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The Lord of the Adventure – A DEATHER LION…

Yazar: Özgür SUNAY | Fotoğraf: Mehmet TIKNAZ

With its eye-catching appearance and superior technology, I tested the new generation Suzuki V-Strom 1050 XT in two days full of winter and rain. 4-Time, liquid cooling, DOHC, 90 ° V-thWin 1037cc 107 horsepower. Seat height from the ground is 850 mm. Dry weight; 247 kg. Although one of the 1.74m tall, I should say that I did not have any problems as a balance and departure as soon as I ride the Suzuki V-Storm, and I have entered the air from the first minute from the first minute.

At first, some question marks and uneasiness was a engine that I didn’t know in my head and I never used it, but when I got on and taking off, it was when I ended up. Since I have already tested the opponent BMW 1200GS before, and maybe it’s even better because it has a really good balance in the V-Strom 1050 XT. I was lucky. Because the center of gravity, the departure and the balance of the engine may be better than BMW.

I didn’t have a problem during driving modes and driving. Already the weather conditions are not good and heavy rain, slippery floor was accompanied by driving. ABS system brakes were very successful in this regard. The updated motion tracking brake system brings together the front and rear wheel speeds and the vehicle’s posture information. This makes ABS active not only on the straight road, but also when the vehicle is in a prone way. The slope departure control system, the slope -related control system, which provides support for braking, the load -related control system, the driving control system, the driving mode selection (SDMS) providing driving support (SDMS) and the traction control system are included in the engine. When the V-Strom franks uphill, the driver automatically operates the rear brake for about 30 seconds to prevent the engine from sliding down even if the driver leaves the brake arm/pedal.

For those who will use this engine like me, I think it is an ideal solution for short -length people. Even though my leg size is short, with the tip of my boats, both feet could press the ground when the engine stopped (on flat floors.) When the driver presses the brake or pedal down the uphill, the electronic control unit adjusts the braking pressure to prevent the rear wheel.

Since the load increase or decrease occurs when someone is installed or behind you, the system constantly adjusts the changes in braking slowing accelerations with hydraulic pressure input. Vertical positioned headlamp with its unique rectangular shape is more prominent in the new design and manages to clearly illuminate the road surfaces and safety strips for the perfect view. The shape of the light front light unit, which resembles an Off-Road feeling, has provided excellent balance and rigidity with the total weight of the vehicle. The updated traction control system constantly controls the power output by managing the system, ignition time and air output when the wheel shift is detected, as it controls the front and rear wheel speed, the location of the gas butterfly, crankstep and gear positions. Thus, it provides more confidence to the driver and makes it control. Thanks to this feature, I have experienced more shifts in the gases I gave to go from behind while testing V-Strom 1050 XT on a very wet floor against heavy rain with 170-180km speeds. And I can say that I survived.

If I have to tell you the truth, I can’t tell you about the adventurous days and pleasure of V-Storm. I love the smooth engines that give reassuring and in this way. I can say a complete desert lion for Suzuki V-Storm XT. Already the majesty and stance of the engine is manifested. The front side of the cruising and indicator screen is very good and large. On the LCD screen; Speed ​​indicator, tachometer, gear position indicator, Odometer, mileage meter, (A, B), instant fuel consumption, average fuel consumption, driving range, fuel level indicator, engine temperature indicator, ambient air temperature indicator, clock, voltmeter, service warning indicator, SDMS mode, traction control mode, ABS mode, ABS mode The cycle indicator light, icing warning light, signal lamp light, long headlight indicator lamp, ABS indicator light and empty gear indicator. In V-Storm XT, light cast aluminum Twin-Sarp chassis provides optimum rigid balance for motor balance and road domination performance.

The rear suspension is a single shock absence (Monoshock) suspension with the lower suspension arm and can be easily adjusted by handing it by hand. In the V-Strom 1050 XT model, DID aluminum wire wheel wheels are used. Bridgestone Battlax Adventure A41 tires are standard in the standard way. The windshield reduces fatigue in high speeds. The height can be set on V-Strom 1050 XT without any tools. The seat, which has a separate design in the front and rear, has a hardness to reduce fatigue and provide comfortable driving even in long driving.

The new model features a conical aluminum handlebar that increases the feeling of off-road with its design. Liquid cooling, DOHC, 1037 cm3 90 ° V-twin engine is more evolved. With its low fuel consumption (4.9 L / 100 km), it provides a high power of 79.0 kW / 8,500 RPM, while the new Euro 5 emissions control standards. The engine manages to offer a deep humming in the low RPM range, a strong and linear torque in the middle range, and a maximum horsepower with a smooth increase in speed. The Suzuki Easy Start System presses the starting of the starter with one time in all weather conditions, when the engine is hot or cold.