SUZUKI V-Strom1000
Suzuki’s large adventure motorcycle, V-strom 1000 will also be released with minor change from the 2017 model.
Compared to the middle class V-strom 650, he aesthetically change is not very visible.
The characteristic beak was slightly changed.
The wind screen has increased its size and the angle of it has also increased. This makes the new model 49mm taller, blocking the wind, when driving.
The engine of V Stroke 1000 is 1037 cc water cooled V type 2 cylinder.
The maximum power is 100 horse power / 8000rpm. The maximum torque is 10.29kg-m/4000 spin, which is the same with the previous model.
Traction control is two step control, adopting both on-road and off-road.
With the concept of ‘tough gear’, this minor change was the result of focusing on the performance in off-road.
From the 2017 model, XT model is added to the V-strom 1000.
The basic contents is the same but XT model replaced the castes wheel to spoke wheel, which is adequate for absorbing the shock. This makes the model suitable for running on a bad road.