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Suzuki DL 1000 V-Strom - [2008]
This edition of the Suzuki DL 1000 V-Strom is the 6 speed | Manual version and was first brought out in 2008. This was at around the same time as the introduction of the 2008 Suzuki GSX-R 1000 Limited Edition and the 2008 Suzuki GSX-R 1000 Akrapovic.This particular Suzuki DL 1000 has a 996cc Liquid cooled, Two stroke, V3 Petrol powerplant with 2 cylinders and Electronic Fuel Injection.
An alternative V3 engine, Adventure style motorbike includes the Honda X Eleven Four Stroke - [1999]
The 2008 DL 1000 shares its V3 engine and Adventure style configuration with the likes of the 1999 Honda X Eleven Four Stroke and the 2010 Buell-EBR XB12X Ulysses Adventure. Alternatively, if you're looking for other bikes which share the DL 1000's Adventure style with a similar size of engine then how about the 2006 Kawasaki KLV 1000 V-Twin | 2006cc.2005 Kawasaki KLV 1000 V-Twin | 2005cc.
Weighing in at 236 kgs (520 lbs) this makes the Suzuki DL 1000 V-Strom in the same weight category as the 2025 Yamaha Tenere 700 or the 2025 Kawasaki Z 900 DOHC SE, give or take 50kg.
The 2008 Suzuki DL 1000 shares the same bhp with the Yamaha Tracer 9 GT - [2025]
In terms of power the 996cc 8 valve V3 2 cylinder engine produces 98 bhp (73 kW) @ 7400 rpm similar to the 2025 Yamaha Tracer 9 GT [119 bhp (88 kW) @ 10000 rpm] or the 2025 Yamaha Tracer 9 GT+ [119 bhp (88 kW) @ 10000 rpm].
The DOHC Two stroke unit throws out torque of 74.5 lb-ft (101.0 Nm) @ 6400 rpm placing it alongside motorbikes of similar performance figures such as the 2025 Honda X-ADV 745 [50.9 lb-ft (69.0 Nm) @ 4750 rpm] and the 2025 Kawasaki Z 900 DOHC SE [73.0 lb-ft (99.1 Nm) @ 7700 rpm].
If one combines the weight with power or torque performance for the Suzuki DL 1000 you can get a better idea of it's real world performance.
The 2011 Honda CBF 1000 FA has similar Bhp Per Ton stats as the 2008 Suzuki DL 1000 V-Strom.
The 2008 Suzuki DL 1000 V-Strom has a Power to weight ratio of 415.2 bhp per ton and 315.6 lb-ft per ton. Bhp Per Ton figures of the 2008 DL 1000 competing with the 2011 Honda CBF 1000 FA [439.8 bhp\ton] and the 2013 Honda CBF 1000 FA [439.8 bhp\ton].
If you agree with the late great Carroll Shelby, then arguably an even better indicator of potential performance is Torque. Factor weight into the equation and you end up with - Torque per ton, with the Suzuki DL 1000 generating around 315.6 lb-ft per ton. If you're curious as to what other motorbikes have as much torque to weight then look no further than the 2005 Yamaha FJR 1300 ABS [340.5 lb-ft per ton] and the 2004 Yamaha FJR 1300 ABS [340.5 lb-ft per ton].
With a 0-60mph time of 8.9 secs or a 0-100km/h (0-62mph) of 9.1 secs, this makes the Suzuki DL 1000 V-Strom similar in acceleration to the 2014 Honda VFR 800 X Crossrunner (8.9 secs) and the 2012 Suzuki DL 1000 V-Strom (8.9 secs). This Suzuki DL 1000 V-Strom also competes in terms of 0-60 mph and 0-100km/h with the 2018 Honda CB 250 R Neo Sports Cafe (0.0 secs) and the 2020 Norton Superlight SS (0.4 secs).
Quarter Mile time is a close race between the 2008 Suzuki DL 1000 V-Strom and the 2004 Kawasaki ZR-7 S
When talking about the performance of the 2008 Suzuki DL 1000 V-Strom on the drag strip it can reach a quarter mile in an estimated 12.2 secs @ 112 mph. Bikes with a similar performance down the quarter mile can be found in the 2004 Kawasaki ZR-7 S (12.2 secs) and the 1982 Kawasaki Z 750 GP (12.2 secs).
The 2008 version of the Suzuki DL 1000 V-Strom has a maximum speed of 129mph.
Top Speed of the 2008 DL 1000 equals the 2024 Honda GL 1800 Gold Wing Tour Auto
If maxing out your bike on the AutoBahn is your thing and you're wondering what's faster at the top end than the 2008 Suzuki DL 1000 V-Strom then how about a 2024 Honda GL 1800 Gold Wing Tour Auto (140 mph) and the 2024 Honda GL 1800 Gold Wing Tour (140 mph).
