Suzuki DL 1000 V-Strom - [2014] Review and Comparison including Similar Bikes, Alternative Bikes, Performance Specs and Technical Information.

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Performance Review: Suzuki DL 1000 V-Strom - [2014]

Suzuki DL 1000 V-Strom - [2014]

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Figures & Specs Summary:

Edition: Suzuki DL 1000 V-Strom
Year: 2014 | Type: Adventure
Engine: 1037 cc (63.2 ci) 8 Valve
Engine Type: V3 | Cylinders: 2
Engine Stroke: Two | Valve Config: DOHC
Fuel Delivery: Electronic Fuel Injection
Cooling: Liquid | Fuel Type: Petrol
Transmission: 6 speed / Manual
Drive: Chain
Wet Weight: 228 kgs (502 lbs)
Dry Weight: 0 kgs (0 lbs)
Power: 99.2 bhp (73 kW) @ 8000 rpm
Torque: 76.0 lb-ft (103.0 Nm) @ 4000 rpm
BHP Per Ton: 435.0 bhp
Torque Per Ton: 333.3 lb-ft
0-60 mph (96.6 kph): 8.5 secs
0-100 kph (0-62 mph): 8.7 secs
Top Speed: 140 mph (225.3 kph)
1/4 Mile (Est.): 13.47 secs @ 112 mph
Frame: Aluminium

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Suzuki DL 1000 Performance Review.

Introduction:

This edition of the Suzuki DL 1000 V-Strom is the 6 speed / Manual version and was first brought out in 2014. This was at around the same time as the introduction of the 2015 Honda AF24 Giorno and the 2015 Kawasaki Ninja H2 R 1000.This particular Suzuki DL 1000 has a 1037cc Liquid cooled, Two stroke, V3 Petrol powerplant with 2 cylinders and Electronic Fuel Injection.

Honda X Eleven Four Stroke - [1999] image

An alternative V3 engine, Adventure style motorbike includes the Honda X Eleven Four Stroke - [1999]

The 2014 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 2022 Honda CRF 1100 L Africa Twin DCT | 2022cc.2020 Honda CRF 1100 L Africa Twin | 2020cc.

Power and Torque:

Weighing in at 228 kgs (502 lbs) this makes the Suzuki DL 1000 V-Strom in the same weight category as the 2025 Kawasaki Z 900 DOHC SE or the 2025 Kawasaki Z 900 DOHC, give or take 50kg.

The 2014 Suzuki DL 1000 shares the same bhp with the Yamaha Tracer 9 Triple - [2025]

In terms of power the 1037cc 8 valve V3 2 cylinder engine produces 99.2 bhp (73 kW) @ 8000 rpm similar to the 2025 Yamaha Tracer 9 Triple [119 bhp (88 kW) @ 10000 rpm] or the 2025 Yamaha YZF-R9 Triple [117.4 bhp (87 kW) @ 10000 rpm].

The DOHC Two stroke unit throws out torque of 76.0 lb-ft (103.0 Nm) @ 4000 rpm placing it alongside motorbikes of similar performance figures such as the 2025 Yamaha Tracer 9 GT [68.5 lb-ft (93.0 Nm) @ 7000 rpm] and the 2025 Yamaha Tracer 9 Triple [68.5 lb-ft (93.0 Nm) @ 7000 rpm].

Power to Weight:

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 1984 Kawasaki ZX 1100 A2 has similar Bhp Per Ton stats as the 2014 Suzuki DL 1000 V-Strom.

The 2014 Suzuki DL 1000 V-Strom has a Power to weight ratio of 435.0 bhp per ton and 333.3 lb-ft per ton. Bhp Per Ton figures of the 2014 DL 1000 competing with the 1984 Kawasaki ZX 1100 A2 [459.7 bhp\ton] and the 1983 Kawasaki Gpz 1100 A-1 [459.7 bhp\ton].

Power to Weight(cont.):

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 333.3 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 1989 Suzuki GSX-R 1100 DOHC [358.3 lb-ft per ton] and the 1990 Suzuki GSX-R 1100 DOHC [358.3 lb-ft per ton].

Acceleration:

With a 0-60mph time of 8.5 secs or a 0-100km/h (0-62mph) of 8.7 secs, this makes the Suzuki DL 1000 V-Strom similar in acceleration to the 2024 Honda CRF 1100 L Africa Twin (8.5 secs) and the 2023 Honda CB 1300 S Super Bol dOr 30th Annivers (8.5 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 2014 Suzuki DL 1000 V-Strom and the 1981 Kawasaki Gpz 750 DOHC

When talking about the performance of the 2014 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 1981 Kawasaki Gpz 750 DOHC (12.2 secs) and the 2007 Buell-EBR XB12Scg Lightning (12.2 secs).

Top Speed:

The 2014 version of the Suzuki DL 1000 V-Strom has a maximum speed of 140mph.

Kawasaki GTR 1400 Concours 14 - [2019] image

Top Speed of the 2014 DL 1000 equals the 2019 Kawasaki GTR 1400 Concours 14

If maxing out your bike on the AutoBahn is your thing and you're wondering what's faster at the top end than the 2014 Suzuki DL 1000 V-Strom then how about a 2019 Kawasaki GTR 1400 Concours 14 (151 mph) and the 2017 Kawasaki GTR 1400 Concours 14 (151 mph).