2023 Suzuki 1050 DE Vstrom - The Big Brother
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- Опубликовано: 4 окт 2024
- A first for me, a ride on the all new 2023 big brother to the 650, the Suzuki Vstrom 1050DE.
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After 50 years of motorcycling on many different motorbikes, many of them so called premium brands, I bought a 1050xt new last year and it's up there along with a couple of other bikes from over the years as one of the best bikes I've ever owned ..........love it..
Enough said 😁 thanks SJ 😁
Another legendary Suzuki!
Yep 😁 thanks PW 😁
The first thing that struck me about the video, is how nice that engine sounds 👍🏻
It certainly does 😁 thanks SBK 😁
Using a wide spectrum of metrics, of all the bikes I’ve owned over the years, over ten years the ‘Strom has the lowest cost of ownership. Sadly, the cool kids don’t buy it so don’t expect a crowd to goggle it at the café - damn near impossible to posture hubris. Decent bike at a decent cost.
That’s about the top and bottom of it 😁 well said WW 😁 thank you 😁
I bought my 2014 as a leftover in 2016 for a little over $8000 US. I’ve got 39,000 trouble-free miles on mine. It averages about 53 mpg US, and will haul my wife and me with no sweat. Mounting and dismounting can be an issue until you learn to treat it like a horse and climb on in a similar fashion. I told my wife it would be my last new bike when I bought it 7 years ago. I thought I was being facetious, but it’s still here. Other pre-owned bikes have come and gone in the interim, but I’ve still got the VStrom. I had a previous generation DL 1000 and a 650. The brakes and suspension are so much better I can’t go back to the 650. My bike isn’t that much heavier than the 650-they’ve gained a few pounds since the 2014. I’d highly recommend one to anyone capable of handling it.
Excellent report 😁 thanks AD 😁
I think the 1050DE is a great looking adv bike, but every time i've test rode the 1000/1050 Strom i find myself preferring the 650 for its lighter weight and more nimble feeling. But if i rode a lot with a pillion, the 1050 would win with its extra power and especially its extra torque. Also the suspension is noticeably better on the big un.
Horses for courses, but any Suzuki is all good by me.
I think you about sum up my feelings on it too 😁 thanks JS 😁
Another great video. Think it would've looked great if they'd put gold wheels on it. V Stroms remind me of that Toyota pick up they had on top gear, absolute reliability and near impossible to kill, great bikes
Thanks ST 😁 yes, a great comparison 😁
Haaha. Nice one. I've just got back from a trip to Scotland on my Vstrom 1000 2018 model. They all share the same engine which is actually 1037cc. Effortless cruising and plenty of tourque for a bit of squirt acceleration when you need to take advantage of a gap in the traffic, something you can't always manage on the Himalyan.
Uncle Stu says people who have a small man sausage only ride the bigger bikes but I have to disagree as I don't have a small man sausage and the wife will vouch for that :)
But on a practical note the larger bikes are more relaxed and as you say they feel "Planted". My Himalayan which I love for slower roads will manage the motorways but it is tiring to ride on those roads and your also riding it at it's maximum output
Absolutely spot on 😁 thanks WM 😁 can’t wait for the videos 😁
What a nice looking motorcycle. I wouldn't mind one parked in my garage that's for sure. Thanks for sharing. An excellent video.
Thanks BH 😁 it is indeed a fine motorcycle 😊
Nice to get reviews that are a personal opinion rather than loads of statistics. I agree with you about Honda's cluttered controls. Just changed from Honda to Triumph which is so straight forward.
Totally agree😊 the worst is the cruise control on the Africa Twin, very tricky 😂😂😂
Nice review!!! Moto-journalist typically do not get exited about V-Stroms. It's understandable, if you ride Italian spicy bikes, any V-Strom might seem bland. And they are a bit is bland. At the current price point the new V-Strom is playing with some pretty stiff competition as well. But a V-Strom will go 200k if maintained. My 2014 1000 has 38k. It looks and runs like new. Not one visit to the dealer. Not one mechanical problem. This why V-Strom owners crow so much about there machines. You can have a good day or a bad on any motorcycle, it has more to do with variables such as weather or your state of mind ( going through life issues? ) and less about whether or not you're riding the latest Ducati.
Can’t argue with that 😁 thanks Doug 😁
I really like my V-Strom 1050xt (Bertha), it does the vast majority of my total annual mileage, it does the commutes, tours and scratches bends without fuss, it's comfortable, get about 56mpg no matter how hard it's ridden, only gets washed about twice a year and all without a single fault.
Bombproof engine and handles quite well for a fat heavy old bloater.
(Ps, I reckon it'd taste like Black Pudding! 😂😂
😂😂😂 thanks Richie 😁 couldn’t wait to ride you raspberry ripple version so jumped on this 😁 hopefully catch up soon 😁
" The more things change , the more they stay the same ".
The big VStrom has been around a long time in various forms [ rather like Dr Who ] .
A rock solid bike . I have a Gen 1 that I cannot bear to sell , these days it only gets used when one of the other bikes needs work done on them .
But I know that I only have to put a battery on it and it will take me to the other side of the world without fuss and bother .
What does it taste like ? Well [V]Stromboli of course !
This generation is the best looking .
If it were a dog , it would be an Akita .
Yet another comment that sums it up 😁 thanks DS 😁
Great Nice to see the V-Strom a great bike and plenty for todays roads, had the 650 V-Strom and that was so comfy went to Scotland on it, thanks again for a great review Mr Taym keep them coming and ride safe.
Thanks Steve 😊 think I still prefer the 650 😊
Another marvellous review and I'm so glad Suzuki finally put the ADV into their Adventure bike, it can now compete on Parr with its rivals. Generally I'm not keen on adventure style bikes but I have seen some stylish colours in the Suzuki. "Another Black Beauty" good on you Mr TAYM 👍😀. I expect this bike will sell well now that Suzuki have given it off road credentials 👍
Thanks GW 😁 yes, definitely a Highlands bike 😁
Cracking review in my mind for a test ride, thanks TAYM
Thanks JP 😁
Another cracking review Mr Taym, I had the 1050XT last year and what a fabulous bike, for anyone looking for a Big Adventure Bike the big Vstrom has got to be the best value for money on the market, all the bells and whistles, good quality components and a well designed bike, if I could have afforded to keep it and get my Speed Twin 900 I would have but for me the Triumph was better suited to my needs nowadays, all the best 👍
Thanks MH 😁 I know what you mean 😁
Did 8000 miles in 18mths faultless 👏 only bike ive had with leanangle rideby wire criuse thingymajig very trust worthy ... but ive not missed any of that with my recent purchase 2011 strom 650....but each to his own....atb 😊
The 650 is marvellous and brings a more manageable weight and size to the party 😊 thanks C&D😊
Two of your wonderful videos in the same weekend!! Yay!! Thank you. 'Tis like the good old days. Great review. I thought it was another giraffe when I first saw it, it's that tall. 880mm - that's not for normal people. Even you, 6'2, 34" and all that would be having a laugh to get on it if there was luggage piled up on the pillion seat. I want to see that!!
😂😂😂😁 it is a monster of a bike for sure 😁😂😂😂
Your big size helps a lot for this kind of bikes for shore. I am 'bit' shorter and the big advs look and feel too intermediating for me... Once upon a time, I fell off with the old super tenere 750 that belonged to one of my mates.. The fall was after I stopped and did not manage to keep the heavy and tall bike up. It was hilarious and amateurish fall.. Like a bag of cement on the floor. 🤣🤣 .. The ride was super cool 😀😀
Thanks Stefan 😁 all the falls make us feel stupid despite knowing we are trying to balance 200kg plus 😁 it’s inevitable😂😂😂
Good review as always.
You're starting to make me think about an ADV type. 😅. Have a great weekend.
Thanks JT 😁 hope your weekend is going well😁
Got one, not the DE version though. We tour the USA 2-up with panniers and added soft bags. Nice bike and lots of aftermarket “stuff” available.
Second one I’ve had. I’d buy another again.
No issues, just normal maintenance. (Although I did have the clutch basket replaced, by choice).
I still want a GS, but don’t know if I’m really missing anything owning the Vstrom.
I wouldn’t hesitate recommending this to anyone.
Enjoy the ride!
Thanks C 😁 I know a couple of people that have changed to the GS but regretted it. Finding the gs too agricultural 🤔
I have baby brother. I test rode both and both are great, but I found the 1050 much heavier and unwieldy compared. The extra grunt is nice but 650 not slow. I found it too big even though I haven’t compared data. I have come from Honda NC750X to v strom and dead right about buttons esp with dct honda. Always blowing the horn. Suzi is true intuative
Spot on with your decision I think 😊 that’s where I would go😊
Yeah, marvelous.
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Well, that was fun! I enjoyed your ride. 😅 roads I had not seen before with the ambulance back there..... where I use to work, cops and first responders would hang out at the dead end road for hours, just relaxing and doing nothing back there. Wish I had a job I could do that at.
Thanks LoY 😁 yes often seeing them lurking , waiting for their next shout 😁
Cheers TAYM. I bet you could pull a horse box with that thing😂 Not bad looking either for an adventure bike 👍
Thanks BV 😁
Morning TAYM I’ve looked at this bike but couldn’t get a test ride so walked away they do look good
Thanks Derek 😁 yes, I would not buy any bike without being able to ride one first😁
@@TAYM really liked the bike they look smart and colour Suzuki seem to be going through a faze of grey colour bikes at the moment 👍👍
Very nice bike indeed. Suzuki do make good bikes. I like some adventure adventure bikes.
Thanks Ice 😁
The V Strom 650 isn’t the baby of the V strom series the DL 250 is ,& there is also a newer V strom 250 single cylinder ,Sold in India Australia & Latin America . All the V Stroms are value for money & much more than the sum of their parts . I have never had a Suzuki break down on me ,in over 50 years of motorcycling , only ever had the odd puncture . Good review 👍
Yes I had a DL250 as a winter bike a couple or three of years ago. As you say, it did everything I could have expected 😁 when I refer to the baby I meant the v twins. Like you I have had a good number of Suzuki s over the past 40 years or so 😁 never had a bad one 😁 thanks MA 😁
@@TAYM The DL 250 is now my main bike as I am nearly 70 & have health issues ,& have been gradually downsizing for the last 15 years . I noticed riders of larger adventure bikes were only doing speeds of about 20 - 60 mph most of the time & only really going faster on motorways ,which I only ever do the odd section or two ,when absolutely necessary . I also have a couple of 125 machines for local nipping about . I don’t believe in such things as biking seasons or winter bikes ,any bike I own large or small ,has to cope with being ridden all year round in any weather . If I wanted more overtaking power & regularly used longer stretches of motorway ,I would choose the DL 650 or maybe the Honda CB 500 x . I have never had issues with Hondas or Suzukis ,but whenever I tried different makes ,I had nothing but issues & breakdowns . I get what you mean about the v twins ,it is a bit odd calling a parallel twin a V Strom ,but that’s Suzuki they like to be a little different ,that’s why I like them . 👍
@@maskedavenger2578 absolutely agree 😊 I did a fair bit of dual carriageway on my 250 😊 no problems at all. I am not that keen on constantly cleaning bikes and so when I refer to a winter bike I mean one that is easy to clean or doesn’t matter if I don’t, some don’t do too well😂😂 I do well over 20,000 miles a year in all weather, riding everyday and having a bike I don’t need to worry about and has good service intervals is also important. 😁 thanks MA 😁
@@TAYM I never worry too much about the odd bit of surface corrosion or the odd scratch in paintwork ,that can always be easily sorted . A bike that gets used regally is bound to get the odd chip or battle scar ,just from stone chips on the road alone . I don’t worry about service intervals ,I change the oil & filters regally ,do the valves when due ,the ones due every 300O miles are usually screw & locknut adjusted so really no big deal . All other things get changed or serviced as & when needed by me . I don’t do the kind of big mileage I used to do ,when I was younger ,& this DL 250 is a great utility & A& B road adventure bike & handles surprisingly well for this type of bike. I would need oxygen fed helmet to go faster than 70 mph these days,as my lungs are knackered ,& I would be gasping for air . The only fault I found with the DL 250 is the seat material is too slippy & I need a mesh cover off the bay of evil ,to stop sliding into tank .😎👍 PS I have subscribed been watching & enjoying some of your content on RUclips 👍
@@maskedavenger2578 thanks MA 😁
That bike is really nice to look at and no doubt brilliant to ride but unless it comes with a stepladder or stirrups as standard, sadly there’s no way I could ever ride it. 😞 excellent review as always. Cheers. 👍
Thanks Foxy 😁 it is a big bike for sure 😁
Pickin' one up tomorrow morning. Black, tall and dangerous. Lookin' forward to ridin' it thoroughly.
Excellent 😁 lucky man 😁 thanks Frank 😁
Royal Enfield have got it right as well! *they don’t put pointless stuff on in the first place! Another great episode by the way!
Thanks Steve 😁 absolutely 😊
I had to think what it was that had the stick of liquorice in the yellow tube full of white sherbet, 'Sherbet Fountain' that's what it was, delightful to eat but terrible for the teeth! 😁V Storm definitely an reliable bike that does everything it says on the tin, although at 880mm seat height, I'd need a step ladder to mount! 😂My Triumph Tiger 1200 Explorer was a joy to ride when it was moving, I nick named it the flying armchair but when stationary, or needing to maneuvered around by hand, it was a lumbering great beast. The V Strom looks much less cumbersome. As ever a great review 👍
Thanks MM 😁 yep, that’s about it😊 a mountain of a motorcycle that glides like silk when moving but not so much stood still 😁😂😂
It's a big 'un! I would choose the SV650 for my type of riding though. I like your thoughts on button layouts. I just need stop and start on the right hand side. 👍
Absolutely, some of them are crazy 😁 thanks GBD😁
Epic review
Thanks THT 😁
Gets a lick on..😂..
Dealers must now be thinking...he tries, he buys !!! 😂😂
Enjoy.. thanks for sharing
Thanks AE, absolutely 😁 just think what Norton and Krazy Horse missed out on 😁
Smart looking bike. Big brute of a thing. Very nice. Sort of reminds of the TRK, especially the sound. Only issue I would have is the seat height. 810 is about the max for me. Great review m8
Thanks Ian 😁 it is certainly tall 😊 tall enough for the giraffe I think 😁
Great bike although way too big for me. One small thing I picked up staring at the instruments for that long was the
gear indicator being inline with the speedo was a bit confusing. At first glance It made me intuitively read it as one
number ( ie 45.6 or 54.2) rather than 2 separate displays .... Maybe many people would not see it in the same
way but it's strange the designers never picked that up.
I know exactly what you mean. These digital dashboards are a nightmare really but thought this one wasn’t too bad 😊 I am just an old fashioned chap 😁 thanks DJ 😁
That's a nice looking beastie and sure is keen to go. Cubic capacity hey.
😂😂😂😂 yes I got stuck between saying ten fifty and 1000 and fifty 😂😂😂
What a cracking bike 👍 if I had the cash and space then this would be a bike I would be interested in, but alas the BV coffers are empty 😢
Thanks BV 😁 you and me both 😁😂😂
Morning Mr TAYM. First impression, looks nicer than it’s predecessor. Still not my thing though, not a fan of Adventure Bikes, though do see them as good mile munchers. Cheers
I understand Ian 😁 thanks 😊
Nice bike , thery also make a 250 which is marvellous too - which would be good for me and Dave ! Im in solidarity with the short man
😂😂😂 big boots 😁 that’s all that is required 😁😂😂😂 thanks Tom 😁
Don't understand why they put a tubeless tyre on the rear and a tube on the front. The 1050XT tyres are both tubeless and it's £2900 cheaper!! 🤔🤔
Thanks S 😁 interesting 🤔
That style doesn't do it for me personally TAYM but I have to say that one in the black does look really good ,personally I don't go out at weekends anymore there are just to many people about these days it's bad enough during the week 😉.I reckon that silencer would have to go much to big ,😁definitely big boys bike if your under 5'9'' don't bother the trouble is if you go down the low chassis route they just look odd especially when you park by a full size one 😁.
Thanks Crumb 😁 yes a passing dustman asked if it needed emptying 😁 definitely needs a smaller pipe 😁
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Mr TAYM the ambulance chaser 😂
😂😂😂😂 have you been involved in an accident 😂😂😂😂😂
Nice one TAYM, lovely bike but to big for my little legs.....
😂😂😂 almost too big for my monstrosities 😁😂😂😂 thanks H 😁
It's all happening tonight bikes bikes bikes.
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You did'nt feel that the bike is vibrating during the engine heating, especially handlebar?
Funny you mention that, I’ve just ridden another and I did notice it 😁 thanks Y 😁
Hahaha 🤣 I was just thinking liquorice Black Night liquorice.
It is a whopper a Knight in Armour.
Dave would need a ladder😆😁😂🤣.
Or helicopter 😂😂😂😂
For the money I would have a V-Strom 100% brilliant handling bikes just a bit heavey but great bikes
Spot on 😁 thanks PB 😁
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Those traffic lights must have affected you Mr. TAYM, 10,000 and 500cc’s, that would be some bike 🤭
😂😂😂😂 well spotted TP 😁 traffic lights have that affect on me 😁😂😂😂
Do i sell my 1987 gsxr1100h? Had her for 22 years, but now I find my back and neck ache after just 30 miles! I want a sit up and beg style bike. I like the 1050de, I like the African twin1100! They gota be some bike for me to sell my old gixxer!
That’s a tough call 🤔 of course if money allowed you would keep the gxsr as an investment 😁 but if finances don’t allow, I think you would find the Vstrom the most comfortable of the two. Neither are going to make you feel like the gsxr does 😁
@@TAYM I don't need the money. I'm a truck driver, they throw it at us for some reason! I rent a room, always have! I'm 48 with back problems! I adore my gixxer, work of art! Yes prices are going up fast! She not perfect, but she honest! Worth about 7k! Can't keep everything forever.....but I know I'll kick myself if I let her go! When was the last time you saw one?
@@terrystratford1235 exactly 😁 in my view the Vstrom is underrated and the Africa Twin overrated. But the AT will possibly hold its value better simply because of the inflated reputation 😁 ps keep the gsxr 😁
@@TAYM keep the gixxer...that what my uncle says! It's in his garage, he sit and looks at it every day bless him! 👍
@@TAYM 1987 gsxr1100h out of the garage after 8 years. Search on utube...that's my baby! Sorry my geans don't fit😭
I'm keeping an eye on this bike, in the 21" version.
But I'm looking at the africa twin crf110 and adventure sports. I think between Suzuki and the base version of the africa twin, I'd go for Suzuki, but adventure sports is superior to Suzuki (It's also more expensive.) The CRF has a tube tyre, has a small tank... Deep down I don't know if I should give the extra money to adventure sports... I'm really undecided.
Can anyone give me an opinion? lol Between the 3? What would be your choice? Money to value decision also... Thank you
That’s a tough one 🤔 with that price tag, Suzuki are stretching it a bit I think 😁 thanks TD 😁
@@TAYM So you would go for the at? The adventure sports or the crf?
@@dirkdigglertube not sure, need to try a crf which might be an issue as the local Honda dealer doesn’t seem to be responding 🤔😁
C'est une bonne moto et comme toujours sagement essayé 😊 ils abusent de vôtres gentillesse...y a jamais d'essence dans les motos qu'on vous prête 😊✌🇫🇷
Very true Alain 😊 they take complete advantage of my good nature 😊
J'avais déjà peur que vous ayez changé de gants....😂
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Marvellous motorcycle I have no doubt but it looks like it was styled by someone who only owned a ruler and it's definitely too tall for me.
😂😂😂😂 brilliant 😁 possibly a metre ruler with just metres marked on it 😁 how tall, 1 m or 2 m 😁😂😂
1st
I'm back.
What a whopper.
Traction control on that bike be switchable Traction control & probably not road mode.
Trident 🔱 had switchable Traction control but I leave on still very cautious since accident & Abs is not switchable.Definitely need switchable Abs on a Adv bike & nearly all do.
Dain 🌲 must be watching yellow looking T120 on Mighty Garage on at the same time HE has a soft spot yellowy orange Triumphs & bikes.
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Wow - only 80/90mm’s too tall for me! 🙄🤣
Could have managed years ago but I’ve shrunk and am not as pliable as I once was! 🤣
One thing you forgot to mention when you first started it up it didn’t make that, ‘brrrrr woooo ching’ sound most bikes you seem to ride make! 🤣🤣🤣
Bigger boots Dave, bigger boots 😁😂😂😂
I am head the same way 😁
Yes strange 🤔 probably broken😊😂😂😂