| General |
| Year | 2008 - 09 | 2024 |
| Make Model | Suzuki DL 1000 V-Strom | BMW F 900GS |
| Dimensions |
| Seat Height | 840 mm / 33.1 in | 870 mm / 34.3 in |
| Wheelbase | 1535 mm / 60.4 in | 1590 mm / 62.6 in |
| Ground Clearance | 165 mm / 6.5 in | - |
| Height | 1335 mm / 52.5 in | - |
| Length | 2285 mm / 89.9 in | 2270 mm / 89.4in |
| Width | 910 mm / 37.0 in | 943 mm / 37.1 in (incl. hand protectors) |
| Weights & Capacities |
| Wet Weight (kg) | 236 | 219 |
| Fuel Capacity | 22 Litres / 5.8 US gal / 4.8 Imp gal | 14.5 Litres / 3.8 US gal |
| Wet Weight | 236 Kg / 520 lbs | 219 kg / 482.8 lbs |
| Performance |
| Top Speed | 207.5 km/h / 128.9 mph | - |
| Max Power | 72 kW / 98 hp @ 7400 rpm | 77 kW / 103 hp @ 8500 rpm |
| Max Torque | 101 Nm / 10.3 kg-m / 74.5 lb-ft @ 6400 rpm | 93 Nm / 68.6 lb-ft @ 6750 rpm |
| Standing Start 0-1000 m | 23.3 sec / 199 km/h / 123.7 mph | - |
| Standing Start ¼ Mile | 12.2 sec / 181 km/h / 112.5 mph | - |
| Engine |
| Displacement | 996 cc / 60.8 cu-in | 895 cc / 54.6 cu-in |
| Engine Detail | Four stroke, 90°-V-twin, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder. | Four stroke, parallel twin cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder |
| Bore x Stroke | 98 X 66 mm | 86 x 77 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 11.3:1 | 13.1:1 |
| Cooling System | Liquid cooled | Liquid cooled |
| Emissions | - | Closed-loop 3-way catalytic converter, emission standard EU-5 |
| Fuel Induction | Fuel injection with 45mm throttle bodies | Electronic injection |
| Ignition | Electronic ignition | Electronic |
| Spark Plug | NGK, CR8EK | - |
| Starter | Electric | Electric |
| EV Specifics |
| Battery Capacity | - | 12 V / 9 Ah, maintenance-free |
| Drivetrain |
| Clutch | Wet, multiple discs, hydraulic | Multiple-disc wet clutch (anti hopping), mechanically operated |
| Final Drive | Chain | Endless O-ring chain with shock damping in rear wheel hub |
| Gear Ratios | - | 1st 2.833, 2nd 2.067, 3rd 1,600, 4th 1.308, 5th 1,103, 6th 0,968 |
| Primary Drive Ratios | - | 1.821 |
| Secondary Drive Ratio | - | 2.765 |
| Transmission / Drive | 6 Speed | Claw-shift 6-speed gearbox integrated in crankcase |
| Chassis |
| Frame Type | Aluminium, twin spar | Bridge-type frame, steel shell construction, load bearing engine |
| Suspension - Front | Telescopic, coil spring, oil damped, 43mm forks | 43mm Upside-down telescopic fork, rebound and compression damping adjustable |
| Suspension - Rear | Swingarm, coil spring, oil damped, adjustable for preload and rebound damping | Aluminium double-sided swinging arm, directly linked WAD central spring strut, spring base and rebound damping adjustable (Optional equipment: sport suspension) (Option: Dynamic ESA) |
| Steering Head Angle | - | 62,0° |
| Trail | 110 mm / 4.3 in | 119.78 mm / 4.7 in |
| Wheel Travel - Front | 160 mm / 6.3 in | 230 mm / 9.1 in |
| Wheel Travel - Rear | 162 mm / 6.4 in | 215 mm / 8.5 in |
| Electrical Systems |
| Alternator | - | permanent magnetic alternator 416 W (nominal power) |
| Wheels & Brakes |
| Brakes - Front | 2 x 310mm discs, 2 piston calipers | 2 x 305mm floating discs, 2-piston floatingcalipers |
| Brakes - Rear | Single 260 mm disc, 1 piston caliper. | Single 265mm discs, single-piston floating caliper |
| ABS | - | BMW Motorrad ABS |
| Tyres - Front | 110/80 R19 | 90/90 x 21 |
| Tyres - Rear | 150/70 R17 | 150/70 x R17 |
| Wheels | - | Cross-spoke wheels |
| Wheels - Front | - | 2.15″ x 21″ |
| Wheels - Rear | - | 4.25″ x 17" |