Suzuki V-Strom 1050DE

Which V-Strom 1050DE in France?

The V-Strom 1050DE is the off-road version of Suzuki’s big adventure bike, launched in 2023 to replace the V-Strom 1050XT. It differs from the road version, called the V-Strom 1050SE in France, in its 21-inch spoked front wheel, longer-travel suspension (170 mm front, 169 mm rear), 190 mm ground clearance and a wheelbase stretched to 1,595 mm.

The 2025 model year is the latest announced by Suzuki France. It moves to the Euro 5+ standard and gets three new colours, with no other technical change. The 2026 model year, sold in Germany, the UK and the United States, keeps the same specifications and colours; Suzuki France has not announced it.

How much does it cost?

According to Suzuki France, the 2025 V-Strom 1050DE has listed at €16,299 since 1 January 2025. 2024 bikes remain in stock at a list price of €14,999; they are offered at €13,499 until 31 October 2026, while stocks last. The 2025 V-Strom 1050SE lists at €15,699. In Germany, the 2026 model year is sold from €15,590 excluding delivery; in the United States, it costs $16,449 excluding destination charges.

There is no 35 kW version: the 1050DE requires a full A licence.

How good is the engine?

The 1,037 cc twin-spark 90-degree V-twin makes 107 hp (79 kW) at 8,500 rpm and 100 Nm at 6,000 rpm according to the launch press kit. For the Euro 5+ 2026 model year, Suzuki Germany quotes 106 hp (78 kW). Compared with the 1050XT, final drive is shorter (45-tooth rear sprocket instead of 41); Visordown notes that fuel consumption suffers slightly.

Reviewers like this engine. MCN gives it 4/5 in its breakdown and finds it a near-perfect fit for this kind of adventure bike, 1000PS praises its smoothness and controllability off-road, MOTORRAD its punch. BikeSocial points out that it is the last big Japanese V-twin still in production.

How does it ride?

The aluminium twin-spar frame carries a fully adjustable 43 mm KYB upside-down fork and a shock with dial-adjustable preload. At the front, two 310 mm discs are gripped by Tokico four-piston radial calipers. The 90/90-21 front tyre uses an inner tube while the 150/70 R17 rear is tubeless, a combination BikeSocial finds odd.

On the road, MCN finds it easy-going and friendly, InMoto precise and stable despite the 21-inch wheel. Off the tarmac, Visordown and 1000PS find it reassuring on easy trails, but its 252 kg and modest suspension travel limit its ambitions in serious off-road riding. Le Repaire des Motards finds it less accomplished than the road version and would have liked more travel and a tubeless front tyre.

What electronics?

A six-axis Bosch IMU manages cornering ABS, with two modes and switchable rear ABS, as well as hill hold and load- and slope-dependent brake control. Traction control offers three levels, a G mode for gravel and an off setting. Add three engine modes, a two-way quickshifter and standard cruise control, all run from a 5-inch TFT screen; BikeSocial rates the clocks, menus and switchgear integration as the best in the class. There is no smartphone connectivity, only a USB-A socket and a 12 V socket. Hand guards, engine guard, skid plate, luggage rack and centre stand are standard.

Who is it for?

The 1050DE is aimed at riders who travel far, two-up or loaded, and want to be able to take on gravel tracks. For mostly road riding, the 1050SE is better suited and cheaper. For more serious off-road use, lighter rivals such as the KTM 890 Adventure R or the Husqvarna Norden 901 are better equipped; within the Suzuki range, the V-Strom 800DE (84 hp, 230 kg kerb) costs €11,299.

Where does it come from?

After the 2002 V-Strom 1000, the second generation (2014) enlarged the engine to 1,036 cc and introduced traction control at Suzuki. The 2020 V-Strom 1050 and 1050XT received the S.I.R.S. electronics. The 2023 1050DE opens the fourth generation.

Fuel consumption and maintenance

Suzuki quotes 5.2 L/100 km on the WMTC cycle, giving a range of about 385 km from the 20-litre tank. Visordown and BikeSocial recorded the equivalent of 6.2 to 6.4 L/100 km, a range of just over 300 km. The manual calls for an oil change every 12,000 km or 12 months and a valve clearance check every 24,000 km. For bikes registered since 1 January 2026, Suzuki France offers a warranty of up to 10 years with unlimited mileage, provided the bike is serviced annually in the network.

Recalls

In the United States, 2020 to 2025 model-year DL1050s were recalled because their high beam could exceed the maximum intensity allowed by the US FMVSS 108 standard (NHTSA 25V505000); the headlight assembly is replaced. No recall was found for the European Union or France.