Hi,
In 2015 I bought a new DL1000A which over the course of 8 years and 17,000 miles has been superb at commuting, 2 up touring and everything in between.
Now I fancy a new bike and don’t see anything better than another Strom for the money.
Pre registered XTs are very tempting, but with the new dash I’m leaning towards the new 2023 “base’ 1050, not the DE. I never ride off road and prefer the smaller front wheel, better windscreen, rubber pegs etc., of the road orientated model.
However I have two questions which I hope people on here may be able to help me with. Reading reviews on the web two questions came to mind:
1 - Does the DE have greater rider leg room because of the 21 inch front wheel? Would fitting the Suzuki adjustable pegs on the 1050 have the same effect? At 6’ 2” it all helps.
2 - I thought I had read somewhere that the DE has a different rear sub-frame which results in slightly more room for the pillion. That would be great when my wife is on the back. Is that true or am I misremembering / have misread.
Many thanks for any comments.
Peter