sections that lend the right amount of suppleness and strength to an overall rigid alloy frame structure . The incorporation of extruded aluminium sections allow for the use of thinner material while maintaining a high level of strength . The result is a lighter , stronger frame .
There are also updated seat rails that better support the input load from unpaved surfaces , with the V-Strom 1050DE using a new seat with a fixed-height design and a new shape that not only reduces weight by 706g ( 37 % lighter than V-Strom 1050 ’ s seat ), it also achieves greater rigidity . This durable new seat better stands up to input load when riding on unpaved surfaces , as well as to weight shifts as the rider changes position .
A smaller screen aids visibility , there ’ s a new , more rugged front fender , engine bars are fitted as standard , along with a sturdy aluminium sump guard . There are also wider , steel footpegs designed to be better suited to off-road riding and better accommodate a rider ’ s off-road boots .
The V-Strom 1050 retains the height-adjustable stepped seat design , plus the taller , height-adjustable screen , and uses rubber-covered aluminium footpegs that provide comfort when touring for long distances . It replaces the aluminium sump guard with a black lower cowling and sheds the weight of the additional engine bars found on the 1050DE .
It ’ s not just differences and improvements to the chassis that make the V-Strom 1050DE better equipped to
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