For nearly two decades now, Suzuki’s V-Strom has proven itself as a solid choice for adventure-seeking motorcycle enthusiasts all over the world. Initially introduced in 1,000cc trim, the more compact and versatile V-Strom 650 made its debut in 2004. Since then, the two V-Stroms have been released in a variety of trim levels, but, for the most part, retained their barebones formula to this day.
Love them or hate them, Suzuki’s V-Strom 1050XT and 650 are indeed solid choices in the ADV market today, despite being several years behind in terms of tech when compared to their contemporaries. That said, Suzuki has always been known to be rather lax when it comes to innovation, employing an “if it ain’t broke, don’t fix it” mindset. In the Asian market, though, the Japanese manufacturer focuses heavily on innovation, and it’s clear to see why they’re prioritizing new model releases in this region.
