2015 Suzuki V-Strom 1000 Desert revealed

Suzuki is adding to its V-Strom adventure bike line-up by introducing the 1000 Desert limited edition.

Based on the existing V-Strom 1000 Adventure, the newcomer boasts an impressive array of extra equipment. The highlights are a pair of panniers and a Garmin 590 satellite navigation system, but also fitted are heated grips, hand guards, a centre stand, engine bars, a lower cowling and LED fog lights.

Suzuki V-Strom 1000 Desert (2015) Front Side

The V-Strom 1000 Desert, which is finished in a unique khaki colour scheme with a matching saddle, has an on-the-road price of £10,734. That makes it £600 more than a regular V-Strom 1000 Adventure, a reasonable premium given the enhanced specification.

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