Timely post OP.
I spoke to my dealer today, me 17 strom is now just over two years old 12K with the 15K service coming up so I asked about trade in. He assured me there no new vstrom coming yet and said they have just had main Suzuki uk in. I mentioned VVT patent etc, new beak.
He then offered me a new unregistered base model in black for 8200 and a xt in blue and white for 9200 OTR. Both in stock. Mmmm maybe they a re trying to clear out stock at those prices but for what? Mmmmm. Think I'll wait a bit.