The Suzuki V-Strom 1000 Adventure motorcycle specifications include a 996 cc (60.78 cu in) engine, a 6-speed gearbox, and a listed weight of 252 kg (555.6 lb).
Key specifications
The 2012 model is treated as the standard specification. Only later model years with a different supplied value are shown below.
How the Suzuki V-Strom 1000 Adventure 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.
About 63% higher than the Suzuki database average. Around the 80th percentile across Suzuki models.
About 26% heavier than the Suzuki database average. Around the 77th percentile across Suzuki models.
About 7% taller than the Suzuki database average. Around the 84th percentile across Suzuki models.
About 55% larger than the Suzuki database average. Around the 99th percentile across Suzuki models.
Suzuki database percentile rankings
Percentiles show where this motorcycle sits across the Suzuki specifications database. They are descriptive database rankings, not performance ratings.
996 cc — larger displacement than about 80% of Suzuki models.
252 kg — heavier than about 77% of Suzuki models, or lighter than about 23%.
840 mm — taller than about 84% of Suzuki models.
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.
2,295
2,137
7% above average.
1,535
1,444
6% above average.
840
786
7% above average.
165
176
6% below average.
Mechanical overview
Additional useful specifications
| Front tire size | 110/80-R19 |
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| Rear tire size | 150/70-R17 |
| Bore/stroke ratio | 1.48:1 (Oversquare) |
Model information
| Category | Enduro / offroad |
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Engine specifications
| Engine type | V2, four-stroke |
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| 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 |
| Cooling system | Oil & air |
| Fuel system | Injection |
| Fuel control | Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC) |
| Ignition | Transistorized |
| Starter | Electric |
| Lubrication | Wet sump |
Transmission and drivetrain
| Gearbox | 6-speed |
|---|---|
| Final drive | Chain (final drive) |
Chassis and suspension
| Frame | Aluminum twin-spar frame and aluminum swingarm |
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| Front suspension | Telescopic, coil spring, oil damped |
| Rear suspension | Link type, coil spring, oil damped |
| Front wheel travel | 160 mm (6.3 inches) |
Brakes, wheels and tires
| Front brakes | Double disc |
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| Rear brakes | Single disc |
| Front tire | 110/80-R19 |
| Rear tire | 150/70-R17 |
Dimensions and weight
| Wet weight | 252 kg (555.6 lb) |
|---|---|
| Seat height | 840 mm (33.1 inches) |
| Overall length | 2,295 mm (90.4 inches) |
| Wheelbase | 1,535 mm (60.4 inches) |
| Ground clearance | 165 mm (6.5 inches) |
| Carrying capacity | Side and top cases. |
Fuel and emissions
| Fuel capacity | 22.00 L (5.81 US gal) |
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| Emission details | PAIR – air injection system reduces CO and HC emissions – California model equipped with catalyst in exhaust to further reduce emissions. |
Electrical and instruments
| Lights | Multi-reflector 60W/55W headlights. |
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Other specifications
| Color options | Pearl Nebular Black |
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| Exhaust system | Stainless steel with aluminum mufflers |
| Factory warranty | 12 month unlimited mileage limited warranty. |
| Price as new | US$ 10999. MSRP depends on country, taxes, accessories, etc. |
| Comments | Height-adjustable windshield |
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.