2020 V-Strom 1050

The switch gear and brake master cylinders look the same as the 14, apart from the twist grip switch block so I'd guess a set of 14 on hand guards would fit. You might get a secondhand set of ebay or the like. Oxford sport heated grips fit great too, thats your hands sorted!

Finally, someone gets us! We make gear for post-ride refreshments!!


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Do you know when the removeable side racks for the DL1050 will be available in North America? (Canada in Particular.)

Thanks,

Tom

I’ve used SW Motech products for a few years now and I like them a lot. Great quality, great fit and just ‘does what it says on the tin’.
Recommended!

Hey. Is that the “City” tank bag?

Bark Busters makes a bracket that will fit the 1050.
https://www.stromtrooper.com/threads/2020-v-strom-1050xt-adventure.431405/post-5522825

It’s the Evo tank bag.

Looks like the City to me. I have the same bag.

You guys happy with that bag? Good sized without being too big?

Oops! Apologies, my tank bag is indeed the ‘City’ bag. I’ve just checked it.
I’m very happy with this bag. I bought it to go on my Africa Twin, then I used it on my VFR800 and now it’s earning its keep on my VStrom.
It’s a great bit of kit - not too big, but it expands if you need more capacity by undoing a zip.
It’s got three pockets, comes with a shoulder strap to carry it off the bike and is very well made.
I’d definitely recommend it.

BTW--you are both right! It is the EVO City Tank Bag. The "EVO" part refers to the line of bags that attach with the EVO tank ring. The "City" part is the name of that particular bag.

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Hey Tom--I don't have a date on that yet. It seems that so far, we are only making the Adventure Rack for this model/year. We'll try to keep this post updated if we hear more.

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Very happy. It's a nice size but doesn't get in my way. I barely notice it when riding. And it's expandable for those days when the wife is riding with me and wants to store her wallet, phone, makeup, purse, curling iron, etc., in the bag.

And the tank lock system is excellent. Easy on, easy off. I bought the standard non-electric version and just run my phone cable through the opening in the bag to the USB plug on the bike.

Hi Tom,

One of my contacts on FB has a 1050 and lives just short drive from me. He contacted SW-Motech USA directly and they shipped the new-style carriers to him in Canada. Maybe worth a shot. I was hoping to get the new style as well, but as it turns out they are designed for the 45/37 configuration, and I already had (2) 45 cases. I didn't want the lopsided look so went with the old style OEM (still SW-Motech) carriers.

Anyone ordered these yet? Looking for feedback for when I buy a 1050XTA this winter. Seems like Hepco Becker has an option for a light-use skid plate with the OEM lower accessory bars.

https://www.hepco-becker.de/en/engi...ne-guard-for-suzuki-v-strom-1050-xt-2020.html

Are those OEM racks removeable? I honestly cant stand side racks and rarely if ever have side cases on. But when I need the side cases I want to have racks for them.

..Tom

I have two old E41 sidecases. Don't match my 58 Liter Trekker Outback Topcases but if I needed sidecases they would work fine.

..Tom

The OEM racks do not have the quick release fittings like those for my 2015 DL650. I can remove them in about 5 minutes so it's not too bad.

Almost 600 miles done now and the bike had its first service yesterday. Givi handguards fitted too.
Might just be my imagination but the engine feels smoother and feels happier to rev.
The handguards worked a treat this morning on the way to work at 04:50 and 2 degrees C!
Absolutely zero regrets buying this bike.

That's exactly where I am, needing an easily removable Givi-compatible rack solution. Preferably mounting above the exhaust, like the Givi Monokeys do with the Givi racks. Having just spent entirely too much money to buy the last set of E41 top-load doors in North America last year, I'd like to get some more mileage out of them.

This really is the first Strom that I would be upset ruining the lines of. No more Ugly Duckling charm, this bike is beautiful.