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Suzuki DL 1000 V-Strom - [2019]
This edition of the Suzuki DL 1000 V-Strom is the 6 speed | Manual version and was first brought out in 2019. This was at around the same time as the introduction of the 2020 Kawasaki KLX 230 Single Cylinder and the 2020 Yamaha XSR 700 Twin.This particular Suzuki DL 1000 has a 1037cc 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 2019 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.
Weighing in at 228 kgs (502 lbs) this makes the Suzuki DL 1000 V-Strom in the same weight category as the 2025 Yamaha Tracer 9 Triple or the 2025 Yamaha YZF-R9 Triple, give or take 50kg.
The 2019 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 Tracer 9 GT+ [119 bhp (88 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 Kawasaki Z 900 DOHC SE [73.0 lb-ft (99.1 Nm) @ 7700 rpm] and the 2025 Yamaha MT-09 Y-AMT [68.5 lb-ft (93.0 Nm) @ 7000 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 1984 Kawasaki ZX 1100 A-2 has similar Bhp Per Ton stats as the 2019 Suzuki DL 1000 V-Strom.
The 2019 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 2019 DL 1000 competing with the 1984 Kawasaki ZX 1100 A-2 [459.7 bhp\ton] and the 1983 Kawasaki ZX 1100 A1 [459.7 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 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 1992 Suzuki GSX-R 1100 DOHC [358.3 lb-ft per ton] and the 1991 Suzuki GSX-R 1100 DOHC [358.3 lb-ft per ton].
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 2019 Suzuki DL 1000 V-Strom and the 2008 Buell-EBR XB12S Lightning
When talking about the performance of the 2019 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 2008 Buell-EBR XB12S Lightning (12.2 secs) and the 1993 Kawasaki ZX-R 400 DOHC (12.2 secs).
The 2019 version of the Suzuki DL 1000 V-Strom has a maximum speed of 140mph.
Top Speed of the 2019 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 2019 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).
