Suzuki Dl1050 V-strom vs Suzuki V-strom 1050
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Suzuki Dl1050 V-strom vs Suzuki V-strom 1050. Suzuki Dl1050 V-strom: 107 hp @ 8,500 rpm hp, 233 kg (curb weight, standard model) weight, top speed 210 km/h (estimated), Motoryk rating 8.5/10. Suzuki V-strom 1050: 107 hp @ 8,500 rpm hp, 247 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 210 km/h (estimated; Suzuki does not officially publish top speed), Motoryk rating 8.2/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Suzuki Dl1050 V-strom
Suzuki V-strom 1050
Horsepower (hp)
107 hp
107 hp
Torque (Nm)
100 Nm
100 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
210 km/h
210 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
233 kg
247 kg
Type
Adventure
Adventure
Horsepower
107 hp @ 8,500 rpm
107 hp @ 8,500 rpm
Torque
100 Nm @ 6,000 rpm
100 Nm @ 6,000 rpm
Top Speed
210 km/h (estimated)
210 km/h (estimated; Suzuki does not officially publish top speed)
Weight
233 kg (curb weight, standard model)
247 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
5.5 L/100km (approx. 18 km/L real-world average)
5.5–6.5 L/100km (approximately 15–18 km/L real-world average)
Fairing
Yes
Yes
Individual Reviews
Suzuki Dl1050 V-strom
8.5/10
"The most sensible adventure bike you can buy used right now."
Pros
+Exceptional real-world fuel range
+Smooth, refined V-twin power
+Confidence-inspiring mid-corner stability
Cons
−Valve checks catch neglectful owners
−Screen turbulence above 80mph
−Early TBW fault code issues
Suzuki V-strom 1050
8.2/10
"The sensible adventurer's choice that secretly rewards every mile ridden."
Pros
+Torquey V-twin, effortless cruising
+Excellent wind protection standard
+Solid, predictable handling
Cons
−Predictable but uninspiring styling
−Heavy below 30mph
−Screen adjustment is fiddly
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