The way you do the reviews is much better than others in that you are not on the motorcycle the whole time where it is difficult to hear everything that you're saying oh, I love the fact that you pause and present the bike whilst you stand next to it and review it properly.
I just tested the 2023 1050 vanilla (non XT, non DE) for about 250 kms, twisties in the mountains and all. What blew my mind is how smaller, nimble, agile and stable it feels compared with my 2019 650 XT (that has Ohlins suspension on it). Even on slow speed turns on grass/gravel. And now it comes with all the bells and whistles I need, TFT, quick shifter, cruise control from 25 kph and 2nd gear up, 6 axes IMU, linked brakes (the front is amazing), hill control, some fancy load breaking that ajusts the breaking force based on the weight carried (passenger, luggage so on). And I reach the bars as good as on mine if not better, which has bar risers with offset (3cm up/2 cm back). All in all, I decided I must have it so with sadness I must part ways with my beloved 650. 5 weeks to go and it feels like an eternity :)
Hi from Ireland. Great review . Bought my XT a month ago and am really enjoying the ride, has exceeded my expectations in every way . Don’t find it top heavy , lovely handling when slow moving and on twisty roads. I have upgraded the original screen to a Kappa screen which has added great noise and weather protection. Don’t overlook the Suzuki V Strom XT if your looking for a value for money ADV bike, give it a test ride.
Hi, I have 650XT and I love it to the end. It is magic carpet for twisty roads but what I like the most is QUALITY of the product. 50000km passed together without maintenace almost, just oil and filter :). So for me despite higher specs of other products to change brand and model is almost unthinkable.
How have found the general build quality? I've had a 600 bandit and an SV650, both early models and both were crap. Steel rusted, alloy furred, soft paint, brakes that seized 3 times a year. Can you see my doubts?
I am living in town and no garage meaning that is always parked at street suffering heat an cold, just sometimes I am trying to cover it from the rain. The point is that after 4.5 years on the street without proper maintenance as I am sometimes lazy THE Strom is like new. Paint perfect, no rust, shinning as a first day and starts in the morning when I am going to work without complain doesn't matter of outside temperature, doesn't matter of how many traffic lights we are passing together or travelling the whole day, never let me down in any sense or faulty working. There was no control of any part of motorcycle by service outside varanty just me with lightest as possible maintenance. What for not skilled not expecting too much rider like me could be more important, TFT :😂😂?
You should speak with owner(s) of the Strom, do not believe 😁. I am constantly suprised with different comments regarding Strom especially this new 1050 where sometimes I do not know are we talking of motorcycle or spaceship Which is expected from Strom/motorcycle?? So possibly you have some comments from profesionals from different manufactures in order to put a bad reputation of other products??
Regarding the TFT screen, I think the bike is fine as it is, simple and minimal mono colour which adjusts with ambient light (I did not know that, thumbs up for pointing out), if they add the multi colour screen and connectivity it would become a BMW and we do not want that… too much complexity. You get hydraulic clutch though. Nobody points out the long front mudguard at the front, finally a mudguard that will protect the radiator from road debris. The more I look at it and the reviews the more I am convinced it is a perfect honest Japanese product, I do not think it can become any better.
G'day Scott. We will finaly get the new XT into the showroom this coming week in the town that I live in. I currently have a 2015 650 strom, and a 2014 1000 strom. Love the bikes for their simplistic nature and utter reliability. I can even work on the bikes myself without having to have a degree in electronics/advanced technology and all that other complicated stuff. The revamped 2020 model has a few little extra's thrown at it, but nothing excessive and I think that most strom enthusiast's would appreciate that fact. Really appreciate the review brother and I will hopefully take the XT for a test ride in the coming weeks. Stay safe mate.
Always the best rider's reports from the saddle Scott. Thanks! I've had a '16 650XT for fours years that I've improved and added to, and they are such a good all-rounder. I like this new 1050 quite a bit. It's slick but not an alien space bug like most other bikes in this category. The Stroms are very well made, easy to maintain and the best value for your buck in the realistic "adventure" mile muncher market. Cheers
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@Brooks Ricardo I really appreciate your reply. I got to the site through google and im waiting for the hacking stuff now. Takes quite some time so I will reply here later when my account password hopefully is recovered.
Just got my one two days ago down here in New Zealand what a great bike out of the box had a 2018 650 v Strom it was a great bike to but this one is even better right on the money 💰 Cheers enjoyed your review 😀
@@jimdoolan2277 I'm torn between this bike and Yamaha tracer 9. I don't know why but Suzuki has something magnetic for me. Anyway I'm going to buy my new bike next year so plenty of time to think about it.
Here in Montreal, the V-Strom 1050 XT is exactly same sale price as the Tiger 900 GT (not the pro). The V-STROM is really a nice reliable bike, but its around 30kg more heavy than the Tiger 900 GT. Seat height of the VSTROM is 850-870 mm. Tiger 900 GT seat height is 810-830 mm. Front wheel fork travel : 180mm on the Tiger 900 GT; 160 mm on the V-Strom 1050 XT. I could tell you more advantages for the Tiger 900 GT versus the V-Strom 1050 XT. Just did my first 1600 km (1000 miles) with my Tiger 900 GT and i love it; its a fabulous road oriented adventure bike. Still very good for gravel & dirt roads. If you’re looking for a road & gravel oriented adventure bike: go try both to compare yourself! There is also the F750GS & the V85TT to consider.
HighCountry Pioneer : Honda CB500X are made in Thailand too & they are very reliable bikes. Im not worried about build quality of bikes made in Thailand, but im sad for lost jobs in England. Best regards.
I think with this Suzuki you will have much less problems on a range of 100 000 km than with the Tiger 900. The Tiger is better if you sell it after 20 000 km.
I bought the last of the old models paid £8900 really shocked by how good the suspension and brakes are for a budget bike and pottering about 50/60mph got 67mpg now I've nearly run it in If you give it more gas you can drop it down to 49mpg just wish they would make it with 17 inch front wheel and do an xr with 19 inch.because I would say only 10 percent of people would take it off road. It is after all just a European touring tool😁
Hi Scott, great review as always. I’ve just bought one of these in the orange and white after having owned a 2018 model. I think Suzuki have ironed out all the little bugs the previous gen had, the biggest improvement IMO is the ride by wire throttle. I got mine with a few extras at £11,800, and as you say, this is a super bike, no question 👍👍
Do you notice a big difference from your 2018, 1000? I just purchased a leftover 2019 1000XT Adventure. Loaded up with the SW Motech aluminum panniers, the bike was $11,600US. To outfit the 2020, I would be well over $16,000. Best of luck with yoyr new bike!
The extras I’ve fitted are Givi V47 top box and V37 panniers along with the plate and brackets required. These are considerably larger than the Suzuki luggage, and are much cheaper. I’ve also got SW Motech headlight protection along with spotlight brackets for Denali S4’s. The extras I’ve got from Suzuki are heated grips, chain guard and rim tape. The 2018 model I had was a great bike, I put 10.5K on it and it never let me down once, great fuel economy and a brilliant 2 up bike. I think the new model has just taken it up another level, in many ways familiar to the old model, but just a sharper all round package. Don’t ask me how Suzuki have done it, but it steers better, feels a little bit firmer, and feels smoother, like I said the rbw throttle is the biggest improvement IMO. Hope that answers your questions, sorry about the delay, I was away for a few days. All in all, I’m pleased with my purchase. Ride safe and stay safe 👍
elitetileandstone . your very welcome. Enjoy your 2019 V Strom 1000, great bike. If you like I could give you a few pointers to make It a fantastic bike. I was informed by a fellow V Strom 1000 owner, and IMO it worked. Fuel booster and 43 tooth rear sprocket. Adjust your throttle cable to take out the free play, along with the fuel booster eliminates a lot of the throttle snatch. 43 tooth rear just sharpens up the acceleration without damaging fuel economy. Cheap mods that transform the bike. Enough of me rambling on. Enjoy
Had budget for a new GSA, but went with a V-Strom 1050 and a Bonneville T100 instead. The torque, fueling and "rideability" of both bikes are excellent. I did test ride a Tiger 900 Pro - very nice bike and I wouldn't hesitate to buy one -- but in the end I really wanted that Bonnie ...
Hello Scott, I really like your reviews, best on YT - and for sure I'm subscribed. The Suzuki V-Stroms really appear to me as hidden treasures, especially the 1050 (XT). Didn't have it on my list whatsoever. But now, I think Suzuki did a great job with it. I like it looks, the reliability and that it's still pretty uncomplicated. No TFT, but a LCD that delivers awesomely and looks cool. Not so much power, but a V2 that kicks it anyway and is so smooth in a good way without missing the beat. Kind of heavy, but well balanced (others aren't lighter when equipped like it). Still not that expensive - why can't Suzuki be paid for a good job? Just one weird thing: Why didn't Suzuki use the technique of the IMU to also feed the traction control with it? By the way, the ABS can be shut down completely, it's just anoyingly complicated. Only actual complaint for me: The operation of the windshield - should have been like the one from the Honda VRF1200X; but well, once positioned you forget about it anyway. Other than that, you can ride and operate it without opening the manual from the get-go. Wanted to have an inline-4, now I'm considering this V2.
A few thoughts from an owner. I had an '04 V1K, now have an '18 V1K which is very similar to the '20 (with a couple of upgrades...). I've put over 15K miles on my Vees. It is impossible to really get to the heart of a bike in a short review. There are a few things to mention after owning for a while. The engine is a peach, for sure. And one of the big benefits is the gas mileage. It is entirely possible to eek out a literal 70 mpg+ if doing highway work at between 75-80 (indicated, which is optimistic by about 10%) and it is kept, overall, under 5K rpm which is entirely possible because of the low-down torque delivery. With the right tires - exceptional Michelin Road 5s or 6s - this bike really handles and stops incredibly well. Great brakes can be even a bit better with EBC sintered pads. A exhaust can/muffler replacement is not a bad idea at all. If done with some slight modifications to the air box (bigger openings), it'll gain a bit more power, lose some weight, and sound great all at the same time. If taken care of, maintenance is exceptionally low. And these engines can go over 200K miles! Many out there now are daily drivers with over 100K on them. Regarding off-road prowess. With real knobbies - and the right person at the helm - these bikes can really rip it up on some pretty tough trails. I wouldn't expect most reviewers to be any good at a real off-road hustle. But it's a good steed for that as long as the suspension travel is kept in mind.
You finally did it! You did a rewiev of the bike i asked for! Been waiting for it. Thank you very much NTP! 😁 I have already got my Vstrom 1050XT, but your rewiev was enlightning nonetheless. I am a bit dissapointet though, that you did not explain more in detail about the drive modes (S.I.R.S) and what they do, but overall a great rewiev! Thank you again NTP!😁
Thank you, Yea, less than 10% of what I shoot actually make it into the video. This video is 18 minutes which is already passed my personal goal of making every video 15 minutes or less. I also cut out the adj windscreen, optional lower seat and some other things, and I took it off-road (more) just to see how it would do but all that stuff got cut out (because this is a more road biased bike), if I included everything that I talked about when I shot the video, it'd be over 30 minutes long. And videos that long just don't get views. It's very hard trying to decided what stays in and what gets cut from the final video. I did talk about the drive modes but very short and drive modes are more of a personal choice, you pick the mode you like and ride with it. If I do talk about ride modes in a video, it's very short but I do it sometimes if there is time in the video. Sorry 🤕 Ride safe, Scott
Ha, Schriewer in Bissendorf, that used to be my dealer during my time in Osnabrück. Nice Crew 👍🏻 And you‘re riding the Hill-Climb-Track to Borgloh, I love that peace of road. Very nice review! 👍🏻
Sick and tired of hearing about the GS/GSA hype.Save yourself a fortune on initial cost, and cost over time.Get one of these,or even better, a Super Tenere with shaft drive.Thank you Scott!👍👍
Thank you for this bike review. I just got back into motorcycling and purchased the 650. Now after riding I am looking for more power. I thought I would ride more gravel logging roads but haven't. So I am craving just a little more passing power on the highways. Plus I would like to travel more and the 650 maybe small for highways with luggage. I am not a light weight guy, too. Lol
Interesting that most other reviewers complained about the engine being boring and lacking in "character", while a calm chilled out reviewer such as Nothing2Prove likes the smooth engine. I'm currently weighing up the 1050XT against the tiger 900 Rally. Thanks for the review.
Excellent review as always. I do like this bike in the yellow and blue but it’s behind in tech and power. I feel this bike should be around 120-130 HP and 80 ft lbs of torque.
Just thinking, for fun, the Triumph Street Triple RS has the TFT with connectivity (but not the best layout), Ohlins shock with Showa big piston forks, Brembo M50's up front and is a light/fun bike... Costs £10,500 in the UK, less than the V-strom XT (£11,299 on offer at the moment £9,999 for the base model). I did tour on my 675 Street Triple with some soft bags, it can be done.
I have one. Bullet proof reliability, super smooth, comfortable, easy to service, great brakes and handling. Gravel roads and green lanes no problem. Easy to service. Totally underrated bike compared to the hype and marketing of other adventure bikes. If you want to go off roads in any meaningful way then buy a 250 scrambler, becaus an Africa Twin, GSR large KTM are just too heavy to do any real offloading anyway, and this iSuzuki It’s also better on the road 10 most of the other big adventure bikes.
The only thing that I don't like about the Vstrom is the ground clearance. I used to have a Vstrom 650 xt, but in here there are too many bumps and with 2 up, it was a nightmare cause I like to take care of the bikes. Vstroms are comfortable, bulletproof engines, reliable, easy in the twisty roads. Great bikes. Regards from México.
Yeah, the "Strom" is maybe the best bike with a chain drive. At least to me and I almost bought one 4 years ago. By now, in my opinion, the chain drive is her greatest weakness. Anyway she is just great, even though she is not that good looking! Thanks for taking her out Scott! 👍😎 Take care, be safe and stay healthy.
I still have my 2014 VStrom 1000 adv Great Bike. I can only imagine that this bike is even better. The VStrom is such a lively chassis with its light weight and perky engine. I can corner and brake very well with this bike. It handles very well on the gravel roads that I ride it on.
Oh, difficult question. Looks, shaft drive, charisma, charm, character: Guzzi wins! Practical, smooth engine, do-all and do it well bike: V-Strom wins. Hmm...weekend trip bike: Guzzi, go around the world: V-Strom. Right now I don't do long trips so probably the Guzzi. Ride safe, Scott
Another reviewer noticed "Different cam profile both in the intake and exhaust side... A little bit more power on top at the expense of some bottom and torque which it would be good for sport bike but not for an adventure bike ... Have you noticed any of this?
Oh yea, I mentioned it briefly "changes to the engine", I rarely mention specific part changes to an engine because we are not all mechanically inclined and nor do we know what a specific part does in an engine, so I try not to go there and just say "changes" or "improvements" in an area of the engine. BUT, I thought that the low end torque was good at 3500RPMs, so a loss in torque, I really didn't notice it.
Nice bike,it will be a option for me but I can not go back to a chain on this bike category, also,wind protection around my head is fundamental for me,and the only bike I ever drove that comes close(in the adventure class) is my actual bmw r1200gs. But this suzi do look good!
Nice twitch to your presentation, giving us the on the road part in smaller bits and combining it with the "presentation mode". The external camera is here for a while too, and loving it! Liking the bike quite a bit as well!
Slick review as usual 👍 As for the lack of tft screen I say get rid of the LCD too and put some clocks on ! I'm buying one anyway but I'd certainly buy a stripped down version !
Yes I know but the stick is nowhere to be seen ! Whatever ! Nice review ! I bought an Africa Twin adventure sport 2020 after watching your review. U deserve more views and subs that you currently have. Keep up the good work.
Thank you, the stick gets removed in post editing. And I also have to tell the camera where to look, so it increases the edit time by 3 times but the shots are worth it. 👍
Foul years down the road low mileage examples of the XT are looking pretty great. Where I live you can get a used 2022 with about 1k km on the clocks for near as makes no difference 10k Euro. If you can live with a 2020 and 2k km it’s down to 8k Euro. For me who commutes and tours and want something better on gravel roads than the Tracer? This is looking pretty great. As a comparison an Africa Twin of similar vintage is a few thousand euros more and then you’re stuck with tubes and a 21” front that I don’t need or want. Tiger 900 GT Pro? About the same price as the Africa Twin and then you have to handle the vibes and the heat of the pre 2024 model. Guzzi V85 TT? If you can find an actually ridden one they’re about on par price wise but 1) most of them aren’t ridden at all and 2) it’s down on power and up on vibes.
The only really disappointing thing about this bike is its looks, the looks of the Ducati Multistrada 1260 is infinitely better and it would be easy for Suzuki to make this one better as well.
Great bike. At first I didn't like the dash on this bike but I actually kinda like it, grown on me. The bike has some 80's styling influence and that dash would be what I imagine a 'hi-tech' srceen would resemble from the 80s. Dunno, my take on it.
Great review on a very nice large ADV bike. I have my eye on the Vistrom 650XT. Who makes the sculpted bag that you carry on you back? Model ? Thanks !
Thanks Stuart, It's a Ogio Mach 5. Love it! But the only complaint is not enough small compartments in it but it works and works well even at 250kmh on a 1290SDR naked bike. Ride safe, Scott
I'm 5'8" (173cm) and currently riding a 2019 1000 XT Adventure, equipped with SW Motech aluminum panniers. The bike is definitely higher and heavier than my 650 Versey. I yiu are an experienced rider, it isn't too bad. I just need to pay attention when I come to a stop. If the roadway is highly cambered, I will just put one foot down, on the high side.
elitetileandstone No I’m not an experienced, will be my 1st bike. Always scooters.. but this bike looks amazing!!!! Definitely I need to take it for a test drive. Maybe with a lower seat... :/
Thank you, Should not be a problem, you may have to "tip toe" it but you can also get the lowered seat, which goes down to 820mm and then you should be able to "flat foot" it. Ride safe, Scott
The lower seat us an option. There are suspension lowering kits available for the 1000 and the 650. The V Strom 650xt or Versey 650 are two very good bikes that will have more than enough power for everyday use. They are less expensive, more economical and ckst less to insure.
One question if you know, can you permanently turn the Hill Hold Assist off? Does the bike remember what settings were previously set when turned off and on via the key?
I’m a big ‘Strom fan, I’ve bought and owned three new, ridden over 200 000 trouble free kilometers. However, relative to what’s now available, out of the crate this bike is a dud. Farkle it up and modify its shortcomings and it can be transformed into something decently competitive, but that erases the “value” so important to many ‘Strom buyers - including myself. PS - Maybe it’s time to distinguish between “off-road” and off pavement riding?
Great review once again - now what is your favourite amongst the Honda African Twin, The Kawi Versys 1000 and this Suzuki VStrom 1050 now that you have tested all three and how would you rank them 1, 2, 3 ? Cheers, Ronny
I own the previous model, interesting to note they’ve reintroduced an oil cooler I already knew the radiator is larger probably to accommodate the additional heat greater engine output (larger throttle bodies). What’s not so good is where the new model develops it’s max torque now at 6k, the old model was at 4K. Some of the changes previous model Strom owners have been asking for Cruise control - now included on the XT but why only 4th gear and above A comfortable seat - that’s a personal thing but you’ve reported it worked for you, others say the opposite so I guess a long test ride is worth doing. The electronics have been upgraded which is welcome but no connectivity is I agree a missed opportunity All in all it’s a mild updated, but it’s not winning too many friends on the U.K. forums at the moment it’s just not radical enough. The competition has arguably caught it up and overtaken this revamp of an ageing design - Triumph’s 900 with all its options & price points, your own BMW 900 and so on. A good review never the less 👍
Another great review Scott. First time I’ve seen the black XT. I really like it. In Australia the 1050XT and F900XR are virtually the same price. (The fully speced BMW is A$600 more). Based on that, which of the two would you get? Cheers!
Well, I bought the fully spec'd 900XR and paid 15k for it, with side hard cases and comfort seat and engine spoiler and all 4 packages. And I'd still take it over this. The XR just has more torque down low and the engine is smaller BUT the XTs engine is smoother and sounds better 🤔
NothingToProve thanks for your reply. Can’t wait till you receive your comfort seat and get to hear your thoughts on it. Having watch a lot of your videos, I asked the dealers here about a comfort seat and they all looked at me blankly.
Be aware there is very little wind protection on the 900XR, it felt like being on the naked bike! Also 900XR feels like much smaller bike than 1050 XT, with less leg room, but is more agile and flickable.
Suzuki don't produce a full colour TFT in any bike , not even the top of the range GSXR1000. They seem to be stuck in the past and are losing ground against there competitors year on year. World wide sales are nose diving and Suzuki need to do something about this before it's too late.
Took a quick look at this bike when I was in process of upgrading my ‘17 Africa Twin. Considered several others but my experience has been so good with the Honda, went with 2020 AT AS. Not perfect but very solid indeed. I’m sure I will be seeing more Suzuki’s with the new Vstrom.
I have watched a few of your videos and have generally found them interesting and useful. today's was no exception. I have only just realized however, that you have a subtitle/tagline for your youtube channel, which reads "Ride like you have nothing to prove", and this sentiment I endorse wholeheartedly, as the "dick swinging" that goes on in every bike club is just tiresome I have found. Good for you.
Great bike! But for the same price (~12k €) I would rather buy a 2018/2019 Africa Twin Adv. Sports (just for the sound alone). Tech is kind of the same and it looks much better imo. Wouldnt trade in my 2020 Adv. Sports ES for anything tho and i got it for 15.5k!
@SNC Idaho All I can say is before you decide, ride both, look over as many reviews as you can. BMW's after 2013 need dealer support. Even if you can change the oil & tires... you will need the mother ship. Dealers are going out of business all over. If you buy a newer bike, with warrantee, YOU WILL have to take it in to use warrantee. You might have to drop it off. They may take days or weeks before they can work on it. For me it would have meant ( if I had to drop it off) 1200 miles and so on! If you look on cycle trader, there are many BMW GS's that are NOT selling. I have owned both, fixed both, and I prefer the Vstrom 1000. If there was a dealer down the street and money was no issue then I would consider a BMW.
A good looking bike with some nice design touches at a great price. But that headlight, yes I'm of an age to know why (DR big), but just no, and how much work go's into making an end can look that fugly, aftermarket can anyone? Ok, I could maybe live with or sort , but the deal breaker on a big adventure bike like this would be the screen adjustment, having to stop and get off the bike to move it!
Adventure has nothing to do with the lenght of the suspensions! Offroad capability has to do with the lenght of the suspensions. Adventure is getting in unknown situations :-)
To me this bike felt underpowered when compared to like Africa twin,which is like a 50cc bigger engine,maybe because of long gears and that you have to rev it quite a bit to get that top power
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The way you do the reviews is much better than others in that you are not on the motorcycle the whole time where it is difficult to hear everything that you're saying oh, I love the fact that you pause and present the bike whilst you stand next to it and review it properly.
I just tested the 2023 1050 vanilla (non XT, non DE) for about 250 kms, twisties in the mountains and all. What blew my mind is how smaller, nimble, agile and stable it feels compared with my 2019 650 XT (that has Ohlins suspension on it). Even on slow speed turns on grass/gravel. And now it comes with all the bells and whistles I need, TFT, quick shifter, cruise control from 25 kph and 2nd gear up, 6 axes IMU, linked brakes (the front is amazing), hill control, some fancy load breaking that ajusts the breaking force based on the weight carried (passenger, luggage so on). And I reach the bars as good as on mine if not better, which has bar risers with offset (3cm up/2 cm back). All in all, I decided I must have it so with sadness I must part ways with my beloved 650. 5 weeks to go and it feels like an eternity :)
Hi from Ireland. Great review . Bought my XT a month ago and am really enjoying the ride, has exceeded my expectations in every way . Don’t find it top heavy , lovely handling when slow moving and on twisty roads. I have upgraded the original screen to a Kappa screen which has added great noise and weather protection. Don’t overlook the Suzuki V Strom XT if your looking for a value for money ADV bike, give it a test ride.
Hi, I have 650XT and I love it to the end. It is magic carpet for twisty roads but what I like the most is QUALITY of the product. 50000km passed together without maintenace almost, just oil and filter :). So for me despite higher specs of other products to change brand and model is almost unthinkable.
How have found the general build quality? I've had a 600 bandit and an SV650, both early models and both were crap. Steel rusted, alloy furred, soft paint, brakes that seized 3 times a year. Can you see my doubts?
I am living in town and no garage meaning that is always parked at street suffering heat an cold, just sometimes I am trying to cover it from the rain. The point is that after 4.5 years on the street without proper maintenance as I am sometimes lazy THE Strom is like new. Paint perfect, no rust, shinning as a first day and starts in the morning when I am going to work without complain doesn't matter of outside temperature, doesn't matter of how many traffic lights we are passing together or travelling the whole day, never let me down in any sense or faulty working. There was no control of any part of motorcycle by service outside varanty just me with lightest as possible maintenance. What for not skilled not expecting too much rider like me could be more important, TFT :😂😂?
Hmm, two completely opposite replies here... One says that the Suzuki became rusty and the other that still looks new, what to believe...?
You should speak with owner(s) of the Strom, do not believe 😁. I am constantly suprised with different comments regarding Strom especially this new 1050 where sometimes I do not know are we talking of motorcycle or spaceship
Which is expected from Strom/motorcycle??
So possibly you have some comments from profesionals from different manufactures in order to put a bad reputation of other products??
@@mickleblade 2013 V-strom650 with 23,500 miles. No issues, I do my own maintenance.
Hey guys did you see at 1.40 when he said its a beautiful day a butterfly just flew in from nowhere...awesome review..as always
Wowww....must be a magical butterfly......;-/
No coincidence there! Scott has such a good vibe and we all enjoy these reviews!
Regarding the TFT screen, I think the bike is fine as it is, simple and
minimal mono colour which adjusts with ambient light (I did not know
that, thumbs up for pointing out), if
they add the multi colour screen and connectivity it would become a BMW
and we do not want that… too much complexity. You get hydraulic clutch
though. Nobody points out the long front mudguard at the front, finally a
mudguard that will protect the radiator from road debris. The more I
look at it and the reviews the more I am convinced it is a perfect
honest Japanese product, I do not think it can become any better.
Agree, this is the only review I've seen that mentions the screen in depth 👍👍👍
G'day Scott. We will finaly get the new XT into the showroom this coming week in the town that I live in. I currently have a 2015 650 strom, and a 2014 1000 strom. Love the bikes for their simplistic nature and utter reliability. I can even work on the bikes myself without having to have a degree in electronics/advanced technology and all that other complicated stuff. The revamped 2020 model has a few little extra's thrown at it, but nothing excessive and I think that most strom enthusiast's would appreciate that fact. Really appreciate the review brother and I will hopefully take the XT for a test ride in the coming weeks. Stay safe mate.
Always the best rider's reports from the saddle Scott. Thanks! I've had a '16 650XT for fours years that I've improved and added to, and they are such a good all-rounder. I like this new 1050 quite a bit. It's slick but not an alien space bug like most other bikes in this category. The Stroms are very well made, easy to maintain and the best value for your buck in the realistic "adventure" mile muncher market. Cheers
Great review! Love your approach. No frills, just straight up honest review.
sorry to be so offtopic but does anyone know a trick to log back into an instagram account??
I was dumb lost my account password. I would appreciate any tips you can offer me!
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I am from Brazil and Just bought mine 1050. Bike espetacular.
Love the new 1050 XT! Especially in orange.
Just got my one two days ago down here in New Zealand what a great bike out of the box had a 2018 650 v Strom it was a great bike to but this one is even better right on the money 💰
Cheers enjoyed your review 😀
It's been a few months now.......
Are you still happy with your Vstrom? Any issues or negatives?
Cheers :)
I am so happy with it out of the box it's just right ✅ got 21000 kms on it and ride it every day
Cheers 🍻
@@jimdoolan2277 in 3 months? Wow
Just got to 31000 km in six months and still love the bike so nice to ride and love the sound of it
Cheers 🍻
@@jimdoolan2277 I'm torn between this bike and Yamaha tracer 9. I don't know why but Suzuki has something magnetic for me. Anyway I'm going to buy my new bike next year so plenty of time to think about it.
Nice review - I know it's a test drive but just wish you would rev it out more so we can hear the engine!
Here in Montreal, the V-Strom 1050 XT is exactly same sale price as the Tiger 900 GT (not the pro). The V-STROM is really a nice reliable bike, but its around 30kg more heavy than the Tiger 900 GT. Seat height of the VSTROM is 850-870 mm. Tiger 900 GT seat height is 810-830 mm. Front wheel fork travel : 180mm on the Tiger 900 GT; 160 mm on the V-Strom 1050 XT. I could tell you more advantages for the Tiger 900 GT versus the V-Strom 1050 XT. Just did my first 1600 km (1000 miles) with my Tiger 900 GT and i love it; its a fabulous road oriented adventure bike. Still very good for gravel & dirt roads. If you’re looking for a road & gravel oriented adventure bike: go try both to compare yourself! There is also the F750GS & the V85TT to consider.
Real triumphs are made in England, not Thailand
HighCountry Pioneer : Honda CB500X are made in Thailand too & they are very reliable bikes. Im not worried about build quality of bikes made in Thailand, but im sad for lost jobs in England. Best regards.
agree Tiger 900, vstrom is last century motorcycle compared to tiger.
I think with this Suzuki you will have much less problems on a range of 100 000 km than with the Tiger 900. The Tiger is better if you sell it after 20 000 km.
Recently saw a video on TH-cam about that V85TT and that is what I would be looking at if I was in this market, good suggestion.
Go Canadiens Go 😉
I bought the last of the old models paid £8900 really shocked by how good the suspension and brakes are for a budget bike and pottering about 50/60mph got 67mpg now I've nearly run it in If you give it more gas you can drop it down to 49mpg just wish they would make it with 17 inch front wheel and do an xr with 19 inch.because I would say only 10 percent of people would take it off road. It is after all just a European touring tool😁
Wenn ich mir deine Videos anschaue merke ich garnicht wie schnell die Zeit vergeht.
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Solid and good looking bike. I only wish cruse control was an option on the entry model.
Hi Scott, great review as always. I’ve just bought one of these in the orange and white after having owned a 2018 model. I think Suzuki have ironed out all the little bugs the previous gen had, the biggest improvement IMO is the ride by wire throttle. I got mine with a few extras at £11,800, and as you say, this is a super bike, no question 👍👍
I'm interested in this bike as a next purchase, what extras have you added? Thanks:-)
Do you notice a big difference from your 2018, 1000? I just purchased a leftover 2019 1000XT Adventure. Loaded up with the SW Motech aluminum panniers, the bike was $11,600US. To outfit the 2020, I would be well over $16,000.
Best of luck with yoyr new bike!
The extras I’ve fitted are Givi V47 top box and V37 panniers along with the plate and brackets required. These are considerably larger than the Suzuki luggage, and are much cheaper. I’ve also got SW Motech headlight protection along with spotlight brackets for Denali S4’s. The extras I’ve got from Suzuki are heated grips, chain guard and rim tape. The 2018 model I had was a great bike, I put 10.5K on it and it never let me down once, great fuel economy and a brilliant 2 up bike. I think the new model has just taken it up another level, in many ways familiar to the old model, but just a sharper all round package. Don’t ask me how Suzuki have done it, but it steers better, feels a little bit firmer, and feels smoother, like I said the rbw throttle is the biggest improvement IMO. Hope that answers your questions, sorry about the delay, I was away for a few days. All in all, I’m pleased with my purchase. Ride safe and stay safe 👍
@@ejkirk5493, thanks for the reply.
elitetileandstone . your very welcome. Enjoy your 2019 V Strom 1000, great bike. If you like I could give you a few pointers to make It a fantastic bike. I was informed by a fellow V Strom 1000 owner, and IMO it worked. Fuel booster and 43 tooth rear sprocket. Adjust your throttle cable to take out the free play, along with the fuel booster eliminates a lot of the throttle snatch. 43 tooth rear just sharpens up the acceleration without damaging fuel economy. Cheap mods that transform the bike. Enough of me rambling on. Enjoy
Another great review, Scott! I just love your reviews. Good stuff. This is an older one, but you are just so consistent, review to review.
Had budget for a new GSA, but went with a V-Strom 1050 and a Bonneville T100 instead. The torque, fueling and "rideability" of both bikes are excellent. I did test ride a Tiger 900 Pro - very nice bike and I wouldn't hesitate to buy one -- but in the end I really wanted that Bonnie ...
Great video, nice Bike. Vstrom being still the best bang for your buck adv bike. Cannot wait to see the Vstrom 650 with this design and tech.
Hello Scott, I really like your reviews, best on YT - and for sure I'm subscribed. The Suzuki V-Stroms really appear to me as hidden treasures, especially the 1050 (XT). Didn't have it on my list whatsoever. But now, I think Suzuki did a great job with it. I like it looks, the reliability and that it's still pretty uncomplicated. No TFT, but a LCD that delivers awesomely and looks cool. Not so much power, but a V2 that kicks it anyway and is so smooth in a good way without missing the beat. Kind of heavy, but well balanced (others aren't lighter when equipped like it). Still not that expensive - why can't Suzuki be paid for a good job? Just one weird thing: Why didn't Suzuki use the technique of the IMU to also feed the traction control with it? By the way, the ABS can be shut down completely, it's just anoyingly complicated. Only actual complaint for me: The operation of the windshield - should have been like the one from the Honda VRF1200X; but well, once positioned you forget about it anyway. Other than that, you can ride and operate it without opening the manual from the get-go. Wanted to have an inline-4, now I'm considering this V2.
A few thoughts from an owner. I had an '04 V1K, now have an '18 V1K which is very similar to the '20 (with a couple of upgrades...). I've put over 15K miles on my Vees.
It is impossible to really get to the heart of a bike in a short review. There are a few things to mention after owning for a while. The engine is a peach, for sure. And one of the big benefits is the gas mileage. It is entirely possible to eek out a literal 70 mpg+ if doing highway work at between 75-80 (indicated, which is optimistic by about 10%) and it is kept, overall, under 5K rpm which is entirely possible because of the low-down torque delivery. With the right tires - exceptional Michelin Road 5s or 6s - this bike really handles and stops incredibly well. Great brakes can be even a bit better with EBC sintered pads. A exhaust can/muffler replacement is not a bad idea at all. If done with some slight modifications to the air box (bigger openings), it'll gain a bit more power, lose some weight, and sound great all at the same time.
If taken care of, maintenance is exceptionally low. And these engines can go over 200K miles! Many out there now are daily drivers with over 100K on them. Regarding off-road prowess. With real knobbies - and the right person at the helm - these bikes can really rip it up on some pretty tough trails. I wouldn't expect most reviewers to be any good at a real off-road hustle. But it's a good steed for that as long as the suspension travel is kept in mind.
You finally did it! You did a rewiev of the bike i asked for! Been waiting for it. Thank you very much NTP! 😁
I have already got my Vstrom 1050XT, but your rewiev was enlightning nonetheless. I am a bit dissapointet though, that you did not explain more in detail about the drive modes (S.I.R.S) and what they do, but overall a great rewiev! Thank you again NTP!😁
Thank you,
Yea, less than 10% of what I shoot actually make it into the video. This video is 18 minutes which is already passed my personal goal of making every video 15 minutes or less. I also cut out the adj windscreen, optional lower seat and some other things, and I took it off-road (more) just to see how it would do but all that stuff got cut out (because this is a more road biased bike), if I included everything that I talked about when I shot the video, it'd be over 30 minutes long. And videos that long just don't get views.
It's very hard trying to decided what stays in and what gets cut from the final video. I did talk about the drive modes but very short and drive modes are more of a personal choice, you pick the mode you like and ride with it. If I do talk about ride modes in a video, it's very short but I do it sometimes if there is time in the video.
Sorry 🤕
Ride safe,
Scott
Ha, Schriewer in Bissendorf, that used to be my dealer during my time in Osnabrück. Nice Crew 👍🏻 And you‘re riding the Hill-Climb-Track to Borgloh, I love that peace of road. Very nice review! 👍🏻
Great review! I like this bike....Suzuki are underrated IMO. Reliable and cheap to maintain....Thanks!
Sick and tired of hearing about the GS/GSA hype.Save yourself a fortune on initial cost, and cost over time.Get one of these,or even better, a Super Tenere with shaft drive.Thank you Scott!👍👍
As always Scott, great review.
Thank you for this bike review. I just got back into motorcycling and purchased the 650. Now after riding I am looking for more power. I thought I would ride more gravel logging roads but haven't. So I am craving just a little more passing power on the highways. Plus I would like to travel more and the 650 maybe small for highways with luggage. I am not a light weight guy, too. Lol
Thanks Shawn,
Yea, then you might want to try one of these, it's a great step up in power and wind protection over the 650. 👍
Ride safe,
Scott
Interesting that most other reviewers complained about the engine being boring and lacking in "character", while a calm chilled out reviewer such as Nothing2Prove likes the smooth engine.
I'm currently weighing up the 1050XT against the tiger 900 Rally. Thanks for the review.
I know this is a year old but what bike did you end up going with? Pondering the same thing now myself.
Excellent review as always. I do like this bike in the yellow and blue but it’s behind in tech and power. I feel this bike should be around 120-130 HP and 80 ft lbs of torque.
Add decat pipes and aftermarket end can and you easily get 120 bhp
Just thinking, for fun, the Triumph Street Triple RS has the TFT with connectivity (but not the best layout), Ohlins shock with Showa big piston forks, Brembo M50's up front and is a light/fun bike... Costs £10,500 in the UK, less than the V-strom XT (£11,299 on offer at the moment £9,999 for the base model).
I did tour on my 675 Street Triple with some soft bags, it can be done.
I have one. Bullet proof reliability, super smooth, comfortable, easy to service, great brakes and handling. Gravel roads and green lanes no problem. Easy to service. Totally underrated bike compared to the hype and marketing of other adventure bikes. If you want to go off roads in any meaningful way then buy a 250 scrambler, becaus an Africa Twin, GSR large KTM are just too heavy to do any real offloading anyway, and this iSuzuki It’s also better on the road 10 most of the other big adventure bikes.
The only thing that I don't like about the Vstrom is the ground clearance. I used to have a Vstrom 650 xt, but in here there are too many bumps and with 2 up, it was a nightmare cause I like to take care of the bikes. Vstroms are comfortable, bulletproof engines, reliable, easy in the twisty roads. Great bikes. Regards from México.
You are saying its needs a TFT or a LCD screen? Looks like the 1050XT is a good bike.
Yeah, the "Strom" is maybe the best bike with a chain drive. At least to me and I almost bought one 4 years ago. By now, in my opinion, the chain drive is her greatest weakness.
Anyway she is just great, even though she is not that good looking!
Thanks for taking her out Scott! 👍😎
Take care, be safe and stay healthy.
What do you mean by chain drive being a weakness? That you would prefer it to have a shaft drive or that it faulty somehow?
I prefer chain over shaft
I would like to see a belt drive.....
I still have my 2014 VStrom 1000 adv Great Bike. I can only imagine that this bike is even better. The VStrom is such a lively chassis with its light weight and perky engine. I can corner and brake very well with this bike. It handles very well on the gravel roads that I ride it on.
Witch one you buy between the V-Strom and the Guzzi V85TT
Oh, difficult question. Looks, shaft drive, charisma, charm, character: Guzzi wins! Practical, smooth engine, do-all and do it well bike: V-Strom wins.
Hmm...weekend trip bike: Guzzi, go around the world: V-Strom. Right now I don't do long trips so probably the Guzzi.
Ride safe,
Scott
I love my 2015 1000. Just hit 26k and still going strong.
I just put a Givi top case on my 2014 1000adv. What a bike! I highly recommend it
I’m debating this bike (with optional side cases) and the Super Tenere es
Super Tenere is way much more heavy but still comfy too
Buy the super tenere. I ride the v strom 1000 now and planning to trade it with ST1200. That has the shaft drive and cruise control..
Nice review well done.
Great bike .
Another reviewer noticed "Different cam profile both in the intake and exhaust side... A little bit more power on top at the expense of some bottom and torque which it would be good for sport bike but not for an adventure bike ... Have you noticed any of this?
Oh yea, I mentioned it briefly "changes to the engine", I rarely mention specific part changes to an engine because we are not all mechanically inclined and nor do we know what a specific part does in an engine, so I try not to go there and just say "changes" or "improvements" in an area of the engine.
BUT, I thought that the low end torque was good at 3500RPMs, so a loss in torque, I really didn't notice it.
Nice bike,it will be a option for me but I can not go back to a chain on this bike category, also,wind protection around my head is fundamental for me,and the only bike I ever drove that comes close(in the adventure class) is my actual bmw r1200gs. But this suzi do look good!
Nicely done! Great job, thinking about getting one of these...
Great review as usual. thanks for posting!
Isn't the headlight the same as Suzuki Katana???
Nice twitch to your presentation, giving us the on the road part in smaller bits and combining it with the "presentation mode". The external camera is here for a while too, and loving it! Liking the bike quite a bit as well!
Thank you Nestoras,
I am always looking for ways to improve the videos.
Ride safe,
Scott
Slick review as usual 👍 As for the lack of tft screen I say get rid of the LCD too and put some clocks on ! I'm buying one anyway but I'd certainly buy a stripped down version !
0:29 But the oil filter is sitting out in the open waiting for a rock to smash it!
You side camera. What kind of magic is this ? I see the shadow but not the stick itself
Indeed...
The magic is a 360 camera on the end of a selfie stick.
Yes I know but the stick is nowhere to be seen ! Whatever ! Nice review ! I bought an Africa Twin adventure sport 2020 after watching your review. U deserve more views and subs that you currently have. Keep up the good work.
Thank you, the stick gets removed in post editing. And I also have to tell the camera where to look, so it increases the edit time by 3 times but the shots are worth it. 👍
Foul years down the road low mileage examples of the XT are looking pretty great. Where I live you can get a used 2022 with about 1k km on the clocks for near as makes no difference 10k Euro. If you can live with a 2020 and 2k km it’s down to 8k Euro. For me who commutes and tours and want something better on gravel roads than the Tracer? This is looking pretty great.
As a comparison an Africa Twin of similar vintage is a few thousand euros more and then you’re stuck with tubes and a 21” front that I don’t need or want. Tiger 900 GT Pro? About the same price as the Africa Twin and then you have to handle the vibes and the heat of the pre 2024 model. Guzzi V85 TT? If you can find an actually ridden one they’re about on par price wise but 1) most of them aren’t ridden at all and 2) it’s down on power and up on vibes.
The only really disappointing thing about this bike is its looks, the looks of the Ducati Multistrada 1260 is infinitely better and it would be easy for Suzuki to make this one better as well.
How is traction control?
Great bike. At first I didn't like the dash on this bike but I actually kinda like it, grown on me. The bike has some 80's styling influence and that dash would be what I imagine a 'hi-tech' srceen would resemble from the 80s. Dunno, my take on it.
Great review on a very nice large ADV bike. I have my eye on the Vistrom 650XT. Who makes the sculpted bag that you carry on you back? Model ? Thanks !
Thanks Stuart,
It's a Ogio Mach 5. Love it! But the only complaint is not enough small compartments in it but it works and works well even at 250kmh on a 1290SDR naked bike.
Ride safe,
Scott
Great review as always! im 170 cm how easy is to ride this bike?
thank you.
I'm 5'8" (173cm) and currently riding a 2019 1000 XT Adventure, equipped with SW Motech aluminum panniers. The bike is definitely higher and heavier than my 650 Versey. I yiu are an experienced rider, it isn't too bad. I just need to pay attention when I come to a stop. If the roadway is highly cambered, I will just put one foot down, on the high side.
elitetileandstone No I’m not an experienced, will be my 1st bike. Always scooters.. but this bike looks amazing!!!! Definitely I need to take it for a test drive. Maybe with a lower seat... :/
Thank you,
Should not be a problem, you may have to "tip toe" it but you can also get the lowered seat, which goes down to 820mm and then you should be able to "flat foot" it.
Ride safe,
Scott
The lower seat us an option. There are suspension lowering kits available for the 1000 and the 650. The V Strom 650xt or Versey 650 are two very good bikes that will have more than enough power for everyday use. They are less expensive, more economical and ckst less to insure.
@ekim andersom yeah first time.. not a good idea you think?
Beautiful day in Germany wow. Schönes Wetter!
I feel that there is a lot of power in your quiet words. thanks.
One question if you know, can you permanently turn the Hill Hold Assist off? Does the bike remember what settings were previously set when turned off and on via the key?
I’m a big ‘Strom fan, I’ve bought and owned three new, ridden over 200 000 trouble free kilometers. However, relative to what’s now available, out of the crate this bike is a dud. Farkle it up and modify its shortcomings and it can be transformed into something decently competitive, but that erases the “value” so important to many ‘Strom buyers - including myself.
PS - Maybe it’s time to distinguish between “off-road” and off pavement riding?
Agreed, this is definitely not off-road.
What’s a cassette style transmission
www.cycleworld.com/sport-rider/differences-between-cassette-transmission-and-regular-transmission-ask-geek/
Hi, Any reason you have not reviewed the better all arounder Vstrom 650XT ? I think you mentioned the model in a recent review of your own BMW 900
It's not for the lack of trying, Suzuki dealers just don't demo that bike, I've been to 3 different dealers and nothing... 🤨
Great review once again - now what is your favourite amongst the Honda African Twin, The Kawi Versys 1000 and this Suzuki VStrom 1050 now that you have tested all three and how would you rank them 1, 2, 3 ? Cheers, Ronny
Honda, Suzuki and last Versys. 😁
Where is this model manufactured ? Japan ?
Yes! Made in Japan.
Great review Scott! How’d you get those beautiful shots while riding? It’s like you have cameraman tailing you! Two thumbs up!
360 camera on the end of a selfie stick :)
i just ordered my glass sparkle black XT cant wait :)
I own the previous model, interesting to note they’ve reintroduced an oil cooler I already knew the radiator is larger probably to accommodate the additional heat greater engine output (larger throttle bodies). What’s not so good is where the new model develops it’s max torque now at 6k, the old model was at 4K.
Some of the changes previous model Strom owners have been asking for
Cruise control - now included on the XT but why only 4th gear and above
A comfortable seat - that’s a personal thing but you’ve reported it worked for you, others say the opposite so I guess a long test ride is worth doing.
The electronics have been upgraded which is welcome but no connectivity is I agree a missed opportunity
All in all it’s a mild updated, but it’s not winning too many friends on the U.K. forums at the moment it’s just not radical enough.
The competition has arguably caught it up and overtaken this revamp of an ageing design - Triumph’s 900 with all its options & price points, your own BMW 900 and so on.
A good review never the less 👍
Great review Scott,
Thanks
Are we saying its half the price of the Big Gs. It's a great looking bike but it sure is carrying some weight now.
Excellent review as always. Stopped me from buying this bike. Too much pleasant = >Kind of boring.
Another great review Scott. First time I’ve seen the black XT. I really like it. In Australia the 1050XT and F900XR are virtually the same price. (The fully speced BMW is A$600 more). Based on that, which of the two would you get? Cheers!
Well, I bought the fully spec'd 900XR and paid 15k for it, with side hard cases and comfort seat and engine spoiler and all 4 packages. And I'd still take it over this. The XR just has more torque down low and the engine is smaller BUT the XTs engine is smoother and sounds better 🤔
NothingToProve thanks for your reply. Can’t wait till you receive your comfort seat and get to hear your thoughts on it. Having watch a lot of your videos, I asked the dealers here about a comfort seat and they all looked at me blankly.
Be aware there is very little wind protection on the 900XR, it felt like being on the naked bike! Also 900XR feels like much smaller bike than 1050 XT, with less leg room, but is more agile and flickable.
thanks for a great review
Is it true that you have to adjust the screen when the bike has stopped as the lever is on the outside
Yes 😒
Or you can stand and ride with one hand. Reach over the screen and flip the plastic piece and lift the screen. 😁 not very safe. But just saying...!
Suzuki don't produce a full colour TFT in any bike , not even the top of the range GSXR1000. They seem to be stuck in the past and are losing ground against there competitors year on year. World wide sales are nose diving and Suzuki need to do something about this before it's too late.
Took a quick look at this bike when I was in process of upgrading my ‘17 Africa Twin. Considered several others but my experience has been so good with the Honda, went with 2020 AT AS. Not perfect but very solid indeed. I’m sure I will be seeing more Suzuki’s with the new Vstrom.
Gold wheel rims would have looked good on this bike! Which was on the black 2019 1000xt
I have watched a few of your videos and have generally found them interesting and useful. today's was no exception. I have only just realized however, that you have a subtitle/tagline for your youtube channel, which reads "Ride like you have nothing to prove", and this sentiment I endorse wholeheartedly, as the "dick swinging" that goes on in every bike club is just tiresome I have found. Good for you.
Great Scott 👌 as always
HAS IT GOT ANY CHARGING POINTS?
It has a 2 Amp USB socket to the left from the dash.
They also finally updated the tires.
The previous version had tires made back in the mid 2000´s
meh
Versys or vstrom? Which one do you prefer?
Oh, no qustion, VStrom!
Versys 1000 is a sport bike looking like adv. And burns fuel like old coal engine. :D But I do like the analog with TFT dash though.
Ride a Strom, you will pick it.
Somewhat surprised that Suzuki stuck with the size here this year for the engine. Should be more by now since most owners will keep it on the road.
Agreed, it really needs some more torque, about 25% more, then it would compete better with the other heavyweight ADV bikes.
Great bike! But for the same price (~12k €) I would rather buy a 2018/2019 Africa Twin Adv. Sports (just for the sound alone). Tech is kind of the same and it looks much better imo.
Wouldnt trade in my 2020 Adv. Sports ES for anything tho and i got it for 15.5k!
Nice review!
At 1:39, when you said "it's a beautiful day", a butterfly promptly appeared"....
Yea that was hilarious!
That right there is a homely bike.
what does homely mean? After owning all major brands, the Vstrom is the bike BMW should have made!
@SNC Idaho All I can say is before you decide, ride both, look over as many reviews as you can. BMW's after 2013 need dealer support. Even if you can change the oil & tires... you will need the mother ship. Dealers are going out of business all over. If you buy a newer bike, with warrantee, YOU WILL have to take it in to use warrantee. You might have to drop it off. They may take days or weeks before they can work on it. For me it would have meant ( if I had to drop it off) 1200 miles and so on! If you look on cycle trader, there are many BMW GS's that are NOT selling. I have owned both, fixed both, and I prefer the Vstrom 1000. If there was a dealer down the street and money was no issue then I would consider a BMW.
These big vstrom's are the most comfortable motorcycle I've Ever sat on......
I fully agree
How many bikes did you ride?
Which one?, Tiger 900GT PRO or V-STROM XT?, your personal choice?, no off-road.
Cheers from Spain!!!!
GT Pro 👍😁
@@NothingToProve Thanks 👍
A good looking bike with some nice design touches at a great price. But that headlight, yes I'm of an age to know why (DR big), but just no, and how much work go's into making an end can look that fugly, aftermarket can anyone? Ok, I could maybe live with or sort , but the deal breaker on a big adventure bike like this would be the screen adjustment, having to stop and get off the bike to move it!
Not to sound like an ass but why would you mess with the screen .....I would find the sweet spot and ride it for 50,000 miles .
The adventure bike I'd buy if I wanted an adventure bike.
It's just ridiculous...in Austria the XT version is at 16200€!😭
Austria is crazy for their extra tax.
It's €20,700 in Norway 👍
@@Ahduciekwndnbbbsvvvghhhyyyyy yea there is always something worse😶
@@StromerTH-cam unless you're norwegian :P
@K J 😁
Adventure has nothing to do with the lenght of the suspensions! Offroad capability has to do with the lenght of the suspensions. Adventure is getting in unknown situations :-)
Wow, i´ts so true :-)
Do not like the big matte black exhaust on this bike
I love this 1050xt so much 😍🥰😎
It seems hard to beat for the price.
Hate the big ugly side exhaust. Deal-breaker for me. Good that the first views you showed were the left side.
Good analysis.Thks.
Can you tell the story how you wound up in Germany
A Woman. That about covers everything.
To me this bike felt underpowered when compared to like Africa twin,which is like a 50cc bigger engine,maybe because of long gears and that you have to rev it quite a bit to get that top power