Suzuki DL1000 V-Strom

Infobox Motorcycle
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name=Suzuki V-Strom DL1000
manufacturer=Suzuki
production=2002–2009
class=Sport Touring
related=Suzuki DL650 V-Strom
wheelbase=60.4 in
length=90.4 in
width=34.1 in
height=52.6 in
seat height=32.1 in
engine=996cc, 4-stroke, liquid cooled, 90 degree V-twin, DOHC, 8 valves
fuel_capacity=5.8 gallons US
transmission= 6-speed, constant mesh, final drive chain
similar= BMW R1150GS, Triumph Tiger 955i

Manufactured by Suzuki, the DL1000 or V-Strom 1000, is an "enduro sport tourer" motorcycle (sometimes included in the dual-sport category) with a 996 cc V-twin engine and a standard riding posture. Unlike specialized motorcycles, the V-Strom trades strength in a single area for adaptability to a variety of conditions: commuting, cruising, adventure touring and to a lesser degree off-road riding.

The name V-Strom combines "V" referring to the bikes engine configuration with the German "Strom", meaning stream or current. To differentiate the DL1000 from its DL650 stablemate, users have nicknamed them "Vee" and "Wee", respectively (i.e., "Vee-strom" or "Wee-strom").

The V-Strom motorcycle is based on the V-twin engine initially designed for the Suzuki TL1000S and TL1000R motorcycles.

The V-Strom incorporates design elements from other suzuki motorcycles including Fuel Injection based on the GSX-R models. A smaller-engined version, Suzuki DL650 V-Strom is also manufactured.

Kawasaki marketed an identical version of the bike named the KLV1000 in Europe.

Model Year Changes

2003 (K3) Added fork preload adjusters. Alternator output increased to 400 watts. New Clutch Slave cylinder dust cover, later production models.

2004 (K4) Redesigned instrument cluster. Upgrade 16 bit to 32 bit ECU, some sensors changed. New turn signals, 20 watt without reflector vs. earlier 10 watt. Belly pan redesigned. Stronger hand guards attached to end of handlebar. New adjustable windscreen design. Left handlebar switch incorporates flash-to-pass & emergency blinkers (EU models already had this). Stronger handlebars. Revised Mirrors for less mirror breakage.

2005 (K5) Silver Frame revised to Black frame. Black rear frame covers vs previously fairing color. New quiet clutch cover. Headlight interrupt when starting.

2007 (K7) New clear turn signal lenses and new swingarm pivot covers.

Paint Colors

DL1000 K2 Y7H = Blue (Dark Space Blue Met.) (US) YU8 = Dark Silver (Flint Gray Met) (US) YU9 = Yellow (Pearl Orpiment Yellow)

DL1000 K3 YBA = Blue (Suzuki Deep No.2) YD8 = Silver (Sonic Silver Met.) (US) YU9 = Yellow (Pearl Orpiment Yellow) (US)

DL1000 K4 YBA = Blue (Suzuki Deep No.2) (US) YD8 = Silver (Sonic Silver Met.) (US) YAY = Black (Pearl Nebular Black)

DL1000 K5 YBA = Blue (Pearl Deep Blue #2) (US) YD8 = Silver (Sonic Silver Met.) YAY = Black (Pearl Nebular Black) (US)

DL1000 K6 YHG = Dark Silver-Grey (Mat Oort Gray) (US) YHL = Red (Candy Sonoma Red) (US) YAY = Black (Pearl Nebular Black) YAY = Black (Pearl Nebular Black) Front Fender

DL1000 K7 YKY = Blue (Pearl Vigor Blue) with YHF = Dark Gray (Phantom Gray Metallic) Front Cowling and Seat Tail Cover (US)(EU) YAY = Black (Pearl Nebular Black) with YHG = Light Gray (Oort Gray Metallic) Front Cowling and Seat Tail Cover (US)(EU)(UK) YHG = Dark Silver-Grey (Mat Oort Gray) with YHG = Light Gray (Oort Gray Metallic) Front Cowling and Seat Tail Cover (EU) YAY = Black (Pearl Nebular Black) Front Fender (ALL)

KLV1000 (Kawasaki) 470 = Orange (Pearl Blazing Orange)

External links

* [http://www.suzukicycles.com Official Suzuki Corporation web site]
* [http://www.suzukicycles.com/Products/DL1000K8 Official 2008 Suzuki V-Strom® 1000 web site]