Suzuki DL1050 DE V-Strom Tour - Blue / White (Silver Luggage)

Suzuki V-Strom 1050 DE Tour - Pearl Vigor Blue / Pearl Brilliant White (JWN)

• New Tour Edition - With three piece aluminium luggage as standard
• Off road focussed – with greater control and performance on dirt, gravel and unpaved surfaces
• 1037cc 4-stroke, liquid cooled, DOHC, 90° V-Twin engine
• Power: 106bhp (at 8,500rpm)
• Torque: 73.76lb.ft (at 6,000rpm)
• 252kg kerb weight
• 20 litre fuel capacity
• 880mm seat height
• Lightweight aluminium twin spar frame
• Fully adjustable 43mm KYB inverted forks
• Monoshock KYB rear suspension
• Tapered aluminium handlebars
• Twin front 310mm floating disc brakes
• Single rear 260mm disc brake
• Tokico monobloc radial front calipers
• Single piston pin-slide rear caliper
• Distinctive LED headlight and LED rear combination lights
• Hand knuckle guards
• Colour TFT display
• 12v DC power outlet
• USB port
• Suzuki Clutch Assist System (SCAS)
• Suzuki Drive Mode Selector (SDMS)
• Suzuki Traction Control System (STCS)
• Motion Track ABS braking system
• Cruise Control System
• Hill Hold Control System
• Load Dependent Control System
• Slope Dependent Control System
• Suzuki Easy Start System
• Bi-directional quickshifter
• Ride-by-wire electronic throttle system
• Dual spark plug technology
• Dunlop Trailmax Mixtour tyres
• Available in three colours

DE Model Exclusive Features:

• Aluminium sump guard
• Engine bars
• Wider steel footrests
• Dedicated suspension setup for off road riding with longer suspension travel
• 21” tube type front tyre
• 40mm wider handlebars (20mm each side)
• Thicker handlebar tubing with softer aluminium for greater comfort and flex
• 25mm taller ground clearance (than standard DL1050)
• 40mm longer wheelbase (than standard DL1050)
• G (Gravel) Mode
• Switchable rear ABS

Your next off-road adventure begins here! The Suzuki V-Strom 1050 DE is the V-Strom redefined, focussing on the off-road side of adventure riding and featuring a host of exclusive ‘DE’ model features to make your off-road riding more rewarding!

The V-Strom 1050DE Tour comes with all of the incredible features and specifications of the V-Strom 1050DE but with added extras, including a Silver Aluminium top case (38 litre capacity), Carrier plate for Silver Aluminium top case, Silver Aluminium side case set (37 litre capacity per case), Silver Aluminium side case carrier set and Lock set (6pcs). This luggage is also available in Black if preferred.

Housed in a lightweight twin spar aluminium chassis, the new DL1050 DE utilises the tried and tested 1,037cc 4-stroke, liquid cooled V-twin engine found in the Suzuki DL1000 and DL1050 XT. The engine setup is Euro 5 compliant, reaching the emission control standards as well as maintaining the famous low-fuel consumption and managing to boost the power output over the previous generation V-Strom. With a recognisable V-twin rumble, the engine sounds amazing at lower rpm, with strong, linear torque in the mid-range and increased horsepower higher in the rev range too. This powerful yet user friendly engine offers brilliant versatility and performance .

Beneath the familiar beak of the Suzuki V-Strom 1050 lies the radiator, which has increased in size by 15% over the earlier DL1000. New toys also include a liquid-cooled oil cooler; located where the oil filter is attached, it takes up less space and is both lightweight and compact. The liquid-cooled oil cooler provides flawless lubrication for a more powerful engine. Dual spark plug technology utilises two iridium spark plugs per cylinder head; the primary plug is used for all rpm ranges, resulting in greater power at the top end while the secondary plug improves combustion at lower rpm for a smoother output, combustion efficiency and improved fuel economy. Couple this with the large-volume catalyser and the Suzuki V-Strom 1050 DE easily meets the necessary criteria to meet Euro 5 regulations.

The twin-spar aluminium chassis that houses this powerful engine makes for a lightweight frame that offers stability and supreme handling performance. Equipped with aluminium tapered handlebars, the DL1050DE further enhances the comfort of the rider as well as furthering the off-road aesthetic of the bike. The handlebars found on the DL1050DE are made of a thicker tubing that utilises a softer aluminium construction to help soak up vibration and flex slightly under intense off road riding conditions for greater comfort when riding. These handlebars are also 40mm wider than the standard DL1050, offering even greater control of the bike when travelling off the beaten path.

Greater off road stability is achieved through the 40mm longer wheelbase of the bike (compared to the standard DL1050) while greater control is gifted to you with the wider footrests, offering greater stability when standing on the pegs. Made from a tough steel, these footrests are robust, functional and in keeping with the off-road aesthetic of the bike. Thanks to the new 21" front wheel and a 27° rake at the headstock, an additional 25mm of ground clearance can be found on the V-Strom DE, helping to tackle just about anything on your off road adventures.

Controlling your new Suzuki V-Strom DE is made easier thanks to the inclusion of the Suzuki Clutch Assist System; this system works as an assist clutch to make the clutch lever easier to pull while transmitting power, reducing the fatigue felt by the rider when travelling over longer distances. The SCAS also works as a slipper clutch when downshifting, offering a certain degree of clutch slip and making it easier to downshift when riding.

The new DL1050 DE features a host of electronic aids designed to make your motorcycle easier, leaving you to concentrate on your journey ahead, whether on the road or off it. Low RPM Assist technology monitors the idle speed of the machine and automatically raise this when pulling away from a stop or riding slowly. The inclusion of this system makes it much easier on you as a rider when travelling at slower speeds, whether you’re filtering through traffic, pulling away from a roundabout or tackling uneven terrain when travelling off road.

Thanks to the inclusion of a new ride by wire throttle system, throttle response and control is now vastly improved and with greater accuracy. Simpler, smaller and lighter, this new ride by wire throttle body is completely electronically controlled and contributes to accurate throttle response, more stable idle speed and greater control when using the throttle. The throttle grips are separate from the sensor, making it easy to replace the standard rubber grips with heated grips should you wish to. Other electronics include the Suzuki Easy Start system; no mess, no fuss, no holding in levers. A single press of the button easily starts the powerful engine in the DL1050 DE so you can get on with your ride easier and faster. An aesthetic change with increased brightness, the LED headlight features a stacked headlight for a distinctive styling with enlarged visibility. The LED setup is carried on to the rear of the bike with LED rear combination lights.

The DL1050 DE features a comprehensive suite of electronics as part of the Suzuki Intelligent Ride System (SIRS). One of these features is Cruise Control, which maintains the speed set by the rider and alleviates the need to continuously use the throttle. The inclusion of a ride-by-wire throttle system and a newly programmed ECM result in a very easy to use cruise control system, and can be set from 30mph – 100mph, in fourth gear or above. A switch on the right handlebar can be pressed to put cruise control system into standby and the selector switch on the left-hand switchgear allow the rider to adjust the speed. The cruise control system is cancelled under certain conditions to maintain the safety of the rider but can easily be restored by pressing the ‘RES’ button on the left switchgear.

The Suzuki DL1050 DE features a Motion Track ABS Braking System with a Combined Braking System. The inclusion of an Inertial Measurement Unit (IMU) from Bosch monitors the pitch, roll and yaw based on angle rate and acceleration, the same system found in the championship winning Suzuki GSX-R1000R. With the addition of Controller Area Network (CAN) technology, information is transferred much faster than conventional wiring for even faster responses from your electronics. CAN technology is also lighter, simpler and easier to diagnose too. The Motion Track Braking System combines information from the IMU with the front and rear wheel speed sensors, which makes it possible for the ABS system to activate both in a straight line and while leaning, controlling braking pressure according to the available traction. The Combined Braking System automatically applies pressure to the rear brake to help stabilise the vehicle when the front brake pressure rises to a certain degree, helping to stabilise the bike when cornering.

Part of the Suzuki Intelligent Ride System is a Hill Hold Control System; when stopped on an upward slope and the brake is applied, the Inertial Measurement Unit operates the rear brake for a period of 30 seconds, preventing the bike from backing down the hill and allowing the rider to make the perfect start. When the rider releases the front brake, the ECU within the bike detects the rider’s decision and will slowly decrease rear brake pressure for a smooth, controlled movement away from your stop. You can also release the Hill Hold manually but quickly gripping the front brake twice. This system can be disabled for rider preference.

In addition to the Hill Hold system, the DL1050 DE features a Slope Dependent Control System; further utilising the Inertial Measurement Unit, the bike is constantly monitoring the posture of the vehicle, even when travelling downhill. If you’re travelling downhill and apply the brake, the Slope Descent Control System kicks in, controlling your braking pressure to prevent the rear wheel of the bike from lifting. Furthering the intelligence of the new DL1050 DE, a Load Dependent Control System offers optimal braking when riding with luggage, a pillion passenger or both by remembering the optimal relationship between the deceleration conditions and brake hydraulic pressure for a stable and controlled braking performance when riding with additional weight and/or accessories.

Suzuki’s Drive Mode Selector, or SDMS for short, offers the rider the choice of three output modes, allowing you to tailor your new Suzuki DL1050 V-Strom DE to the riding that you’re about to undertake. Helpfully labelled as A, B and C, the rider can choose between the modes to help regulate power output when riding in various conditions, with A mode offering the most direct throttle response, B offering a reduction in response and C providing the softest response of these three modes. The SDMS system also work in conjunction with the traction control system, which has three modes and an ‘Off’ feature. The traction control system on the new V-Strom continuously monitors the front and rear wheel speed sensors, throttle position, crank position and gear position, feeding data to the ECM (Engine Control Module) and interacting with the throttle body and ignition coil when wheelspin is detected. Mode 1 is designed for sport riding and presents the least interruption while Mode 3 provides the most control and is recommended for wet weather and cold climate riding. Mode 2 sits evenly between the three and is ideal for regular road riding.

Exclusive to the Suzuki DL1050 DE are two electronic modes that are perfect for enhancing your off road riding. The V-Strom DE allows the rider to turn off the ABS at the rear of the bike, which offers improved control on gravel and other unpaved surfaces. In addition to the three traction control modes as part of the Suzuki Traction Control System (STCS), the V-Strom 1050 DE features Gravel Mode, a setting which retards ignition timing and allows a limited amount of slip when riding on unpaved surfaces, allowing you to better negotiate gravel and dirt roads.

For the first time on the Suzuki V-Strom series, the Suzuki DL1050 DE features a custom 5-inch TFT display, clearly displaying all the information that you could require from your new Suzuki V-Strom and features manual and automatic switching settings for the day (white) and night (black) display modes let you maximise your visibility at any hour and in any riding situation.

As standard on the new DL1050, 43mm diameter KYB inverted forks along with a link type KYB mono-shock provide the ultimate in touring riding comfort. The forks offer smoother operation and are suitable for a wide variety of situations and terrains. Further to this, these forks can be adjusted too, letting you adjust the forks of your new V-Strom and tailor your bike to your needs. The KYB mono-shock has adjustable fluid pressure and spring preload, which can be adjusted by hand to offer more comfort for your pillion passenger or to accommodate your luggage cases and their contents. Efficient stopping is as important as power, which is why the new Suzuki V-Strom is packing some efficient stopping power with two Tokico monobloc front brake calipers. Radially mounted, these Tokico calipers grip the 5mm thick, 310mm floating discs, which when coupled with the 260mm rear disc with single piston pin-slide caliper creates efficient stopping power when you need it most. Mounted to the aluminium spoked wheels are Dunlop Trailmax Mixtour tyres, which feature a semi-block tread pattern and custom-designed internal structure that deliver the solid traction and performance you want when exploring open trails.

The screen of the V-Strom 1050 DE features a light smoke tint as standard and can be quickly adjusted by hand using a quick release handle toward the front, lower section of the screen, with no tools required. The screen can be adjusted to one of 11 levels, allowing the rider to finely tune the screen to their riding needs. Beneath the seat of the DL1050 DE lies a 12V DC outlet, offering power to the electronics that you may need when out on the road if your USB socket is currently occupied.

Furthering the adventure potential of the new V-Strom, the DL1050 DE models feature a host of additional accessories as standard to make your life easier when travelling off the beaten path. The lower engine cowling is manufactured from aluminium with a satin finish, offering cover and protection to the lower of the engine when travelling off road. Furthering the protection and enhancing the adventure potential are engine bars and knuckle covers, protecting the engine and the control levers in the event of dropping the bike. The knuckle covers also offer additional protection from the elements when riding in the rain, as well as stones being flicked at the hands or tree branches accidentally applying the brakes when riding through wooded areas. Beneath the bike, you’ll also find a robust centre stand as standard, perfect for maintenance, loading and parking on uneven surfaces.

Available in three colours and with a wide variety of Suzuki Genuine Accessories, you can make your new Suzuki V-Strom 1050 DE your very own.