Suzuki V-Strom 1050 (1050XT, 1050 DE): review, history, specs

Class: dual sport

Production: 2020+ (production – November 2019)

Models
Suzuki V-Strom 1050 2020+ (All markets)	Suzuki V-Strom 1050XT 2020-2022 (All markets)	Suzuki V-Strom 1050 DE 2023+ (All markets)
Suzuki V-Strom 1050	Suzuki V-Strom 1050XT	Suzuki V-Strom 1050 DE

Suzuki V-Strom 1050 DE:

Spoked wheels
21' front wheel
+ 10 mm suspensions travel
+ 25 mm ground clearance

Suzuki V-Strom 1050: electronic equipment

ABS
SCAS (Suzuki Clutch Assist System)
Suzuki Easy-Start-System
Low RPM Assist
Ride-by-Wire throttle
SIRS (Suzuki Intelligent Ride System) package: Motion Track Brake System, Hill Hold Control System, Slope Dependent Control System, Load Dependent Control System, Cruise Control System, Suzuki Drive Mode Selector (SDMS), Traction Control System
Quickshifter - 2023+
5' TFT colour display - 2023+
+ Gravel (G) mode in the Suzuki Traction Control System - 2023+

History

History
Year	Country	Name / Frame / Engine
2020	All	Name: Suzuki V-Strom 1050 + 1050XT Code: DL1050RQM0 + DL1050RCM0
2021	All	Name: Suzuki V-Strom 1050 + 1050XT Code: DL1050RQM1 + DL1050RCM1
2022	All	Name: Suzuki V-Strom 1050 + 1050XT Code: DL1050RQM2 + DL1050RCM2
2023	All	Name: Suzuki V-Strom 1050 + 1050 DE Code: DL1050RRM3 + DL1050DEM3
2024	All	Name: Suzuki V-Strom 1050 + 1050 DE Code: DL1050RRM4 + DL1050DEM4

Specifications

Suzuki V-Strom 1050: specs.

Specifications
DIMENSIONS	Overall length	2265 mm / 89,2 in 2390 mm / 94,1 in - V-Strom 1050 DE
	Overall width	870 mm / 34,2 in – V-Strom 1050 940 mm / 37,0 in – V-Strom 1050XT, V-Strom 1050 (2023+) 960 mm / 37,8 in – V-Strom 1050 DE
	Overall height	1470-1515 mm / 57,9-59,6 in (adjustable windscreen) – V-Strom 1050 1465-1510 mm / 57,7-59,4 in (adjustable windscreen) – V-Strom 1050XT 1505 mm / 59,3 in – V-Strom 1050 DE
	Seat height	855 mm / 33,7 in (820-880 mm, adjustable) – V-Strom 1050 850 mm / 33,5 in (820-870 mm, adjustable) – V-Strom 1050XT 880 mm / 34,6 in – V-Strom 1050 DE
	Wheelbase	1555 mm / 61,2 in 1595 mm / 62,8 in – V-Strom 1050 DE
	Ground clearance	165 mm / 6,5 in – V-Strom 1050 160 mm / 6,3 in – V-Strom 1050XT 190 mm / 7,5 in – V-Strom 1050 DE
	Dry weight
	Curb (wet) weight	236 kg / 520 lbs – V-Strom 1050 (2020-2022) 247 kg / 544 lbs – V-Strom 1050XT 242 kg / 520 lbs – V-Strom 1050 (2023+) 252 kg / 554 lbs – V-Strom 1050 DE
FRAME	Type	Bridge-type (aluminum)
	Front suspension, travel	43 mm inverted telescopic fork (fully adjustable), 160 mm / 6,3 in 43 mm inverted telescopic fork (fully adjustable), 170 mm / 6,7 in – V-Strom 1050 DE
	Rear suspension, travel	Swingarm with mono-shock (adjustable spring pre-load & rebound damping), 160 mm / 6,3 in Swingarm with mono-shock (adjustable spring pre-load & rebound damping), 168 mm / 6,6 in – V-Strom 1050 DE
	Front tire size	110/80-R19 M/C (59V) 90/90-21 M/C (54H) – V-Strom 1050 DE
	Rear tire size	150/70-R17 M/C (69V)
	Front brake	Double disc, 310 mm, 4-piston radial calipers (ABS)
	Rear brake	Single disc, 260 mm, 1-piston caliper (ABS)
	Fuel capacity	20,0 l / 5,28 US gal
	Trail	109 mm / 4,29 in 110 mm / 4,33 in – V-Strom 1050 (2023+) 126 mm / 4,96 in – V-Strom 1050 DE
	Fuel economy / consumption	4,9 l / 100 km (48 US mpg)^[1] 4,34 l / 100 km (54,2 US mpg)^[2] - 2023+
ENGINE	Type	Liquid-cooled 4-stroke
	Cylinder arrangement	2-cylinders, V-twin 90°
	Bore & Stroke	100,0 x 66,0 mm
	Displacement	1037 cm³ (63,3 cu in)
	Compression ratio	11.5:1
	Valve train	Chain driven DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder
	Max. power	107,4 hp (79,0 kW) / 8500 rpm
	Max. torque	100,0 Nm (10,2 kg*m) / 6000 rpm
	Acceleration 0 to 100 km/h (0-60 mph)	3,9 sec.^[3]
	Top speed	205 km/h (127 mph)^[4]
CARBURETION SYSTEM	Type	Fuel injection, 2x 45 mm
CARBURETION SYSTEM	ID
DRIVE TRAIN	Clutch	Wet, multi-plate, hydraulic operated
	Transmission	6-speed
	Final drive	Chain
	Primary reduction	1.840
	Final reduction	2.410
	Gear ratio I II III IV V VI	3.000 1.930 1.500 1.230 1.090 1.000
ELECTRICAL	Ignition	Transistorized
	Alternator	Three-phase A.C. Generator, 490W
	Battery capacity	12V-12Ah