I've owned more than a few motorcycles over my 40 years of riding them, but my 1050 XT is hands down the best of all of them. The only thing which could change that would be if it began to have long-term (> 75k mile) reliability issues, but odds of that are very, very low. Suzuki has wisely done an incremental evolution of the 1k vstrom. Except for potential clutch basket chudder, which is an easy fix, it's got zero issues. I've loved the 1k twin engine since my SV1000, would still have that bike but hated the ergos on it. The Vstrom 1050 is as close to that as you'll get, but in something you can comfortably do 800 miles/day on.
Can you comment about the clutch basket chudder, how often it happens on the 1050 (or if it still does on the latest version) and what the easy fix is you mention? Thx
@@Sladep123 The clutch basket design makes it prone to wear induced vibrations as you pile up the miles. I believe it happens to all 1000cc stroms, some worse than others. Many people simply ignore it, since it's more a nuisance than an actual mechanical failure. The permanent fix is to send the clutch basket to Werks for modification - ua-cam.com/video/3XCGzwyX6Fk/v-deo.html
glad you mentioned the sv1000; i sold mine last year after 5 years of trying to make it work: higher bars, lower pegs, comfier seat, taller screen; it was painful letting it go but not as painful as my frequent 400 mile highway trips. You're right about the ergos. They're hopeless. And the Fuel range only 160mile/ tank; I only kept it so long because the engine is just brilliant ; thinking of picking up a Strom 1050 now; tho the gsxs1000gt looks mighty interesting
Hahaha..., the sound of the engine is music, typical harsh hiss of the twin cylinder at low speed of high displacement, wonderful, thanks for the video👍🇧🇷
Thanks for the content. I am angry that the production of the 1050 XT has stopped. I prefer the XT instead of the 1050 DE, because I like the 19 inch wheel size.
You can see this bike eats the bumps and bad road well. It also rips when you get on the gas :) But maybe a little too beastly and large for very tight inner city traffic?
@@slipngrip I have a 1050 and ride in tight traffic situations from time to time. I'd recommend a test ride of course but this bike is surprisingly agile and feels really light even at very slow speeds
Καλημέρα. Σε σχέση με το 650 που οδήγησες ποια είναι η εντύπωσή σου? Καταλαβαίνω ότι μετά τα 150 ανεβάζει πιο γρήγορα το 1050. Σε συνθήκες πόλης έχει διαφορά με το 650 και σαν αίσθηση?
@@motoraw το φαντάστηκα ότι θα ήταν καλύτερο. Είχα οδηγήσει κι εγώ το 650xt. Μου άρεσε. Όμως αν είχα τα λεφτά θα πήγαινα στο 1050. Και τελικά δεν είναι μόνο το γκάζι αλλά και η αίσθηση που σου δίνει η μηχανή που όπως είπες είναι καλύτερη και πιο εύκολη από το 650. Και αυτός ο ήχος του 1050 είναι εκπληκτικός. Σε ευχαριστώ για την ανταπόκριση.
...this is nice video how NOT to ride youre bike in town...only miss a police karma to set on you...you are the worst idol for those who follow youre videos...nice learning them
Beautiful motorcycle, beautiful country, and beautiful people! Efharisto from Romania!
I've owned more than a few motorcycles over my 40 years of riding them, but my 1050 XT is hands down the best of all of them. The only thing which could change that would be if it began to have long-term (> 75k mile) reliability issues, but odds of that are very, very low. Suzuki has wisely done an incremental evolution of the 1k vstrom. Except for potential clutch basket chudder, which is an easy fix, it's got zero issues. I've loved the 1k twin engine since my SV1000, would still have that bike but hated the ergos on it. The Vstrom 1050 is as close to that as you'll get, but in something you can comfortably do 800 miles/day on.
Can you comment about the clutch basket chudder, how often it happens on the 1050 (or if it still does on the latest version) and what the easy fix is you mention? Thx
@@Sladep123 The clutch basket design makes it prone to wear induced vibrations as you pile up the miles. I believe it happens to all 1000cc stroms, some worse than others. Many people simply ignore it, since it's more a nuisance than an actual mechanical failure. The permanent fix is to send the clutch basket to Werks for modification - ua-cam.com/video/3XCGzwyX6Fk/v-deo.html
@@adamg7270 thank you for your reply!
glad you mentioned the sv1000; i sold mine last year after 5 years of trying to make it work: higher bars, lower pegs, comfier seat, taller screen; it was painful letting it go but not as painful as my frequent 400 mile highway trips. You're right about the ergos. They're hopeless. And the Fuel range only 160mile/ tank; I only kept it so long because the engine is just brilliant ; thinking of picking up a Strom 1050 now; tho the gsxs1000gt looks mighty interesting
That bike is faster than she looks. And reliable as hell
Gr8 bike 😎
Hahaha..., the sound of the engine is music, typical harsh hiss of the twin cylinder at low speed of high displacement, wonderful, thanks for the video👍🇧🇷
Звук выхлопа просто бомба!
The sound of the exhaust is really good. Is that they stock exhaust?
Excelent sound video
Thank you 🙏
Μηχανακι ουσίας. Στήσιμο, φρένα, ΣΤΡΙΨΙΜΟ.!!!
Thanks for the content. I am angry that the production of the 1050 XT has stopped. I prefer the XT instead of the 1050 DE, because I like the 19 inch wheel size.
You can see this bike eats the bumps and bad road well. It also rips when you get on the gas :) But maybe a little too beastly and large for very tight inner city traffic?
That's what I'm also worried about. I plan on commuting on this thing, if I ever get to purchase it.
@@slipngrip I have a 1050 and ride in tight traffic situations from time to time. I'd recommend a test ride of course but this bike is surprisingly agile and feels really light even at very slow speeds
Μήλα Μήτσο τι μας δείχνεις πως οδηγάς? Να μάθουμε για το μοτο θέλουμε
Καλημέρα. Σε σχέση με το 650 που οδήγησες ποια είναι η εντύπωσή σου? Καταλαβαίνω ότι μετά τα 150 ανεβάζει πιο γρήγορα το 1050. Σε συνθήκες πόλης έχει διαφορά με το 650 και σαν αίσθηση?
Μου άρεσε πιο πολύ από το 650 στους περισσότερους τομείς. Είναι τόσο άνετο και ευκολοδήγητο όσο το 650 ίσως και περισσότερο.
@@motoraw το φαντάστηκα ότι θα ήταν καλύτερο. Είχα οδηγήσει κι εγώ το 650xt. Μου άρεσε. Όμως αν είχα τα λεφτά θα πήγαινα στο 1050. Και τελικά δεν είναι μόνο το γκάζι αλλά και η αίσθηση που σου δίνει η μηχανή που όπως είπες είναι καλύτερη και πιο εύκολη από το 650. Και αυτός ο ήχος του 1050 είναι εκπληκτικός. Σε ευχαριστώ για την ανταπόκριση.
Αυτό δεν έπρεπε να το πεις.......🤣🤣 πήγαινα καρφί για το 650...
Great bike. Overall a nice package. :)
What is the top speed of this motorcycle ?
I think it should do 220 - 225 km/hr.
Σε σχεση με το αφρικα που οδηγησες σε καποιο αλλο video ποιο σου αρεσε περισσοτερο ως προς τον κινητηρα και οδηγητικα?
Καμμια συγκριση ... αφρικα και παλι αφρικα!!
Το v strom στρίβει καλύτερα. Έτσι απλά.
I want to ask ! Is the seat comfortable for long ride?
Unfortunately I dont know but for a 40 minutes ride I had no problem.
over 400 kms, i getting feel my ass
Die wortlosen Gesten sind göttlich. Meistens weiss ich nicht, worauf er hinweist...🤣
Κάνε μας μια σύγκριση με το Τracer-9 GT που οδηγησες αν θες φιλε, ειμαι αναμεσα σε αυτα τα 2.
Keep me posted what u decided and why i have the same issue
hello,
whats your opinion to this bike?
He loves it cant you see the TC off slides? :)
I would characterize it “Very easy to ride bike”
@@drewmorg. yes but it is at every bike on his channel^^ look tracer 9gt :D
Great bike. Torn between the Yamaha Tracer and this. :) Anyways... can check my content when have time.
@@RRRRefuelRideRace cheating on the SV? nooo
👍👍
Это какой город ?
Афины.
insane
🙏
...this is nice video how NOT to ride youre bike in town...only miss a police karma to set on you...you are the worst idol for those who follow youre videos...nice learning them
Πάλι καλά που άνοιξε κανάλι ο λιβανας και περνάει λίγο η ώρα μητσακο 🤭😉
🤔👍👍
Where is that? I've always wanted to drive around in a city/country without any traffic regulations, where everybody becomes instant idiots👌🏻
then drive at your country!
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