| General |
| Year | 2008 - 09 | 2026 |
| Make Model | Suzuki DL 1000 V-Strom | CFMoto 1000 MT-X |
| Dimensions |
| Seat Height | 840 mm / 33.1 in | 871 mm / 34.3 in |
| Wheelbase | 1535 mm / 60.4 in | 1524 mm / 60 in |
| Ground Clearance | 165 mm / 6.5 in | - |
| Height | 1335 mm / 52.5 in | - |
| Length | 2285 mm / 89.9 in | - |
| Width | 910 mm / 37.0 in | - |
| Weights & Capacities |
| Wet Weight (kg) | 236 | 222 |
| Fuel Capacity | 22 Litres / 5.8 US gal / 4.8 Imp gal | 22.5 Litres / 5.9 US gal |
| Wet Weight | 236 Kg / 520 lbs | 222 kg / 489.4 lbs |
| Performance |
| Top Speed | 207.5 km/h / 128.9 mph | - |
| Max Power | 72 kW / 98 hp @ 7400 rpm | 82.8 kW / 111 hp @ 8500 rpm |
| Max Torque | 101 Nm / 10.3 kg-m / 74.5 lb-ft @ 6400 rpm | 100.9 Nm / 77.4 lb-ft @626-speed 50 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 | 946 cc / cu-in |
| Engine Detail | Four stroke, 90°-V-twin, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder. | Four stroke, parallel twin cylinder, DOHC, 4 valve per cylinder |
| Bore x Stroke | 98 X 66 mm | 95.2 x 70.4 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 11.3:1 | 13.5:1 |
| Cooling System | Liquid cooled | Liquid cooled |
| Fuel Induction | Fuel injection with 45mm throttle bodies | Bosch EFI |
| Ignition | Electronic ignition | Electronic |
| Lubrication | - | Pressure lubrication with two oil pumps |
| Spark Plug | NGK, CR8EK | - |
| Starter | Electric | Electric |
| Drivetrain |
| Clutch | Wet, multiple discs, hydraulic | Wet multi-plate |
| Final Drive | Chain | Chain |
| Transmission / Drive | 6 Speed | 6-speed CF-SC slipper clutch |
| Chassis |
| Frame Type | Aluminium, twin spar | Tubular steel, aluminum swingarm |
| Suspension - Front | Telescopic, coil spring, oil damped, 43mm forks | KYB, φ48 upside down suspension, preload, compression and damping adjustable |
| Suspension - Rear | Swingarm, coil spring, oil damped, adjustable for preload and rebound damping | KYB, multi-link rear suspension, preload, compression and rebound adjustable |
| Trail | 110 mm / 4.3 in | - |
| Wheel Travel - Front | 160 mm / 6.3 in | 229 mm / 9 in |
| Wheel Travel - Rear | 162 mm / 6.4 in | 229 mm / 9 in |
| Electrical Systems |
| Instrumentation | - | 8-inch curved TFT display, CFMOTO Ride App connectivity |
| Wheels & Brakes |
| Brakes - Front | 2 x 310mm discs, 2 piston calipers | 2 x Φ320mm, four-piston caliper, Brembo |
| Brakes - Rear | Single 260 mm disc, 1 piston caliper. | Φ240mm single disc, single-piston caliper, Brembo |
| ABS | - | BOSCH dual-channel ABS (rear ABS switchable) |
| Tyres - Front | 110/80 R19 | 90/90 R21 CST |
| Tyres - Rear | 150/70 R17 | 150/70 R18 CST |
| Wheels | - | Wire-spoked rims |