Suzuki reveals V-Strom 1000 Desert Edition

2015 model gets new colour scheme and £500 Garmin satnav

SUZUKI has revealed this Desert Edition V-Strom 1000 at Motorcycle Live.

The 2015 model comes with a new khaki colour scheme, colour-coded seat and Garmin 590 satnav worth almost £500.

Also included as standard fitment are panniers, centre stand, hand guards, heated grips, engine bars and LED fog lamps.

The bike uses the same engine as the standard V-Strom 1000 Adventure, meaning 99hp from the 1037cc V-twin.

The Desert Edition will be available in dealerships from 2015 for £10,599, £600 more than the V-Strom 1000 Adventure.

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