1000 v 1050

[Bobmc]

Looking around at the moment. There are some very good deals on 1000’s now the new 1050 is with us. Does anyone have a view ( I am sure you will) as to whether it is worth the extra for the 1050 or should one be miserly and use the money saved to pay for accessories and trips etc

[vstroman]

What deals are you seeing on the 1000?

https://bikes.Suzuki.co.uk/bikes/adventure/

[old git]

It's always nice to have the latest version but given that it's only (as far as I'm aware) the XT that has the higher spec electronics at a substantial premium and wire spoked wheels that will almost instantly become a pain in the arse, I think I'd be going for the base model if buying the "1050". No less power than the XT, and while cruise control may be nice to have, is it really worth the extra cash and the hassle of wheels better suited to a horse drawn cart?

I would shop around, there's bound to be some heavily discounted older "1000cc" bikes that dealers want to unload.

[Bobmc]

£7999 at Millenium

[porter]

that's a good price! I paid 500 quid more than that for mine in 2015 and I thought that was good. I'd  save the 2 grand and get that.

I too would be looking at the base model if I was going to change, a 1500 quid saving over the xt, no rusty spokes to deal with and no comedy colours to put up with either!

[ziggy]

The 1000's were 1030.

[scatz]

Take the 1050 for a good long test ride. I noticed that the engine is a lot more "fizzy" than the 1000, kind of like the 650 but with a whole load more power. The 1000 although fast was a bit less "fun" to me. I liked the looks of the 1050 way more than the 1000 too.

Yup, I know, the 1000 and the 1050 are the same capacity, just using the numbers to reflect the different (old/new) bikes. It's just I found that the way the new one produces the power is way different to the old one (and a lot more fun). Need to have it on A mode all the time though ;-)

However, 8k at Millennium for the standard (could be pre-reg), and you won't get a 1050 XT less than 11k I think for quite some time (I prefer the colours and cruise). That's a big fat 3.5k. Lotta money, really.....

You pays Your money......   

[MartinW]

Buy a 650. It's better.

 

[Bobmc]

Thanks for the comments. I already have a 650 but prefer my 1000 for longer journeys. The bike at Millenium is not pre- reg not that that would bother me. I may be getting old but I am not that bothered by speed and gizmos. I like the lazy delivery of my K6. So easy to ride all day.

Anyway can’t do much at the moment so will have to wait for test rides etc.

[S2Rgar]

I took the plunge when the prices dropped and bought this from Wigan Motorcycles. Maybe in a few years I'll trade it for the 1050, who knows 

I've only done a few hundred miles on this so far but I can tell already this is a completely different beast to my previous 650's. If the 1050 is another level up from this 1000 then it must be something pretty special.

In the meantime.... I'm content 

[Ticker]

And so you should be S2Rgar - she’s a beauty, in stealthy black. 

[stevecro]

my riding mate sent me an article re: the new one. I like the cruise control.
Then I noticed (as I expected) no difference in ground clearance, a fair bit more weight, a little power which probably won't translate to any performance difference in real terms (did they steal KTM's idea of adding a bit more power while making the motor LOOK bigger by calling it a 1050?) and a hugely greater price tag.

In short, neither of us would be tempted to ditch our 2014 originals with 60,000 kms on the clock.  Since we've already specced them up to what suits us we can't see the point in starting the process again. 
And the differences aren't worth the huge changeover $$ differential.

Of course, for anyone considering a Vstrom for the first time it may be a totally different story

[STORMY]

The looks are subjective anyway but the new 1050 looks better than the outgoing 1000, however those wire wheels for me a massive turn off. Things being the way they are at the moment - I want your 1050 with the cast wheels off the poverty model for the same money, call me back when you’re ready. It’s definitely a buyers market.
On the other hand that price for the 1000 is cracking, if you really wanted to you could add electronic cruise control for about £900 (look up Lamb Chop rides on YT he added it to his Gixxer), and that cruise control system works on lower gears not just 4th and above (better for 30 zones).
You can then add one of those LED light units from Full Blast in Denmark for just over £300, upgrade the engine management, replace the screen with an airflow (which is adjustable up and down and backwards and forwards on the move), can’t do that on the new 1050, upgrade the rubber because the standard stuff sucks, maybe a Sargent seat or similar.
You could do all that and more, and you’d have a much better bike to ride than a stock 1050 - they’re only the options I would choose you might want to do other mods.
All new bikes with the exception of some high end premium rides are built down to a price, the engines are usually spot on, but the money men really start piling on the pain when it comes to things like fastenings, forks, rear shocks etc - they’re OK but you could do a lot better for reasonable money.
Just the way I see it, good luck