Across the 2002 and 2003 model years, the Suzuki DL 1000 V-Strom motorcycle has a listed dry weight of 456.4 lb (207 kg).
Suzuki DL 1000 V-Strom weight overview
At this weight, footing and parking technique matter. Once moving, geometry and balance can disguise the mass, but you still have to manage the full weight at walking speed. The comparison uses dry weight because a usable wet/running figure was not supplied, so the actual ready-to-ride motorcycle will be heavier.
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How heavy is the Suzuki DL 1000 V-Strom?
dry weight
Using a model-level dry weight comparison, the Suzuki DL 1000 V-Strom is heavier than about 82.1% of 14 Suzuki allround models with compatible weight data.
Dry weight
Bike + rider total weight
These totals use the model’s representative dry weight. They exclude riding gear, luggage and a passenger.
Suzuki DL 1000 V-Strom weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 2002, 2003 |
|---|---|
| Dry weight | 456.4 lb (207 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 996 cc |
| Power | 98 hp |
| Torque | 74.5 lb-ft (101 Nm) |
| Fuel capacity | 5.81 US gal (22 L) |
| Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) | 36.1 lb (16.4 kg) |
Weight changes by model year
Useful weight calculations
| Horsepower per 100 lb | 21.47 hp / 100 lb |
|---|---|
| Pounds per horsepower | 4.66 lb / hp |
| Torque per 100 lb | 16.32 lb-ft / 100 lb |
| Displacement per pound | 2.18 cc / lb |
| Weight per 100 cc | 45.8 lb / 100 cc |
| Fuel weight as % of bike weight | 7.9% |
| Weight with full tank | 492.5 lb (223.4 kg) |
What the weight numbers tell you
Suzuki DL 1000 V-Strom weight FAQ
What is the Suzuki DL 1000 V-Strom dry weight?
The available dry weight is 456.4 lb (207 kg). Actual ready-to-ride weight will be higher after fuel and operating fluids are added.
Is the Suzuki DL 1000 V-Strom lighter or heavier than other Suzuki allround models?
Compared with similar Suzukis in this dataset, it is heavier than about 82.1% of 14 allround models using the same weight basis.
Which Suzuki DL 1000 V-Strom years have different weight specs?
No clear weight change appears in the usable model-year data. Other specifications may still differ by year.
How much does a full tank add to the Suzuki DL 1000 V-Strom?
Based on the supplied 5.81 US gal (22 L) tank capacity, the gasoline itself weighs about 36.1 lb (16.4 kg) when full. This helps explain part of the difference between dry and ready-to-ride mass.
What is the combined Suzuki DL 1000 V-Strom and rider weight?
Using the model’s representative dry weight and a 180 lb rider, the combined bike-and-rider mass is about 636.4 lb (288.6 kg) before riding gear, luggage or a passenger.
What is the Suzuki DL 1000 V-Strom power-to-weight ratio?
Available model-year data produces 21.47 hp per 100 lb. It shows engine output relative to motorcycle mass rather than just quoting peak horsepower. That places it around the 94th percentile within the compatible Suzuki allround power-to-weight comparison.
Is the listed Suzuki DL 1000 V-Strom weight ready to ride?
The published usable figure is dry, not curb weight. A simple dry-plus-full-fuel estimate is 492.5 lb (223.4 kg), but that still is not a substitute for an official wet/curb specification.
What is the Suzuki DL 1000 V-Strom full-tank weight estimate?
The page calculates about 492.5 lb (223.4 kg) with a full tank by adding the listed fuel mass to the dry figure. Treat this as a practical estimate, not an official Suzuki curb-weight number.
What is the Suzuki DL 1000 V-Strom torque-to-weight ratio?
Where compatible torque and weight figures are available, the model works out to 16.32 lb-ft per 100 lb. This gives more context than torque alone because it relates engine twist to the mass it has to move.
Motorcycle specifications can vary by model year, market, equipment and the exact dry/curb-weight definition. Calculated fuel-weight and ratio figures on this page are estimates derived from the supplied specifications. Confirm critical figures in the owner’s manual or on the official Suzuki Cycles website.