Suzuki DL 1000 V-Strom (2012-13)

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.

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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