Differences between the new 2023 Suzuki V-Strom 1050, 1050DE and 1050XT 

I'm waiting and nice video. I'm going to visit the company for a test drive. thank you very much for your time be well

If you're not pushed towards BMW, then I'd say that your ego may only be considered strong! But I do feel you. Coming off of a V-Strom 1000, I really couldn't see which bike would be a good replacement. The two issues in the case of an old 1000 was no ABS and traction control which is unacceptable nowadays and brings real danger, so I'd say that it was a necessity once these features have become very popular. But in the case of your 650 with ABS, you may chill. On the other hand, there are bikes that provide more performance and it may be considered an upgrade. 1050 is still pretty comfortable but as for the 1050DE, I'd definitely first test how it rides as those lifted front ends due to a larger front wheel can cause these bikes to behave in weird ways - like it happened with Triumph Tiger 1200. Others like KTM and BMW are great but we've got to see how Suzuki handled it in a V-Strom 1050.

Thanks for sharing and I hope that you come up with a conclusion turning into the best deal out there.

Thanks a lot and I’m glad that you like it. I always appreciate your feedback!

I am undecided between BMW S1000XR, Suzuki VStrom 1050 XT, Suzuki GSX1000 and Yamaha Tracer 9 GT Plus. Fillion comfort is very important. It will be used for daily commuting as well as long tours. Which one do you recommend and why?

@@ruslangelaev Thanks for this question. From all mentioned I rode the Tracer 9gt and I have the Tracer 9 base model. I can only say that you mentioned quite different bikes, but all very good. I want to try the latest Vstrom too. For anything about the Tracer 9 just check my Tracer 9 playlist. You can even watch my Tracer 9gt test ride video. Hope that this helps bro.

Yeah, that's a pity about KTM, damn it. I'm sorry to hear that. Hope it was insured for that. Actually, V-Strom may sound even better with a proper aftermarket exhaust which is pretty fun.

@@VToldsMotoShow thanks, yes KTM was insured. Suzuki will get an Akrapovic from the start. I always put an Akrapovic on, maybe because I come from Slovenia or it is just my love for the brand.

Fair point if what you described was happening out there with the KTM.

Perhaps there were too many variants in just one video this time. Let me blame Suzuki for that. But then seriously - thanks a lot for the feedback!

I think I got it - the translation seems very good. It would be helpful to think how much you'd be riding in the city and outside the city and what you like in the motorcycle. If in the city, I'd say forget about the Harley - I struggled with it in the city. Outside the city it's brilliant and super comfortable. If you'd ride in both places, a V-Strom 1050 may be an interesting choice. Less power, maybe a bit less comfortably but super close and still one of the best, but also less money to spend on it. That's of course in very general terms. About the Tracer 9 GT - I'm not sure if I'd go for it if I was about to ride with a passenger. It's not as stable as the V-Strom and Harley. it turns more eagerly and feels much lighter but that's not exactly that helpful when riding with a pillion as every their move makes you fight the bike. I haven't tried the Honda but it's a different animal than others. Ducati Multistrada V4S - probably the best bike overall out of the mentioned ones. The most power, still comfortable, stable like a V-Strom, maybe a bit better in the city, so if you've got the money and like its character, it may be a top choice here. It's the one that I personally would choose out of the ones that you've mentioned. But out of all bikes in the category, I think I'd prefer BMW R1250GS and in some cases BMW S1000XR over it (and KTM 1290 Super Adventure S/R but I cannot recommend it to everyone).

This is a great dilemma. Rode all of them except for the HD. Can check my test rides. I think it is gonna be easier to pick one after watching them.

Thanks and I also think that now the 'regular" 1050 represents a pretty good combination. About the valves - I cannot tell how in real world riding this will impact the riding or even long-term ownership. About the Tracer, these two seem actually pretty far away from each other I think. The feeling of riding either is to me sooo different. Anyhow, thanks for noticing and if you've got an idea about what the sodium valves will change/help with, it'll be highly appreciated to share more about it.

Thank you very much for your help. It's really valuable. My result will be next year I'll save some more money and get the Multistrada, the Ktm was bought by a friend last year and after 10,000 it had some problems with the electronics, so for reliability reasons I wouldn't prefer the Ktm. The gs 1250 adventure is a very complete motorcycle but I don't know how convenient the boxer engine would be for daily commuting in the city. I think I'm on xr 1000 and Multistrada. Splitting, I'll test drive them again and decide. I think it would be worth a little more patience to raise some extra money. Thank you very much for your time and interest in being always well and full of health. In my country we call our biker friends (always stand up and write many kilometers). I will wait for a new video as always. :)

@@VToldsMotoShow Sodium filled valves are mentioned in the Suzuki marketing blurb, I’m just mentioning it because its another change for 2023. The benefits are supposed to be more efficient heat transfer etc., the benefits to the owner probably zero on this big lazy V Twin engine so I agree no meaningful benefit to ownership. My point regarding the Tracer is you do seem to get more for your money if you buy Yamaha when compared to the base V Strom, they both have an adventure style look (I think) and will appeal to the same market sector i.e. the Tracer GT costs £100 more than the Suzuki but you’ll get the panniers thrown in (U.K. market).

I'm got no idea but I believe that this may be the seal that also had to be replaced in my 2006 V-Strom 1000 barely letting me reach a service to have it done on time before having clutch not working at all.

Not sure about that but I doubt. Would be best to ask a random dealer about that.

Aha, let's ban forks as someone can use them to stab us in the eye. I've never been stabbed with it and never lost a fob in any car or a motorcycle, so it wouldn't really convince me. But yes, if you don't have keyless ignition, you don't have keyless ignition problems. Following this sort of scenario, your key may get bent in a pocket and you won't be able to insert it and start the bike. Or some mean pedestrian may stick something into the ignition and you also would be in trouble.

@@VToldsMotoShow Reality v theory

It's now just a simple 1050 with most of the stuff that used to be before packed into a 1050XT. And they've added some extra too. 19-17 inch rims still stay.

I'm glad you like the video. As for 2022 1050XT or 2023 1050, due to some improvements and new options, if I were you, I'd go for the 2023 1050. Quickshifter alone could be a reason for me personally. Both would be similarly priced so likely it may be worth to get the newer, upgraded version. I hope that this helps.

Well-said I think with good points about offroading capabilities. I also thing that it's more of a touring road bike as it's always been. Prices go up but as we know from an example of Kawasaki Versys 1000, in some places the asking price is a whole different story than what dealers take for them in the end, so perhaps Suzuki will also realize that and be able to make it more competitive. Thanks for sharing! You gave me a good laugh mentioning Suzuki's marketing. Cheers!

@@VToldsMotoShowI have 2018 VStrom 1000XT that I plan to sell now that I purchased Versys 1000 SE LT+ late this past fall. Finally, Suzuki introduced many of the features I was seeking except semi-adaptive suspension. I desired more room for 2-up riding and a less lumpy engine with a bit more power. I really liked the VStrom for the absurdly low price I paid in 2018 but now find it difficult to justify paying as much as I did for the Versys 1000 once you add comparable options like side cases, heated grips on a bike with 10% less engine power and no advanced suspension. Oddly even with 6-axis IMU the 1050 still does not have cornering traction control which was a strong consideration for my next upgrade. If you have never watched the videos demonstrating cornering ABS and traction control it is truly amazing how it could save you from an unexpected bad situation.

I'm wondering myself how many riders choose these versions over normal V-Stroms and how they ride them later on.

@@VToldsMotoShow i think that the 19" wheel was super smart since the V-strom is more road focused anyway. Personally i think that a DE version with the regular swing arm and 19" front would be even more perfect.

I guess we'd have to call Japan to get a more reliable info. Or perhaps it's possible to read on a tire itself - this would be helpful to confirm the case.

@@VToldsMotoShow Confirmed - front is TUBED🤮

​@@sandwaves5642 Try plug a bent rim?

At the front wheel the spokes meet the rim in the center, so they must be tubed. At the rear, spokes are attached at the sides of the rim => tubeless. I guess they had too many 21" front rims on stock.

@@williamrae9954 I can count the amount of times I've bent a rim on no hands. Punctures, quite a few more. I'll take my chances with cast, tubeless wheels.

XT may be a good deal on the market I feel.

You should read a specification sheet then. Every single aspect is subjective otherwise.