Suzuki V-Strom 1050 XT 2020 Test Ride
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- Опубликовано: 21 апр 2020
- Got my hands on a brand new Suzuki V Strom 1050 XT for a test ride. Great bike I would consider if I should buy new Adventure bike in the 1000ccm + class. Thanks to MC-Haugaland to lend me the bike.
I've got one, its an absolutely brilliant bike. Spent years on GSA's and Tigers, this is unbelievably good fun.
Hi!! Tell me something, how is the Windshild?
hi friend you are exactly the test subject ive been looking for . Tell me is it worth to buy a r 1200 gs 2010 used for 12 k euros , buy a tiger 800 xca or brand new tiger 900 rally pro or suzuki v strom 1050 xt ? thanks in advance
@@aldvex8541 asking the same question
I very much like the 1050 update and in that orange color it’s beautiful! The headlight and beak are fantastic. It’s definitely a road touring bike, and it is one of the best handling in the class for that, much lighter than the 1200 bikes with better suspension than most. For the price it can’t be beat, unless you want a 21 inch front wheel.
Africa twin and Versys 1000GT also contenders, Suzuki clutch trouble is putting me off.
Nice review, thank you Sven. I envy those empty roads.
Very good review got my 1050 coming in two weeks down here in new Zealand love the red i ride a 2018 v storm 650 at moment and love the engine looking forward to the 1050
Cheers from new Zealand
The greek magazine MOTO (the oldest one here -in fact, the only one left I think) just did a comparison test between ADV bikes, doing many offroad kilometers. Rough terrain in high altitudes. And they declared 3 winners. The Tenere 700 if they were to just do the test again (support car for refueling, this specific route, trying to push offroad etc). If you were to buy with your own money though, they thought that the V-Strom 1050 was the best choice overall, easier to live with and also surprisingly capable off-road (with a set of proper tyres). Then if money wasn't a problem and someone gave you the bike for free for example, they would go with either the R1250GS or the Africa Twin
between the BMW and Honda, the Honda is a no brainer.
Ohhh... Finalmente qualcuno che fà sentire il motore!! Bravo. Bellissima prova e posti meravigliosi!
Thanks !
Good to see bike reviews in the channel. Nice video and nice bike !
Thanks :-) Yes it is a great bike and a lot for the money I think.
Thank you, a good review I own the previous model
congrats for the effort!
Beautiful bike, here in Brazil don't have this model yet. Congratulation about video, meanwhile I am watching over the internet. Hug from Brazil.
Hug from Norway :-)
Nice review. I have nearly the same bike - 2018 V-Strom 1000 :-)
Beautiful image quality! I'm liking the red/white colour scheme. I currently have the 650 version, but am eyeing this as an upgrade in a year or two. Just wish I could bring over my aftermarket seat.
It's Orange/White
@@timogronroos4642 went in another direction and picked up a Tenere 700. In red and white. ;)
Wonderful bike. Great job. :) Could be my next. Keep up bro.
Several years ago I watched video on RUclips where several guys did some back country tour in Eastern Europe. KTM, Africa Twin and the V-Strom. Part of the "road" up the mountain was mostly a large rock gravel pit vs a road. The only guy to not fall was on the big V-strom. Says more about the rider than the bike - but it showed that the big V-Strom is capable of serious duty in the rough. Beyond my skills but I"m still attracted to the bike.
Found it! ruclips.net/video/Sep1_o9kxHA/видео.html
Yes what I mean is that you should have a lot skill to ride such a big heavy bike offroad. Its possible but much easier on a lighter bike.
Nice Review Sven!
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Hi from Norway :-)
After buying and collectively riding three new V-Stroms over 200 000 kilometers I can safely say I’m a fan. But relative to the ‘18/‘19 model, this latest edition leaves me wanting more, quite a bit more. Aesthetically? Anyone who cares, or sees motorcycles as a fashion statement, won’t be buying a V-Strom. It’s the functionality, especially access to suspension, braking and exhaust options, that may kill this bike’s appeal. Well, it does to me.
Be safe everyone!
I will have one,. soon :)
Too heavy, but overall should be a great all rounder. Thanks for video 👍
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Tack Sven. Jag bedömer vad Sverige gör enligt COVID-1984
Min respekt för dig och nationen
Too bad they don’t reboot the SV 1050. It was lovely.
Very nicely explained..! #LovefromIndia
Thanks :-)
The 1050 is the same motor Suzuki has used in there previous model years with a plethora of upgrades and performance modifications. This motor will provide reliable everyday use for years with little maintenance. The parts are inexpensive compared to the other players in this market. The host of features ,performance and reliability cannot be touched for the asking price. You can literally put panniers on this bike and drive it around the world. Again the price point is most amazing. So when people compare this to the 1250gs it’s rediculous. Best all around,bang for the buck,least maintenance,parts readily sourced. I could go on for days . The vstrom is an amazing machine. Just don’t compare it to bmw.
Bom dia a todos, espero que esse modelo chegue no Brasil , ainda esse ano de 2020 ok
Sven, the video quality is better than average to my eyes. Curious as to what equipment in use? Thanks, from another CB500X rider.
Thanks, for this video I used an DJI Osmo Action , Rode Lavalier external mic and a ND4/Pola filter.
Very nice video and beautiful village at the end. Sweden? Norway? Denmark? If you get a chance on another video could you show us the new dash on the 1050? Thanks again, stay safe.
In Norway :-) the small city Kopervik at the south west coast in Rogaland County
Every where you go is so clean, nice and well kept!!! is that Norway in general or just where you live or stop? Beautiful place!!
Its mostly like that :-)
Nice video Sven. Been wanting to try it out. Having read umpteen reviews it's IMHO in for (too?) tough competition, from BMW, Honda and KTM to mention the most important. Worse still, when Husqvarna Norden 901 is released, I'd guess 2021 now, Suzuki might find themselves in even more of a pickle than now. Time will show.
Yes, I agree, it is a tough competition in the above 1000 ccm class with the bikes you mentioned. But it has a quite competitive price...
@@thetubelesschannel Was that the full spec version with all extras & electronics? From what I can gather the price (In Norway) is in the neighborhood of Honda CRF1100L basic version.
@@KMeyn yes its a bit cheaper than the standard CRF1100L in Norway about $500-1000. It was the XT and it had all that extras as listed for the XT: Spoked wheels, adjustable windscreen, central stand, crashbars, hand guards, LED blinkers, adjustable seat height and a 12V output extra under the seat. It also had alle the electronics, Suzuki Intelligent Ride System, Cruisecontrol, Hill Hold Control etc.
@@thetubelesschannel Well if I get the change I sure will check it out.
Hope you're not leaving CB500X behind, Mr. Olsen! 😁
I am not :-)
Is the weight 247kg dry or wet? I really like the grunty sound of this bike. And it’s probably the first bike with a “beak” design that i kind of like! 🤔😃
Btw, that muffler look like it weights about 15kg.. 😉
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Hei Sven,
du er en trivelig fyr!
Dette er ikke et brukbart Adventure sykkel!
247 kg er rett og slett ubrukelig i ulendt terreng!
I hvert fall når man kjører alene!
Det er allerede alt for mange Mc av samme sorten på marked!
Lykke til videre med CB500X 👍
Helt enig i at sykkelen er for tung i ulendt terreng om man er alene. Det var derfor jeg solgte min R1200GS og kjøpte CB500X. Men til touring og grusveger vil den fungere godt.
I just had a test drive on the very same bike, and also took it to Hervik! And that was before I saw this video! Some coincidence? (Did not have time for a gravel test though.) Found the bike surprisingly easy to maneuver compared to my -08 Vstrom 650.
Yes it has very easy handling ! Hervik is beautiful :-)
oh!DR800
Thanks for the review! Can it stand against highly developed, lighter and stronger European and Japanese bikes in this segment though?
Time will show... :-)
You tested a really nice beast.
I've checked some other videos from you, too after seeing that you own cb500x 2019 which I also have for about a year now.
Don't get me wrong, Honda's really good (1st bike for me)
but I am usually feeling some more needed power is missing and checking to sell it maybe soon enough
in order to get the Suzuki Vstrom 650 XT that seems like a big VFM in the market for years and years.
Question to you Sven:
How come you bought 500x after you had ( I think ) GS model and possibly you could have something with more power+comfort+dual sport
like Vstrom 650, Tenere 700, KTM 790, etc?
It's surprising to me that you had bigger and went way lower and not remained above 600cc.
Of course experience and taste play big part but are you not considering getting something from the perfect (for me) 650-800 series (any company), capable of commuting, touring, off-road and everything?
Stay safe and have many pleasant rides.
because the 500 is cheaper to buy cheaper to maintain, it has very low fuel consumption and why pay for more capabilities if you wont use it?
and by the way it is the most comfortable from the the bikes you mentioned. Mr Olsen will tell if im wrong.
The thing is that in Norway, where I ride most for the time being, the speed limit is 80 km/h. We have a lot of narrow twisty roads, mountain passes, and I like to take the bike out in the dirt occasionally. Most of the time I didn't need the power of the R1200GS. It was too heavy and to costly to play with in the dirt. So I bought a CRF250L to do the dirt job. Problem is that we have to ride a lot miles to get into the greatest dirt roads. So even if I traveled long trips with the CRF, I didn't in great comfort. It also had low fuel range (small tank) so I had to bring extra bottle. My CB500X is the compromise. Sold the R1200GS and the CRF 250L. Had enough money left to buy a CB500X and upgrade it with stronger wheels, some better protection and better, longer travel suspension. Thats also gave me better ground clearance. I also have managed to keep weight low, as OEM. CB500X has a lot better fuel range than all the other bikes you mentioned. It is also lighter. Its comfort is OK, its a cheap bike, its is very reliable with low running costs. Enough bike for all my needs. The closest bike to consider for me was the Tenere 700. But it wasn't available when I was in the market for buying, they also hyped the bike for years which kind of pissed me off. I cannot wait months for a bike I don't even have tried. Its also a bit to tall for me and carries its wheight quite high. For a price lower then the Tenere I have got a bike with two sets of wheels, making it easy to switch between knobbies and street tires. And way better fuel range. BUT. When I am starting to explore the Alps I will have to ride long stretches of Autobahn, and will probably be heavy loaded. THEN I may buy a larger bike again for example the big V-Strom, Africa Twin or a 1250GS....or similar.
@@thetubelesschannel Hi Sven, hope you are well and thank you for the detailed answer.
It is sure a valid case that you have speed limit and you follow it (at least most of the times).
Where I live in Greece, the speed limit is higher like 130km/h in left line but most people go above 150 with no second thought.
Having a pillion with you and touring would possibly need bigger bike but for one person and (a bit) off-road, it's good.
I am also waiting for the long-awaited AfricaTwin 700(?), Transalp 650(?), whatever they come up with in 1-2 years as they said they are preparing something similar if it's true at all.
Last question: Have you ever tried the vStrom 650 (XT) 2017+?
Seems like the "perfect" one with having in thought every single aspect in your mind, like mpg, weight, comfort, torque, price, etc.
@@panos9186 hi no I haven't tried that one yet....
I would be interested to know what you think of the v strom 650. I've just bought one, trading in my 2019 honda cb500x. I think the 650 has all the real world power anybody needs , if there honest. It feels so planted compared to my cb500x.
I purchased a 2019 vstrom650xt ( glacier white ) a few months back. The bike is almost as quick as the 1000. The machine is planted and feels so sure footed it’s hard to compare anything I’ve ridden in the past. The Suzuki engineers nailed it. .For me the 650 is ideal. I absolutely love this bike. Purchased the outback motortek skid plate and bars.
I don't think twice the price means twice the fun! Wouln't replace my CB500X for this though!
100Nm at 6000rpm
I had a 2019 cb500x, it was a great bike but not quite right for me .
I've bought a v strom 650, it's about 25% more to buy but at least 50% better ( for me ) the 1000/1050 are too much. Just love the v twin engine. ; )
What is your height? Did you have any trouble getting your feet on the ground?
It has the same seat height as my Rally Raid modified CB500X, so its a height I am used to. I am 178 cm and don't think the seat height is a challenge. Almost flat footed.
Har du lagt merke til forbruket ?
Så, er det noe som er verdt 220K ?
Gikk ikke inn i slike detaljer, for kort prøvetur til å ha noen bestemt oppfatning og jeg har ikke funnet noen data på det.
Prisen virker å være konkurransedyktig tatt i betraktning utstyrsnivået. Passer sykkelen til behovet så er det en kurant pris.
@@thetubelesschannel tidligere Vstrom 1000 har havnet på tilbud ganske raskt etter at de ble introdusert. Mulig at Korona viruset og fallende kronekurs vil endre på dette. Men jeg føler at Vstromen slik det ser ut nå er litt overpriset i forhold til f.eks Triumph Tiger 900 GT Pro, som koster 180.000,- og har alt mulig av "gadgets".
No braking or cornering? That was a very "benevolent" test on gravel, Sven. :-)
As I said, I don't own the bike ;-) And the tires is 90/10 - 80/20
Test bikes in Norway - COST a buckle if damaged
@@sandwaves5642 - Got it! Yes, as I recall, *everything* costs a lot in Norway (with the exception, maybe, of electricity).
@@daveinwla6360 that's right :-)
@@thetubelesschannel far too heavy for off road, would say the KTM 790 Adventure would be a better alternative, will you be able to test one?
Hi everyone i want to but a Suzuki DL 650 its a. 2005 with 159000 on the clock the current owner said he rebuilt the engine 8 months ago please i need some advice
glad du gikk for T7. ellers så ville du angret med tanke på offroad mellom v-strom og T7. og T7 er betydelig bedre skikket offroad i forhold til v-strom.
Enig. V-Strom er mer en allround sykkel, for tung for off road, meget bra for grusveger.
@@thetubelesschannel Helt enig
Thank you Sven for give us reviews, in fact ai don't really like this bike. Beeing new I think there are lot better trails bike 1000cc as Africa Twin or Bmw 1250gs, beeing heavy as same but more confortable por use and better quality. In my opinion Suzuki have to improve a lot os things in all them bikes.
Thank you again Sven, stay save with the lockdown.
Thanks and stay safe !
Those other two bikes are considerably more money though.
Thanks. Did you ride the older 1000? If so, how is it compared to the new 1050?
Yes I have done but so long time ago and so short a ride that its difficult for me to compare.
@@thetubelesschannel thanks
Nice bike, and cheap. But GSA 1250 is, for me, a much better bike in any way. Except price:)
I'm corious Sven, if you will exchange your nice HONDA into the V-Strom 1050... The SUZUKI is quite similar to my bike, the Honda Varadero 1000, but more modern and a bit lighter. I'm still in love with my Varadero 1000 with V2 engine, but only 95 horses and 95 Nm of torque. But it still runs very nicely and powerful enough. I love its V2 engine...
I have no plans to exchange bike. The CB500X will be kept for all kinds of trips. But I may buy a powerful tourer (sports tourer or adventure bike) for use after retirement. For those long trips down Europe mostly on asphalt and heavy loaded.
@@thetubelesschannel Ahhh, ok... that makes sence... for I think thar for the norwegian roads, your CB 500x is perfect. I think, that the SUZUKI is a good choice... as I know you, you surely will try out the HONDA Africa Twin as well... :-)
@@freddy7700 I have tried both the standard and the adventure sports, but not the newest generation.
@@thetubelesschannel ok Sven... I'm very curious what decision you will make finaly...
Norwegian nice
don't know what it sounds like in reality but i sounds not so good on your video almost like the gearing isn't so good,
But i will test ride one for the fun of it
I think it is because I placed the mic too near the engine. It picked up sounds you normally not will hear.
will you be buying one ??
No but I liked it very much....I need an even more offroad oriented bike and bought a T7
Sounds funny doesn’t it?
Quite characteristic sound....and my mic picks up everything :-P
It’s just his mic, very sensitive.
no one else in the video.... roads were empty.... the dock were also empty.... where is everybody??? lol
hehe sparsely populated this country...
@@thetubelesschannel nice. you can have all the roads to yourself. lol.
That engine noise would drive me insane it sounds like a dam food blender, compared to your CB500X the power and weight will be a hindrance off road and consume almost twice as much as your Honda.
The mic was placed at the dash, and doesn't gives a fair impression of the sound. It will be masked by wind noise and you will also hear exhaust better when riding.
@@thetubelesschannel let's hope for plenty of
wind?
Too bad the screen is not adjustable when driving as the old one 🤔
But most riders find their favorite position and stick to that...
Ole Shotokan and how often do you want to adjust the height of the windscreen? And why? Your height changing often?
@@salzdorfer I have done it often enough on my DL 1000 and find it very practical to be able to do it while riding :-)
I have the same Bike 2018 model V strøm xt 1000
Nice Bike but in my opinion to heavy.
It depends of the use I think. Most people buying this type Adventure bikes only occantional hits gravel and for that it is capable. Would not take such a heavy bike to off road sceneries....
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Can't compare against the Honda African Twin V-Strom is disappointing
Oh no please Sven don't sell the CB500X for that ugly truck bike !
Yup. It will be interesting to see next year's model, as ADV bikes seem
to be getting nasal truncations à la Ténéré 700 and Sven's CB500X.
I have to agree not the best looking bike and the sound could be very annoying. Perhaps you should review the Honda AT.
No plans to sell my CB500X :-)
@@johnmfjw taste is always very subjective....and fun to discuss :-)
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Thanks for watching !
You started out calling it Beautiful ???
If there is one thing, the DL1050 is not. Then its beautiful !
Its a fine bike, and might one day have one. But its very ugly.
I now have DL1000 K7 - the very old version. Even that is prettyer than the DL1050.
AND THATS A FACT !
Haha, It just may take some time to get used to the looks :-) I like it, its...different !
Sven Olsen Different is the right word.
But no doubt, that its a fine bike for long holidays on two wheels.
My grandmother can drive faster...
Mine too :-) Faster than yours !