Suzuki Vstrom 1000 Abs vs Suzuki V-strom 1050
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Suzuki Vstrom 1000 Abs vs Suzuki V-strom 1050. 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 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 Vstrom 1000 Abs
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
247 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; note: varies by year and rider)
210 km/h (estimated; Suzuki does not officially publish top speed)
Weight
247 kg (wet/curb weight — 2014+ generation)
247 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
5.5–6.5 L/100km (approx. 15–18 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 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 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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