Suzuki is giving buyers of its V-Strom 650 and V-Strom 650XT machines £500 worth of free genuine accessories, until the end of June.
This is in addition to Suzuki’s current 3, 3, 3 offer, which allows customers, with just a £300 deposit, to choose from a three-year HP or PCP deal at just 3% APR representative.
Customers can opt to put their £500 towards a variety of accessories, from luggage – including top boxes, panniers, and tank bags – to protective components such bash plates and engine bars or styling items such as graphics kits and touring screens.
The V-Strom 650 uses Suzuki’s proven 645cc V-twin engine, packed with character and a broad spread of usable torque, and features traction control, low RPM assist, and Suzuki’s easy start system.
Suzuki has shown the colour options available on its 2021 V-Strom 1050 and V-Strom 1050XT, with bikes arriving in dealerships now.
Launched last year, the range-topping V-Strom 1050XT – which comes complete with three selectable engine maps, traction control with three modes, lean angle-sensitive ABS with two modes, linked brakes with slope and load-dependent control and hill hold, plus cruise control – remains available in the popular orange and white, DR750-inspired livery, but for 2021 it is joined by a classy, steely grey with blue decals and blue and grey seat, completed by blue spoked wheels.
An updated yellow option also features, unashamedly influenced by the firm’s RM-Z motocross range, with a black tank and gold rims. Gold rims also feature on an otherwise all black version, bar subtle grey and gold decals.
The V-Strom 1050 – which uses the same 107PS V-twin engine and many of the same electronics features as the XT but swaps the spokes for cast aluminium wheels and loses the standard fit engine bars and hand guards to come in at £9,999 – is available in a bold red and black livery and a more subtle all black option.
The new-for-2021 colours on the V-Strom 1050XT also apply to the Tour edition, which adds black three piece aluminium luggage as standard with 112 litres of storage space. With an RRP of £12,799 it equates to a saving of £370 over the purchase of the individual items.
To celebrate the new 70 registration plate Suzuki is giving away three V-Strom 1050-inspired Arai Tour-X4 helmets, and to be in with a chance of winning all you need to do is take a test ride on one of the new adventure machines over the weekend of 11-13 September.
To enter the giveaway, simply share a photo of yourself with the new V-Strom 1050 or 1050XT after a test ride and post it to the Suzuki Bikes UK Facebook page, or tag @SuzukiBikesUK on Instagram or Twitter, and use the hashtag #SuzukiSuper70.
The new-for-2020 V-Strom 1050 and V-Strom 1050XT both use the newest version of Suzuki’s fabled 1037cc V-twin, which now puts out 107PS. They also get a three-stage traction control system and three engine power modes. The XT adds cruise control, hill hold assist, load and slope-dependent control linked brakes, two ABS modes plus lean angle-sensitive ABS.
The Tour-X4 comes with a long list of features, including a double D-ring strap, front ventilation from dual intakes, brow vents, and three-position chin vent, and rear ventilation courtesy of a neck exhaust vent, side exhausts, and a removable diffuser. The interior features a Dry-Cool® Liner with replaceable cheek pads, ear cups, and chinstrap covers. It also uses an emergency release system.
To find out more about the new V-Strom 1050 and the #SuzukiSuper70 weekend, click here.
Suzuki is offering a free City Pack accessory kit with all new V-Strom 1050s purchased in August and September.
The pack – which usually retails for £549 – includes a spacious 55-litre top box, all the necessary mounting kit and a centre stand.
It means the V-Strom 1050, already lauded as one of the best-value adventure bikes on the market thanks to its RRP of just £9,999, now offers even more practicality. The free City Pack makes the true all-rounder an ideal tool for both weekend getaways and the daily commute, with plenty of space to keep your clothes and laptop for work while avoiding crowded public transport.
Launched this year the V-Strom 1050 uses Suzuki’s 1037cc V-twin engine which has been upgraded for Euro5, making 7% more power (107PS) whilst delivering strong liner torque from tick over to red line and 57.65mpg, giving an impressive 250mile range from its 20L tank. There are three power modes and three traction control settings to keep everything in check, plus the ability to turn the traction control off. It also gets Suzuki’s easy start and low RPM assist, which aids setting off and makes light work of town riding.
Available on PCP thanks to Suzuki’s Flexible Finance scheme, the V-Strom 1050 can be ridden away for £90.83 per month over a three-year period, with a £2,500 deposit or trade-in.
For more information on the V-Strom 1050 click here.
A V-Strom 1050XT-inspired version of Arai’s Tour-X4 adventure helmet is now available to buy, with an RRP of £649, from all authorised Suzuki dealerships, or online via shopbikes.suzuki.co.uk/.
The Tour-X4 comes in the same orange and white finish as Suzuki’s new range-topping V-Strom, complete with matching decals, and comes with a long list of features, including a double D-ring strap, front ventilation from dual intakes, brow vents, and three-position chin vent, and rear ventilation courtesy of a neck exhaust vent, side exhausts, and a removable diffuser.
The interior features a Dry-Cool® Liner with replaceable cheek pads, ear cups, and chinstrap covers. It also uses an emergency release system.
Dubbed one of the most versatile adventure helmets on the market, the Tour-X4 can be used in any combination of peak or no peak, and with either the visor or goggles, making it adept on or off-road.
Suzuki has announced three accessory packs for its hotly-anticipated V-Strom 1050 and V-Strom 1050XT ahead of their arrival in March, and knowing everyone’s idea of adventure varies, Suzuki has tailored its new kits to suit.
A fully-loaded Explore pack equips the DR-Z-inspired V-Strom 1050XT with full aluminium luggage, engine bars, LED fog lamps, aluminium bash plate, and heated grips. Ideal for those looking to cover big mileage and conquer rougher terrain, the Explore pack comes with an RRP* of £2,499 and represents a saving of £626 over the cost of the individual items.
For customers plotting weekends away the Tour pack comprises full aluminium luggage and costs £1,299, meaning a saving of £316. Those looking to exploit the V-Strom 1050s capabilities as a city tool can opt for the City pack which includes a spacious 55-litre top box and centre stand for £699, saving £147 in the process.
Suzuki GB’s national motorcycle marketing manager, Ian Bland, commented,“We know a lot of owners want to add a personal touch or tailor their V-Strom to their specific needs, and by offering three different accessory packs that is now not only easier but also more affordable, too. The packs can also be fitted at the point of sale, meaning they can be included in any finance deal and benefit from the same three-year warranty we offer across our range.“
The new V-Strom 1050 and V-Strom 1050XT use an updated version of Suzuki’s 1037cc V-Twin engine, the Euro5 version of the popular power plant producing 7% more power than the previous iteration. Both machines also get a three-mode traction control system and three selectable engine power modes.
An enhanced electronics package on the V-Strom 1050XT boasts Suzuki’s Intelligent Ride System (SIRS), which, with a six-axis inertial measurement unit (IMU) at its heart, includes lean angle-sensitive ABS with two settings, linked brakes that can detect and adapt to load and inclines, plus hill hold control and cruise control.
For more information on Suzuki’s range of accessories, click here.
*RRP excludes fitting.
Explore and Tour packs available on both V-Strom 1050XT and V-Strom 1050. City pack available on V-Strom 1050 only.
From July 1 to September 30, Suzuki will be offering 0% finance on its V-Strom 1000 and 650 models, allowing adventures to go further for less on the versatile V-twins.
Available on a conventional hire purchase deal – which means no final balloon payment or mileage cap – the V-Strom 1000 can be ridden away for £159.00 with a deposit or trade-in of £2,110.00, while the 650 can be had for just £125.00 with a deposit of £1,542.00.
However, with a minimum deposit of just £300, the offer means there’s no requirement to find a big up-front payment, and the V-Strom 1000 can still be enjoyed for just £196.71 per month, with the 650 costing only £150.88 per month.
Suzuki GB head of motorcycles, Jonathan Martin announced the offer, “By offering 0% finance on a hire purchase deal we’ve made it even easier for customers to enjoy the V-Strom range. There’s nothing extra to pay, no balloon payment, just regular monthly repayments until the end of the agreement. And with a minimum deposit of just £300 it’s never been more affordable to get your hands on one and with the weather we’re having, now’s a perfect time to plan a summer trip.”
The V-Strom 650 and 1000 both boast torque-rich, smooth-revving V-twin powerplants with a tremendously usable character to conquer whatever the environment, no matter the conditions. Their traction control systems continuously monitor the front and rear wheel speeds, throttle position, crank position, and gear position to help prevent unwanted spins and slides and deliver a smooth, controlled ride, while the 1000 also boasts lean angle-sensitive ABS.
All new Suzukis come with an industry-leading three-year warranty and Datatag MASTER Scheme fitment as standard.
For more information on the V-Strom range, click here.
Buyers of Suzuki’s new V-Strom 250 will be able to go further on the A2-friendly adventure machine this summer, thanks to a new offer of free luggage from the Japanese brand.
Running until June 30, the offer sees all new V-Strom 250s come with additional side case set and mounting brackets worth £625, with a carrying capacity of 40 litres.
The sharply-styled 250cc adventurer, which is capable of over 88mpg, is also currently available on Suzuki’s 3% finance deal, and comes with an industry-leading three-year warranty period, making it the ideal do-it-all machine.
With a £1500 deposit on a three-year hire purchase deal, the new V-Strom 250 can be ridden for £92.89 per month, with no final balloon payment. On a PCP deal over the same period with a £1000 deposit, it can be had for just £63.81.
Other accessories for the V-Strom 250 include a 23-litre top box (£310), centre stand (£120), and hand guards (£140).
For more information on the V-Strom 250, click here.
Suzuki has launched a new, three-piece aluminium luggage set for its V-Strom 1000 and V-Strom 1000XT models with a special offer that can save customers over £300.
Available in both silver and black, the top box and pannier combo boasts 112 litres of carrying capacity, and comes with an RRP of £1195, which includes fitting. It represents a saving of £332 over the cost of the individual items.
Other accessory options for the V-Strom 1000 include a handy 15 litre tank bag (£182), engine bars (£245), centre stand (£255), and higher or lower seat options (£185).
Suzuki’s V-Strom 1000 range blends the attributes of middleweight adventure bikes and larger capacity machines, with an agile chassis and characterful, torquey V-twin engine. It also has a two-mode traction control system, that can be turned off, and cornering ABS.
For more information on Suzuki’s range of accessories visit shopbikes.suzuki.co.uk or contact your authorised Suzuki dealership.
Suzuki has agreed to supply a fleet of V-Strom 1000 marshal bikes for use at this year’s Welsh Road Race, which takes place from 3-5 August near the Brecon Beacon National Park.
The versatile adventure bikes will be used by marshals and medics at the event, which sees road racing return to the region after a 55-year hiatus. The three-day meeting will run on the original roads of the Eppynt Motorcycle Road Races, staged between 1948 and 1953.
With the V-Strom 1000 specifically selected for its ease of use and practicality, with carrying capacity for the required equipment of event staff, Suzuki has agreed to provide eight machines for the races this summer.
Phillip Morris (main picture) from the Welsh Road Race organisers, commented, “We are extremely grateful to Suzuki for the generosity and support in agreeing to supply machines for the Welsh Road Race in August. The V-Strom 1000s will be used by the six travelling marshals and two event doctors, and they are the perfect motorcycles for the task.”
Suzuki GB marketing manager, Rob Cooper, added, “We’re delighted to be able to offer our support for the event later this year. We have enjoyed great road racing success as a brand, most recently, of course with Michael Dunlop in last year’s Senior TT on the new GSX-R1000. But we also recognise the important roles marshals and doctors play at these events, and by providing a fleet of V-Strom 1000s, we will be equipping them with the right tools to do their jobs.”
Suzuki’s V-Strom 1000 and V-Strom 1000XT are currently available as part of a new low-rate finance offer, which allows customers to choose between a PCP or hire purchase deal, as well as the term of the agreement and an APR to match. For more information, click here.
For information on the Welsh Road Race, click here.
Suzuki has given its V-Strom range the GT treatment, with new versions of the Suzuki V-Strom 650 and Suzuki V-Strom 1000 now available from authorised dealerships.
Available for £1,000 more than their comparative standard models, the GT variants of Suzuki’s popular adventure machines come with three piece luggage as standard; the top box and panniers boasting a combined capacity of 64L. For those looking at the more off-road orientated models in the V-Strom range, the GT kit is also available on the XT versions of the V-Strom 650 and V-Strom 1000.
For 2017 the new V-Strom 650 gets a two-stage traction control system, which can also be switched off, low RPM assist, and Suzuki’s new easy-start system. An updated version of Suzuki’s proven 645cc V-twin produces more power and torque, helped by a new exhaust system.
Performance is also further improved thanks to a 1kg weight reduction, while practicality is also increased with a 12V DC outlet as standard; the whole package wrapped in new bodywork inspired by the firm’s iconic DR-Z and DR-Big machines. There’s also new luggage and new heated grips available as part of Suzuki’s genuine accessory range.
The newest V-Strom 1000 is also updated for 2017, and became the first Japanese adventure machine to feature corning ABS. The larger sibling of the V-Strom family also boasts a three-mode traction control system, as well as the same easy-start system and low RPM assist as the 650. A redesigned screen improves weather protection, as part of the the bike’s newly-fitted bodywork.
The V-Strom 650 GT will retail for £8,399, with V-Strom 650X GT available for £8,899. The V-Strom 1000 GT will come with an RRP of £10,499, with the range-topping V-Strom 1000X GT available for £10,999. All are now available in authorised Suzuki dealerships.
Suzuki is giving customers even more reason to choose from its V-Strom range this September, with £750 worth of free accessories available on both the standard and XT variants of the V-Strom 650 and V-Strom 1000.
It means customers can choose from comprehensive luggage options for their V-Strom, allowing them to go further for less this autumn, as well as other items from Suzuki’s extensive range of genuine accessories, that includes centre stands, engine bars, tank pads, and heated grips.
Suzuki GB national sales manager, Jonathan Martin, said of the offer,“Choosing and fitting accessories is an important part of the buying process for a lot of customers, especially in the adventure bike sector. Many of these bikes are taken on trips into Europe and beyond, as well as light off-roading. With this offer we have added even more value to our already affordable V-Strom range, giving customers the chance to customise their machine at the point of sale and tailor it to their individual needs. The £750 can be used against any genuine accessory for their V-Strom, including luggage, heated grips, centre stands, or even products from our clothing range. We want each customer to spend the benefit as they see fit.“<
The V-Strom 1000 and V-Strom 650, including the XT variants of both models, are also currently available on Suzuki’s Flexible Finance Scheme with just 4.9% APR. It means, over 37 months, the V-Strom 650 can be ridden away for £65.58 per month, with a deposit or trade-in of £2,500 and an optional final repayment of £3,296.
The offer runs until the end of September 2017.
For more information on Suzuki’s V-Strom range, click here.
Suzuki has confirmed pricing for the hotly-anticipated V-Strom 250, with the newest addition to Suzuki’s adventure range coming with a launch RRP of £4,599 when it arrives in dealerships in October.
The V-Strom 250 boasts Suzuki’s frugal-yet-punchy 248cc parallel twin engine, delivering 23.4Nm of torque at 6,500rpm, with peak power of 25PS delivered at 8,000rpm. However, the new V-Strom’s trump card is its efficiency, with the twin cylinder engine capable of achieving 88.28mpg.
Designed to excel on the urban commute as well as a continental adventure, the V-Strom 250 gets a useful, full LCD dash, displaying a fuel gauge, average fuel consumption, gear position indicator, two trip meters, odometer, oil change notification, tacho, speedo, and a clock.
Adding protection from the elements on longer journeys is an extensively wind tunnel-tested screen and bodywork, while adding practicality is a range of accessories, including three-piece luggage, hand guards, and centre stand.
For more information on the V-Strom 250, click here.
Suzuki has launched a new Tourer accessory pack for the 2017 V-Strom 1000 and V-Strom 1000XT, giving owners the chance to go further for less this summer.
Available for £659 – representing a saving of £190 over the cost of the individual items – the pack includes a comprehensive, 55-litre top box and fitting plate, as well as protective engine bars, chain guard, and tank pad.
The pack is available from all authorised Suzuki dealerships with any new V-Strom 1000 or V-Strom 1000XT, and can also be fitted retrospectively.
For 2017 the V-Strom 1000 gets a new, inertial measurement unit-controlled, lean angle-sensitive ABS system, alongside its two-stage traction control system, that can be also be switched off, and is currently available on Suzuki’s low-rate finance offer.
As part of the offer the V-twin adventure bike, with the Tourer kit added, can be ridden away for just £115 per month over 37 months, with a £2,397 deposit and optional final repayment of £4,696.
For more information on the V-Strom 1000, click here.
Suzuki is making it easier to pack-up for a weekend holiday or continental tour this summer, by offering a free genuine Suzuki top box and tank bag with every new V-Strom 650 and V-Strom 650XT registered before the end of June.
The limited-time-offer represents a saving of over £800 for the cost of the individual items from Suzuki’s accessories range, meaning owners will have plenty of storage space for this year’s getaway.
Suzuki GB national sales manager, Jonathan Martin, said, “With the new V-Strom 650 already a great value proposition in the middleweight adventure sector, we’re making it an even more exciting and affordable choice, giving customers great value accessories that will mean their V-Strom is immediately ready for their summer bike trip. And if they haven’t got one planned, this will hopefully give them a reason to get one booked and get out there and ride.”
The new V-Strom 650 can be ridden away from Suzuki’s Flexible Finance Scheme for just £67.40 per month over 37 months, with a deposit or trade-in worth £2,750 and optional final repayment of £3,320.00 and a 5,000 mile per annum allowance.
The offer is available now, and runs until June 30. For more information click here
Suzuki has announced pricing for its new V-Strom 650 and new V-Strom 1000, as well as confirming pricing for the XT variants of both its adventure-touring machines.
Suzuki’s ever-popular V-Strom 650 will come with an RRP of £7,399 in 2017 when the new bike arrives in March, while the more off-road-ready V-Strom 650XT will be available for £7,899.
One of the best-sellers in the Suzuki range, the new V-Strom 650 gets a heavily updated version of Suzuki’s proven 645cc V-twin, with new pistons, exhaust camshaft, and fuel injection system, and makes both more power and torque than the previous generation machine. There’s also a new exhaust, plus the addition of traction control and Suzuki’s easy-start and low-rpm assist functions.
The XT variant comes with a more off-road focus and features wire-spoke wheels, hand guards, and lower cowling around the engine. Both models are wrapped in all-new bodywork and utilise Suzuki’s integrated luggage design.
Suzuki’s V-Strom 1000 is also comprehensively updated for 2017, benefiting from the addition of cornering ABS as well as Suzuki’s easy-start system and the low-rpm assist function, all wrapped in brand new bodywork. Pricing for the range-topping adventure machine has been confirmed at £9,499, while the XT version gets wire-spoke wheels and tapered handlebars and an RRP of £9,999.
The V-Strom 650, V-Strom 650XT, V-Strom 1000, and V-Strom 1000XT are due in authorised Suzuki dealerships nationwide in late March.
For more information on Suzuki’s adventure lineup, click here.
Suzuki has announced details of two new summer offers on both the GSR750 and V-Strom 650 models, which will run until September 30.
The capable middleweight adventure machine now comes with a free Garmin Zumo 590, while the GSR750 now boasts the same stunning Yoshimura R11 exhaust that comes as standard across the GSX-R range for 2015.
Both add even greater value to two already popular machines from Suzuki’s on-road range. The Garmin Zumo 590, which retails for £499.99, makes finding an adventure on the V-Strom even easier, while the Yoshimura R11 exhaust adds that factory race team look to the award-winning GSR750 naked, powered by the motor from the iconic GSX-R750.
Both models are also currently available on Suzuki’s 0% APR Representative finance offer over 48 months. For more information visit www.suzuki-gb.co.uk.
The offers apply to orders placed between 6 July and 30 September 2015, with the items shipped to the selling dealership after first registration. The offers are non-exchangeable and no cash alternative will be offered. The offer includes the Yoshimura R11 fitting costs. Garmin Zumo 590 fitting costs not included.
Suzuki’s new V-Strom 650XT is now available in dealerships nationwide, with pricing confirmed at £7,499.
Based on the popular V-Strom 650, which has been the best-selling mid-capacity dual-purpose motorcycle over the last decade, the new XT version boasts lightweight DID wire spoke rims, designed to improve performance on unpaved roads, while a new beak takes design cues from the V-Strom 1000 and iconic DR Big and improves airflow to the radiator.
Hand guards, aluminium sump protector and engine bars complete the look and add to the V-Strom 650XT’s rugged presence.
Suzuki GB Marketing Manager Rob Cooper commented, “The XT version of the popular V-Strom 650 builds on the original bike’s proven platform as a comfortable and capable adventure-tourer, but adds new levels of practicality with the wire wheels and other added extras, helping maintain the V-Strom’s position as the best dual-purpose machine in this sector of the market.”
The V-Strom 650XT is available in authorised Suzuki dealers now with an RRP of £7,499. Additional accessories, including aluminium luggage and Vario touring screen, are also available.
Ventura have developed a Bike-Pack system to fit Suzuki’s new V-Strom 1000 adventure sport bike.
Lighter than hard luggage and more stable than soft luggage, the Ventura Bike-Pack system consists of three easy-to-fit elements: L-Brackets, Pack Rack and Bike Pack. The L-brackets are securely fitted to the bike using existing mounting points. The Pack Rack slides into the brackets and is secured by two locking devices. Then one of Ventura’s specially designed soft luggage packs slides onto the rack, held firmly in place by QL clips
L-brackets for the Suzuki DL1000 V-Strom cost £105- including VAT. The matching Pack Rack sells for £52 and the 47-litre Mistral Pack (pictured) is £150-, making the cost of a complete kit £307-. For further details and a full list of fitments and pack options, call O1256 7O49O9 or visit www.ventura-bike.co.uk
Suzuki has announced the inclusion of the new V-Strom 1000 in its Suzuki Riderplan PCP scheme, and with low-rate finance deals available, customers can ride the new adventure bike away for less than £125* per month
Boasting an all-new chassis and heavily revised 1037cc V-twin engine, the V-Strom 1000 has received widespread praise, already being heralded as ‘one of the best adventure bikes we’ve ever seen,’ by a leading UK journalist.
And with four bespoke accessory packs available, customers can spec up their V-Strom 1000 at point of sale, while including their accessories as part of the finance deal.
Suzuki GB General Manager, Paul de Lusignan, said, “Since the V-Strom’s launch it has come in for widespread praise, and we’re delighted to be able to add it to our Suzuki Riderplan PCP and highlight just how affordable it can be. Our online finance calculator has proven to be very popular too, showing just how low the monthly payments can be, with customers able to tailor the finance quote to their individual requirements while making them aware of the overall costs.”
Customers are also able to take extended test rides on the new V-Strom 1000, with demonstrator machines available at all authorised Suzuki dealerships
For more information on the V-Strom 1000, to get a finance quote or arrange a test ride, visit www.suzuki-gb.co.uk
*Representative finance example
OTR Price: £10,134.00
Deposit: £2,100
Total amount of credit: £8,034.00
Total payable: £11,915.42
Term of agreement: 36 months
One payment of £122.72
35 payments of £122.72
One final payment of (GFV) £5,397.50
Rate of interest: 4.57% fixed
% APR representative: 8.9% APR
Annual mileage: 4000
Excess mileage charge: 10p per mile
Terms & Conditions: Finance is available subject to status through Close Motor Finance, a trading style of Close Brothers Limited, Roman House, Roman Road, Doncaster DN4 5EZ. Terms and conditions apply to residents of the UK and Channel Islands aged 18 years or older. Indemnities may be required. *Guaranteed Future Value (GFV) is an optional final payment if you wish to own the vehicle at the end of the agreement and applies to Riderplan only.
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