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Description and history of Japanese motorcycles Suzuki V-Strom

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V-Strom 250 V-Strom 650 DL 1000 V-Strom V-Strom 1000 V-Strom 1050

V-Strom 250 (2017-current)

The Suzuki V-Strom 250 is a motorcycle produced by the Japanese motorcycle manufacturer Suzuki since 2017. In some markets it is also sold as the Suzuki DL250 AL or DL250 AM.

Produced in China since 2017 and initially intended only for the Asian market, it is positioned at the base of the Suzuki price list under the larger Suzuki V-Strom 650, Suzuki V-Strom 1000 and Suzuki V-Strom 1050.



Since its debut in 2017 until 2020 the bike was available in the European, Australian and Asian markets, but starting from 2021 it is no longer sold in some Asian markets.

The design of the V-Strom 250 is similar to the larger V-Stroms, including the pointed front fairing. The bike is equipped with ABS as standard. The bike is also equipped with an aluminum underbody, Low RPM Assist and Suzuki Easy Start System. The instrumentation consists of an LCD display, which is also equipped with a 12 V socket.



It uses the four-stroke, two-cylinder in-line engine available in the single displacement of 248 cm³. The engine is injection, liquid-cooled with a declared power of 25 hp and 22 Nm of torque.

The chassis configuration is instead quite classic with a telescopic fork at the front and a monoshock at the rear.



Equally classic is the braking system, consisting of a double disc brake on the front, accompanied by a single disc on the rear wheel of the Nissin.

V-Strom 650 (2004-current)

The V-Strom DL 650 is a medium-displacement motorcycle (645 cm³) belonging to the road enduro category produced by the Japanese company Suzuki. The name derives from the V-twin engine layout and the German term Strom which means current.



Produced since 2004, it is the younger sister of the DL 1000 introduced on the market two years earlier, with which it shares the chassis, braking system, electrical parts and many aesthetic details. The engine, 4-stroke with electronic injection and liquid-cooled, is derived from that of the SV650 with some modifications to improve the trend of the torque diagram at low and medium revs (maximum torque 60 Nm at 6400 rpm) at the expense of a slightly lower maximum power (67 hp at 8800 rpm). The gearbox is a six-speed with a multi-disc clutch in an oil bath.



With this model, Suzuki interprets the concept of road enduro, an intermediate category between an enduro motorcycle and a road motorcycle, which includes motorcycles characterized by versatility that make them suitable for different uses, from dirt to city and medium and long-range touring. In reality, over time, the evolution of the models has led these motorcycles to be increasingly suitable for road use rather than off-road, while maintaining the chassis setup and some aesthetic traits of enduro. This model represents an example of this change, present to varying degrees in other current medium-displacement road enduros, such as the long-lived Honda Africa Twin and the recent Kawasaki Versys, and large-displacement ones, such as the Honda Varadero and the Aprilia ETV 1000 Caponord.



The V-Strom DL 650 has a good number of admirers in Europe, reaching the second place in sales in the category in 2007, after the BMW R1200 GS. It has won the Alpen Master, a competition organized by the German magazine Motorrad, twice in a row (2005 and 2006), and has been defined by the American magazine Cycle World as "the most astonishingly well-made machine in the world today".

The versions up to 2006 comply with the Euro 2 anti-pollution regulations, while the 2007 one complies with Euro 3. Also in 2007, the version with ABS was produced. The "Traveller" version, since 2010, has ABS, hand guards, a central stand, a support plate and a related top box with a capacity of 47 liters as standard. The colors for the Italian market include blue (until 2008), black (matt from 2006 to 2008), silver (until 2005), sky silver (in 2006), gray (since 2007), white (since 2009) and orange (in 2009).



Towards the end of 2011, the "2012" version was presented for which the company declares to have made mechanical changes relating to the designs of the cams and the crankshaft, as well as the valve spring, all in order to further improve the performance of the engine, which remained unchanged in its general architecture. A slight increase in power is also declared, reaching 50.5 kW (69 hp) delivered at 8800 rpm. The oil radiator that was present in the old version was then eliminated, replaced with a more compact heat exchanger placed between the sump and the oil filter.

The aesthetics have undergone changes in the front light cluster with slimmer and tapered headlights towards the top; various parts such as the front mudguard, the radiator side panels and the tank are finished with a carbon-like texture, the tail is slimmer and the lock for opening the saddle is now on the side of the rear mudguard instead of above the license plate.



It is offered in three colors: pearl white, metallic orange and diamond black.

The 2021 version is Euro 5 approved with the V-twin that features Dual Spark and Suzuki Dual Throttle Valve technologies. The maximum power is 71 hp at 8000 rpm, while the maximum torque is 62 Nm at 6500 rpm, obtained also thanks to the combination of specific camshafts on the intake side with those derived from the SV on the exhaust side.

Main technical differences

	2003-2011	2012-2016	2017-2022
Power	67 hp at 8,800 rpm	69 hp at 8,800 rpm	71 hp at 8,800 rpm
Torque	6.7 kgm at 6400 rpm	6.0 kgm at 6400 rpm	6.4 kgm at 6500 rpm
Dry Weight	189 kg	189 kg	191 kg
Seat Height	820 mm	835 mm	830 mm
Fuel Tank	22 Liters	20 Liters	20 Liters
Wheelbase	1540 mm	1560 mm	1560 mm

DL 1000 V-Strom (2002-2009)

The DL 1000 V-Strom is a motorcycle in the travel enduro category from the Japanese vehicle manufacturer Suzuki, which was manufactured from 2002 to 2007 (for the US market until 2009).



The motorcycle has a V-engine with two cylinders and a displacement of 996 cm³ with a nominal output of 72 kW (98 hp). The four-valve, four-stroke engine has a transverse crankshaft with two overhead camshafts driven by gears and chains. This engine, which also drives the Suzuki TL 1000 superbike, was modified accordingly in terms of power and torque for the V-Strom and adapted to the conditions of a travel enduro. The maximum torque here is already available at 6400 rpm; with the TL 1000, however, it is only available at 8000 rpm.



The handling and straight-line stability are neutral even at high speeds, the sixth gear is designed as an overdrive that reduces the speed. The primary drive is via gears on a hydraulically operated multi-disk oil bath clutch to a six-speed gearbox. The chassis construction consists of a bridge frame made of aluminum profiles with a bolted-on rear frame.



The fuel tank holds 22 liters and enables a range of 350 kilometers with an average fuel consumption of 6.5 liters per 100 km. The V-Strom accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in 3.5 seconds and reaches a top speed of 200 km/h.

The Suzuki V-Strom has also been sold with a less powerful engine as the DL650 V-Strom since 2004. The Kawasaki KLV1000 was created through a cooperation between Suzuki and Kawasaki and is almost identical to the V-Strom.

Model history:

• 2002: Market launch of the DL 1000 V-Strom as a "sport enduro tourer".
• 2003: Modification of the clutch basket and the seat. The spring preload of the fork is now adjustable.
• 2004: Change of model name to V-Strom 1000. Cockpit instruments are the same as those of the V-Strom 650 with a larger digital display. There is also a windshield that can be adjusted to three different heights, new hand protectors, mirrors and indicators. The gearbox and gearshift mechanism have been slightly modified.
• 2005: New switch unit on the right, permanent driving light.
• 2006: Crankcase and oil spray nozzles changed.
• 2007: Last model year of the V-Strom 1000 in Germany (still sold until 2008). Only change: white indicator lenses.
• 2014: New model, based on the revised 90-degree V2 engine. Most important changes: 1037 instead of 996 cm³, 100 hp, new aluminum frame that is 13 percent lighter, upside-down fork, radial brake, ABS, traction control, 2-in-1 exhaust system, tank capacity 20 instead of 22 liters. New: cockpit, fairing parts, headlights.

V-Strom 1000 (2014-2019)

The Suzuki V-Strom 1000 is a motorcycle from the Japanese vehicle manufacturer Suzuki and follows the DL1000 V-Strom, which was built until 2007. Since Suzuki, unlike other motorcycle manufacturers, was unable to offer an adequate model for large-volume enduro motorcycles, an almost series-ready concept model of the V-Strom 1000 was presented at the Intermot at the end of 2012. The travel enduro (officially V-Strom 1000 ABS) was presented next to the racetrack on September 24, 2013 during the 24 Hours of Le Mans motorcycle race and is manufactured in Hamamatsu. For the 2017 model year, the large V-Strom was visually and technically revised. An XT variant was also introduced, which has wire-spoke wheels and a modified handlebar.

From the launch of the 1000 V-Strom in 2002 to 2017, 250,000 machines were sold worldwide.



For the 2020 model year, technical changes were made to the engine (including ride-by-wire, three driving modes A, B, C, Euro 5 emissions standard) and the sensors (so-called 6-axis IMU), so Suzuki decided to change the sales name and now offer it as the V-Strom 1050.

The V2 engine from the previous model has been completely redesigned. The cylinder bore has been increased by 2 mm, the piston weight has been reduced, the cylinders are each equipped with two spark plugs and the injection system has been optimized. The new liquid cooler works more efficiently, so an oil cooler is no longer necessary. The six-speed gearbox has a special clutch system that makes gear changes much smoother. The exhaust system supports the power output via a complex exhaust system with a variable flap and releases the exhaust gases via a single rear silencer. A switchable traction control with three modes (rain/normal/off) is also included. In mid-2015, the engine electronics (so-called engine mapping of the control unit) were revised after owners complained about a loss of performance in certain driving conditions. The motorcycle accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in 4.0 seconds and reaches a top speed of 205 km/h. For 2017, the engine and exhaust system were adapted to the Euro4 standard, with the performance being marginally increased (≤1 kW, now 101 hp instead of the previous 100). As with the SV650/650 V-Strom, the engine received an additional electronic program that slightly increases the engine speed when starting off.



The spring elements are adjustable in rebound and compression, and the rear spring strut can also be preloaded. With tires 110/80-19 at the front and 150/70-17 at the rear, a compromise was found for road and off-road use. The 10-spoke wheels ensure less unsprung mass, which is supported by the upside-down fork. The aluminum frame, manufactured using die-casting technology, was designed to save even more weight compared to the previous model. The front brake calipers are bolted radially, a technology that is usually used on sporty street motorcycles. From 2017, the braking system has an anti-lock braking system that also works when leaning. The system also activates the rear brake if the braking forces on the front axle are too strong. This improves the stability of the motorcycle during critical braking maneuvers. The curb weight increases to 232 kg.

Although it is equipped with 2 driver assistance systems such as anti-lock braking system and traction control, care was taken to keep the weight relatively low.

The instruments are designed as an analog/digital mix. In addition to the analog rev counter, the speedometer, gear indicator, driving mode and other information are designed as an LC display. An on-board computer provides information on consumption, range and battery voltage and is controlled by a switch unit on the handlebars. The windshield is adjustable in height and inclination. An on-board socket is now also standard, for connecting a navigation device or charging cable for mobile phones, for example.



The motorcycle is positioned for the segment of travel enduros with over 1000 cc, although Suzuki deliberately kept the power and weight below most competitors in this class when introducing the model. The manufacturer thus pursued a similar strategy to that with the DL650 V-Strom, which is very successful in the class of enduros up to 800 cc. In the following years, other manufacturers such as KTM with the Adventure 1050 or Honda with the CRF 1000L presented comparable concepts.

V-Strom 1050 (2020-current)

The Suzuki V-Strom 1050 is a motorcycle from the Japanese vehicle manufacturer Suzuki and follows the Suzuki V-Strom 1000, which was built until 2019. The travel enduro was presented at the EICMA in 2019. An XT variant with wire spoke wheels is also available again.

Visually, the so-called "duck beak" at the front is a reference to the DR single-cylinder enduros of the 90s. The machine now has ride-by-wire, three driving modes (sport, tour, wet), sensors with a so-called 6-axis IMU and meets the Euro 5 emissions standard.

In autumn 2022, which is the 20th V-Strom model year, Suzuki presented the top model 1050 DE.



The V2 engine from the previous model was adapted and the power was increased to 80 kW. The water cooler has been enlarged. The torque curve has also changed with a slightly lower maximum torque (100 Nm (instead of 103 Nm) at 6000 rpm); from around 3500 rpm there is at least 90 Nm throughout. The torque remains higher even at higher speeds. The motorcycle accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in around 4.0 seconds and reaches a top speed of 206 km/h.

In autumn 2022, sodium-filled exhaust valves were introduced, which lowers the temperature in the cylinder head by melting the sodium at 90°C. The gearbox has been revised, and the ratio of the sixth gear has been extended. The DE version has an additional driving mode with Gravel Mode.



The chassis with aluminum frame has been completely adopted from the V Strom 1000. The spring elements are adjustable in rebound and compression, and the rear spring strut can also be preloaded. The tires are 110/80-19 at the front and 150/70-17 at the rear. The unladen weight is 236 kg. The XT version has several electronic driving aids. To increase off-road capability, the DE model has a 40 mm longer rear swing arm with greater torsional rigidity, a 21-inch wire-spoke front wheel and 10 mm more suspension travel at the front.



Headlights and taillights have LED technology. LED indicators are reserved for the XT. The instruments are completely designed as LC displays. A USB socket at the front is also standard, for connecting a navigation device or charging cable for mobile phones, for example; the XT also has a 12 V socket under the rear seat. There are also 50 customization options, such as protective elements, heated grips and storage options.