Suzuki DL 1000 V-Strom Adventure (2012-13)

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.

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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, 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