Suzuki V-Strom 1050DE - Full Ride Review - On & Off-Road

The 2023 Suzuki V-Strom 1050DE is a more off-road focused version of the successful and much loved V-Strom 1050. The engine and chassis are pretty much unchanged, but the 1050DE gets a 21-inch front wheel, longer travel suspension and spoked wheels, as well as a few more rider modes and some small changes here and there. So has Suzuki produced a bike to mix it with the Adventure big boys? or is it just paying lip service? In this video, I take a good look at what its like both on and off road, and who exactly is the V-Strom 1050DE for?

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00:00 - Introduction
00:29 - Engine
02:19 - Suspension
04:09 - Ergonomics
09:16 - Specs and standard kit
10:28 - Windscreen
11:22 - Bike Walk Around
12:35 - Off-Road Ride
15:36 - Who is it for? and conclusions