The Suzuki V-Strom 1050, also known as the DL1050 (RQM0 - RQM1), is a

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with a 1037 cc

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and a

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riding posture. It has been manufactured in Japan by

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since 2020, as the replacement of the

Suzuki V-Strom 1000 The Suzuki V-Strom 1000, also known as the DL1000, is a dual-sport motorcycle with a 996 cc V-twin engine and a standard riding posture. It has been manufactured in Japan by Suzuki is a Japanese multinational corporation headquarte ...

. The DL1050 was unveiled in 2019 at

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by Suzuki and is inspired by the styling of the

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models. The name V-Strom combines "V" referring to the bike's engine configuration with the German ''Strom'', meaning stream or power. The V-Strom motorcycle is based on the V-twin engine initially designed for the Suzuki TL1000S and TL1000R motorcycles. It incorporates design elements from other Suzuki motorcycles including fuel injection based on the GSX-R models. 2 smaller-engined versions, the

Suzuki V-Strom 250 The Suzuki V-Strom 250, also known as the DL250 (AL and AM), is a dual-sport motorcycle with a 248 cc Straight-twin engine and a standard riding posture. It has been manufactured in China by Suzuki since 2017, as an entry in the lighter adv ...

and

Suzuki V-Strom 650 The Suzuki V-Strom 650 (DL650) is a mid-weight, sport touring motorcycle made by Suzuki since 2004, in its third generation since model year 2017. It has a standard riding posture, fuel injection and an aluminum chassis. Marketed in Europe, Oc ...

are also manufactured. The DL1050's engine is almost identical to the engine of the 2013 - 2019 model, except now modified to comply to EURO5 emission standards.

Changes from previous model

The V-Strom 1050 had been fully redesigned for 2020 and is inspired by the styling of the

or more specifically, the Suzuki DR-Z Dakar and Dual-sport Suzuki DR-BIG. The lines in the bodywork are sharper and the beak-like front cowl is now fully incorporated in the fairings. Also the 2020 V-Strom 1050 has several technological improvements. It has

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dual electronic throttle assemblies, a

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with four sensitivity modes, a three-mode Drive Mode Selector (S-DMS) and an Easy Start System. The instruments are displayed on a new full LCD dashboard.

Model versions

Suzuki V-Strom DL1050 RQM

The DL1050 RQM is the base model V-Strom 1050.

Suzuki V-Strom DL1050 XT RCM

The DL1050 XT RCM is the more equipped version of the DL1050 RQM. This version is standard equipped with parts such as an aluminum under cowling, accessory bar, knuckle cover, LED turn signals, center stand, an adjustable seat and windscreen and a 12V DC-socket. Also, this version is available in multiple colour schemes, which are a tribute to the Suzuki DR-Z Dakar models. The DL1050 XT is also equipped with S.I.R.S. (Suzuki Intelligent Ride System). This system provides Cruise Control, Hill-Hold Control, Track Brake system, Slope Dependent Control and Load Dependent Control.

Suzuki V-Strom DL1050 XTA RCM

The DL1050 XT Adventure RCM is the highest equipped version in the V-Strom line-up. This version comes standard with aluminium panniers and heated grips and has more options than the DL1050 and the DL1050 XT apart from being equipped with the full feature list of the XT.

References

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