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Demand for motorcycle and powersports dealerships is at an all-time high, but that doesn’t mean it’s easy to make a sale. Inventory shortages and delays have created challenges that only add to a growing list of problems many consumers see with today’s motorcycle and powersports buying experience. Find out how you can uplevel your dealership experience in this free webinar. We’ll cover 8 ways motorcycle and powersports dealerships can manage demand with speed and efficiency, meeting customer demands and helping you make the sale.
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What came in as Big Blue goes out as Orange Fury.
The new V-STROM 1050/DE/Adventure models are thoroughly refined to deliver enhanced performance.
Twenty years ago, the first Suzuki V-Strom was released as a new-generation sports adventure tourer. Its liquid-cooled, four-stroke, 90-degree V-twin, dual-overhead camshaft (DOHC) engine featured four valves per cylinder paired to an advanced, lightweight aluminum twin-spar frame. With this combination, the V-Strom gained its popularity through being a highly versatile adventure tourer with an eager and sporting personality, offering remarkable quality, reliable engineering, and exceptional value.
There were few adventures V-Strom motorcycles could not excel at, handling a variety of riding environments with confidence, no matter where they traveled or how far the rider wished to journey. With over 50,000 V-Strom motorcycles sold around the world since 2002 and iconic styling inspired by Suzuki’s legendary DR-Big Dakar race bikes being adopted with the 2014 model year, the Suzuki V-Strom has proven itself and evolved as an adventure touring motorcycle providing exceptional riding enjoyment and value. For 2023, the updated V-STROM 1050 line once again raises the bar.
Similar to 20 years ago, the product concept for the 2023 V-STROM 1050 models continue to have riding adventure in mind, no matter where the journey takes a rider. Thoroughly “Engineered for the Unexpected,” the new V-STROM 1050DE/Adventure provides class-leading engineering and is laden with features to augment adventure riding performance and provide riders unequaled value. This objective encompasses the vision and engineering efforts Suzuki undertook to further enhance this landmark motorcycle and increase its riding capabilities, no matter the journey, adventure or destination.
The 2023 V-STROM 1050DE/Adventure have been “Engineered for the Unexpected” to let riders easily escape into the great outdoors and explore to their heart’s content, whether long-distance pavement-oriented touring or traversing long-distance on dirt roads and country trails. The 2023 V-STROM 1050 continues to provide riders first-class sport and long-distance touring capability in a versatile and sporting motorcycle.
Each V-STROM 1050 model has been enhanced for 2023 to provide the performance, utility and advanced electronic features to appeal to an ever wider set of riders. Whether they want to stretch their limits on off-road adventures, travel cross-country or around the world, there is a V-STROM 1050 for them.
For 2023, the V-STROM 1050DE/Adventure models have been engineered and refined to meet the needs of serious adventure tourers seeking more off-road performance combined with on-road comfort and versatility.
The V-STROM 1050DE/Adventure models’ proven V-twin engine rides in a chassis with increased ground clearance to accommodate new 21-inch front and 17-inch rear spoke-style wheels with more aggressive Dunlop Adventure tires. The DE/Adventure also gains a longer rake and wheelbase for more control off-road, providing longer suspension travel to better absorb bumps on rough terrain, as well as wide steel foot pegs and a large-diameter tapered aluminum handlebar to help tame off-road adventures.
A new 5-inch color TFT LCD multi-function instrument panel clearly displays the expanded Suzuki Intelligent Ride System (S.I.R.S.) settings that have been updated specifically for the V-STROM 1050 DE/Adventure models and features a new Gravel (G) mode to the Suzuki Traction Control System and the ability to switch off the rear anti-lock brake (ABS) system. The V-STROM 1050DE/Adventure further emphasizes the aggressive look of its Suzuki Dakar race bike-inspired styling with its unique front fender, stout aluminum engine protector and rugged accessory bar.
Ready to explore to the ends of the earth, the V-STROM 1050DE Adventure model is also equipped with Suzuki’s aluminum side case set to carry your gear with ease while the standard LED fog lamp set lights up each new trail.
No other Adventure motorcycle matches the 2023 V-STROM 1050DE/Adventure’s emphasis on all-terrain capability with the value, versatility, comfort and performance synonymous with the name “V-STROM”.
V-STROM 1050DE/Adventure models have been engineered and enhanced with key features augmenting their off-road capabilities, including:
In addition to the many refinements specific to the V-STROM 1050DE/Adventure models, there are several new features now standard on the entire V-STROM 1050 product line, including:
The V-STROM 1050DE Adventure comes in Champion Yellow No. 2/Metallic Matte Sword Silver. The V-STROM 1050DE is offered in a striking Pearl Vigor Blue/Pearl Brilliant White.
The 2023 V-STROM 1050 brings the heart of the original 2002 V-STROM 1000 forward by combining the strengths of the previous model while adopting new and updated features that enhance riding pleasure, comfort and utility. More long-distance touring oriented, the updated V-STROM 1050 offers all the performance, comfort and versatility that Suzuki V-Stroms have been known for since 2002 and more.
Led by its proven 1037cc, V-twin, dual-spark engine, the V-STROM 1050 features cast aluminum wheels shod with a 19-inch front and 17-inch rear Bridgestone Battlax A41 tires and a large touring windscreen with handy quick-release height adjustment.
The S.I.R.S. has been added and includes standard cruise control and a Bi-directional Quick Shift system. A new 5-inch color TFT LCD multi-function instrument panel clearly displays the bike’s operating status and S.I.R.S. settings.
In addition to the new and updated features shared with the V-STROM 1050DE/Adventure models, the V-STROM 1050 also includes:
The V-STROM 1050 features a distinctive Metallic Reflective Blue/Metallic Matte Black No. 2 livery for 2023.
Suzuki has a wide range of Genuine Suzuki Accessories specially developed so riders may personalize their V-STROM 1050 to their personal taste and riding needs by enhancing riding comfort, utility, protection and appearance. This comprehensive list of Genuine Accessories includes:
Each 2023 V-STROM 1050 model is ready for almost any adventure any rider may imagine. From the off-road capable V-STROM 1050DE/Adventure models to the long-distance touring V-STROM 1050, adventure touring and sport touring riders who have grown to rely on Suzuki will appreciate that these new models have been intelligently refined and are thoroughly “Engineered for the Unexpected.” The 2023 V-STROMs are poised to deliver riding adventure like no V-Strom has ever offered. For more information on the V-STROM 1050 line, visit SuzukiCycles.com/V-Strom.
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