Suzuki Vstrom 1050 - King Of The Road

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6 ай бұрын

The Suzuki Vstrom 1050. Suzuki’s road oriented adventure bike.
Overall length 2,390mm (94.1in)
Overall height 1,505mm (59.3in)
Ground clearance 190mm (7.5in)
Kerb mass 252.0kg (554bs)
Overall width 960mm (94.1in)
Wheelbase 1,595mm (62.8in)
Seat height 880mm (34.6in)
Fuel capacity 20.0 litres (4.4UK gallons)
Engine capacity 1037cc
Bore 100.0mm x 66.0mm (3.9in x 2.6in)
Lubrication Wet-sump
Fuel system Fuel injection
Drive Chain
MPG* 54.2
Power 79.0kW @ 8500rpm (107.4PS)
Engine 4-stroke, liquid-cooled, DOHC, 90˚ V-Twin
Compression ratio 11.5 : 1
Ignition Electronic ignition
Transmission 6-speed constant mesh
Starter Electric
CO2 115 g/km
Torque 100.00Nm @ 6000rpm (73.76lb.ft)
Front suspension Inverted telescopic, coil spring, oil damped
Front brakes Disc, twin
Front tyres 110/80R19M/C 59V
Rear suspension Link type, coil spring, oil damped
Rear brakes Disc
Rear tyres 150/70R17M/C 69V tubeless
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@markb3180 6 ай бұрын

I've never been interested in adventure bikes and to be honest considered them as boring! How wrong I was after owning a quite a few modern classics I've changed my bike for a Suzuki V storm 1050 and what a difference it's made to my riding experience. I can now travel many miles and arrive feeling as fresh as a daisy, no more feeling tired with aching legs and back! The v storm suits me down to the ground with a relaxed upright riding position, screen to keep the wind and rain off me and a wonderful engine.

@TAYM 6 ай бұрын

Thanks Mark 😁 yes, I have known a lot of folk say very similar things 😁

@SteveWKk 5 ай бұрын

Sounds like heaven!

@terrellgarren7125 6 ай бұрын

Good review. I sold a Duc Multi 1200 and bought a used V-STROM 1050XT. I miss the thrill of the Mult's engine but that's about it. The V does 90% of what the Multi does for 70% of the cost. Factor in the V's reliability and cost of ownership and the smart money buys the V.

@TAYM 6 ай бұрын

Thanks TG 😁 yes, it’s where the smart money goes I think 😁

@SenditATVSSLEDS 4 ай бұрын

This may be the video that made me buy one. That colour looks awesome.

@TAYM 4 ай бұрын

Excellent 😁 wonderful motorcycle that will last for decades 😁 thanks S😁

@ianoneil4444 6 ай бұрын

Another splendid review ... Thank you.

@TAYM 6 ай бұрын

Thanks IAO😁

@benkelly2190 6 ай бұрын

Nice bike, and it a V twin, can’t go wrong with a great v. Nice review mate. Nice!👍🏻

@TAYM 6 ай бұрын

Thanks BK 😁

@volt8684 6 ай бұрын

Great vlog Taym, these bikes are such fantastic value. Second hand they are super value. I rode one and the 650 back to back and at 6’2”but an old creaky frame, I preferred the smaller bike. I couldn’t explain but found the 1050 harder to clock leg over. Those v twins are just incredible tractable power at any revs

@TAYM 6 ай бұрын

Totally agree, 659 is plenty and more usable 😁 thanks Volt 😁

@redhedhair 6 ай бұрын

I love suzuki for styling the 1050 after the DR Big 800... thanks TAYM 👍

@TAYM 6 ай бұрын

Thanks RH 😁

@paulwatts905 6 ай бұрын

Such a quiet bike , nice 👍. I love the big monsters but i don,t need the weight and size, as most of us have found in most occasions a smaller slower lighter bike is all we "need" 😉

@TAYM 6 ай бұрын

Thanks PW 😁 very true 😁

@greywolf9292 6 ай бұрын

Another marvellous review Mr TAYM and thanks for yet another mention 👍😀 I really do hope you make it up to Scotland this year, myself Alex and TP would be delighted to show you some very scenic roads. I was never tempted by the V-Strom but now that Suzuki have made it more of an adventure bike with the DE version, it's definitely a contender especially at its price point.

@TAYM 6 ай бұрын

Thanks GW 😁 will have to try and make it happen this year 😁

@konstantinostzanakis2050 4 ай бұрын

Great review for a great bike if you know what you want... I was a happy v strom 650 owner ( first gen) for 200.000 km whith no issues at all, after having a major accident went on a 1050 xt 2022 for a year now... After 30.000 km I could not be happier, love the looks, love the engine, love the reliability, I ride it daily and it always gives me an extra reason to smile.

@TAYM 4 ай бұрын

Bloody marvellous 😁 such good bikes 😁 thanks K 😁

@Suzuki_Ste 6 ай бұрын

A great bike Mr Taym really miss my v-strom the old 1000cc one was a monster to ride big thumping v twin, I like it in red but like you said blue for Suzuki lol went all over the uk on my old one. Keep up the good work and roll on spring ride safe and shiny side up.😊

@TAYM 6 ай бұрын

Thanks SS 😁 wonderful bikes 😁

@MarkLAdkins01 6 ай бұрын

Though I am not a big fan of ADV bikes, I have to say that given your video, the soft spot in my heart for Suzukis and my willingness to basically try anything once, I may have to give this one a go! BTW, funny you had a TL as just before I found my GSX-R 1000 I was chatting with a fellow about a TL. 👍 Wonderful bikes!

@TAYM 6 ай бұрын

😂😂😂 thanks MA 😁 yes there isn’t many of us who survived the TL days 😂😂😂😂 all the fun of the fair without any of the safety features 😂😂😂 that about sums up the late 90’s early 00’s 😂😂

@MsDenver2 6 ай бұрын

Looks like it’s got good road presence, nice and tall to give you really good views of the road ahead, I prefer blue and yellow and a lovely green 😊👍

@TAYM 6 ай бұрын

Absolutely 😁 thanks MsD 😁

@Stefan_trekkie 6 ай бұрын

The look of that bike reminds me about the old DR 800 BIG ... I liked that bike, a mate of mine had one in blue.. He loved it and ride it everywhere for many years. At that time the Africa twin 750 was my dream bike but I was short of money and rode Transalp 400 .. Marvelous little machine. I was in adv bikes for many many years. Before the segment blow up like today. There where literally 6-7 modeled to choose from the 90s. The 1050 has an optional central stand.. My opinion that big bikes made for long tours must be shaft drive or at least belt drive. Like on my brother's Super Tenere 1200. Kawasaki use Tokico brakes on their sport bikes.

@TAYM 6 ай бұрын

Yes, funny how it all took off 😁 even when I got my first gen 1 Vstrom they won’t that popular 😁 thanks Stefan 😁

@loki1066 6 ай бұрын

Got looking bike - top salesman, Mr Taym

@TAYM 6 ай бұрын

😂😂😂 thanks Loki 😁

@GOODMANISM 2 ай бұрын

멋진 영상 잘 보았습니다.❤

@melfzs 6 ай бұрын

Morning TAYM, great video, I love my 2014 650 'Strom I've had it coming up for eight years and 65,000 miles now, I've had a test ride on the previous 1000 to this one and it was a brilliant bike and so easy to ride but it was more of a want than a need ,so the 650 stays, and it's taken me and my missus everywhere without issue, so we couldn't bare to part with it ,it's been like a faithful dog to us really 😆, the missus refers to it as "Mr Strom" the most comfortable bike in the world! So yeah in our biased opinion too , the Vstrom's are the best of all the adventure style bikes, and what other owners group has got a name as cool as "Strom troopers " eh ? 😅 Cheers have a great weekend 👍 Mel

@volt8684 6 ай бұрын

Totally agree

@TAYM 6 ай бұрын

Totally agree, the 650 is the one I think 😁 thanks DT 😁

@timparish172 6 ай бұрын

You’d be more than welcome in the Hebrides Mr TAYM, and you’d ride some fantastic roads on the way!

@TAYM 6 ай бұрын

Thanks TP 😁 definitely on the list 😁

@michaelpullen8527 6 ай бұрын

Hi , great to get the feeling of being back on my old black n gold 1050. Absolute great bike but had to P/X for tiger because on more than one occasion when she was tank full on slow turns would catch me out and would nearly be too much to recover, and that’s with me being 6’2’’. Also wheeling her about was unnerving when going backwards in garage. The weight was the only issue. Hopefully when health issues sorted will be back to meet ups this year.

@TAYM 6 ай бұрын

Yes, the tiger 900 is a very nice bike and I loved mine, did a lot of miles in a very short time 😁 the Aragon looks fantastic too 😁

@user-gz3gc1fe2f 5 ай бұрын

Good bike, I have 1050XT and very happy after street bikes.

@TAYM 5 ай бұрын

Thanks B 😁

@hughgardiner2247 6 ай бұрын

Nice , steady Vstrom ! Suzuki do make good bikes My 650 suits me 30 degrees here in Kiwiland TAYM 😊🌞🔥

@TAYM 6 ай бұрын

Thanks HG 😁 they certainly do 😁

@ruahinesrider 6 ай бұрын

To hot 🥵 to get out here in Kiwi land 30-32° tar melting & road heat coming up off road 🥵🥵.When it's like this you go out at 6-6:30am for a ride & home before 10am befyit gets to hot or after tea about 6pm till & home by 9pm to avoid the heat.When you do ride in 30°plus weather & always wear a jacket you drink about a gallon of water & sweat it out.

@TAYM 6 ай бұрын

@@ruahinesrider 😂😂😂

@Triumphandme 5 ай бұрын

My second Strom is a 2021 LCD model, fantastic bike, not much more needed. Like drivers I have alu luggage for big trips, and the older plastic luggage for day to day. My XT model is all I need! Great bikes!😅

@TAYM 5 ай бұрын

Thanks T&M😁 fantastic bike 😁

@GapBahnDirk 6 ай бұрын

We have to love a Suzuki, even one masquerading as a Kawasaki in red. It seems to be pretty good value too. 👍👍

@TAYM 6 ай бұрын

😂😂😂😂 thanks GBD 😁

@Grumpy-Goblin 6 ай бұрын

Great review TAYM, you do seem to be very much attracted to those Suzuki v twins and I can see why. Suzuki always seem to produce bikes that work but with a value for money price tag and yet somehow I'm never attracted enough to buy one and I don't know why because they seem great bikes. This one would be too tall for me so it definitely won't be on the list but it does look a great bike.

@TAYM 6 ай бұрын

Adventure bikes are like drugs, you look at those with them and think no way but then you ride one and you are addicted 😂😂😂 (a bit like the torque on the T120) 😁thanks Mike 😁

@rob-zx9kf Ай бұрын

Yeah, I remember buying Cherry lips from the corner shop about 60years ago when 650s were seen as big powerful bikes.

@TAYM Ай бұрын

😂😂😂 thanks Rob 😁

@ioandragulescu6063 5 ай бұрын

switched about 4 months ago from a 2019 650 to this, in blue and I just love it. It's the 650 but better in all aspects but what surprised me the most is how it feels physically smaller when riding. The cockpit view, the triangle and arms position, just perfect for me. I did thinned it by 7 kilos (lithium battery and center stand removal) and added some bits and bobs. Btw the info in the description is wrong, seems to be from the DE version.

@TAYM 4 ай бұрын

Thanks IO 😁 yes, I shall change that 😁 great bikes 😁 both the 650 and 1050 😁

@mikerider58 6 ай бұрын

The oil 🛢 filter sump shield does a pretty good job of hiding the plumbing associated with V TWIN Motors. It takes away that bare steam engine look you see on Suzuki and Ducati V Twins. Beautiful bike, thanks Taym.

@TAYM 6 ай бұрын

Thanks MR 😁 yes, my SV has the same issue 😂😂😂

@mikerider58 6 ай бұрын

@@TAYM l always thought if l owned a Ducati or Suzuki vtwin I'd get a Plastic cover, or bottom fairing , something that looked good . That black sump cover really does help to tidy that up.

@TAYM 6 ай бұрын

@@mikerider58 Yes, my gen 1 vstrom had a full fairing, can you believe 😁

@johnfountain8588 6 ай бұрын

Had the strom 650 in blue but decided not to keep it as it was getting a bit too tall to get the leg over and I’m 6’2” I’ve been seriously considering a RE 500 classic but that went away as soon as I checked out the RE 350 reborn and I feel that will be my next bike - and I’ve had so many bikes in my 75 yearsI’ve lost count I enjoy your vlogs and know your used to riding in wet conditions and the speed of the video throws the actual speed off but you don’t seem to have much fear of the weather and more fear of someone backing into you Great vlog thanks for the ride along Regards from Florida from an ex pat Welshman

@TAYM 6 ай бұрын

Thanks JF 😁 that’s brilliant and a great summary of me 😂😂😂

@pinkiewerewolf 6 ай бұрын

Great looking VStrom, I like the colors and the color matched wheels. Usually, I don’t care for the street going version of the VStrom (likewise with the KTM 1290 SA-S version. I have the S version of the 890 Adventure. I like the 890 OK in the S version though I think the R version looks better.) but I like the lines of this bike. Like you mentioned about being on a long distance ride, the looks importance vanishes when we’re enjoying the ride for all of those miles and conditions. Add in the great Suzuki reliability and that is one less worry to have. Excellent look Mr TAYM. 👍😊

@TAYM 6 ай бұрын

Thanks PW 😁 yes, like with all the big versions, it their smaller siblings that always seem more appropriate 😁

@garryclarke-kray4071 6 ай бұрын

I’m more of a modern classic person but I really should try one of these out as they get good reviews and this bike is a handsome beast

@TAYM 6 ай бұрын

Thanks GCK 😁 be aware, once ridden 😁😂😂😂

@ioandragulescu6063 5 ай бұрын

I'll second that

@tenorbanjoguy 6 ай бұрын

My bro-in-law has this bike and it is heavy. He almost dumped it when his healthy body weight was not enough to do the job. Luckily I was there to offer plenty more!!!😂😂 really great bike and a great value to be sure!!!

@TAYM 6 ай бұрын

Brilliant 😁😂😂 what else are brother in laws for 😂😂 thanks TBG 😁

@VStrom2019 3 ай бұрын

I have the XT and love it completely apart from the screen. Replaced it immediately with an airflow as the buffeting was horrendous. Regardless, best bike I’ve had and even better than my old 650XT which I loved.

@TAYM 3 ай бұрын

Thanks VS 😁 high praise indeed 😁 I love the 650 😁

@user-ec9dh2oh5e 6 ай бұрын

HI nearly 8000 miles on a 1050xt bought new 2020... excellent bike in every way...only sold as a tad heavy for my aging muscles...😂 but a 650 vstrom has filled gap.. ...atb...

@TAYM 6 ай бұрын

Yes, the 650 😁 the only bike anyone needs 😁 thanks D 😁

@albundy643 6 ай бұрын

Lovely bike, and great review. I've given up trying to beat rr he's far too quick for me. 😂😂

@TAYM 6 ай бұрын

He’s on form this month 😂😂

@2wheeledwillie395 6 ай бұрын

Amazing bike👍 had 3 of the 1050s and now the Bonneville is going might get another one!....last bit was a joke,the Bonnie is a Keeper!!😂😂😂

@TAYM 6 ай бұрын

😂😂😂 stop it !!! 😂😂😂😂

@ruahinesrider 6 ай бұрын

Willie have new bike in a weeks time😁😆😂🤣.

@GapBahnDirk 6 ай бұрын

Yep. It's got to go...... 😂😂🤣🤣

@seancarter8006 6 ай бұрын

Yes come on Willie! on to the next!! 😂😂

@TAYM 6 ай бұрын

@@ruahinesrider 😂😂

@dungspreader 6 ай бұрын

Raspberry Ripple bike . Looks good in red . ( a decent colour for a change ) You can't go wrong with a VStrom . Ultra reliable bike . All you'll ever have to do is put tyres and chains on it . The 800 is for a single rider and this one is for two up plus luggage. 100-110 hp is the sweet spot any more is a waste and only good for bragging rights . The computers on the big hp shaft drive machines dumbs them down anyway.

@TAYM 6 ай бұрын

Thanks DS 😁

@SouthWest-jj8yu 6 ай бұрын

This updated model seems better than previous iterations but never been too keen on the looks think it’s that headlight. Through my biking life I’ve had lots of Hondas Yamahas and Kawasaki’s but never ever owned a Suzuki. Richy Vida, don’t know if you follow his channel has one on long term test, Suzuki just told him last week he can keep it for another year. He’s added another end can because like the headlight the standard one is a bit ugly.

@TAYM 6 ай бұрын

Thanks SW 😁 that’s amazing 😁 adventure bikes are always a bit ugly somewhere but once ridden people seem to forgive them it and end up loving them 😁 will have to watch RV 😁

@daintree2455 6 ай бұрын

Can't beat a V twin doesn't matter who makes them. Thanks TAYM.

@TAYM 6 ай бұрын

Absolutely 😁 thanks DT 😁

@barryjmarling 6 ай бұрын

Great video TAYM as always,hope you don’t think I’m being daft,but have never ridden a bike with quick shifter/auto blipper,as still only got a Bandit 1250,are they difficult to use/get used to? Is it the same as clutch less up shifting?

@TAYM 6 ай бұрын

Thanks BM 😁 not stupid at all 😁 they are simple to use, just don’t shut the throttle off, leave the clutch alone and change gear. It is hard to fight the urge to change in the usual way 😁

@WiltshireMan 5 ай бұрын

Splendiferous TAYM I've got the old model and its been a good bike, just got to get it serviced before the new riding season, it's the 15K service which is an expensive one. Ouch

@TAYM 5 ай бұрын

Yes, and the annoying thing is, no adjustments will be required 😁 thanks WM 😁

@5dTraveller 6 ай бұрын

It's nice to see a modern bike with a sensible front mudguard. Not sure about the colour, I never liked cherry flavoured sweets, I prefer the yellow one with gold rims. Another bike I considered before I bought the GSA but like the Tiger and most of the other big adventure bikes too tall and top heavy for me. Cheers, Mick

@TAYM 6 ай бұрын

Thanks 5dT😁 a banana flavoured version 😁

@5dTraveller 6 ай бұрын

Bit more of a kick, Limoncello I reckon 👍

@TAYM 6 ай бұрын

@@5dTraveller 😂😂😂

@adrianwood3659 4 ай бұрын

If the clutch was heavy there was something wrong with it. i`m on my second 1050, st was an XT 2nd as the video.The clutch on both have been really light & make both my 650 strom & a previous BMW R1200r & Triumph 1200 Explorer ALL seem heavy

@TAYM 4 ай бұрын

Thanks Adrian 😁

@judge4342 3 ай бұрын

This is very true. The clutch is something very important to adv bikes and no one on reviews talk about it . V strom s 1050 clutch is perfect!

@tannenherz 5 ай бұрын

High, i think, the foot-pegs have a smaller distance than all other adventure-bikes have, because of the V-motor. Thiis makes the bike much better in every curve. kindly Fiete

@TAYM 5 ай бұрын

Thanks TH 😁

@alxx1378 2 ай бұрын

Still riding my dl1000 2002 model never opened the engine. Bought it because the engine is as close as it can get to a Britten.

@TAYM 2 ай бұрын

Thanks A 😁

@johnimmins7302 6 ай бұрын

I like theses V-Vtroms but they are too big for me. I am now 76 and I am downsizing to smaller lighter bikes. I have a T100, BMW G310r and of course my beloved Honda CB250rs a photo of which you have featured on one of your mutters. I agree, the Suzuki's do look good in blue and yellow. The SV I love as you know but with the wife as pillion she needs a decent seat.😊👍🏍

@TAYM 6 ай бұрын

Thanks JI 😁 I also covet your rs 😁 very happy memories of mine 😁

@ytr8989 6 ай бұрын

Looks good. You didn’t have an opportunity to test its 150 mph top speed🌪

@TAYM 6 ай бұрын

😂😂😂 sadly not 😂😂😂 thanks ytr😁

@RLD_WAY 5 ай бұрын

Why you did not use the quick shifter?

@TAYM 5 ай бұрын

It didn’t have one as I recall🤔 thanks RLD😁

@tomstockell9481 6 ай бұрын

Bit too big for me and Dave - but obviously Marvellous…there’s something very cool about it …😊

@TAYM 6 ай бұрын

😂😂😂😂 thanks Tom 😁

@iantownsend17 6 ай бұрын

Nice bike. I just don't understand why manufacturers make their road version of an off-road bike with such a hi seat. It's a road bike it should be lower. Their are plenty of bikes I would buy but I can't due to seat height ! I'm sure I'm not below height at 5-8 and 31-1/2 inside leg. Plenty off go fast and cruisers with lower seats but not many bikes with the comfortable upright seating for the 55 and over blokes unless you're a giant such as yourself 😄😁😆😅🤣😂. That's my rant done ! Great review, and I'm looking forward to the new GSX-S1000GX 👌

@TAYM 6 ай бұрын

Thanks IT 😁 and on your last point 😁 it’s in the can 😁

@brettroman3218 6 ай бұрын

😅😅 Thanks for not calling it a ‘beast’ Mr.TAYM. Wonderful long distance machine though!

@TAYM 6 ай бұрын

Thanks BR 😁 absolutely wonderful bike 😁

@richardbarton2709 6 ай бұрын

Rather fugerly

@TAYM 6 ай бұрын

😂😂 thanks RB 😁

@gwynnromano5881 6 ай бұрын

Suzuki needs to get with the times. That front mudguard covers too much of the wheel. They need one that’s about eight inches long and sits on top of the tire that will allow the front of the motor to be covered with muck.

@TAYM 6 ай бұрын

😂😂😂 thanks GR 😁 you don’t get to see that very often 😂😂

@derekskinner8682 6 ай бұрын

Proper V strom , maybe they should have called the 800's P strom . 😂

@TAYM 6 ай бұрын

😂😂😂 thanks DS 😁

@exeterrider 6 ай бұрын

Very capable bikes. Brilliant mile munchers.... As normal Suzuki don't shout about their bikes so should have sold many more.

@volt8684 6 ай бұрын

I never thought I would own a v strom let alone a 650 but an extended test ride I couldn’t wait to put my money down. Still in love with it now every ride as when first got it. It amazes me on the comfort and suspension. I ride in rough roads in wales and two wheels always on the road not bucking bronco

@exeterrider 6 ай бұрын

@@volt8684 bucking bronco😂sb73 really enjoys his too👍🍻

@TAYM 6 ай бұрын

Yes, very capable and reliable bikes 😁 thanks ER 😁

@TAYM 6 ай бұрын

Thanks Volt 😁

@sambagogo777 6 ай бұрын

It might help you get more views if the bike's name is typed correctly in the title. It's V-Strom, not "Vstrom".

@Snapper2110 6 ай бұрын

Would that make it a Vee Tack Strom or a Vee Dash Strom then, cos I prefer Vee Strom...Bit pedantic for a Saturday.

@TAYM 6 ай бұрын

Thanks SB 😁 I tend to use what the hashtag says is the most popular but having said that i try not to chase views 😁 but you are right, I should put the correct names 😁

@TAYM 6 ай бұрын

😂😂

@sambagogo777 6 ай бұрын

@@TAYM You're welcome. Just trying to help you make those KZfaq megabucks to keep Bertie in tip top form!

@TAYM 6 ай бұрын

@@sambagogo777 😂😂😂 thanks SB 😁 that would be nice and would allow me to make better videos and even maybe get more manufacturers on board 😁 but having fun and the interaction with everyone is the main aim😁 least until I can retire 😁😂😂