Suzuki DL1000 V-Strom 1000 SE: review, history, specs

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Suzuki DL1000 V-Strom 1000 SE
Manufacturer
Production 2012
Class Sport touring
Engine
four-stroke, liquid cooled, 90 degree V-twin, DOHC, 8-valves, TSCC
Bore / Stroke 99.1mm x 99.1mm
Compression ratio 11.3:1
Fuel System EFI, Suzuki Dual Throttle Valve System (SDTV)
Transmission Gear box: 6 Speed, manual

Final Drive: #525 chain

Clutch: Wet multi-disc, manual
Suspension Front: Telescopic, cartridge-type, oil damped, adjustable preload, 160mm travel
Rear: Link-type, adjustable spring preload and rebound damping, 163mm travel
Brakes Front: dual 310mm discs, ABS optional
Rear: single 260mm disc, ABS optional
Front Tire 110/80 R19 M/C 59H, tubeless
Rear Tire 150/70 R17 M/C 69H, tubeless
Wheelbase 60.39 inches (1534 mm)
Length 90.39 inches (2296 mm)
Width 34.09 inches (866 mm)
Seat Height 33.11 inches (841 mm)
Weight 236.0 kg (wet)
Recommended Oil Suzuki ECSTAR 10w40
Manuals Service Manual


The Suzuki DL1000 V-Strom 1000 SE was a four-stroke, liquid cooled, 90 degree V-twin, DOHC, 8-valves, TSCC Sport touring motorcycle produced by Suzuki in 2012.

Engine[edit | edit source]

A 99.1mm bore x 99.1mm stroke result in a displacement of just 996.0 cubic centimeters.

Drive[edit | edit source]

The bike has a 6 Speed, manual transmission. Power was moderated via the Wet multi-disc, manual.

Chassis[edit | edit source]

It came with a 110/80 R19 M/C 59H, tubeless front tire and a 150/70 R17 M/C 69H, tubeless rear tire. Stopping was achieved via dual 310mm discs, ABS optional in the front and a single 260mm disc, ABS optional in the rear. The front suspension was a Telescopic, cartridge-type, oil damped, adjustable preload, 160mm travel while the rear was equipped with a Link-type, adjustable spring preload and rebound damping, 163mm travel. The wheelbase was 60.39 inches (1534 mm) long.

2012 Suzuki DL1000 V-Strom 1000 SE[edit | edit source]

2012 Suzuki DL1000 V-Strom 1000 SE

The Canadian market receives one more SE version of a Suzuki bike, and this time ti's the 2012 MY V-Strom 1000 SE. While no technical differences can be identified between the base and the SE models, the Special Edition is ready to tour straight from the box. It is equipped with cavernous side cases and an equally ample top case and you will be able to carry quite a lot of luggage in your trips. The bike also comes with a belly cover, an adjustable windshield and standard hand guards.