The Suzuki DL 1000 V-Strom motorcycle was manufactured in 2012-13 with a four stroke, 90 degrees-V-twin, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder engine. It has a capacity of 996 cc and a compression ratio of 11.3:1. Fuel injection with 45mm throttle bodies is used for induction and electronic ignition for ignition. The motorcycle is started electrically and has a maximum power of 72 kW / 98 hp @ 7400 rpm with a maximum torque of 101 Nm / 10.3 kg-m / 74.5 lb-ft @ 6400 rpm. It has a wet, multiple disc, hydraulic clutch and a six-speed transmission with a chain final drive. The chassis is made from aluminum, twin spar with a telescopic, coil spring, oil-damped, 43mm forks and a swingarm, coil spring, oil-damped, adjustable for preload, and rebound damping rear suspension. The brakes are 2 x 310mm discs, 2 piston calipers on the front and a single 260 mm disc, 1 piston caliper on the rear. The Suzuki DL 1000 V-Strom has a wheelbase of 1535 mm / 60.4 in, a ground clearance of 165 mm / 6.5 in, and a seat height of 840 mm / 33.1 in. The motorcycle weighs 236 kg / 520 lbs with a fuel capacity of 22 Liters / 5.8 US gal / 4.8 Imp gal. It has a standing 1/4 mile time of 12.2 sec / 181 km/h / 112.5 mph and a standing 0 – 1000m time of 23.3 sec / 199 km/h / 123.7 mph, with a top speed of 207.5 km/h / 128.9 mph.
Technical specifications:
Make Model: Suzuki DL 1000 V-Strom
| Year | 2012 – 13 |
|---|---|
| Engine | Four stroke, 90 degrees-V-twin, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder. |
| Capacity | 996 cc / 60.8 cu-in |
| Bore x Stroke | 98 X 66 mm |
| Cooling System | Liquid cooled |
| Compression Ratio | 11.3:1 |
| Induction | Fuel injection with 45mm throttle bodies |
| Ignition | Electronic ignition |
| Spark Plug | NGK, CR8EK |
| Starting | Electric |
| Max Power | 72 kW / 98 hp @ 7400 rpm |
| Max Torque | 101 Nm / 10.3 kg-m / 74.5 lb-ft @ 6400 rpm |
| Clutch | Wet, multiple discs, hydraulic |
| Transmission | 6 Speed |
| Final Drive | Chain |
| Frame | Aluminium, twin spar |
| Front Suspension | Telescopic, coil spring, oil damped, 43mm forks |
| Front Wheel Travel | 160 mm / 6.3 in |
| Rear Suspension | Swingarm, coil spring, oil damped, adjustable for preload and rebound damping |
| Rear Wheel Travel | 162 mm / 6.4 in |
| Front Brakes | 2 x 310mm discs, 2 piston calipers |
| Rear Brakes | Single 260 mm disc, 1 piston caliper. |
| Front Tyre | 110/80 R19 |
| Rear Tyre | 150/70 R17 |
| Trail | 110 mm / 4.3 in |
| Dimensions | Length 2285 mm / 89.9 in Width 910 mm / 37.0 in Height 1335 mm / 52.5 in |
| Wheelbase | 1535 mm / 60.4 in |
| Ground clearance | 165 mm / 6.5 in |
| Seat Height | 840 mm / 33.1 in |
| Wet Weight | 236 Kg / 520 lbs |
| Fuel Capacity | 22 Litres / 5.8 US gal / 4.8 Imp gal |
| Standing 1/4 Mile | 12.2 sec / 181 km/h / 112.5 mph |
| Standing 0 – 1000m | 23.3 sec / 199 km/h / 123.7 mph |
| Top Speed | 207.5 km/h / 128.9 mph |
