V-STROM 1050

KYB inverted front forks with 43mm inner tubes deliver a smooth, controllable ride and feature stable damping characteristics well suited to adventure riding. Fully adjustable, they allow you to match settings to your preference or intended use. The link-type monoshock KYB rear suspension contributes to agility and stability, and its preload can be adjusted by simply turning the dial by hand. The V-Strom 1050 suspension adopts a stroke, with 160mm of front and 160mm of rear travel, perfect for on-road adventures or lighter use on unpaved roads.

The DR-Z800 desert racer made design history when Suzuki entered it in the 1988 Paris-Dakar Rally, introducing a unique new concept to the rally scene that remains popular with motorcyclist today. The DR-Z was compact, light and tough as nails. One of its most striking design elements was the radical new design expression of the prominent “beak” out front. As evidenced by its modern interpretation of the “beak” design, The new V-Strom 1050 remains true to this heritage.

The V-Strom 1050 uses a new custom 5-inch colour TFT display that features clearly legible information displays. The high-quality display keeps you fully aware of all the bike’s systems and settings and supplies vital real time operating status information.  The tachometer does double duty as a programmable rpm indicator light that blinks when the engine reaches a pre-set speed, and another new function displays large pop-up alerts and warnings. Manual or automatic switching settings for the day (white) and night (black) display modes let you maximise visibility at any hour and in any riding situation.