Suzuki DL 1000 V-Strom Specs (Top Speed | Horsepower | Weight)

The Suzuki DL 1000 V-Strom motorcycle specifications include a 996 cc (60.78 cu in) engine, a 6-speed gearbox, and a listed weight of 207 kg (456.4 lb).

Key specifications

2002-2003Model years
996 ccDisplacement
207 kgDry weight
830 mmSeat height
22 LFuel tank
1,550 mmWheelbase
160 mmGround clearance
Model years covered
20022003
Year-specific specification changes

The 2002 model is treated as the standard specification. Only later model years with a different supplied value are shown below.

Front brakes
2003Double disc
Front tire
2003110/80-19
Rear tire
2003150/70-17

How the Suzuki DL 1000 V-Strom compares

This compares the motorcycle with all Suzuki models in this specifications database. The blue marker is this model and the grey line is the Suzuki database average.

Displacement996 cc
Low 67 ccAverage 609 ccHigh 1,783 cc

About 63% higher than the Suzuki database average. Around the 80th percentile across Suzuki models.

Seat height830 mm
Low 650 mmAverage 786 mmHigh 955 mm

About 6% taller than the Suzuki database average. Around the 78th percentile across Suzuki models.

Fuel capacity22 L
Low 3.5 LAverage 14.2 LHigh 22 L

About 55% larger than the Suzuki database average. Around the 99th percentile across Suzuki models.

This model Suzuki database average

Suzuki database percentile rankings

Percentiles show where this motorcycle sits across the Suzuki specifications database. They are descriptive database rankings, not performance ratings.

Displacement80th

996 cc — larger displacement than about 80% of Suzuki models.

Seat height78th

830 mm — taller than about 78% of Suzuki models.

Fuel capacity99th

22 L — larger than about 99% of Suzuki fuel tanks in this database.

Dimensions compared with Suzuki average

Each measurement is compared with the average value across Suzuki models where that dimension is available.

Overall length2,290 mm
This bike

2,290

Suzuki avg

2,137

7% above average.

Overall width865 mm
This bike

865

Suzuki avg

823

5% above average.

Overall height1,340 mm
This bike

1,340

Suzuki avg

1,158

16% above average.

Wheelbase1,550 mm
This bike

1,550

Suzuki avg

1,444

7% above average.

Seat height830 mm
This bike

830

Suzuki avg

786

6% above average.

Ground clearance160 mm
This bike

160

Suzuki avg

176

9% below average.

Mechanical overview

Engine layout snapshot

V2, four-stroke • 996 cc • Liquid cooled
Chassis snapshot

Wheelbase 1,550 mmSeat 830 mmClearance 160 mm
6-speed • Chain (final drive) • 110/80-R19 front / 150/70-R17 rear

Additional useful specifications

Front tire size 110/80-R19
Rear tire size 150/70-R17
Bore/stroke ratio 1.48:1 (Oversquare)

Model information

Category Allround

Engine specifications

Engine type V2, four-stroke
Displacement 996 cc (60.78 cu in)
Bore × stroke 98.0 x 66 mm (3.9 x 2.6 inches)
Compression ratio 11.3:1
Valves per cylinder 4
Cooling system Liquid
Fuel system Injection
Fuel control Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC)

Transmission and drivetrain

Gearbox 6-speed
Final drive Chain (final drive)

Brakes, wheels and tires

Front brakes Dual disc
Rear brakes Single disc
Front tire 110/80-R19
Rear tire 150/70-R17

Dimensions and weight

Dry weight 207 kg (456.4 lb)
Seat height 830 mm (32.7 inches)
Overall length 2,290 mm (90.2 inches)
Overall width 865 mm (34.1 inches)
Overall height 1,340 mm (52.8 inches)
Wheelbase 1,550 mm (61.0 inches)
Ground clearance 160 mm (6.3 inches)

Fuel and emissions

Fuel capacity 22.00 L (5.81 US gal)

Disclaimer: Specifications may vary by market, trim, production date and optional equipment, and scraped or historical data can contain errors. Comparison and percentile values are calculated from Suzuki models in this specifications database. Always double-check important specifications against the motorcycle owner’s/service manual and official Suzuki information before relying on them. Visit the official Suzuki website.