Author Topic: Dl1050 seat ergos (Read 1835 times)

steveg · « **on:** June 25, 2021, 08:28:43 »

Hi

Hopefully taking a dl1050 out for a test ride

I'm 5ft11 with 31 inseem just wondering if it will be too tall ?

Anyone similar size own a dl1050 ?

Would value your thoughts

Cheers Steve

doboy · « **Reply #1 on:** June 25, 2021, 11:28:33 »

5ft 9inch & a 1050 owner ...no problems at all 🤷‍♂️

steveg · « **Reply #2 on:** June 26, 2021, 16:12:35 »

Test ride went really well , loved the dl1050

Seat height I could almost flat foot , just seemed the front pegs seemed to be in the way to where I would normally put my feet down ???

Looking out for good prices on new dl1050 std model

Cheers Steve

porter · « **Reply #3 on:** June 26, 2021, 19:53:31 »

That's normal on the 2014 on vstrom's, the footrests are too far forward but you get used to it and learn not to get tangled up pretty quick.

steveg · « **Reply #4 on:** June 26, 2021, 20:11:48 »

Many thanks

Cheers Steve

rikpward · « **Reply #5 on:** July 04, 2021, 10:33:31 »

I am 5-11 too, no issues other than the stock seat can give a numb bum after a couple of hours... compensate with a more comfortable seat or like me, have a fat arse.

SimonW · « **Reply #6 on:** July 04, 2021, 12:10:09 »

Yeah, the seat is crap, comfort-wise.

hill100 · « **Reply #7 on:** July 04, 2021, 12:20:20 »

I find the seat great.

steveg · « **Reply #8 on:** July 05, 2021, 18:51:25 »

Test ride number 2 today just to make 100% mind up re buying a DL1050 before pulling the trigger

This test ride took in a lot of heavy city filtering and stop and go ( as per my normal commute)

The DL1050 does feel a bit too tall for me and felt a bit of a hand full

Test rode a DL650 next and fitted perfect and for my use might well be a better bike for me ( even if its not a better bike than the DL1050 ) if you know what I mean

Cheers Steve

porter · « **Reply #9 on:** July 05, 2021, 19:02:30 »

If I was using it as a commuter I'd buy the 650, if a weekend bike I'd buy the 1050. I hate to see heavy traffic on my 2014 vstrom, it's hard work.

steveg · « **Reply #10 on:** July 05, 2021, 19:25:21 »

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Ideally needs to do both 50 miles a day commute and then weekend fun / touring ( solo)

Think the 650 probably does it all the best , even though the dl1050 is probably a better bike ?

Cheers Steve

bonne · « **Reply #11 on:** July 06, 2021, 22:37:40 »

You can just do like this bloke rides his BMW

Looks like he handles it pretty well

steveg · « **Reply #12 on:** July 07, 2021, 15:36:53 »

Brilliant riding

I'm not that small ;)

Probably just that I'm used to riding bikes where I can flat foot

Think my nc750x is 830mm and can flat foot

Heart says DL1050 , head says DL650 .....

Thanks for the replies

Cheers Steve

porter · « **Reply #13 on:** July 07, 2021, 17:58:13 »

Wouldn't a,vstrom 650 be similar to the NC750? What about a tiger 800, 850 or 900, BMW 850, xr900 or a tracer 900, more go than a DL650 but less weight than a dl1050. Just a thought.

steveg · « **Reply #14 on:** July 07, 2021, 18:24:01 »

Thanks for the thought

I have owned a tiger 800 enjoyed but don't buy the same bike twice

Have test ridden the Tracer 7 ( too small) , Tracer 9 nice but not for me

The DL650 does seem a bit similar to the nc750x apart from the engine and suspension being a lot better

Another option I'm thinking about is Honda Crossrunner 800 , but do really like the dl1050 and seems a relative bargain

Cheers Steve

porter · « **Reply #15 on:** July 07, 2021, 19:23:52 »

I do like the Crossrunner too, almost bought one two years ago and a versy thou last year but the money to change was to much.
If the 1050 is what you like then get that. I'm the wrong person to ask I guess, someday I love my old strom others I can't stand it anymore!

Just remember the vstrom's 1000 don't hold there money great and I don't see the 1050 being any different as there discounted from Suzuki already. If like me you keep it a good few years it don't matter but if you try to sell after one or two years you'll lose big. Good luck

steveg · « **Reply #16 on:** July 07, 2021, 20:29:33 »

Normally keep bikes 4-5 years , but as I am getting older more like every 2-3 years , so many different bikes I want to own ;)

steveg · « **Reply #17 on:** July 16, 2021, 18:49:25 »

Just found out the standard dl1050 seat is 5mm higher than the xt model

A bit worried now about seat height on the standard model as the dl1050xt felt about as tall as I felt comfortable with regarding seat height

Thought the standard model felt slightly higher on test ride but did not realise the xt model was lower ....

Not sure the extra 5mm might be a show stopper ?

bonne · « **Reply #18 on:** July 16, 2021, 19:44:14 »

The XT can be adjusted. so 5 mm more in the lowest or highest position?

steveg · « **Reply #19 on:** July 16, 2021, 19:55:35 »

test rode on lowest setting

From what I've read its because the XT has engine bars fitted ??