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All Bikes/Compare/Suzuki V-strom 1000 vs Suzuki V-strom 1050

Suzuki V-strom 1000 vs Suzuki V-strom 1050

Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers

Suzuki V-strom 1000 vs Suzuki V-strom 1050. 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. 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 V-strom 1000 Suzuki V-strom 1050
Horsepower (hp)
99 hp
107 hp
Torque (Nm)
103 Nm
100 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
210 km/h
210 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
228 kg
247 kg
Type
Adventure
Adventure
Horsepower
99 hp @ 8,000 rpm
107 hp @ 8,500 rpm
Torque
103 Nm @ 4,000 rpm
100 Nm @ 6,000 rpm
Top Speed
210 km/h (estimated; manufacturer limited)
210 km/h (estimated; Suzuki does not officially publish top speed)
Weight
228 kg (wet/curb weight)
247 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
5.5–6.5 L/100km (approx. 15–18 km/L, typical real-world average)
5.5–6.5 L/100km (approximately 15–18 km/L real-world average)
Fairing
Yes
Yes

Individual Reviews

Suzuki V-strom 1000
Suzuki V-strom 1000
8.0/10

"Unbeatable value adventure tourer if you buy smart."

Pros
+Bulletproof engine reliability
+Massive usable torque
+Cheap parts and servicing
Cons
Pre-2014 fueling issues
Shaft drive needs attention
Heavy for tight trails
Suzuki V-strom 1050
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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HifloFiltro HF138
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HF204 Oil Filter
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HF204 Oil Filter
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Air filter for Suzuki V-Strom 1000
Air Filter
Air filter for Suzuki V-Strom 1000
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Spark Plugs
Spark plugs for Suzuki V-Strom 1000 (x2)
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