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Suzuki DL1000 V-Strom
Bike Summary
Price: €9,950
Engine: 996 cc
Year of model: 0
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BBG Score
 
 
  65%
Styling And Design
Score:4/10
Why is it that odd ends meet? The V-strom is rolling proof that outlandish styling can work, as proved by sales throughout the 05/06 sector. Its singularly started what is known as the “all-rounder” category, with manfacturers such as aprilia, honda and kawasaki swiftly producing rival models within a year after its first production back in 2004 Its an odd-looker, that some how works well when ridden. By no means a pageant princess, more of a drag queen in terms of style.
Performance
Score:7/10
For those who can remember the now out of production TL1000, its motor has basically been transplanted to the V-strom and works exceptionally well. Slapping a high-power twin motor into an odd-shaped (ugly shaped) chassis was never going to be easy, though SUzuki have indeed succeded extremely well. Off hand, its top attributes include a mass of thumping torque, improved and smoother midrange with a clunky if not characteristic six speed gear-box. When rival bhp figures are shown though it is provably slow however.
Ride And Handling
Score:7/10
It always feels planted, no matter the road circumstances and feels one of the most capable bikes we’ve ridden in wet weather-wise. Its smooth and sleek on-road, and rather than diving twitchly into corners, does it slowly and competently, quite impressively to say the least. Sportsbike riders will always have their biased views, but overall its adequate for day to day commuting, touring, off-roading, flying...who knows.
Comfort
 Score:8/10
Its quite relaxing onboard, thanks to some high anchored bars, also not forgetting a decent fairing and screen to shield off that excess wind. Saddle being curvacious is quite the chair and shows its assets when high miles are being racked up. Theres enough saddle for pillion placement too, and those who do opt to ride pillion will be glad to find its end cans do provide a speck of leg warmth on colder days!

+ Good

Its bursting in build quality, and quite surprising to ride!

- Bad

With looks certainly not on the agenda, its not a bike widely admired here at BBG Hq. Its whats on the outside, and the inside that counts!
 

= Summary =

An unsightly twin that recuperates some brownie points through torque and comfort. This bike is ugly , when you park it on the beach, cats will try bury it!
Detailed Statistics
Max Speed 225 kmph
Max Power 105bhp
Seat Height 830 mm
Weight 207 kilos
0 - 100 kph 4.2 secs
Capacity 996 cc
Fuel Economy 43 mpg
Insurance Group 11
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Our view on the best points
CBG Score
 
 
  65%
 
Styling And Design Why is it that odd ends meet? The V-strom is rolling proof that outlandish styling can work, as proved by sales throughout the 05/06 sector. Its singularly started what is known as the “all-rounder” category, with manfacturers such as aprilia, honda and kawasaki swiftly producing rival models within a year after its first production back in 2004 Its an odd-looker, that some how works well when ridden. By no means a pageant princess, more of a drag queen in terms of style.
+ How does it work! - Unsightly...
Score: 4/10
Performance For those who can remember the now out of production TL1000, its motor has basically been transplanted to the V-strom and works exceptionally well. Slapping a high-power twin motor into an odd-shaped (ugly shaped) chassis was never going to be easy, though SUzuki have indeed succeded extremely well. Off hand, its top attributes include a mass of thumping torque, improved and smoother midrange with a clunky if not characteristic six speed gear-box. When rival bhp figures are shown though it is provably slow however.
+ Torque timing - Hates high revs
Score: 7/10
Ride And Handling It always feels planted, no matter the road circumstances and feels one of the most capable bikes we’ve ridden in wet weather-wise. Its smooth and sleek on-road, and rather than diving twitchly into corners, does it slowly and competently, quite impressively to say the least. Sportsbike riders will always have their biased views, but overall its adequate for day to day commuting, touring, off-roading, flying...who knows.
+ Centralised mass - Take getting used to
Score: 7/10
Comfort Its quite relaxing onboard, thanks to some high anchored bars, also not forgetting a decent fairing and screen to shield off that excess wind. Saddle being curvacious is quite the chair and shows its assets when high miles are being racked up. Theres enough saddle for pillion placement too, and those who do opt to ride pillion will be glad to find its end cans do provide a speck of leg warmth on colder days!
+ Sheltered position - Bar vibration
Score: 8/10