• Key to the operation of S.I.R.S., the V-STROM 1050XT Adventure employs an interconnected information network instead of a conventional wiring harness.

• Because it requires fewer wires, this CAN-wiring lets the vehicle be lighter and simpler, and provides a way for the advanced components – such as the cruise control – on the motorcycle to have faster data transmission with the ECM.

• The CAN-wiring also provides a single location for diagnosing any errors that may occur throughout the entire network.

• Also essential to S.I.R.S., the V-STROM 1050XT Adventure’s new IMU measures six directions of movement along three axis (as compared to the five directions measured by the previous system). The IMU detects pitch, roll, and yaw movement based on the motorcycle’s position, movement, and acceleration.

• The new high-performance six-direction IMU is supplied by Bosch and also combines a three-axis angular rate sensor (gyrometer) and a three-axis acceleration sensor in a single compact unit.

• This new cruise control system maintains the selected road speed without the rider having to hold the throttle open – a welcome feature for long-distance riding that can reduce rider fatigue.

• The new V-STROM 1050XT Adventure’s array of features and technology, such as the new Ride-by-Wire throttle system and the ECM, permit the addition of this easy-to-use cruise control.

• Cruising speed can be set from approximately 30 MPH to 100 MPH in fourth gear or higher. A button on the right handlebar control can be pressed to put cruise control into standby, and a rocker-style selector switch on the left handlebar control lets the rider adjust the speed up or down. Cruise control function icons and indicators are located on the new instrument panel.

• The updated Motion Track Anti-lock** and Combination Brake System combines IMU-measured, spatial information of the motorcycle’s posture in conjunction with front and rear wheel speeds. This allows the ABS** to not only activate in a straight line but also when the vehicle is leaning or turning.

• Riders can now choose between two levels of ABS activation sensitivity. ABS function and modes are displayed on the new multifunction instrument panel.

• ABS mode 1 provides minimal anti-lock brake intervention.

• ABS mode 2 provides more anti-lock brake intervention than Mode 1.

• The ABS system cannot be switched off – it is always active.

• The V-STROM 1050XT Adventure includes a new, three-mode S-DMS system that lets the rider select the engine’s power delivery characteristic to match riding ability and conditions. Working in concert with the Traction Control System*, S-DMS permits peak power in each mode while changing the nature of the power delivery.

• A Mode – provides sharp throttle response.

• B Mode – provides a moderate throttle response.

• C Mode – provides the softest throttle response of the three modes.

• Suzuki debuted its first motorcycle Traction Control System* on the 2014 V-Strom 1000, and the new four-mode system on the 2020 V-STROM 1050XT Adventure lets the rider control the throttle with more confidence by limiting rear wheel spin in a variety of riding conditions.

• The Traction Control System* continuously monitors front and rear wheel speeds, throttle opening, engine speed, and transmission gear. It quickly reduces engine output when it detects wheel spin by adjusting ignition timing and air delivery.

• The rider can select one of four modes (1, 2, 3 and OFF). The three modes differ in terms of rear wheel spin sensitivity.

• Mode 1 is the lowest sensitivity – it allows a certain degree of rear wheel spin and is best suited for good road conditions.

• Mode 2 is a moderate sensitivity level – the system engages traction control sooner than Mode 1 and is for average road conditions.

• Mode 3 is the highest sensitivity level – the system engages traction control sooner and is for poor road conditions, like wet and cold surfaces.

• OFF disengages all traction control features – the rider has sole control of the engine’s throttle and any resulting rear wheel spin.

• When stopping upward on a hill and applying the brakes, this system automatically operates the rear brake for around 30 seconds to prevent the motorcycle from rolling back down the hill even if the rider releases the brake lever or pedal. This allows the rider to focus on a smoother takeoff when on the hill side.

• When the rider releases the brake lever or foot pedal, the ECM detects the rider’s intention to ride forward and releases the rear brake pressure smoothly.

• The rider can also disengage the Hill Hold System by squeezing the front brake lever twice or use the left handlebar control and the instrument panel with the system off.

• The new Slope Dependent Control System constantly monitors the posture of the vehicle even when the vehicle is traveling downhill. When the rider operates a brake lever or pedal when riding downhill, the electronic control unit adjusts brake pressure to prevent rear wheel lift.

• This system helps the rider to achieve optimal braking in response to the load on the motorcycle (passenger and/or cargo).

• Through continual measurement of IMU information and hydraulic brake pressure, the system constantly learns about braking deceleration as the load’s weight increases or decreases when riding with cargo or a passenger.

• The system retains this information to improve braking performance as the load on the motorcycle increases.

• Included in the LCD display are the speedometer, tachometer (full pixel digital display), gear position indicator, odometer, dual trip meters, instantaneous fuel consumption, average fuel consumption, driving range, fuel level indicator, engine coolant temperature indicator, ambient air temperature indicator, clock, voltage meter, service reminder, S-DMS mode, and traction control mode.

• The instrument panel also displays information about the V-STROM 1050XT Adventure’s special features such as the cruise control, Hill Hold System, Slope Dependent Control System, Load Dependent System, and the Motion Track Anti-lock** and Combination Brake System’s two levels of ABS sensitivity.

• Around the perimeter of the LCD are LED indicators that include the neutral indicator light, high beam indicator light, turn signal indicator light, traction control alert icon, ABS alert icon, and freeze indicator icon. This alert, together with the air temperature display, warns of possible icy road conditions.

• The rider can use the instrument panel display and the rocker switch on the left handlebar control to change the menu and rider-aid settings.

• The left handlebar switch can also reset the trip meters plus raise and lower the road speed when the cruise control is being used.