I just joined because I'm considering buying a 2012 1000 V-Strom. I believe it's the adventure model because it has the luggage, hand guards, and engine guard. 2015 vstrom 650, 2012 KLX250S, 2006 VT1100C2, 2002 KX125, 1999 SV650, 1987 GPZ305 2012 Suzuki V-Strom 1000 Color Option/MSRP: Pearl Mira Red/Black / $10,399 Pearl Nebular Black The new V-Strom 800RE will be rolling into UK dealerships in late October 2023 and will have an on-the-road price of £9,699. Compared to the already available V-Strom 800DE the new bike looks to be very good value, undercutting its sibling by £1,000. The V-Strom 800RE will be available in Pearl Vigor Blue, Metallic Matt Steel Green, and Glass 2014 Suzuki V-Strom 1000 Review. In the world of adventure, the majority of motorcycles have migrated into two extremes — small-bore 650-800cc bikes at one end, and big daddy 1200cc machines on Suzuki have sold a lot of V-Strom 1000 models and owners really fall for their easy-going nature and practicality. It's not the sexiest of adventure bikes but it is a really solid performer that just gets on with the job in hand - be that touring, commuting or just a nice ride out with either a solo rider or a pillion as well. 4. The 2018 Suzuki V-Strom 1000 and 1000XT are quite close. The big difference is that the 1000XT gets wire-spoked dual-ridge tubeless rims, with the 1000 getting the typical cast aluminum wheels Full disclosure: I sold my V-Strom in 2014. I swapped between two different tires, the Shinko 705, which is hard to beat based entirely on price. It wasn't my favorite tire, but when I can get a set for $150, or whatever it used to cost, it made them hard to pass up. My favorite tire was the Metzeler Tourance. Read our in-depth, expert 2017-2019 Suzuki V-Strom 1000 review on MCN - a solid adventure bike that is low in price but big on practicality. Peak horsepower? 85.6 bhp @ 7,400rpm with peak torque 0f 63ft-lbs arriving at 5,000rpm. Interestingly the V-Strom has an overdrive top gear - well, a little green light blinks on and says O/D whenever you hook top anyway. It is a tall gear, and drops the revs to 4,000rpm at 70mph which equates to a very relaxed cruise. My Suzuki V Strom just turned 100,000 miles so I wanted to do a review of how the bikes been for the last 14 years 2014 Suzuki V-Strom 1000 ABS (Candy Daring Red) 2017 Kawasaki Versys-X 300 ABS (Graphite Grey) I really like my V-STrom 650 but want more oomph so I am strongly considering selling it for a 1000. I bought the bike new last year (2015 model) and like so many people, got a great price on it. purchasing, reviews, accessories, maintenance canb.