the Changes to The new V-Strom 1050 are large and mainly concern the three areas of optics, Motor and electronics. Visually, Suzuki has let, as already in the last year, in the case of the Katana, by the own model history for inspiration. The Design is strongly reminiscent of the DR models, especially on the DR Big.
While the “Old” was always something good and interchangeable, the new V-Strom a stand-alone motorcycle with corners and edges. Nice that Suzuki is not afraid to go their own way, and a Bike not presents, which looks just like any other travel Enduro.
Ride-by-Wire and Euro-5
The V2 Motor has been revised (to meet Euro 5), comprising. Therefore, there is now for the first Time at the V-Strom also Ride-by-Wire and connected with three different driving modes. The Changes to the engine and its characteristics can only sit up and take notice: now, however, the maximum torque of 100 Nm all the 2000 rpm later at 6000 rpm. A backward step, although the performance increase of seven new 107 HP at 8500 rpm? May not. If you look at the torque curve more closely, one discovers that the V-Strom has lost compared to its predecessor only at the very bottom of torque. Starting around 3500 rpm, about 90 Nm, but the Band, with the tip of 100 Nm at 6000 rpm. The curve was flatter, and the torque stays up in the higher revs high. The result is unfolding in a very linear performance. The V-Strom engine is therefore still great, turns now felt even a bit free, sounds nice, and always offers deep bass without overwhelming the.
Three drive modes
The new Ride-by-Wire allows Suzuki, which equip the V-Strom for the first time, with different driving modes. And thanks to the new electronics (6-axis IMU), there is now a Hill-Hold and rear to control lift-off. Practically above all away from surfaced roads. The more accurate data of the new IMU could be optimised in addition, the cornering ABS, including Combi-brake System and regulates now are still fine. The traction control worked on the test drive, consistently scores, and by the way, in three stages regulate, as well as completely disable it.
conclusion
in Principle, the new is now 13 and’995 Swiss francs available Suzuki V-drive power very easy and handy. It is visually appealing, easy to turn and requires, even in fast changing curves hardly any effort. Only there loss, not a quick shifter (not even for extra charge).
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