2020 SUZUKI V-S TROM 1050XT
R I D E R E V I E W
P50
clearance and exposed oil filter
don't bode well on anything more
than well-maintained and perfectly
groomed dirt roads. At least on full
dirt you can turn off traction control.
However, the V-Strom's low 33-
inch seat height inspires confidence
in case you do find yourself caught
on a tougher-than-expected fire
road, or even on a crowded parking
lot for that matter to put your feet
down to keep from tipping over. At
a claimed 566 pounds, the V-Strom
is not a light motorcycle but
doesn't feel too hefty as
long as you're moving and
are on solid ground.
All of the electronics and dash
functions (trip, odo, etc.) are
controlled via a small switch-
block on the left handlebar,
which is easy to learn and
negotiate, though the LED instru-
ment is a little tough to read. A
TFT display would've been a lot
nicer. The new windscreen works
well and is adjustable through a
range of two inches via a lever
Luckily, traction
control can be easily
switched off so you
can do fun stuff like
this. ABS, however,
can't be turned off.
