Suzuki V-strom 1050 De Review

Item: Suzuki V-strom 1050 De
Rating: 8.3
Author: Motoryk

"The sensible adventurer's choice that actually gets ridden hard."

Long-distance tourers wanting unfussy, reliable adventure $9,500-$13,500 used 2021-2024

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Key Specs

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Top Speed

210 km/h (estimated; note: manufacturer does not officially publish top speed)

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Power

107 hp

@ 8,500 rpm

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Torque

100 Nm

@ 6,000 rpm

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Fuel Economy

18.2 km/L

43 mpg · 5.5–6.5 L/100km (approx. 15–18 km/L, typical real-world average)

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Service Every

6,000 km

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Weight

247 kg

(wet/curb weight)

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Engine

1037cc V-twin (90°), DOHC, liquid-cooled

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Seat Height

855 mm

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Transmission

6-speed

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Used Buyer Review

The V-Strom 1050DE is one of those bikes that rewards you for actually using it rather than just owning it. The 1037cc V-twin pulls strong from about 3,000rpm and never feels stressed, which matters when you're loaded up with luggage doing real miles. The DE spec adds proper Showa skyhook semi-active suspension and spoked wheels with tubeless tires — genuinely useful kit, not marketing fluff. Used examples from 2021 onward have the revised motor with better fueling and the updated electronics package, so prioritize those. Check the chain and sprockets carefully — owners who tour hard sometimes neglect them. The quickshifter on higher-spec models is decent but not class-leading. Crash protection matters too; inspect the engine bars and frame sliders since these do fall over in parking lots. Panniers are expensive new, so used examples with the full luggage setup represent serious value. Compared to the BMW F900GS or Tiger 900, the Suzuki feels more honest — less gadgetry, more motorcycle. It's not the sharpest tool but it's one of the most reliable.