Suzuki has launched the V-Strom 1050 and
V-Strom 1050 XT in Japan. Both the sports adventure tourers will go on sale on
24 April 2020. The Suzuki V-Strom 1050 and Suzuki V-Strom 1050 XT share a 1,036
cc V-Twin engine. This liquid-cooled, fuel-injected powerplant produces 78 kW
or 106 PS of maximum power at 8,500 rpm and 99 Nm of peak torque at 6,000 rpm.
It is paired with a 6-speed gearbox. This engine should offer a good low and
mid-range performance.
Based on the concept of "The Master
of Adventure", both the V-Strom 1050 and V-Strom 1050 XT are designed to
provide comfortable, long-distance touring. They feature a square-shaped
full-LED headlight that reminds us of the all-new Suzuki Katana. There’s a long
adjustable windscreen to protect the rider from windblasts. Suzuki has also
included a fully-digital monochrome instrument cluster. It is an LCD unit and
not a TFT display.
The V-Strom 1050 and V-Strom 1050 XT comes
equipped with Suzuki Intelligent Ride System (SIRS). Both bikes are available in 3 colour options.
The V-Strom 1050 comes in Glass Sparkle Black / Solid Iron Gray, Glass Sparkle
Black / Brilliant White and Glass Sparkle Black. The V-Strom 1050 XT is available
in Champion Yellow, Glass Sparkle Black and Heritage Special.
The V-Strom 1050 costs JPY 1,430,000 whereas the V-Strom 1050 XT retails at JPY 1,518,000. Suzuki plans to sell 300 units of the new bikes in Japan annually.
