Best Suzuki Enduro Bikes

No complaints here – I own a 2021 V Strom 1050xt. Mine is the silver/grey with blue rims. My previous bike was a 2011 Honda VFR1200F and it was truly, a very good machine… Read more

but after 10 years and being in my 60s I was finding the "lean forward" riding position a little taxing. I felt I needed to have a more upright riding position and after sitting on and riding a few different bikes the V Strom 1050xt was the one that impressed the most. I'm also tall (195cm) so the height of the bike was not a problem. After owning and riding the V Strom for over 3 years now I can honestly say it's the most comfortable motorcycle I have ever ridden. The fully adjustable front long travel suspension (compared to the VFR) and the preload and rebound adjustable rear shock perfectly iron out all the snotty bumps found on many of Queensland's roads. The big V Strom has a very robust frame and handles exceedingly well in all situations. The engine is an absolute gem. I love the sound of the gear driven cams and yet it still achieves a high redline. The 90° V Twin is ultra smooth with no vibes that I can detect. There's tons of low-down grunt and the power is more than adequate for any situation. It really is quite a suprisingly fast and effortless point-to-point machine. The cruise control works very well and is great on long trips. IMHO this is one of the most underrated and best value for money bikes of all time. I've no complaints at all.