| General |
| Year | 2014 | 2025 |
| Make Model | Suzuki DL 1000 V-Strom | Honda XL750 Transalp |
| Dimensions |
| Seat Height | 851 mm / 33.5 in | 850 mm / 33.4 in |
| Wheelbase | 1555 mm / 61.2 in | 1560 mm / 61.4 in |
| Ground Clearance | 165 mm / 6.5 in | 210 mm / 8.2 in |
| Height | 1410 mm / 55.5 in | 1455 mm / 57.2in |
| Length | 2285 mm / 89.96 in | 2325 mm / 91.5 in |
| Width | 865 mm / 34.1 in | 838 mm / 32.9 in |
| Weights & Capacities |
| Wet Weight (kg) | 228 | 210 |
| Fuel Capacity | 20 Litres / 5.3 US gal / 4.4 Imp gal | 16.9 Litres / 4.4 US gal |
| Oil Capacity | (Overhaul) 3.5 Litres / 7.4 US pts / 6.2 Imp pts | - |
| Wet Weight | 228 kg / 502.6 lbs | 210 kg / 462.9 lbs |
| Performance |
| Top Speed | 225 km/h / 140 mph | - |
| Max Power | 73.9 kW / 99.2 hp / @ 8000 rpm | 90 hp / 67.5 kW @ 9500rpm |
| Max Torque | 103 Nm / 10.5 kgf-m / 76 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm | 75Nm / 55.3 lb-ft @ 7250rpm |
| Engine |
| Displacement | 1037 cc / 63.2 cu-in | 755 cc / 46 cu-in |
| Engine Detail | Four stroke, 90°-V-twin, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder. | Four stroke, parallel twin with 270° crank and uni-cam, OHC, 4 valves per cylinder |
| Bore x Stroke | 100 x 66.0mm | 87 x 63.5 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 11.3:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Cooling System | Liquid cooled | Liquid-cooled |
| Fuel Consumption | 5.7 L/100 km / 17.4 km/l / 41 US mpg / 49 Imp mpg | - |
| Fuel Induction | Suzuki Fuel Injection | PGM-FI electronic injection |
| Ignition | Electronic ignition | - |
| Lubrication | Wet sump | - |
| Starter | Electric | Electric |
| Drivetrain |
| Clutch | Wet, multiple discs, hydraulic | Wet multiple, Assisted slipper clutch |
| Final Drive | Chain | Chain |
| Final Drive Ratio | 2.411 (41/17) | - |
| Primary Drive Ratios | 1.838 (57/31) | - |
| Transmission / Drive | 6 Speed | 6 speed |
| Chassis |
| Frame Type | Aluminium, twin spar | Steel diamond |
| Suspension - Front | 40mm Inverted telescopic, coil spring, oil damped | 43 mm Showa SFF-CA |
| Suspension - Rear | Link type, coil spring, oil damped | Monoshock damper, Pro-Link swingarm |
| Rake | 25° | 27˚ |
| Trail | 109 mm / 4.3 in | 111 mm / 4.3 in |
| Wheel Travel - Front | 160 mm / 6.3 in | 200 mm / 7.8 in |
| Wheel Travel - Rear | 160 mm / 6.3 in | 190 mm / 7.4 in |
| Wheels & Brakes |
| Brakes - Front | 2 x 310 mm discs, 4 piston radial calipers, ABS | 2 x 310mm wave discs, 2 piston radial calipers |
| Brakes - Rear | Single 265 mm disc, 2 piston caliper, ABS | Single 256mm wave disc, 1 piston caliper |
| ABS | - | 2 Channel |
| Tyres - Front | 110/80R19M/C 59V | 90/90-R21 M/C 54H |
| Tyres - Rear | 150/70R17M/C 69V | 150/70-R18 M/C 70H |
| Wheels | - | Stainless steel spoked wheels, Aluminium rim, tube type |