Suzuki DL 1000 V-Strom Specs

2008 - 2018 • 5 variants

Suzuki has built the DL 1000 V-Strom, an enduro motorcycle, across 5 variants since 2008, most recently updated for 2018. Under the tank sits a four stroke, 90°-V-twin, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder.. It makes 98 hp at peak. Torque tops out at 101 Nm.

About the Suzuki DL 1000 V-Strom

Suzuki introduced the DL 1000 V-Strom as part of their Enduro / Off-Road range, with production running from 2002 to 2019. This technical reference page documents the full specification sheet for the Suzuki DL 1000 V-Strom, including engine displacement, power and torque figures, frame and suspension geometry, braking systems, and overall dimensions. Select a model year above to view year-specific technical data. Specifications are compiled from official manufacturer sources.

Suzuki DL 1000 V-Strom by Year

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Spec Evolution

How key specs changed across production years.

Specification	2003	2005	2009	2013	2014	2016	2018	2019
Seat Height	840 mm / 33.1 in	840 mm / 33.1 in	840 mm / 33.1 in	840 mm / 33.1 in	851 mm / 33.5 in ↑	850 mm / 33.6 in ↓	840 mm / 33.1 in ↓	840 mm / 33.1 in
Displacement	996 cc / 60.8 cu-in	996 cc / 60.8 cu-in	996 cc / 60.8 cu-in	996 cc / 60.8 cu-in	1037 cc / 63.2 cu-in ↑	1037 cc / 63.2 cu-in	1037 cc / 63.2 cu-in	1037 cc / 63.2 cu-in
Brakes - Front	2 x 310mm discs, 2 piston calipers	2 x 310mm discs, 2 piston calipers	2 x 310mm discs, 2 piston calipers	2 x 310mm discs, 2 piston calipers	2 x 310 mm discs, 4 piston radial calipers, ABS	2 x 310 mm discs, 4 piston radial calipers, ABS	2 x 310 mm discs, 4 piston radial calipers, ABS	2 x 310 mm discs, 4 piston radial calipers, ABS
Wheelbase	1535 mm / 60.4 in	1535 mm / 60.4 in	1535 mm / 60.4 in	1535 mm / 60.4 in	1555 mm / 61.2 in ↑	1,535 mm / 60.4 in ↓	1,535 mm / 60.4 in	1,535 mm / 60.4 in
Brakes - Rear	Single 260 mm disc, 1 piston caliper.	Single 260 mm disc, 1 piston caliper.	Single 260 mm disc, 1 piston caliper.	Single 260 mm disc, 1 piston caliper.	Single 265 mm disc, 2 piston caliper, ABS ↑	Single 265 mm disc, 2 piston caliper, ABS	Single 265 mm disc, 2 piston caliper, ABS	Single 265 mm disc, 2 piston caliper, ABS
Fuel Capacity	22 Litres / 5.8 US gal / 4.8 Imp gal	22 Litres / 5.8 US gal / 4.8 Imp gal	22 Litres / 5.8 US gal / 4.8 Imp gal	22 Litres / 5.8 US gal / 4.8 Imp gal	20 Litres / 5.3 US gal / 4.4 Imp gal ↓	20 Litres / 5.3 US gal / 4.4 Imp gal	20 Litres / 5.3 US gal / 4.4 Imp gal	20 Litres / 5.3 US gal / 4.4 Imp gal
Suspension - Front	Telescopic, coil spring, oil damped, 43mm forks	Telescopic, coil spring, oil damped, 43mm forks	Telescopic, coil spring, oil damped, 43mm forks	Telescopic, coil spring, oil damped, 43mm forks	40mm Inverted telescopic, coil spring, oil damped ↓	40mm Inverted telescopic, coil spring, oil damped	40mm Inverted telescopic, coil spring, oil damped	40mm Inverted telescopic, coil spring, oil damped
Suspension - Rear	Swingarm, coil spring, oil damped, adjustable for preload and rebound damping	Swingarm, coil spring, oil damped, adjustable for preload and rebound damping	Swingarm, coil spring, oil damped, adjustable for preload and rebound damping	Swingarm, coil spring, oil damped, adjustable for preload and rebound damping	Link type, coil spring, oil damped	Link type, coil spring, oil damped	Link type, coil spring, oil damped	Link type, coil spring, oil damped
Top Speed	207.5 km/h / 128.9 mph	207.5 km/h / 128.9 mph	207.5 km/h / 128.9 mph	207.5 km/h / 128.9 mph	225 km/h / 140 mph ↑	-	-	-
Bore x Stroke	98 X 66 mm	98 X 66 mm	98 X 66 mm	98 X 66 mm	100 x 66.0mm ↑	100 x 66.0mm	100 x 66.0mm	100 x 66.0mm
Final Drive	Chain	Chain	Chain	Chain, RK525 SMOZ7, 112 links	Chain	Chain	Chain	Chain
Height	1335 mm / 52.5 in	1335 mm / 52.5 in	1335 mm / 52.5 in	1335 mm / 52.5 in	1410 mm / 55.5 in ↑	1410 mm / 55.5 in	1410 mm / 55.5 in	1410 mm / 55.5 in
Length	2285 mm / 89.9 in	2285 mm / 89.9 in	2285 mm / 89.9 in	2285 mm / 89.9 in	2285 mm / 89.96 in	2285 mm / 89.96 in	2285 mm / 89.96 in	2285 mm / 89.96 in
Wet Weight	236 Kg / 520 lbs	236 Kg / 520 lbs	236 Kg / 520 lbs	252 kg / 555 lbs (with accessories) ↑	228 kg / 502.6 lbs ↓	228 kg / 502.6 lbs	228 kg / 502.6 lbs	228 kg / 502.6 lbs
Tyres - Front	110/80 R19	110/80 R19	110/80 R19	110/80 R19	110/80R19M/C 59V	110/80R19M/C 59V	110/80R19M/C 59V	110/80R19M/C 59V
Width	910 mm / 37.0 in	910 mm / 37.0 in	910 mm / 37.0 in	910 mm / 37.0 in (without accessories)	865 mm / 34.1 in ↓	865 mm / 34.1 in	865 mm / 34.1 in	865 mm / 34.1 in
Tyres - Rear	150/70 R17	150/70 R17	150/70 R17	150/70 R17	150/70R17M/C 69V	150/70R17M/C 69V	150/70R17M/C 69V	150/70R17M/C 69V
Rake	-	-	-	-	25°	25.7° ↑	25.7°	25.7°
Fuel Induction	Fuel injection with 45mm throttle bodies	Fuel injection with 45mm throttle bodies	Fuel injection with 45mm throttle bodies	Fuel injection with 45mm throttle bodies	Suzuki Fuel Injection	Suzuki Fuel Injection	Suzuki Fuel Injection	Suzuki Fuel Injection
Trail	110 mm / 4.3 in	110 mm / 4.3 in	110 mm / 4.3 in	110 mm / 4.3 in	109 mm / 4.3 in ↓	109 mm / 4.3 in	109 mm / 4.3 in	109 mm / 4.3 in
Max Power	72 kW / 98 hp @ 7400 rpm	72 kW / 98 hp @ 7400 rpm	72 kW / 98 hp @ 7400 rpm	72 kW / 98 hp @ 7400 rpm	73.9 kW / 99.2 hp / @ 8000 rpm ↑	73.9 kW / 99.2 hp / @ 8000 rpm	73.9 kW / 99.2 hp / @ 8000 rpm	73.9 kW / 99.2 hp / @ 8000 rpm
Wheel Travel - Rear	162 mm / 6.4 in	162 mm / 6.4 in	162 mm / 6.4 in	162 mm / 6.4 in	160 mm / 6.3 in ↓	160 mm / 6.3 in	160 mm / 6.3 in	160 mm / 6.3 in
Max Torque	101 Nm / 10.3 kg-m / 74.5 lb-ft @ 6400 rpm	101 Nm / 10.3 kg-m / 74.5 lb-ft @ 6400 rpm	101 Nm / 10.3 kg-m / 74.5 lb-ft @ 6400 rpm	101 Nm / 10.3 kg-m / 74.5 lb-ft @ 6400 rpm	103 Nm / 10.5 kgf-m / 76 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm ↑	103 Nm / 10.5 kgf-m / 76 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm	103 Nm / 10.5 kgf-m / 76 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm	103 Nm / 10.5 kgf-m / 76 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm