight madness. This bike is VERY good, don't let this dissuade you. Disappointed with this review. I got off my Z900, because I just couldn't deal with the gearing and chassis for traveling. And really don't need to be racing about on the Street. Loved the Z! But really not practical .

I have a 1050XT, and I'm almost positive ride mode C does chop the power pretty substantially. That's what I've used every time the weather gets bad, and it definitely feels like it's doing more than just dulling the throttle response. Either way, it's a pretty great bike, and I've even had a pretty fun time taking it offroad. It's nice having a bike that you can run errands around town, cruise on the highway, take on some light-to-moderate offroad stuff, and still be comfortable on it at the end of the day.

They nailed the 90's Suzuki styling

@JpOcDenver

2 жыл бұрын

‘90s

@xristinakon9081

2 жыл бұрын

'80s

Perfect dad's bike. They even managed to nail the banana colour. I like the fact that you get what you actually need. I personally prefer LCD screen over TFT. Oh my, maybe I'm turning into a dad...

@makatron

2 жыл бұрын

Gotta have a nice new balance gray though

@Jimmy_Watt

2 жыл бұрын

Nothing to do with "dad" color. If you know much about motorcycle history, you'd know this livery goes way back.

@TheCdubbleyoo

2 жыл бұрын

@@Jimmy_Watt Perhaps that's what he means.

The 1050XT is my daily ride, and I love it. Enough power to get going in real world use, ultra-reliable, service and parts are cheap. Not as flashy and evocative as the bigger more expensive bikes, however as a daily rider its great.

I will always be a fan of this dude after the Dumb and Dumber expedition.

@csolivais1979

2 жыл бұрын

If that was your experience with them, you need to go look for their older stuff like that. Gems, all of them

@luckyintervale

2 жыл бұрын

The cheap adventure bike shootout was awesome too…

@JoshuaTootell

2 жыл бұрын

That was my introduction to them. Which is funny since a bunch of my friends are actually friends with Zach and Ari, I just don't know them 🤣

I have had my motorcycle in storage since i stopped commuting due to covid. (work from home). And so, haven't watched any revzilla for quite a while. Returning with a couple of the adventure videos, and now this one, I love this daily rider leader board. Its a great lineup of well thought out reviews and rankings. Great work!

I bought the 1050xt mid summer last year and I really like the solid dependability of the bike, definitely not the most exciting ride of my life but I bought it for long distance touring. The one thing I would disagree with on the review was pillion comfort my wife loves the seating position and from my perspective this is the first bike I’ve ridden that I prefer when it’s two up, I almost forget she’s there until I start getting morse code on the back of the helmet.

I had two of these an 02 and a 15. Where these bikes still excel is in durability. If you are the kind of rider who likes to rack up hundreds of thousands of miles, these are a great bike.

This is now my favorite content on this channel. Thanks Zack.

This man always makes me watch even when I'm not interested in the bike.

I own a 1050 xt, it is my first bike, and I absolutely love it. I bought mine in the beginning of May, and wasn't able to ride it until June. Since then I have put 6200 miles on it, and I ride it almost every single day! As a motovlogger, I love this for the touring and minor "off-road" capability. I did upgrade the windscreen to a PUIG touring windshield, and it completely takes away helmet buffeting for me. It wasn't bad before, but the difference was mind boggling to me. I don't mind the LCD screen, I love all the information it shows. Thanks so much for a great and honest review Zack!

@johnhays1939

2 жыл бұрын

I have a 2006 and it is the best Bike I've ever owned, You can get up every day and sit on it and it will start, This bike will get 400k(proven) miles with just common service items, Get your Alaskan sheepskin butt pad and ride it at 80-90 mph across the country and back no problems, once it has luggage the ride becomes even cushier, Vstrom riders know what's up

Another great video Zack, I appreciate your enjoyment you show on the rides you do. I would like to request that you link a snapshot of the leader board so we can look the whole thing over. Keep up the good work!

Love this show dude. Every time I see it pop up I have to watch. Great job.

I did order the new 2023 updated Vstrom 1050. It solves a lot of things, updated gears, quickshifter, TFT screen, new 6 axis IMU. I think it did a nice step forward.

We need a naked bike based on this engine! With striking looks! Then the A-mode would make sense! Suzuki needs to be competitive again!

@UlyssesMax

2 жыл бұрын

SV 1050 ?

@m3lvn415

2 жыл бұрын

@@UlyssesMax Yes, SV1050 would be a fitting name. But it needs to have the looks, engine punch and handling. Perhaps a single sided swingarm as well, minimalistic tail section.

@paulnorman8274

2 жыл бұрын

It will end up with a long wheelbase.Long swingarms are de rigeur these days. Relegating long, transverse V-twins to bikes where long wheelbases are OK.

@jonpram1737

2 жыл бұрын

I agree… unfortunately they did that back when they were copying the monster and gave up on it, so I don’t see it being very likely. But yeah absolutely if they brought back the big SV with the current SV styling I’d absolutely get that…. Just please don’t use any modern monster styling, esp the 2021+

@unclebadger597

2 жыл бұрын

"A" mode still makes sense on this bike. It's an awful lot of fun!

This video brings back memories... It sounds just like my 2005 V-Strom DL1000... Sold it in 2017 and still remember that sound

I have an '18 DL1000XT and was able to test ride a 2020 model. I thought the stability and smoothness were much improved. So many great motorcycles out there.

Watching this channel has convinced me that I need a second bike I ride a goldwing mostly 2 up and the vstrom and Versys have my attention thanks to you and revzilla

I love this bike and that retro Dr Big, Dakar vibe. Awesome!

love the daily rider and zack /hope we review the top 10 at the end!

Holy shit that looks great! That bright yellow and retro style. that thing is rad!

@bithynian3700

2 жыл бұрын

That bike hits me real hard too. Great looking bike! I would proudly own one.

That last comment about being really excited to leave work on your triumph verses leaving work on your 1050XT made me laugh so hard, love that comparison!!

I just can’t help but loving the way this bike looks

My buddy has a Vstrom 650 and he loves it being lighter and he gets great Mileage close to 60mpg on his commute. He recently got the 2018 cheap used a few months ago. I can leave him on my 1200GS but he’s right there normally.

Finally!! Been waiting for this one!!

Thank you for talking about the gear ratios. It's really appreciated. This is something so many reviews miss. Although, from a mechanical point of view, I strongly disagree that 4,500 rpms is a good cruising RPM. Your final drive gear should not be in the "meat" of the power band. It's a nice excuse for why the motorcycle companies really messed up on their gearing. They really need to get the RPM's down closer to 3,000 rpms for 70mph. As low as possible, without ruining the driveability. That way, you get the extra 20% gas mileage, and 20% more engine life. And longer intervals between oil changes, spark plugs, etc.

@derp195

Жыл бұрын

Yeah, I have no idea why it isn’t standard for all highway capable bikes to have a crazy tall final gear.

@Hotrob_J

Жыл бұрын

They do it because if you're crusing at 100kph, and get slowed down to 70 and then go to speed back up you don't lug the engine (which can damage it more than cruising at higher speed). Obviously you should gear down in that case, but people generally don't bother. It's the same with cars, but to a lesser extent. Automatic transmission cars usually have a taller final gear than the manual.

@exothermal.sprocket

Жыл бұрын

1L + sports Vtwin engines don't like being in low RPM and being asked to pull, haul, tug, chug along. As a matter of engine balance and cadence, they start bucking and protesting. This sort of thing is more evident on a big Ducati or KTM twin. They smooth out and feel more responsive above a certain RPM. I think the 1037cc Suzuki twin doesn't get as bothered at lower RPM as the others, but it will still hammer con-rods and pistons at lower speeds, the shuddering isn't good for the engines either. It's not a Harley or a Indian, it's not supposed to pull a plow. REV IT UP.

Thanks Zack. Great job. Good info. God bless. Happy trails.

Had mine a year now. 12000 miles, no problems. $12,700 out the door! Hauls butt on the highway, smooth in town. Needs different tires for gravel travel and belly plate-bash guard(No problem). For the cost and reliability, what’s not to like!

Best v storm color wow. and the wheels omg GOLD

This specific model with that colour is my dream bike. I can never get it out of my mind.

Great stuff as always! Covid permitting I ride a Street Triple into work, and I can confirm it's a great one to daily ride.

@nymetsfan912

2 жыл бұрын

Covid permitting? You let this man made pandemic stop you from riding?

@kurtisklein2682

2 жыл бұрын

@@nymetsfan912 I can't control if my employer tells me to stay home and work from home. So yes covid restrictions permitting I ride into work.

Great review. Currently ride the 650 2017 model as my ADV and love it because it is so easy and reliable. I agree it doesn't need ride modes and Suzuki have kept their V-Strom prices low to help riders into the ADV scene.

To me this bike is beautiful, love the look of it

The factor missing in this review is long-term longevity. I can afford any new BMW on the market, but I can't afford all the downtime and cost to keep it running to 150k miles, vs a vstrom, where I'm probably good to go that distance without any drama except for stator magnets shifting, which is an easy fix. What other bike currently in the market can you reasonably expect + 100k miles from with very low upkeep costs? Seems like that should be a factor in your reviews for a daily (aka high mileage) rider. Iterative, long-term improvements in a design beat constant new (and moar exciting!) tech. Vstrom epitomizes this philosophy. Not sexy but damn-skippy it's a good all around bike.

@thealvaco

Жыл бұрын

The stator magnets have not been a problem with newer models. I think it only affected the first generation.

@nomadenview

8 ай бұрын

This absolutely right.... Suzuki maybe stay away from electronic gimmick so their bike can be more reliable and hard to die....

Great looking bike. Wow the highway riding looks incredible. I’ll never have one but a kid can dream.

I love my Suzuki dash, reminds me of my gameboy that’s over 20 years old and still works lol wait until them fancy dashes go bad, Suzuki dash still be working fine.

Bought 2015 650 Storm: love my bike. High quality components for the price. The dash has all the practical information with 12v charging option on dash. Has custom exhaust, love the sound, handling, no complaints. I get plenty of compliments everywhere. Can't go wrong with Suzuki @ all

Fender is super practical. I put a fender extender on my versys, and it still kicks up on the exhaust and engine case, but not nearly8 as bad as without it. Sand blasts the frame cross-member in front of the engine still.

@chrishart8548

2 жыл бұрын

Going to put the fender extension companies out of business if manufactures follow that trend.

I love the color! Reminds me of Quadzilla from the 80s.

@chaz951

2 жыл бұрын

Your right

I love the retro dash!

All front fenders should go that low. Kinda defeats the purpose when they don't.

I was waiting for this review for a long time .

Great Content as always! Been following your “commute” eversince. I hope that you would review the S1000XR 2019 model as I am looking to purchase this bike. Keep up the good work!

I just purchased a new leftover 2023 1050DE, for $12,600 USD OTD. Plenty of smiles per ride! Love this motorcycle!

Yes!! About the ride modes. Totally agree!

They knocked the design and colors out of the park.

It's a stonking V twin motor and you really have to go hunting around for the little dead spot in the power delivery so it cant all be bad, (It's at 2000 rpm when you're in 4th gear riding in 'B' mode, Although why you'd be labouring around at 2000 rpm in 4th is beyond me! I'm wondering why you haven't already changed down to 2nd and ridden through it?) I've had my 2021 1050XT (Tour edition in the Red and White "Marlboro" colourway) for about 6 months and covered around 6500 miles on it so far. It's my all year round daily commuting, mile munching touring, lots of fun in the twisties bike, It isn't a hard bike to ride hard on and unlike a lot of modern fast sports bikes, it's very forgiving when my talent begins to run out. All in all, It's probably one of the best all round bikes I've owned in nearly 40 yrs of riding.

Oh man! Wish that machine wasn't such a beast. I think Suzuki made one of the best looking machines out there in that yellow and blue scheme. POP

Smart mans GS. People tend to buy bikes with extremely high tech and speed, but don’t use it. It’s how companies like BMW make a lot of money. I use to be obsessed with stats and realised there’s no point in buying something better than I am capable off using. A Vstrom has a strong motor and high reliability. It has all the things you need, and more. That’s why I purchased the VStrom. I agree that there are some that like to show off with their purchase, but I would argue that the person who buys sensibly is the one that we really should be impressed with. The person with the most money in the bank, and still able to enjoy life to the fullest is a person I envy.

I just bought one. It’s a great all around motorcycle, I ride to work in Denver traffic every day, the bike is perfect for commuting, then, on the weekends I take my wife and we go for a blast up in the Rocky Mountains, last weekend we rode the peak to peak highway, not tons of power, but, plenty enough. Also, very comfortable for a 150 mile ride two up. I got a good deal from Mike at Fay Meyers.

@beichenzhang523

2 жыл бұрын

how much you got it

All Suzuki V Strom’s are good even the little big 250 DL Parallel Twin .Suzuki’s are reliable & great value for money .👍

Awesome bike!

Rode mine today. A little over 350 miles. Love the bike, but I'm not crazy about the seat. First seat on a road bike that I didn't like.

Love the colour!

That navy contrasts so well with that green/yellow

It trips me out every review your ride by my child hood neighborhood maybe thats why im so attached to these videos love them

the engine on this bike is so beautiful. riding it felt like a fat mt07 to me

Great review! I would also like to see an SV1050S! My 2003 SV1000S is still a hoot, and unique but 18 years old.

Have a 2014 I love but I'd upgrade just for that cruise control.

Styling strongly reminded me of Suzuki's old GS1150E especially behind the gas tank

I esp like the 2 up part of your reports!!

My wife and I have been talking about a west coast motorcycle trip for years without actually doing it... yet. Rent in San Diego and ride to Seattle or beyond. However, if we do ever get to make it happen, I am *definitely* going to have to get into LA and ride the Daily Rider office commute. After having seen it so many times, I think I can do it without a map lol.

A really great vid Sir and I'm on my 4th Vstrom to date. Presently own a pair of 2021 Strom 650 and 1050's. If I can make one suggestion on the 1050 it is to do something about wind management at speed. The stock windscreen is fairly worthless. A Givi AirFlow completely changes the riding dynamics and pleasure/comfort level of the 1050. Worth every penny in protection, noise abatement, comfort level. Greetings from southern PA

That screen is retro af and suits the bike perfectly.

@bhok1971

2 жыл бұрын

Absolutely, tft is awful

@unclebadger597

2 жыл бұрын

I find there's TOO much info on it. I try to simplify it as much as I can 🙂

I’ve owned both a brand new Versys 650 and a brand new V strom 1000. I think they are both great motorcycles. Great commuter bikes with the addition of a taller windscreen. And both nimble, super easy to split lanes on, and surprisingly fast, even though they don’t sound fast. I think Suzuki should lower the price of the V Strom to what people actually pay for one. I mean, does anyone pay retail for the v strom 1000 or 1050? I don’t think so. I picked up my 2014 v strom for $9,000. Barely over the cost of a 650 at the time. And when you consider cost of ownership, the V Strom is the hands-down winner over the European brands.

I chose the AT but would have been perfectly happy with this. It was my second close choice.

Spot on Zack. I agree that Suzuki is stagnating on the VStrom, just the same as Kawasaki with the KLR 650. I'm having a hard time recalling the last time either company has put out a new bike. That said, I still miss my old '07 VStrom 1000 but I love my Teneré 700.

It is a good bike regardless of price point, still bears the identify of the VStrom being a reliable all-rounder. A good alternative to this bike would be the Yamaha Super Tenere. Though not as sporty as the VStrom, Super Ten has got all day comfort for long touring, respectable off-road capabilities, low maintenance shaft drive, and the world renowned reliability.

Old RM motocross colours from the 1980s... kind of nice!

I think Suzuki did the ride modes for two reasons 1. everyone else is doing them and 2. for those who want to start on a liter bike but are a bit scared of a liter bike. You should do one of these daily rider vids on the Cam Am Spyder F3, just don't take it down the dirt road.

Love the RM colors

Torque peaks at around 4600 rpm (64.5 pound-feet), dips until 5500 rpm, and increases a bit to 6000 rpm and is pretty much downhill from there

I can't imagine what Suzuki could do to revolutionize anything about this bike without alienating the majority of their riders. We want them to be great, and we care too much that others don't love them as much as we do.

@kenroot5682

2 жыл бұрын

Shedding a bunch of weight and bulk would be revolutionary for the V-Strom, yet, wouldn’t alienate the faithful. Could you imagine this bike being 120lbs lighter? It’d be a way more exciting bike and much easier to handle.

@henrikforsberg683

2 жыл бұрын

@@kenroot5682 maybe that muffler weighs something like that? 🤔😂

@kenroot5682

2 жыл бұрын

@@henrikforsberg683 😂

Long live Retro!! They should put retro badge there.

Thank you so much for the input on the bike. I have got 5k miles on my 1050 now. I don't really understand why you rode the bike in b power mode the whole time. I know its feels like it's either on or off power in a mode but also it cuts power back an just didn't seem like a fair comparison seeing that power was held back for the full ride but still I appreciate you riding the bike great work like always.

@motowizardsteve5906

2 жыл бұрын

I ride in B most of of the time on my 1050, but I like to turn it to A every now and then for the longer touring rides. I feel like A mode is a bit too much for riding at 20mph, but I do feel like the throttle response is more sensitive, which I actually like.

@Mxbdt

2 жыл бұрын

@@motowizardsteve5906 I couldn't agree more. If I'm in a city setting or heavy traffic yea it's b mode but if it's a open familiar road or the interstate then it's always in a mode.

@CutriProductions

2 жыл бұрын

I also own a 1050XT…. I Ride in A mode exclusively. Anyone Who does a public review of this bike, and doesn’t realize the flexibility of the three modes, and doesn’t ride in A mode throughout the review, is not giving this bike the proper review. I also own a KTM 890 adventure, a KTM 690 Enduro, a YZ dirtbike, and have previously owned a Yamaha FZ-09, and recently test drove the Harley pan America adventure bike. I can honestly say that the Suzuki 1050 XT is my favorite all-time bike to ride on the road….In “A”mode…. The other two modes are useless to me. I take this video review with a grain of salt. I noticed that he rode with Traction Control off (yellow light on) throughout the video review as well. If he had only placed it in A mode, he would’ve realized that you can hang a wheelie in first and second gear, and the ride would’ve been exhilarating.

@oliverskinner8962

2 жыл бұрын

@@CutriProductions would this be much of an upgrade from a 2014 sfv650 Gladius I want something a bit more powerful and more comfortable. I like how smooth the gearbox is compared to the Yamaha I test road and compared to my Gladius the MT-07 is more fun for a quick blast but after a whole day I found it a bit tiring and unrefined. I haven't tried a Tracer 900 yet but I really found the Yamaha gearbox clunky. Do the gear's slide in like butter on your V-strom 1050XT ?

@CutriProductions

2 жыл бұрын

@@oliverskinner8962 Yes, gearbox is smooth, and with six gears the ratios are decent. One weird thing, for cruise control it has to be in 4th gear to work.... So about 40mph at 2700 rpm.... my only complaint on the bike. For long rides, it is the right size and weight at about 550 lbs, and you won't get blown around like smaller lighter bikes. That said, this whole "adventure bike" craze makes me laugh.... I mean, you could ride a Harley on a dirt trail if you had too. The 1050XT is a bit big and heavy for serious off road use, like any of the bigger "adventure bikes." Nothing beats a dirt bike or my KTM 690 Enduro for off road riding. But on the road and casual dirt roads and trails, the 1050XT is it!

Same flat spot in torque as my K7 which actually dips a little around 2.5k rpm. Keep the revs up above the flat spot and no issue.

I think there's a reason that Suzuki has stayed with this older motor it's a very good design. Yes Ducati and Triumph might seem better but the V strom is a easy and cheap motor to maintain and perform maintenance on, I don't personally own one but I like the fact that it's a simple machine with just enough tech.

so much shade towards the vstrom bro

I really like the new v strom, but all the improvements on style and features explains why I got my new 2019 model so cheap and why they couldn't sell it.

Hey nice hair cut Zac lookin spiffy , I agree somewhat with your placement of the vstrom but in my mind a daily rider should be something that is going to be outside in the weather beating it up on the daily grind back and forth to work and a lot of the bikes that ranked higher that cost way more I wouldn't want sitting in the parking lot with birds pooping on it and the sun baking on it . I get it it's a tuff decision adding everything up but we can't lose sight of what a daily rider is !! So to me the holy grail of a daily rider is still the versys 650 ! A new one 9 grand a used one 5 grand it can sit in the parking lot in all kinds of weather and the birds can poop away and no fiddling around trying to get the toggle switches to work because they have been subjected to the weather because it doesn't have any lol thanks again for the video looking for the next adventure

@disekjoumoer

2 жыл бұрын

I wondered if anyone was gonna notice Zac's spiffy new hairdo.

That “technically it’s a good bike, but meh, it’s kinda boring” attitude nails the V-Strom experience. I owned a 650 for a few years, and it did a very competent job of getting me where I wanted to go and introducing me to the world of touring, but at no time was it a really exciting or engaging ride. I replaced it with a Triumph Tiger 800 XC, which had all the practicality of the V-Strom plus considerably better performance and loads more personality.

If you dyno this and the previous vstrom, you'll see they have a hole in the power at about 2800. It a damn good bike, easy to ride, you don't thrash it, you ride the torque in top. I traded mine in for 1290SAS ;-)

@mrrageguy7413

2 жыл бұрын

I don’t think it’s just the 1000/1050 either. I definitely notice my 2007 650Strom has the same thing

good Review, can you pls show the Ergonomic by seating on the bike in front of camera, check Mark Pulling videos, it would be big help. Thanks

Zach - You really need to do a Daily Rider on the new KTM Super Adv. Sport to finish off the big adventure bikes

Suzuki should expand the line-up to include a 140 HP 1300 V, a 950 V with 100 HP, and bump up the 650's HP to 80. Triple play! Keep the prices reasonable and we're off to the races....

I think that this is one of the most useful, real-world reviews available in the motorcycle world... But as a frequent motorcycle commuter, whose morning commute is done in the dark... Zack, if you can hear me, I know filming a motorcycle review in the dark would be pointless, but I'd love for you to find a way to sneak headlight effectiveness into the review, even if you only make mention of it.

@ridethetiger1895

2 жыл бұрын

I agree, I was commuting at night in rural NorCal from 1am to 2am on my MT-07 and ended up adding a Tiger 900 for the LED's/fog lights and what a difference. It was kind of a shot in the dark but I'm glad I made the switch to a bike with LED's. Makes it so much easier to see tire treads, road kill and animals. I think that not enough reviewers bring up headlight effectiveness.

@ericrodgers313

2 жыл бұрын

I agree. I have a 2020 Vstrom 1050 ( the base model) , and it's headlight is woefully inadequate, essentially forcing the owner to add auxiliary lights