This model code identifies Suzuki’s large-displacement adventure-touring motorcycle introduced for the 2020 model year as the successor to the earlier V-Strom 1000-era machine. It was unveiled at EICMA in November 2019 and launched as an all-new generation built around a 1,037 cm3 90-degree V-twin, updated electronics, and a design theme inspired by Suzuki’s long-running Dakar-style adventure bikes. The initial release was offered in standard and XT forms, giving the nameplate a more road-biased touring role alongside a more equipment-rich variant.
The model marked an important reset for Suzuki’s adventure line. Rather than being a minor update, it carried a revised engine package, modern rider aids, and styling that moved the bike closer to contemporary sport-adventure touring expectations. In Suzuki’s own product communications, the machine was positioned as a long-distance motorcycle for mixed touring use, emphasizing comfort, usability, and broad-road capability rather than extreme off-road specialization.
In 2022, the line was updated and joined by a more dirt-oriented DE derivative, while the core road-focused version continued in the range. That continued presence means the nameplate has remained active rather than ending after its launch generation. For enthusiasts, this model sits at the center of Suzuki’s modern V-Strom family: a direct continuation of the brand’s big adventure twin concept, but with the electronics, chassis tuning, and styling expected of the latest generation.