The 2012-13 Suzuki DL 1000 V-Strom Adventure motorcycle features a four-stroke, 90 degree V-twin, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder engine with a capacity of 996 cc. It has liquid cooling and fuel injection with 45mm throttle bodies, making it powerful with a maximum power of 72 kW and maximum torque of 101 Nm at 6400 rpm. The bike has a six-speed transmission and a chain final drive. The aluminium twin-spar frame supports a telescopic 43mm front suspension and a swingarm rear suspension, both with oil damping. The front brakes are two 310mm discs with two-piston calipers, and the rear brake is a single 260 mm disc with a one-piston caliper. It rides on 110/80 R19 front and 150/70 R17 rear tyres, and has a seat height of 840mm, ground clearance of 165mm, and a wet weight of 252kg. The motorcycle also has a fuel capacity of 22 litres and can reach a top speed of 207.5 km/h. Overall, the Suzuki DL 1000 V-Strom Adventure is a powerful motorcycle that is equipped to handle a range of terrain and provide a comfortable riding experience.
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, RK525 SMOZ7, 112 links |
| 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 (without accessories) 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 | 252 kg / 555 lbs (with accessories) |
| 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 |
