I own a 2018 V-Strom 1000, buttery smooth and absolute joy to ride. Very underrated for the ride you get. I have owned a few dozen motorbikes,

I know this is an older post and see the 2017 models they are riding. I purchased the 2014 1000 Adventure and with the savings on the price I was able to do a lot to get it set for ME. I put on different off road pegs, skid pan, more body/engine protection, higer adjustable windshield, better on/off road tires, and even more padding on the seat for my old bones. I have taken this more places than it was designed for and had very few issues. I have ridden over 50 years, raced motox, rode a LOT of enduro and just love riding in general. These bikes were made to let you set them up for what you like to do, and they will do it quite well. All the ADV bikes are amazing and it just has to be what YOU want. I like the Vstrom for the way it handles in all weather (I ride all year in the Mid Atlantic), its versatility and its bullet proof low maintenance. Ride a few before you decide and I think you will be surprised that the Vstrom will be a very strong contender for all around. I was really loving the Versys 1000 (always rode mainly Kawasaki) but like to get off the beaten path too so chose the Vstrom. I love this bike!

Really glad this review is still active! I just sold my 04 V1K and got an 18V1K. I don't offroad ride, but hit a few unpaved roads and well-traveled trails. What I'm getting from this review is in the right hands - and with the right tires - this will easily take you just about anywhere. And that's the bullseye in Suzuki's product brief. I have to concur that this has to be one of the most underrated bikes on the market. I almost bought a very well sorted BMW 1300GT but - hearing directly from owners they are wonderful machines ...when they work - woke up in time to find another V-Strom. Time to pile on the miles!

These two obviously know what they're talking about. Handsome, underrated bike, too.

Life long rider over 55 years on two wheels currently own 08 V Strom and 15 Triumph Scrambler. 10,000 miles last year combined on the bikes. Admittedly 90/ 10 street bias have owned 36 different bikes over the years and my v strom will be at my estate sale its not great at anything but its good at everything love the character of the L twin.......

I had the Gen 1 V Strom. After nearly 30,000 miles mainly off road it is overall a great bike as you convey here. I think the 99HP/75 or so FtLbs of torque are perfect for off road riding. However, the ground clearance is still a big issue. At 6.5 inches of clearance in stock form adding a real skid plate drops it to less than 6" of clearance. If they could have come up with 2 more inches and a 21" tire option on the XT the V Strom could have been a contender with the KTM ADV range and the Africa Twin.

Couple of things spring to mind watching this review. i) How on earth did we ever survive in the past without a full electronics package? ii) These bikes are comically inexpensive on the secondhand market leaving huge leeway for top quality modifications, accessories and travel expenses.

great review and I'm happy to hear from those expert on that particular bike.👍

i own the little 650 2018;;;;;; one year and 24000 km..... this is by far the best bike i had..... a true joy to ride

Lovely bike, Lovely straight to the point review, liked and subscribed!

Thnx for the review. I am looking for a replacement of my 2005 BMW r1200gs and are very interested in the Vstrom 1000, however the 1050 is on the market these days, I really like the 1000 more. Taste is in the eye of the beholder I quess. Nice to see you guys take the vstrom on offroad tracks. 75 percent of the time I will use the bike for commuting to work every day (110 miles vv). And offroad the rest of the time. And with offroad I mean gravelroads and dirttracks like in your video. I do not intend to use it like a cross or enduro/trailbike. Nice to see the Strom is up to the job. Good work.

Excelente prueba amigos , espero que este modelo llegue pronto a mi pais , Chile. Saludos.

great motorbikes and great video, thanks!

Greg Alberton. Yeah I remember you. You were fast!

I have the 2016 model and I think this bike is perfect for any person who wants to use his bike in all terrain. But I don´t like the height between the ground and the motor base is too low.

Got one myself this year. Got some goodies on order for it.

Nice review, thanks gents...

I am about to buy my buddies 2004 VStrom DL 1000 it's got 58000k on it and he only wants 2500.00. He's been the only owner of the bike and has taken good care of it, all the maintenance has been kept up on it. I hear that in higher mileage bikes that they can have stator problems but that's supposed to be at around 80,000k. If I can get that out of it I'll be happy.

Nice presentation but would have liked to have seen more riding on mixed terrain with more expert commentary...

Cruise, 6 gallon tank?