New for 2014 Vstrom 1000

[Jacko]

I'll have a go on our local demo bike when they get one..

[Jacksnipe]

If its a more powerful version of the 2012 V Strom 650, what a machine it should prove to be. I road tested a Versy's 1000 and found that superb, my guess is Suzuki may even put better suspension than the Kawasaki on it and they will have a winner on their hands. The Suzuki's have IMHO started to recapture much of their old shine and are turning out some great bikes. Looks like another winner  on the way soon !

WM

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Visordown .. Spec report:
http://www.visordown.com/motorcycle-news-new-bikes/v-strom-1000-specifications-revealed/23596.html

Sounds like a rest ride at least!

[Oop North John]

£9999 plus OTR charges  

I'll be waiting till it gets well under £9k, or take a trip to Europe where they'll be €10k, allegedly.

[frez]

Let's see how hard that £10k price is after a few months. I fully expect dealers to start discounting them after the initial rush of interest.

[Oop North John]

My guess is much nearer to £8500 including OTR by Autum next year.

[frez]

That's my guess too.

[Redsoul]

Quite like the look and will definately consider one next autumn/winter at 8500 pounds though will want hand guards,centre stand and belly pan for that.Really gets on my nerves when they try to sell you half a bike.....is why I ride a wee strom expedition.

[frez]

I think they may get a bit worried about sales at first, I mean they have marketed it to the sensible older rider that wants comfort and power, these sensible older riders are going to wait until the price drops.

[user650]

Can't find out the seat height, missing from all the literature, why ??

[loggamatt]

I think they'll sell plenty at first... it's a new adventure bike which is a big selling class now, it'll be in all the magazines with reviewers saying "it's a really good bike!" (as most modern bikes are now pretty good) and saying it's the alternative adventure bike for those who want good fuel economy. That'll sell plenty of them initially...

... then 6-12 months later that will tale off and they'll drop the price.........




......... then I'll pounce! Muahaha!!  Probably not even then though, but we'll see, I'm more open to the possibility of the Veek now than I have been before.

[willbo]

Just had my invitation card through the post for the DL1000 preview launch from bill smiths bangor.  4pm until 9pm Tuesday 29th october

[Jacko]

10 grand :o That's a bit dear.

[kennydies]

I take it iam not the first to post this?

At the end it shows accessories and one is a higher or lower seat:

[loggamatt]

Built-in voltmeter! Handy  

[Gordon T]

£10k + OTR charges?       There having a laugh. Only £1k less than the world class BMW GS.

[user650]

Not sure about position of acc socket