Suzuki V-Strom 1050 DE road test - off to Barcelona!

Where better to test a touring enduro than on the road? So Wolf grabbed the Suzuki V-Strom 1050DE, had a Conti TKC70 fitted and set off for our 1000PS outpost near Barcelona. Almost exactly 2000 kilometers in four days, before he spent another two days on and off-road on site!
00:00 – Trip Start: From Vienna to Barcelona
00:28 – Tire Change for Off-Road Use
01:34 – First Impressions from Spain
01:56 – Route Highlights in France
02:19 – The Impressive Verdon Gorge
02:46 – Travel Tip: Best Time to Visit the Gorge
03:12 – On- and Off-Road Riding in Spain
03:31 – Standard Equipment of the V-Strom 1050DE
03:51 – Trouble with the Heated Grips
04:06 – First Modern V-Strom with 21-Inch Front Wheel
04:29 – The Engine: Full of Character and Power
04:54 – Gearbox and Quickshifter in Daily Use
05:16 – Advantages of the 21-Inch Front Wheel Off-Road
05:43 – Suspension Travel and Weight – Not a Hardcore Off-Roader
06:14 – Handling Off-Road: For Experienced Riders
06:37 – Ride Quality on Tour and Off-Road
07:01 – Foot Pegs and Seat Height in Daily Use
07:50 – Comfort and Wind Protection on Long Rides
08:40 – Tire Choice: TKC 70 vs. TKC 70 Rocks
09:38 – Off-Road Advantages of the Rocks Version
10:28 – On-Road vs. Off-Road Performance of the Tires
10:54 – Tire Choice: Mileage or Traction?
11:15 – Road Performance of the Rocks Version
11:38 – Electronics: Gravel Mode on the Suzuki
12:02 – Gravel Mode in Real-World Use
12:44 – Trip & Tire Combo Conclusion
13:03 – Community Questions and Call to Action
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