Suzuki V-Strom (VStrom) Owners Club DL250, DL650, DL1000 & DL1050

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Title: My long term review Suzuki 1050 De
Post by: tomstc on January 27, 2026, 09:26:45

Hi All
I thought you may all be interested in my long term owners review
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O18YavbW3FM (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O18YavbW3FM)

Title: Re: My long term review Suzuki 1050 De
Post by: The Doctor 46 on January 27, 2026, 10:19:20

Tom, I watched all the way to the end so as I could hear that exhaust but you didn't start the bike.  :roll:. I then had to watch the video of you fitting the exhaust so I could hear it. It sounds great.  :auto-dirtbike:.

Great review of the bike too, thank you.  :thumb:

Title: Re: My long term review Suzuki 1050 De
Post by: tomstc on January 27, 2026, 11:58:21

No worries, but I do at 21 minutes in

Title: Re: My long term review Suzuki 1050 De
Post by: Peile on January 27, 2026, 17:12:47

Exhaust sounds great, I fancy a Mivv speed edge for mine now when I get the cash together.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TBpqd8J6WJc&list=WL&index=5

Title: Re: My long term review Suzuki 1050 De
Post by: Asmith61 on January 27, 2026, 17:20:09

Hi Tom that is a great review thank you for sharing  :thumb:

Title: Re: My long term review Suzuki 1050 De
Post by: nigel s on January 28, 2026, 05:24:06

Tom , nice review , you come across well  :thumb:
Can I recommend getting some Bark Busters ( the genuine ones , not using the generic term  :icon_wink: ) , or at a pinch , but MUCH cheaper , the Acerbis  plastic ones . The std type are really not up to much , crash wise , if you are going to be dropping it on a regular basis ( which is code for green laning  :icon_wink: ) and a broken clutch lever will ruin your ride.

As an often solo Laner I use the Real Rider app , I have got in the habit now and use it for all rides, road as well.

https://realrider.com/

Hope to never need it ..but ....

  Keep safe :thumb: