The V-Strom 1050 rides on 10-spoke cast aluminium wheels shod with Bridgestone Battlax Adventure A41 radial tyres. The 110/80R19 front and 150/70R17 rear tyres contribute to agile handling and positive grip, whether the road surface is dry or wet. They provide a smooth ride and greater comfort when touring for long distances and continue to inspire confidence even when you continue your adventure beyond where the pavement ends.

The pursuit of building high-performance aluminium frames has been an integral part of Suzuki’s engineering DNA for decades, and the frame for the V-Strom 1050 remains true to this heritage. It incorporates aluminium castings and extruded aluminium sections to lend the right amount of suppleness and strength to an overall rigid structure. The result is a trim, light and strong frame of tried and tested reliability that delivers excellent straight-line stability, handles brilliantly and is easy to manoeuvre, wherever your journey takes you.

Dedicated chassis geometry is designed to deliver greater levels of comfort, stability, and control on paved surfaces. The V-Strom 1050 also features an independent rider and pillion seat design that is both visually appealing and achieves the right level of firmness to provide plenty of comfort with less fatigue on long rides. The rider seat height can be raised 20mm using an included height risers stored beneath the pillion seat. While an Optional lower (30mm) seat is also available from the Genuine Accessories range.

A USB port built into the left side of the dash cluster supplies power for recharging smartphones and there is also a 12V DC outlet under the seat to charging other items too.³ Knuckle covers enhance the adventure styling of the machine while offering added protection from the weather, as well as protection from flying stones. The standard fitment centre stand brings added convenience and practicality for use during maintenance, loading, or parking on loose surfaces. At the rear, luggage mounts for the integrated accessory panniers can be found as well, in addition to the stylised plastic belly pan. The 1050 also includes rider seat adjustment (20mm higher) and screen adjustment of 50mm too as standard.

The V-Strom 1050 screen shape and size are designed to maximise comfort when touring for long distances. It features 50mm of vertical adjustment performed using a quick release handle. The screen was tested extensively to ensure it will effectively cut wind noise and prevent buffeting for a more comfortable and less tiring riding experience.

The DR-Z800 desert racer made design history when Suzuki entered it in the 1988 Paris-Dakar Rally, introducing a unique new concept to the rally scene that remains popular with motorcyclist today. The DR-Z was compact, light and tough as nails. One of its most striking design elements was the radical new design expression of the prominent “beak” out front. As evidenced by its modern interpretation of the “beak” design, The new V-Strom 1050 remains true to this heritage.