Suzuki Dl650 V-strom vs Suzuki V-strom 1000 — which has more power?

Suzuki Dl650 V-strom produces 71 hp @ 8,800 rpm; Suzuki V-strom 1000 produces 99 hp @ 8,000 rpm. Suzuki V-strom 1000 wins by 28 hp.

Suzuki Dl650 V-strom vs Suzuki V-strom 1000 — which is faster?

Top speed: Suzuki Dl650 V-strom 195 km/h, Suzuki V-strom 1000 210 km/h (estimated; manufacturer limited). Suzuki V-strom 1000 is the faster of the two.

Suzuki Dl650 V-strom vs Suzuki V-strom 1000 — which is lighter?

Weight: Suzuki Dl650 V-strom 216 kg (wet/curb weight), Suzuki V-strom 1000 228 kg (wet/curb weight). Suzuki Dl650 V-strom is lighter by 12 kg.

Suzuki Dl650 V-strom vs Suzuki V-strom 1000 — which is more reliable?

Motoryk rates Suzuki Dl650 V-strom 8.2/10 and Suzuki V-strom 1000 8.0/10. Suzuki Dl650 V-strom scores higher on the overall verdict. Suzuki Dl650 V-strom caveat: You prioritise excitement or streetside visual impact. Suzuki V-strom 1000 caveat: You want serious off-road or lightweight handling.

Suzuki Dl650 V-strom vs Suzuki V-strom 1000 — which is better for beginners?

Neither is a typical first-bike pick — Suzuki Dl650 V-strom 71 hp, Suzuki V-strom 1000 99 hp. Consider a smaller-displacement bike for licensing year one.

Suzuki Dl650 V-strom vs Suzuki V-strom 1000 — which should I commute on daily?

Suzuki Dl650 V-strom — Commuters wanting reliable, affordable adventure touring capability.

Suzuki Dl650 V-strom vs Suzuki V-strom 1000

Q: Suzuki Dl650 V-strom vs Suzuki V-strom 1000 — which is more fuel-efficient?

Fuel use: Suzuki Dl650 V-strom 5.0–5.5 L/100km (typical real-world average), Suzuki V-strom 1000 5.5–6.5 L/100km (approx. 15–18 km/L, typical real-world average). Real-world economy varies by rider weight, traffic, and how hard the throttle gets twisted.

Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers

Suzuki Dl650 V-strom vs Suzuki V-strom 1000. Suzuki Dl650 V-strom: 71 hp @ 8,800 rpm hp, 216 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 195 km/h, Motoryk rating 8.2/10. Suzuki V-strom 1000: 99 hp @ 8,000 rpm hp, 228 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 210 km/h (estimated; manufacturer limited), Motoryk rating 8.0/10.