Description
THE MASTER OF ADVENTURE
It’s built to perform, go the distance, and to get you there in comfort. With the V-Strom 1050, adventure touring was never better – and never more exciting!
V-Strom 1050 Highlights:
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- Handling designed for riding in comfort and performance for long-distance touring.
- Bi-directional Quick Shift for quicker, smoother shifting – NEW!
- Updated Ride-by-Wire electronic throttle control system
- Updated Cruise Control – NEW!
- New 5″ colour TFT LCD instrument panel – NEW!
EXPLORATION HAS NO LIMITS
V-STROM 1050 lets you freely escape into the wilderness and explore to your heart’s content. A sleek look with the latest features allows for a smooth and comfortable ride. Limitless potential to continue your adventure. Ride on, my friend. The latest generation of V-STROM is always by your side.
V-STROM 1050 has features that let you go the distance:
- A comfortable, upright riding position, with cast-aluminum wheels shod with a 19″ front and 17″ rear tire
- Large touring windscreen with handy quick-release height adjustment
- Convenient mounting bar for accessories like GPS plus USB port
- Two-piece seat built for comfort for rider and passenger
- Aluminum tapered handlebars provide good steering control plus vibration dampening
- Adjustable clutch and brake levers and shifter and rear brake pedal adjustments for an easy reach
ENGINE FEATURES
V-STROM 1050 features a proven design with 1037 cm3 V-twin engine with a deep rumble in the low rpm range, strong and linear torque in the mid rpm range and maximum power in the high rpm range. Other performance-enhancing technologies:
- New hollow sodium-filled exhaust valves to help reduce temperature in the combustion chamber – NEW!
- Updated six-speed transmission realizes smoother shifting and improved controllability – UPDATE
- Dual Spark Technology to maximize combustion efficiency
SUZUKI INTELLIGENT RIDE SYSTEM (SIRS)
Suzuki Intelligent Ride System (SIRS) is a system that better supports the rider in matching performance to the riding conditions, surface or preferred riding style. For the V-STROM 1050, emphasis is on riding distance in comfort, so SIRS offers a range of features to make riding more pleasurable.
- Bi-directional Quick Shift system (with ON/OFF) provides quicker and smoother operation without the need to operate the clutch lever – NEW!
- Suzuki Traction Control System (STCS)
- Ride-by-wire electronic throttle to respond faithfully to the rider’s intentions with a slightly stiffer grip action when opening the throttle to deliver greater controllability and an even more natural feel – UPDATE
- Cruise Control System is updated to allow for a broader range of speed and gear settings – UPDATE
- 3 mode settings + off allow the rider to control the performance characteristics
- Motion Track Brake System allows ABS activation when the bike is leaning into a corner
- Hill Hold Control System helps ensure smoother restarts after stopping on an incline
- Slope Dependent Control System provides more stable braking when travelling downhill
- Load Dependent Control System supports optimal braking when carrying a load
- Suzuki Easy Start System starts the engine with a quick press of the starter button
- Suzuki Clutch Assist System (SCAS) realizes a light touch to Clutch lever operation that helps reduce fatigue on long rides and contributes to smoother shifting
- Suzuki’s Low RPM Assist function helps maintain engine idle speed for smoother and easier starts
V-STROM CHASSIS
The V-STROM 1050 features fully adjustable KYB inverted front forks and adjustable link-type rear suspension, the ride is smooth, controllable, agile and stable. For sure stopping power and controllability, V-STROM 1050 has four-piston radial-mount front brake callipers mated with 310mm floating-mount dual discs.
V-STROM 1050 ELECTRONIC FEATURES
V-STROM 1050 features a new 5-inc colour TFT LCD multi-function instrument panel with both day and night visibility features for easy operability in all light conditions. A USB port is built into the left side of the meter cluster and a 12V DC outlet is supplied under the seat to charge devices.
LED LIGHTING
It also features full LED lighting with both the front stacked headlight for a clear view of what’s ahead, along with compact LED position lights, turn signals and tail light to ensure visibility.
SPECIFICATIONS
| Type | 4-stroke, liquid-cooled, DOHC, 90-degree V-twin |
| Displacement | 1037cc |
| Bore x Stroke | 100.0 mm x 66.0 mm (3.9 in. x 2.6 in.) |
| Compression Ratio | 11.5:1 |
| Fuel System | Fuel injection, Ride-by-Wire equipped |
| Starter | Electric |
| Lubrication | Wet sump |
| Ignition | Electronic ignition (transistorized) |
| Traction Control | Suzuki Traction Control System |
| ABS | Suzuki Antilock Braking System |
| Transmission | 6-speed constant mesh |
| Clutch | Wet, multi-plate type |
| Final Drive | Chain, O-ring type, RK525SMOZ8, 116 links |
| Length | 2265 mm (89.2 in.) |
| Width | 940 mm (37.0 in.) |
| Height | 1515 mm (59.6 in.) |
| Wheelbase | 1555 mm (61.2 in.) |
| Seat Height | 855 mm (33.7 in.) |
| Curb Mass | 242 kg (534 lbs) |
| Suspension Front | Inverted telescopic, coil spring, oil damped |
| Suspension Rear | Link type, single shock, coil spring, oil damped |
| Brakes Front | Tokico, 4-piston calipers, twin disc |
| Brakes Rear | Nissin, 2-piston, single disc |
| Tires Front | 110/80R19 M/C (59V), tubeless |
| Tires Rear | 150/70R17 M/C (69V), tubeless |
| Fuel Tank | 20.0 L (5.3 US gal.) |
12-month unlimited mileage limited warranty