Author Topic: New 2020 Suzuki V-Strom COMING?? - DL1050 (Read 17585 times)

SimonW · « **Reply #40 on:** November 05, 2019, 11:07:12 »

Quote from: Himself on November 05, 2019, 10:53:27

They kept the "did you know it's cold?" indicator. Always makes me giggle, normally I know it is cold, but I thank the light for telling me, just in case I missed it.

Like the FOG signs on the motorway, which in foggy conditions you have to be so close to read that...oh, never mind!

I see mention of CAN bus too, in the press announcement on Suzuki's web site.

And the "off road" biased XT (with spokes) has cruise control, but the standard (cast wheels) more road-biased variant, doesn't. Er....?

Lincsman · « **Reply #41 on:** November 05, 2019, 12:02:19 »

Oh well there's always one I guess, and I'm it. I actually like it, but in red. I always liked the DR 800 Big many moons ago. Lots of toys on this one, admittedly that could go wrong, but all in all, if the price wasn't too OTT, I could consider trading in my 650. Only a test ride will decide that.

doboy · « **Reply #42 on:** November 05, 2019, 12:37:20 »

isn't that CAN BUS what BMW had loads of trouble with???... AND thank you Suzuki, you have just reduced the value of my other Suzuki I've just bought by £1000

infidel · « **Reply #43 on:** November 05, 2019, 13:30:33 »

Only the XT version comes with: adjustable seat, spoke wheels, central stand, Aluminum under cowling, engine bar, LED turn signals, Knuckle covers, Adjustable windscreen by hand, 12V DC socket under the seat, Motion Track Brake System, Hill Hold Control System, Slope Dependent Control System, Load Dependent Control System, Cruise Control System.

The ABS version has nothing, just the adjustable screen by wrench and alloy wheels.

The XT is now significantly heavier @ - XT: 247 kg
- ABS: 236 kg

kwackboy · « **Reply #44 on:** November 05, 2019, 17:18:04 »

Quote from: doboy on November 05, 2019, 08:58:55

Just looks like a big BMW 800 to me...??? Old model better looking.

Suzuki are getting there ...

Fat Rat · « **Reply #45 on:** November 05, 2019, 17:22:18 »

The beak is actually less offensive on this model (did I say that) but the combination of that plus the single, square light means I won't own one.

mr_diver · « **Reply #46 on:** November 05, 2019, 17:32:07 »

It's starting to look slightly better than the outgoing model.

But still not as manly (can I say that these days?) as the classic shape ones

I may actually take a test ride of one.
Guess I'll have to go talk nice to my old work mates.

infidel · « **Reply #47 on:** November 05, 2019, 18:43:03 »

The absence on goodies on the std model says suggests the xt will now come with a Dr big premium. Gutted really as I don't want xt wheels and bars and stuff. But the e-toys and cc would be nice.

Looks like the torque curve has changed, glad the sub 4K burst has been ironed out. Max torque now 6 not 4K. Looks like a touch more top end as well.

@54/55 seconds

STORMY · « **Reply #48 on:** November 05, 2019, 19:32:47 »

Useful add on - price dependant

Lincsman · « **Reply #49 on:** November 05, 2019, 22:17:29 »

Nice video. Sounds good with the headphones on.

bako · « **Reply #50 on:** November 06, 2019, 12:04:24 »

Well I like it, especially the yellow one. But cruise control on the XT?
On a side note, wish some one would tell my DL1000 it can't go off road and definately shouldn't be towing a BMW GSA1200 on a rutted by way

Brockett · « **Reply #51 on:** November 06, 2019, 13:48:33 »

The beak looks like an air scoop to divert air flow (and rain) around the screen and direct it onto the rider. Very thoughtful.
Compared to grey, yellow makes it looks really slabby.
As for spokes .... another dreadful fashion error.
My friend at the dealers say the 650's spoked wheels are heavier than the cast wheels. Hmmmmm!

Domenico · « **Reply #52 on:** November 06, 2019, 16:29:30 »

Ciao!
Seen yesterday at EICMA, Milan....
Domenico

infidel · « **Reply #53 on:** November 06, 2019, 17:03:59 »

Grazie. I read hessler presented thier new desert express there too.

https://v-stromdesert-express.blogspot.com/2019/11/v-strom-1050-eine-neue-ara-und.html?spref=fb&fbclid=IwAR1LVY4ezFeFd34NO9CSxTmQaBQY5UZt4C9SrWurx2oKVXe3k6KMP_J505E

Schweeeeeeeeeeeeeeet!

Domenico · « **Reply #54 on:** November 06, 2019, 17:06:03 »

Seen yesterday at 2019 EIMA, Milan.

The pictures I tried to attach don't meet the security requirements of this forum, I'm told... a pity

Ciao!

Domenico

Dark-Strom · « **Reply #55 on:** November 06, 2019, 17:25:25 »

Yup like that.
Prefer more normal shaped headlight and a bit less beak

kwackboy · « **Reply #56 on:** November 06, 2019, 19:46:37 »

Love the way the headlight cover goes all the way to the tip of the beak .. very nice .

MartinW · « **Reply #57 on:** November 06, 2019, 19:48:01 »

Quote from: Domenico on November 06, 2019, 17:06:03

The pictures I tried to attach don't meet the security requirements of this forum, I'm told... a pity

That means the picture filesize is too big (probably to fit the beak in). Shrink the filesize and they should load OK.

user650 · « **Reply #58 on:** November 07, 2019, 17:32:07 »

There are now lots of videos on the YouTube

old git · « **Reply #59 on:** November 07, 2019, 19:48:17 »

I suppose it's just an incremental upgrade but don't get why only the wire spoked wheel version gets the higher spec. I'll never buy another ROAD bike with wire wheels. Who wants to do wheel maintenance? Wasn't in the market for a new V-Strom anyway and the changes haven't altered that. I'll stick with what I've got - it still puts a big smile on my face

If I was 35 years younger, the quantum leap that Honda have taken with the new Fireblade would certainly be getting my attention