The longer maintenance schedule would apply practically but not legally. The bikes are the same mechanically. If yours is out of warranty and you want to use the longer interval, do it. If it isn't out of warranty and you use the longer interval, the terms of the warranty are violated.

 

4000 miles service?

Are you still in warranty if you skip the 4000 miles service/maintenance on the 2014 DL1000A?

In Europe (Autobahn!) the UK magazine MCN (27 January 2014) article mentioned '... Suzuki’s press release states: “Extensive engine development has also led to an increase in service intervals for the V-Strom 1000. While the first service remains at 600 miles, subsequent service intervals have been confirmed at 12 months or 7,500 miles, making the V-Strom an even more affordable and practical proposition.” '
Suzuki increases V-Strom service intervals | MCN

Attached are the UK and German maintenance schedules.

 

This is an American 2014. Brand new left over so it is just starting it's 12 month warranty. I want to get the suzuki extended service plan but the service schedule is ridiculous. Anyone know who I can call at suzuki to clarify this?

 

SEP - Suzuki Extended Protection



You'll find Suzuki contact info and FAQ here Suzuki Home Page . The 'Buy Now' button will give you a quote for 24, 36, 48, 60 and 72 months of SEP.

 

I can tell you for sure the '14s are on the short schedule. Suzuki isn't making anything retroactive. The schedule was only lengthened as a sales incentive so they aren't allowing fewer maintenance sessions on older bikes.

 

Does anyone know what suzuki is like when it comes to extended warrantt claims when maintainance is completed by the owner? Taking the strom in at these crazy short intervals will cost a fortune.