Author Topic: New vstrom 1000 caught on the road pics (Read 16068 times)

Sydneyhom · « **Reply #20 on:** July 10, 2013, 21:51:00 »

Here's a bit more detail on the new Vee from Suzuki's head of development on the new DL's. sounds like they have lowered the seat, reworked the original engine and designed dedicated luggage for the new model. Sounds like a release is not too far off to me...

http://rideapart.com/2013/07/2014-suzuk ... s-details/

Locky · « **Reply #21 on:** July 10, 2013, 22:56:57 »

I like it a lot more now , glad they changed the footpeg mounting , I hate it when they weld them to the frame . Not sure why I like it more ! Could be the colour and seeing it on the road . The end can looks like it would be a easy swap for a aftermarket can . Wonder what it will cost and how heavy it will be ?

petestrom · « **Reply #22 on:** July 10, 2013, 23:28:53 »

I don't know how good that single headlamp will be though. One of the things I really like about the Stroms is the way they light the road up at night. Otherwise I like it, it'll be down to price and economy when it comes out though.

Tommy3Tanks · « **Reply #23 on:** July 11, 2013, 07:21:48 »

At Donnington the weekend of the WSBK Suzuki had one in their sales stand. Really does look nice in the flesh. Not as big as the concept pics made it out to be. unfortunately it had a barrier around it and I tried my best to get a sit on the bike but the rep was having none of it.

Fatbelly · « **Reply #24 on:** July 11, 2013, 10:24:54 »

I'm a bit worried by some of the things he says.

Sounds like a cramped riding position for all but short-arses - or maybe they made the seat adjustable for non-midgets?

Narrower panniers? does that mean too small? I bet when he goes touring on his Strom he ain't camping!

Abercol · « **Reply #25 on:** July 11, 2013, 10:46:35 »

Nah, narrower as in "not having to fit over the two wide exhausts on the old Vee" and on dedicated mounts instead of a poorly made rust-prone aftermarket rack.

I quite like it, but then, I also quite like a 1200 Explorer, or an FJR1300...just don't like the Explorers silly valve adjustment interval.

The engine and frame needed work to bring them back in line with the competition - 130mph without the threat of impending weave induced doom.

I'll be looking for a new bike next season & should have about 10k or so to spend, I'll be wanting a test ride.

macvisual · « **Reply #26 on:** July 11, 2013, 10:51:23 »

Typical Suzuki, they are a couple of years behind with the release of a new V-Strom, I'm sure when it hits the showrooms it'll already be out of date......!!!

Suzuki must have lost sales with dropping the DL-1000 a few years back and then had nothing to replace the 1000cc Adventure slot.

If I had to change my V-Strom I'd be buying the Honda CrossTourer 1200cc 'V'4, an great tool.

Jacko · « **Reply #27 on:** July 11, 2013, 16:37:26 »

Abercol, Explorer valve clearance is every 20k isn't it? What's wrong with that? It's better than my Glees 14,500.

Fat Rat · « **Reply #28 on:** July 13, 2013, 09:28:38 »

If it comes in sub 10K then I will be at the front of the queue.

Jacko · « **Reply #29 on:** July 13, 2013, 12:43:32 »

It'll be under 10k Andy, that's my personal guarantee, it's directly up against the Versys (£9,499) and it's a Suzuki.

user650 · « **Reply #30 on:** July 13, 2013, 21:49:01 »

saving up already

SimonW · « **Reply #31 on:** July 15, 2013, 23:03:30 »

You can order a "brochure" on the web site now, but I wouldn't bother - it's just a gatefold A3 flier which doesn't show or say anything more than you can already read on the web. However, the covering letter says "The new model, set to take centre stage at this year's Motorcycle Live, ahead of its 2014 arrival..."

MCN (I know, I know) suggested last week that it could be sub-£9k, to fit with the competition's prices and Suzuki's usual pricing strategy. (I know, I know, it's MCN!)

Jacko · « **Reply #32 on:** July 16, 2013, 07:36:28 »

I think they might be right, sub 9k, just.

loggamatt · « **Reply #33 on:** July 16, 2013, 09:17:58 »

The problem will be, as a brand new bike, there won't be many further discounts on the asking price. Whereas even if the Versys theoretically has a slightly higher asking price, they'll discount it like crazy.

2112 · « **Reply #34 on:** July 16, 2013, 19:20:22 »

I like the look of 'er, just needs a replacement exhaust can and it's sorted as the stock one is a bit fugly. If it comes in under £9 k it'll sell well.

Juvecu · « **Reply #35 on:** July 16, 2013, 22:20:35 »

Just wait for enough people to not buy it when it launches and the price will drop

StromGeeza · « **Reply #36 on:** July 17, 2013, 09:03:25 »

Quote from: "Juvecu"

Just wait for enough people to not buy it when it launches and the price will drop

So - a v-strom.co.uk pact not to buy just yet, then the price falls, and then v-strom.co.uk puts in a large 'fleet' order with a further discount...Cunning eh?

frez · « **Reply #37 on:** July 17, 2013, 09:20:50 »

Early adopters pay the price not just in terms of having to pay full retail price, but also in there not being all the accessories you might need for it developed by third parties yet.

Juvecu · « **Reply #38 on:** July 17, 2013, 18:15:52 »

If I had the money I would probably buy bikes new, I simply don't so I have to wait until they come up 2nd hand at decent prices. Even then I can't buy something that I couldn't fix myself or that has a history of lots of failures because I don't have the money to keep paying to get it fixed. Waiting makes sense for me, but without the early adopters there'd be no 2nd hand bikes

loggamatt · « **Reply #39 on:** July 17, 2013, 19:30:56 »

If I had the money I would buy lots of new bikes