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SEDUCED AND ABANDONED Damn summer love.

Yes, damn it  , and end up hurts like hell . This year  it happened to me . One of those cooked at the moment of greeting you want to cry, but you are a man and you contain. Although she is not the most popular of the school or the fairest of them all, you have spent together with other difficult moments that were so beautiful. That’s it.  My love affair with the Suzuki V-Strom 1000  is as follows:  as intense as painful at the time of abandonment .

BALANCE  Fortunately, graced by the weather conditions of Tuscany, I was able to try the  Suzuki V-Strom 1000  on any type of road and weather conditions. The result was surprising endurance. The Suzuki is able to adapt well to the type of guidance that is imposed  and does so without batting an eyelid.

AS A TOURER  To see how it behaves  in “set-trip”  I thought to upload  the brim of the three bags which will power the 1L version  of the V-Strom, and to accommodate a second passenger on board, who had “spontaneously” offered to help me understand what could be agile in the curves a  Suzuki V-Strom 1000  overloaded. Well. With  a couple of clicks to preload mono , has accused the slightest stroke: between the fast corners broad highway della Cisa,  I was surprised to stability and speed into the corner .  During output, so charged, is not as fast : there seems to want to stay where he is and he needs a little help with the throttle to get out more quickly. The engine does not seem to be interested in the fact that in the saddle there is a ladybug or a pachyderm.  always pushes the cylinder and push hard .  seems to have more horsepower and torque than the House declares . It will be the output torque from low revs to 4000 -103Nm – but the feeling is that of a constant pull and infinite.

AS A SPORT  hundred horses are a hundred horses . Of course, I have not the slightest intention of comparing it to a bombardone born for the track but the  Suzuki V-Strom 1000 is easy, it is balanced and motor . The wide handlebars and the center of gravity is not particularly high, making it  a bell’arma to tackle the mountain passes .And the  confidence  that you can give to anyone who is in the saddle since the first meter allows you to go  strong from the start . Stripped from the bags and left the passenger ,, I could hear how it behaves in the best  mid-range between the curves and the curves between . Also in this case, the answer is ” very good “.

OFFROAD  Coincidentally, one leg of my tour in Tuscany riding the V-Strom, provided a nice house that, again coincidentally, was accessible only by a few miles of gravel road. Even in this case, the yardstick for the evaluation of the Suzuki V-Strom 1000  is not a motocross bike with which Cairoli takes home the World Cup but the average of the other crossover. Again  thanks to the weight and quality of the chassis, I can not say I enjoyed it to raise fuss  and get out sideways from the curves. The everything  with extreme ease  and without abrupt reactions of the gas.

BEAUTIFUL AS ONCE  On this question, however, can turn a blind eye and keep the other wide open on the line. Another strong point of the Strom is in fact aesthetics .Compared to previous models has made  ​​a leap forward in time … or rather, back . I’m not crazy. The “beak” that seems to be inspired so that the notes endurone Bavarian, is actually  an invention Suzuki . For accuracy is inherited from the  Big DR 1988 , when Germany still used quite a fender arch….

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TRANSLATED FROM:  http://totalbike.hu/tesztek/2014/09/11/suzuki_v-strom_2014/

http://www.totalbike.hu – Suzuki V-Strom 1000 2014 – The Norwegian job

Peter Biston
Thursday, 11 September 2014 12:00

Is such that one morning you wake up: you have to go! The Suzuki V-Strom set point was invented for. After a five year break in 1000, the current model has been re-engineering and price competitive market. Intended use-Enduro motorcycle tour follows the far north.

Although the classic Grand Touring machines (Honda Pan European, BMW RT series, Yamaha FJR 1300, and so on) are unbeatable in terms of ride comfort, the touring enduro this broader usability compensate. Handy for the city high seating position and narrow design, not because of the heat flow into the engine oldalidomok short leg. Reversing in tight mountain turn to the best, and because of the long travel suspension bad housing remains enjoyable motoring. Leaving the possibility of some type of roads built, also carries.

The new V-Strom design as if they had not been entirely sure which trend to follow. Build like asphalt driven motor for a Multistrada or a field capable KTM Adventure recourse. I any case, the bizarre sight of the huge 19-inch cast wheel in the front fender, gold-anodised fork legs from the radial monoblock on the GSX-R calipers. Without a hose attached to a pair of spoked wheels sure would be better for him. The chevron below the headlight is more interesting than beautiful. This element is the grand old predecessor, the DR BIG show from the designers. This dark red metallic paint is specially well for him in black reminds me of a half-finished prototype. Of course, the category is more about the appropriate unit as csicsáról – who was excited to the style, build a cafe racer himself was.

Based on the technical data and equipment to form a transition between the 1200, mainly cardan, with power plants running on high-end machines and the smaller, lighter, simpler 800-ers. 229-pound full refueled weighs only 15 kg heavier than the 650.

Ráülve appear immediately thought of more as a useful 12V socket under the dashboard or visor skillful adjustment of the windshield. This is a spring-loaded mechanism by hand or on the go in several positions recorded. The instrument panel is easy to read data, the average fuel consumption and distance to empty is next gear position indicator and outside temperature. The switches are easy to handle thick gloves.

The 1037 cc engine is still a derivative of the old TL 1000, but the old V-Strom 1000 is hardly the same parts. The 40 cc’s larger displacement two-millimeter increase in value of the hole. Per cylinder and dual ignition, dual fojtószelepeinek thanks gently walk, loaded with low revs have 4-5 thousand passes elváltva dynamically. 8 delivers a maximum power of thousands of neighborhoods, but it feels better medium speed surfing with him. His voice kihúzatva not arrive, this time in addition to a high chance you can switch immediately into two holes. The sixth stage over 80 km / h should just turn, speeds on 100 4000 revolves around the main shaft. Horsepower and 100 Nm of an equal number of two people and luggage is enough, even uphill. I never have much to Under acceleration, the two-way adjustable traction control, anti-sensitivity, switching back to the slip clutch torque careful. The “traction control” warning light flashed on wet road not often, even when wet road the Norwegian stick. Gravel, however, an extremely useful thing to control. Suzuki’s first such system operates smoothly and prevent rear wheel overspeed. Watching the speed difference between the wheels, the throttle, the crankshaft speed and the current gear as well. Mindezekek taking into account the amount of mixture per regulate the ignition and the combustion chamber, thus performance on the rear wheel.

The consumption values ​​range from surprisingly broad: In addition to roadside amble hardly ask for more four liters, hurry motorways use, however this value can easily be doubled. Mixed consumption of 5.3 liters come out, which is still such a positive V2 engine. The 20-liter tank, so it can be done close to 400 km.

Far the most useful Menes factory extras are also available. Unfortunately, the box system does not reflect the quality of the price. A useful volume even miss, but as the top one can close smoothly without having to be locked to the bracket. The left is already closing in hard on the second day morning we managed to complete only after a 20-minute wrestling. The reason is that the metal tongue slipped inside, just managed to poke back after removing the box. Then it could go hand scrub, because many of the chain spray lands on the bottom of the box instead of the plastic chain guard. Already beginning to understand why they are so fond of rooting the kardánért.

The extra tour plexi head screws, no tools but also more variable in three stages. A good wind protection from the top down in the rain along the shoulders almost directly below the water. Unfortunately, I was with my 185 cm height, especially above 120 any plexi-position can be heard on the wind-induced characteristic bubogás. Therefore strongly recommended to use earplugs on longer runs.

The standard seat cushion 6-700 kilometers per day by doing surprisingly comfortable. Supplied higher or lower seat is available, but smaller in stature since it is not certain that such a smart choice for climbers. Despite the end off one’s feet, they are still the moved structure should also be able to reproduce also the option középállványra or postpone a parking space. Otherwise, an interesting observation was barely engine who could roll onto the ferry without lábletétel.

The test engine was a factory roll bar, and were fixed with LED fog lamps, plastic crankcase and decor sticker set. Unfortunately, the LED is still measured in separate indexes for money. But how much better the show instead of the thick factory finish, not to mention the fényerejükről.

One of my favorite motorcycle extreme, were not equipped to handle heat. However, the picture is screaming bumszli switch frames and thick handle. Honda has quit the suppliers of this, the Suzuki would be better if looking for something more modern. The hand piece directs otherwise effective in both the wind and the water. Also available are two useful addition to many other tank bag, alarm, the console navigation. Compartment under the seat and fits exactly in a large safety chain.

The new V-Strom 1000 brings all aspects of the level, which is now expected in a modern túramotortól. True, cardan not, there is no active running gear, and only 100 horsepower. However, corrected all the errors of his predecessor, and plenty of one million favorable price in Europe than flagships. I finally found a suitable alternative within their brand, who was perfect in the larger 650-esüket want to replace

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Maxitrail Comparison: Honda Crosstourer, 1000 Suzuki V-Strom, Triumph Tiger Explorer and Yamaha XTZ 1200 Super Tenere

The maxitrail universe consists of something else, I’d say more, the BMW R 1200 GS and KTM Adventure 1290. This comparison shows that we have called “the other trail” are also very capable.

While for example, Honda is committed to a landmark not only for the firm, but also to be among the most powerful of beasts and maxitrail, Suzuki takes the opposite way to shape a more accessible, lighter bike, “earthly” and all easier to drive.So all in all, the V-Strom 1000 proves to be, with little margin for error, the most intelligent maxitrail for use daily.

Versatile, lightweight and very capable, just need 5 minutes to get your hands on the reins of a smooth, progressive and sweet delivery engine. Is not that what you need to go back and forth every day? In reality and in my point of view, I have not missed those ‘somethings’ horses difference between the most powerful rivals.

Such is the balance achieved with this maxitrail, having fun with both the available power and the weight of the whole, that little road begins to twist you will realize what I say. Theirs are not the long recoveries in gear or stuck in the upper area of ​​the counter, but the rapid changes of direction, slowing neutral reactions to any steering input and making it relatively easy to follow once inside … to rectify or even the typical “four wheels” erratically drawn invading the opposite lane in the direction of your front wheel.

Focus on the members of our Supermatch, because if the Crosstourer is a clear example of maxitrail as elegant as powerful, the V-Strom 1000 offers this counterpoint as necessary to assess each bike in perspective. Lightweight, clearly more manageable and much cheaper, Suzuki bet not without some risk against the almighty ‘maxis’ … without any complex! The maximum balance and versatility is its reason for being. Does that is not almost everything?

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20 TO 21 SEPTEMBER OPEN DAYS SUZUKI V-STROM CENTER SOESTERBERG

http://www.vstromcenter.nl/

http://www.vstromcenter.nl/portals/8/uitnodiging.htm

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Soon, the new Suzuki V-Strom Center opened in Soesterberg. To celebrate appropriately the company the weekend of September 21 two festive Open Days.

The new Suzuki V-Strom Center – the name says it all – all specializing in Suzuki’s popular All road models. In the dedicated showroom 650 and 1000 models produced in all colors, as well as a variety of parts and accessories that are available for the models.

The V-Strom Center has through quite some experience with “tailored” models delivered and therefore offers the opportunity to test ride the V-Strom 650 and 1000 with high and low seat and models with high and low windshield.

Downright impressive, the V-Strom 1000 Rally are. This exclusive model is prepared for better long distance work. Carefully the V-Strom Center makes ready for a trip around the world.

During the Open Days, the V-Strom Center gives 20% discount on original Suzuki V-Strom accessories and you can buy two bands for the price of one. And as icing on the cake gives the V-Strom Center during the Open Days € 1000 euro exchange premium when buying a new V-Strom.

The Open Days on 20th and 21st September. The V-Strom Center is located on the Post Road 25 in Soesterberg

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Extended video of the V-Strom 1000 2014+ playing in the dirt. Looks perfectly at home in this environment!

Original video can be found here.

New Video:

Suzuki V-Strom 1000 2014+ with wire wheels!

Don’t get too excited sorry, this is not official! 🙂

With some interesting rumours floating about that Suzuki may be releasing an updated DL650 for 2015 with wire wheels, I thought it would be interesting to see how the new 1000 would look as well with wire wheels fitted.

With some Photoshop magic, this is how it turned out!

Pretty good actually!! Please Suzuki, go ahead with this.

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Another couple of Photoshop pics that turned out cool: