Summary of changes: both models

• Engine layout etc unchanged but some technical upgrades such as sodium filled exhaust valves for combustion chamber temperature control and durability, and taller 1st and 6th gears.
• Lighter stronger frame
• New colour TFT screen
• Bi-directional quick shifter
• 6 axis Inertial Measurement Unit (IMU) - measure pitch, roll and yaw for perfect ABS control
• Hill hold
• Cruise control
• 3 power modes
• 3 traction control settings
• centre stand and handguards as standard fitment on both

In addition the DE differs from standard model with:

• Spoke wheels (front now 21")
• Steering geometry tailored for off-road-ability
• Rear wheel ABS can be disengaged
• Extra "G-mode" gravel setting for traction control
• Longer travel KYB fully adjustable front and rear suspension
• increased ground clearance
• 40mm wider handlebars
• smaller screen

Check out Suzuki's web site page on the new DL1050 V-Strom here

Or check out the new DL1050 DE V-Strom here