The 2023 Suzuki VStrom 1050DE is a more offroad focused version of the successful and much loved VStrom 1050. The engine and chassis are pretty much unchanged, but the 1050DE gets a 21inch front wheel, longer travel suspension and spoked wheels, as well as a few more rider modes and some small changes here and there. So has Suzuki produced a bike to mix it with the Adventure big boys? or is it just paying lip service? In this video, I take a good look at what its like both on and off road, and who exactly is the VStrom 1050DE for?

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00:00 Introduction
00:29 Engine
02:19 Suspension
04:09 Ergonomics
09:16 Specs and standard kit
10:28 Windscreen
11:22 Bike Walk Around
12:35 OffRoad Ride
15:36 Who is it for? and conclusions