New exhaust has a growl at higher rpm. Cooler-running engine due to an improved radiator and oil cooler; expect zero heat from the V-Strom's powerplant. 23. The price of the 2020 1050XT The V-Strom's Anti-lock Brake System (ABS)* has been updated with Suzuki's new Motion Track & Combination Brake System. This system aids rider control during sudden braking, even in corners, and will help the rider continue cornering on the originally intended line. This advanced ABS system adjusts brake pressure during upright riding with Your base model V-Strom 1000 makes do with lighter, 10-spoke cast wheels. With an MSRP of $12,699, it's $600 less than the base Honda Africa Twin and $300 less than a Kawasaki Versys 1000 LT. Suzuki says FEM analysis allowed the new twin-spar frame to be 13% lighter than before, while a subtle restyle gives a cleaner look. From a riding perspective, the 2017 V-Strom 1000 isn't a new beast. The updates are nice and the bike looks a little cooler, especially in the pearly white colour. It's also worth pointing out early on that the V-Strom isn't a full-blown adventure machine. It's a sports-tourer with a comfy, upright riding position and a sticker on the The all-new V-Strom 1000 ABS was redesigned from the ground up. It has many improvements over the previous V-Strom 1000 and the list is enormous. One of the newest changes or additions is Suzuki's first Traction Control System on a motorcycle which the V-Strom proudly carries. I've put 3,000 on the bike since I got back from Alaska, so it's time for my review of this great bike. 2012 V-Strom 1000 Review. First, let me say that I'm coming from a 2004 KLR. Earlier this summer I completed a 9,300 mile trip to Alaska and back from Michigan. I very much liked that KLR and it was the perfect bike for the Alaska trip. .

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