Suzuki Vstrom 1000 Abs vs Suzuki Dl650 V-strom
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Suzuki Vstrom 1000 Abs vs Suzuki Dl650 V-strom. Suzuki Vstrom 1000 Abs: 99 hp @ 8,000 rpm hp, 247 kg (wet/curb weight — 2014+ generation) weight, top speed 210 km/h (estimated; note: varies by year and rider), Motoryk rating 8.0/10. 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.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Suzuki Vstrom 1000 Abs
Suzuki Dl650 V-strom
Horsepower (hp)
99 hp
71 hp
Torque (Nm)
103 Nm
62 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
210 km/h
195 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
247 kg
216 kg
Type
Adventure
Adventure
Horsepower
99 hp @ 8,000 rpm
71 hp @ 8,800 rpm
Torque
103 Nm @ 4,000 rpm
62 Nm @ 6,500 rpm
Top Speed
210 km/h (estimated; note: varies by year and rider)
195 km/h
Weight
247 kg (wet/curb weight — 2014+ generation)
216 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
5.5–6.5 L/100km (approx. 15–18 km/L, real-world average)
5.0–5.5 L/100km (typical real-world average)
Fairing
Yes
Yes
Individual Reviews
Suzuki Vstrom 1000 Abs
8.0/10
"The sensible adventurer's choice that rarely disappoints experienced riders."
Pros
+Bulletproof long-term reliability
+Excellent low-rev torque
+Strong resale value stability
Cons
−Throttle bodies need periodic sync
−Basic electronics versus rivals
−Rear subframe cracking risk
Suzuki Dl650 V-strom
8.2/10
"The unglamorous Swiss Army knife that never, ever lets you down."
Pros
+Virtually indestructible engine
+Excellent long-distance fuel economy
+Cheap parts availability
Cons
−Uninspiring below 4,000rpm
−Stock suspension feels wallowy loaded
−Wind protection barely adequate
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