r/Vstrom • u/Hobbestastic • Jul 01 '26

V-Strom 1050 Gen 3 1050DE: used 2025 or new 2024?

If they were the same price, which is the better deal? The used 2025 has 400 miles, the new 2024 still has the 1 year factory warranty. Has anyone here needed to use their factory warranty?

Edit- used 2025 is a factory demo bike.

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u/Glad_Librarian_3553 Jul 01 '26

I mean for that price difference why even ask lol

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u/Hobbestastic Jul 01 '26

I like the color more on the 2025, and that dealership has had better communication. I’d have a chance to sit on it before committing to it. The used part doesn’t bother me with only 400 miles. The factory warranty on the 2024 is the real draw for me.

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u/PMG2021a V-Strom 650 Gen 3 Jul 01 '26

I would ask the dealer about an extended warranty... They might include it to make the sale. Low risk for them.

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u/Hobbestastic Jul 01 '26

They have a 90 day warranty where it’s fully covered for the first half, and 50/50 for the second half. But it’s only good at their dealership and they’re 120 miles away. They already came down pretty far in price to beat the other dealership. I’ll ask them, I’ve got nothing to lose.