The 2014 Suzuki V-Strom 1000 makes a versatile touring platform. Photo by Sean MacDonald. The V-Strom 1000 is pretty much perfect for my normal touring needs. It is both completely stable at speeds up into the triple digits (I've heard), and still capable when the route decides to give you something to do. 2018 Suzuki V-Strom 1000 Courtesy of Suzuki. The engine's DOHC 1037cc 90-degree V-twin architecture is dates back to the proven '97 TL1000R, though a dizzying array of enhancements, including Read our 2023 Suzuki V-Strom 800DE First Ride Review. Pity it's only 4 lbs lighter than my 2018 V-Strom 1000. About 3-4″ more ground clearance and suspension travel, which is nice, but Motorcycle Review: 2018 Suzuki V-Strom 1000. If you liked the original Suzuki V-strom 1000, you'll love the newest one Twisted Throttle didn't have a listing for the new 2014 V-Strom 1000 ABS either, but I measured the handlebar at 22 mm and the bolt distance at 37 mm on the stock Suzuki clamps. After looking through the dozens of bar risers and bar back sets on the Twisted Throttle website, I ordered the SW-Motech bar back/bar riser kit with SKU catalog There was a time the 1000 was simply not as good a bike and giving up the power by going with the 650 gave you a bike that simply was more reliable, much better on fuel, performed much better all around. That is not true when comparing the bikes now. I would buy a used 1000 over a new 650 if there was a budget limit. Pretty harsh statement. qTKLf21.

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